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As Free Agent Deadline Looms, Here's Who Braves Could Be Set to Lose

Once 5 p.m. rolls around on Monday, every unrestricted free agent hitting the market will have the freedom to sign with whoever they choose. The Atlanta Braves have 11 major league players who are set to hit the market.

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What should the utility Gold Glove criteria be?

Mauricio Dubon won another Gold Glove for the “utility position” yesterday. Good for him! It wasn’t a standout defensive year for him overall (+3 FRV in

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / November 2

Gold Gloves for Matt Olson and Mauricio Dubon, More

The Braves defense returned to being a strength of the team in 2026. And for the second straight year, Mauricio Dubon and Matt Olson won Gold Gloves as big reasons for the rebound.

Matt Olson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 1

Braves Matt Olson, Mauricio Dubón Claim Latest Gold Glove Awards, Teammates Fall Short

The Gold Glove Awards for the 2026 season have been announced, and the Atlanta Braves are once again represented during award season. Matt Olson and Mauricio Dubón took home their latest Gold Glove Awards.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / November 1

Offseason open chat and discussion: November 1

In case you haven’t noticed, clocks went back an hour. Hello, 4 pm darkness. Some actual Braves-related news from the weekend: Braves bring back Vidal Bruján on MiLB deal Report: Former Astros general manager Dana Brown returns to Braves And BravesVision starts bringing you some evening programming:

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Owen Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 1

Owen Murphy Showed Control in the Majors, but Command Is the Next Test

Owen Murphy is one of the prospects I've covered as part of my ongoing Braves Prospect Report series, so be on the lookout for his full profile, which hasn't been released yet.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 1

Braves Re-Sign Minor League Bat with 30 HR During 2026 Season

The Atlanta Braves are reportedly keeping a surprise power bat around in the minor league system. According to Boston-area sports reporter Ari Alexander, infielder Jordan Groshans is back on a minor-league contract.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 1

Braves Could Face Tough Roster Cuts as Key Offseason Deadline Approaches

Everyone loves a big free-agent signing, but some of the most important offseason decisions happen well before the headlines. On Nov. 20, the Atlanta Braves have to decide which arbitration-eligible players they're going to keep.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Braves Sign Vidal Bruján To Minor League Deal

The Braves have brought in infielder Vidal Bruján on a minor league pact, according to his transactions log at MiLB.com. He will report to Triple-A Gwinnett as a depth option.

Atlanta Braves News / EssentiallySports / November 1

Braves Make a Massive Decision on the Future of Ronald Acuna Jr and $7M Star

The Atlanta Braves have little reason to start over, but keeping their championship aspirations alive means holding on to the stars who make it possible.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 31

Overlooked Braves Pitching Prospect Showing Signs of a Bullpen Breakthrough

Not every prospect arrives with a headline attached, and Owen Hackman certainly didn't. The Braves took him in the ninth round of the 2024 draft out of Loyola Marymount, and he signed as a senior for a bonus of just $2,500.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 30

Braves Agree to Deal with International Catching Prospect

No need to wait until January for the latest Atlanta Braves activity on the international prospect front. According to insider Francys Romero, the team is set to sign Cuban catching prospect Anthony Calderón.

Ha-seong Kim News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Atlanta Braves Officially Cut Ties With $20 Million Bust

The Atlanta Braves entered last offseason in search of shortstop stability and responded by handing Ha-Seong Kim a one-year, $20 million deal. At the time, the move made a certain amount of sense.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / October 30

3 More Decisions for Braves After Exercising Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies' Options

Two of the Atlanta Braves' key contributors over the last decade will officially be back with the team in 2027. The Braves announced Thursday that they've exercised the options for outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / October 29

Braves pick up club options on OF Ronald Acuna Jr., 2B Ozzie Albies

The Atlanta Braves exercised their 2027 club options on outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday. Acuna will make $17 million next year while Albies will make $7 million.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Braves exercise options on Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies

The Braves announced they’ve picked up their options on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuña will make $17MM next season, while Albies will match this year’s $7MM salary.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 28

The Braves’ Other Middle Infield Question

The Braves have the most glaring shortstop need in MLB. Mauricio Dubón and Ha-Seong Kim are impending free agents, leaving Jim Jarvis as the top in-house option.

Jurickson Profar News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

Jurickson Profar comes out of hiding for first time since suspension

Jurickson Profar took the field yesterday for the first time since his second PED suspension as a member of the Braves — a 162-game ban that cost him all of 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

Contract projections revealed for Mauricio Dubon, Raisel Iglesias

Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently released his contract projections for the top 40 free agents this offseason. On that list were Mauricio Dubon and Raisel Iglesias, both of whom the Braves should be very interested in bringing back at the right price.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

5 Free Agents The Braves Should Target: Outfielders

The Braves are in a bit of a pinch when it comes to free agency. There are a ton of impact starting pitchers available, and there are always good relievers to be had, but the two places where Atlanta could really stand to upgrade its lineup don’t have much to offer on the open market.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 27

Q&A with Braves prospect Tate Southisene on return from injury, more

Under the bright Arizona sun, Southisene is looking to make up for lost time.

The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / October 24

Atlanta Braves 2026 Season Report Card

The Atlanta Braves‘ 2026 season officially came to a disappointing end with a 3-1 National League Division Series loss to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Matt Olson Wins Award After 5th Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves put together another strong MLB regular season in 2026, finishing 94-68 and winning the National League East title. While the Braves had championship aspirations, their season came to an unfortunate end in the NLDS, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Atlanta Braves Acquire New Outfielder in Early Offseason Move

The Atlanta Braves quietly added another piece to their international pipeline just before the 2026 World Series begins, signing outfielder Euris Polanco to a minor-league contract on October 20.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Braves' stance on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s future has been revealed

Ronald Acuña Jr. might not have worn out his welcome in Atlanta just yet. The Atlanta Braves are unlikely to trade their star outfielder Acuña this offseason, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported Wednesday on the Bleacher Report app.