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Braves make Bryce Elder injury move that could revert in a week

The Atlanta Braves have made a few moves to start the week as they manage an injury to Bryce Elder that he’s been dealing with for some time. Bryce Elder has a knee issue, and it won’t be until another week before he plays, which is when they play the Chicago Cubs.

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Grant Holmes excellent, but Braves blanked by Phillies

The Atlanta Braves took on the Philadelphia Phillies today a day after the dramatic win yesterday that secured the season series. If they won today they would also take this series 3-1 and take a large 6.0 game lead in the division.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Ronald Acuna Jr. Facing Potential Issue With Braves Future

Ronald Acuna Jr. is starting to come alive at the right time for the Atlanta Braves. He has been scorching hot in the month of September. In his first five games this month, the 28-year-old superstar has collected 10 hits across 22 plate appearances including three home runs and nine RBIs.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. News on Monday

The Atlanta Braves will give Ronald Acuña Jr. the leadoff spot and a designated hitter role Monday as they look to finish off the Philadelphia Phillies in their four-game series.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 7

Magic Numbers for Braves Ahead of Phillies Series Finale

It's Labor Day, and the Atlanta Braves have another chance to push the Philadelphia Phillies further back in the battle for the National League East. So far, they've taken two out of three, giving themselves a five-game lead with one more to go in the series up north.

Lane Thomas News / Battery Power / September 7

Lane Thomas in lineup at RF, Ronald Acuña at DH for Braves at Phillies

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the best teams since the All-Star break, and also have won the most games against winning teams in MLB. That being said, it has not been because of their underperforming offense.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 7

Ronald Acuna Jr. Delivers Once Again, Tyler Mahle Shines, More

When it matters most, its is always best when your stars show up. And in this huge series against the Phillies, that is exactly what Ronald Acuna Jr. has done.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 7

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s heroics have Braves on brink of big series win at Phillies

In a back-and-forth series between National League East contenders, the Atlanta Braves threw the most recent punch. The Philadelphia Phillies hope to punch back Monday when they conclude their four-game home series against the first-place Braves.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club

Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs' loss on Sunday.

Pete Crow-Armstrong enters elite Chicago Cubs club with latest home run

Pete Crow-Armstrong on cusp of NL first since Barry Bonds

Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner is the unsung MVP, yet again

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / EasySportz / September 6

Ronald Acuña Jr. Reaches 1,000 Career Hits With Massive Home Run

Ronald Acuña Jr. reached another incredible milestone Sunday, and he did it in classic Acuña fashion. The Atlanta Braves superstar recorded his 1,000th career hit with a game-tying three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies, helping Atlanta erase a three-run deficit and eventually win 5-4.

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The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Derek Hill News / EasySportz / September 6

Braves Rally Late to Steal Game 3 From Phillies, 5-4

The Atlanta Braves pulled off one of their biggest wins of the season Sunday. Atlanta erased a three-run deficit in the late innings before defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in Game 3 of their four-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

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

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. trolls Phillies fans with curtain call after HR

The competition between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies continues to smolder. The Braves may still be on top of the NL East by a healthy margin

JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 6

Braves' JR Ritchie Racks Up Absurd Strikeout Total in Latest Triple-A Gem

One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects heading into 2026 just set a new career high for strikeouts in a professional game. Right-hander JR Ritchie recorded 15 strikeouts for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 6

Ronald Acuna Jr. (3-run HR), Braves rally late to upend Phillies

Ronald Acuna Jr. crushed a three-run homer in the eighth inning and Austin Riley delivered a go-ahead triple in the ninth as the visiting Atlanta Braves rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Sunday.

Tyler Mahle News / Field Level Media / September 6

Tyler Mahle, Braves look to slow down Phillies

Tyler Mahle has experienced a tale of two seasons, both individually and from a team standpoint. The veteran right-hander looks to continue his pleasant turnaround Sunday afternoon when the Atlanta Braves visit the Philadelphia Phillies in the third contest of a four-game set.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Chris Sale Shouts Out Braves Rookie After Win Over Phillies

Chris Sale had plenty to say about 21-year-old Didier Fuentes after the Atlanta Braves opened their crucial series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-2 victory.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 4

Chris Sale making NL Cy Young race intriguing with dominant second half

At 37 years old, Chris Sale is continuing to demonstrate how age is just a number, showing no signs of slowing down with his dominant second-half surge for the Atlanta Braves.

Chris Sale, Braves top Cristopher Sanchez, Phils, boost NL East lead

Rockies Claim Hayden Harris

Clayton Kershaw: Joe Davis ‘The Best There Is’

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Braves Announce Michael Harris Update After Removal From Lineup

The Atlanta Braves are heading into a huge four-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies. A series win by Atlanta would almost certainly guarantee they win the National League East division title.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2

2026 White Sox numbers are nearly identical to 2021 WS champion Braves

2026 White Sox numbers are nearly identical to 2021 World Series champion Braves

The White Sox are currently the second seed in the American League.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy predicted White Sox's 2026 success

New White Sox OF Tommy Pham has been an exceptional postseason player

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Hayden Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Braves Designate Hayden Harris For Assignment

The Braves announced Wednesday that they’ve designated left-hander Hayden Harris for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to righty Elieser Hernandez, whose contract has once again been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 2

Ha-Seong Kim might be earning his way back into the Braves lineup

It was an all-around ugly performance from the Braves yesterday. AJ Smith-Shawver was below average. Blake Burkhalter, making his MLB debut, didn’t look like someone who should garner much trust moving forward.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / September 2

Can the Braves really trust AJ Smith-Shawver right now?

Nobody is experiencing the highs and lows of baseball right now quite like the Atlanta Braves. They began August with an eight-game win streak — the longest of their season — then followed it with one of their most dismal two-week stretches of the year, before rattling off seven wins in a row.