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Olson, Sale Join Acuña in Representing Braves at All-Star Game

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson and left-hander Chris Sale will join Ronald Acuña Jr. at the All-Star Game on home field. Sale earns his ninth All-Star selection overall, his second with the Braves.

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Battery Power Braves Player of the Week: Grant Holmes

Atlanta’s right-handed starter may now be the ace of the staff. Stop us, oh, oh, oh stop us, Stop us if you think that you’ve heard this one before. The Atlanta Braves sucked again this week!

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Braves hit lowest point since 2017 with ugly sweep

The Atlanta Braves are mired in a disappointing season, and it got worse on Sunday. Atlanta got swept by the Baltimore Orioles at home, dropping the team to 11 games under .500 this season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 6

MLB Insider Calls on Braves to Sell at Trade Deadline After Orioles Sweep

The Atlanta Braves are not a good baseball team. Parts of Braves Country have been holding out hope this was not the case. Some baseball pundits have given the team the benefit of the doubt and expressed patience.

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

How many of the non-pitchers selected to start the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta can you name in five minutes?

The '2001 MLB All-Star Game starters' quiz

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

The '2024 MLB All-Stars' quiz

Trevor Rogers News / Talking Chop / July 6

Rogers that, Braves get swept, 2-1

*throws hands in air* It's hard to know what to say at this point. Officially 50 losses. The 2025 season was really encapsulated by the bottom of the seventh.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Braves rumors: Atlanta’s firm Ronald Acuna Jr. trade stance

The Atlanta Braves came into the season with World Series expectations, but things have not gone according to plan so far. Injuries and overall inconsistency have doomed the Braves so far in 2025, and as a result they find themselves well outside the playoff picture at 39-49 as the All-Star break approaches.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 6

Braves Bring Back Familiar Face (Again), Another Starter to 60-Day IL

Guess who's back. Back again. Jesse's back. Tell a friend (they could have guessed that). The Atlanta Braves announced Sunday morning that they have selected right-hander Jesse Chavez to the Major League roster.

Jurickson Profar News / Talking Chop / July 6

Braves to go Ronnie-less in this game with Orioles

They Profar to go with Jurickson at the top of the order. He's got a couple home runs already, but Jurickson Profar is still getting his footing, hitting .219/.242/.406 (76 wRC+) in his first games back from suspension.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 6

Braves look to fly away with series finale

It’s been a rough year. Despite everything else for the Atlanta Braves, at least Grant Holmes has been good. The older-but-not-exactly-veteran right-hander finished June with a 3.44 FIP and a slightly better 3.24 xFIP.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 6

This Day in Braves History: Bob Horner crushes four homers

A great day for a great hitter from the early 80s. 1945: The Braves sweep a doubleheader from the Pirates. Butch Nieman hits a pinch-hit grand slam in the opener.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 6

Braves trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Nick Allen News / Talking Chop / July 6

Nick Allen’s defense, trade deadline, another loss, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The Braves have a rotation that is in tatters due to injury, they are 10 games below .500 (despite a slightly positive run differential), 8.5 games out of the wild-card, and are currently tied for the fourth best odds in the 2026 draft lottery.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 5

Snitker Iffy On Braves Having Another Bullpen Day

The Atlanta Braves opted to give a bullpen day a shot on Saturday in the 9-6 loss to the Orioles. Aaron Bummer and Dylan Dodd were utilized to get through the first five innings, allowing a combined five runs in that span.

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The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

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The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Braves release ex-Yankees, Dodgers outfielder

The Atlanta Braves were thrust into desperation mode just days into the 2025 season, as big free-agent signing Jurickson Profar got hit with an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension at the end of March.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 5

Report: Braves Release Recently DFA'd Outfielder

Alex Verdugo's time with the Atlanta Braves has officially come to an end. According to The Athletic's David O'Brien, the Braves released him on Sunday after he cleared waivers.

Alex Verdugo News / Field Level Media / July 5

Report: OF Alex Verdugo clears waivers, released by Braves

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo cleared waivers Saturday and was officially released by the club, The Athletic reported, three days after he was designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 5

Stock up, stock down: Atlanta Braves

While it's easy to choose who's down for Atlanta, let's examine who's up for the Braves as well.

Dean Kremer, Orioles intend to extend Braves' slump

Jordan Westburg homers in return as Orioles edge Braves

Latest injury could be the final nail in Braves' postseason coffin

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / July 4

Ronald Acuna Jr. Set to Join Joe DiMaggio in Incredible All-Star Game History

After being voted in as an All-Star Game starter for the National League, Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is set to join Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio in some unique baseball history.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Latest injury update on Joe Jimenez

Outside of Raisel Iglesias, the Braves relief core has mostly come along very nicely this season, and with Daysbel Hernandez returning last night, it could be one of the few positive aspects of the club moving forward.

Nacho Alvarez News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves get positive injury update on Nacho Alvarez

Like the entire Braves team in 2025, Nacho Alvarez has not been able to catch a break. Currently the highest ranked position prospect in the system, Alvarez began the season with a wrist injury that forced him to miss three months.

Spencer Strider News / Just Baseball / July 3

Spencer Strider Is Rounding Back Into Form

It’s no secret that the 2025 season has been a tough one for the Atlanta Braves. From a sluggish start, to key injuries, to underperforming stars, even the optimist in me has started to waver on this team’s playoff hopes.

Jurickson Profar News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Jurickson Profar provides Braves one last glimmer of hope

The history of the Braves makes them difficult to quit. Atlanta has been the class of the National League for over three decades. They’ve been to the postseason for seven straight years, winning six division titles and a World Series.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 2

Latest injury could be the final nail in Braves' postseason coffin

The Atlanta Braves' flickering playoff hopes were dealt a significant blow on Wednesday.

Two-time Olympic medalist announces his retirement from Braves

Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar

Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 'MLB 30/30 club' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 2

Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar

The Atlanta Braves are designating Alex Verdugo for assignment to make room for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar, The Athletic reported Wednesday. Profar is eligible to return on Wednesday from an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.