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The Athletic re-grades the Braves’ trade deadline

The Athletic just released its weekly power rankings, with the Braves coming in tied for second alongside the Los Angeles Dodgers. I think that’s cheating, and I’m going to keep rolling my eyes considering Atlanta just swept the Dodgers and both teams entered the week with identical records.

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Braves begin NL East road trip with AJ Smith-Shawver set to start Nationals series opener

Happy September, y’all. Somehow the calendar has flipped over to the final month of the regular season. (And of course, happy SB Nation app launch day to all who celebrate!

Drake Baldwin News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1

Braves Catcher Drake Baldwin Talks Possible NHL Return to Atlanta

NHL expansion buzz continues to grow, and the Atlanta metro area remains in the hunt. Two teams have come and gone from the market, but perhaps the third time is the charm.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Atlanta Braves Make Major Injury Announcement

The Atlanta Braves transferred right-hander Robert Suárez to the 60-day injured list Tuesday as rosters expanded, a move that looks ominous at first glance but does not close the door on a 2026 return.

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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?

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1

What Robert Suárez to the 60-Day IL Means for Atlanta Braves

The short answer is that this means nothing for the Atlanta Braves. There is no major revelation here for Robert Suárez's recovery. However, since there is usually concer, understandably so, when a player moves to the 60-day injured list, a thing or two needs to be cleared.

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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.

Kyle Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Braves Select Blake Burkhalter, Kyle Farmer

Sept. 1: Atlanta announced Tuesday that both Burkhalter and Farmer were selected to the major league roster. Righty Robert Suarez moves to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 1

Who has been the Braves’ best under the radar gem in 2026?

The Braves have never been a team that spends massively in the offseason, and when they do fork out some real change, the results have been middling at best.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 1

Braves injury updates on Reynaldo Lopez and Joe Jimenez

Along with the injury update we received on Robert Suarez yesterday, there were also some minor updates on Joe Jimenez and Reynaldo Lopez. Let’s start with the man we haven’t seen pitch in a major-league game since 2024.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1

Atlanta Braves Emerge Focused from Latest Homestand

The Atlanta Braves had their seven-game winning streak snapped on Monday night against San Francisco, but that shouldn't take anything away from what they just accomplished.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 1

Winning Streak Comes to End, September Roster Moves, More

Monday was the rare game in which the Braves got beat by their own strategy. The Atlanta bullpen struggled in a 7-3 loss to the lowly Giants, ending a season series in which the Braves dropped 5 of 6 games to San Francisco.

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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.

Dylan Lee News / SportsTalkATL / September 1

Dylan Lee has a theory on why he’s suddenly struggling considerably

In the first half of the season, Dylan Lee was arguably the most valuable non-closer in all of baseball. Walt Weiss had no problem turning to him in high-leverage situations nightly, and he almost always delivered without breaking a sweat.

Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1

Bryce Elder Reflects on Frustrating Outing in Braves Loss

The Atlanta Braves fell to the San Fransico Giants in the make-up game on Monday. Bryce Elder was changed with five of the seven runs allow across 5 1/3 innings of work.

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MLB News / Battery Power / August 31

Braves drop makeup game to Giants after a successful streak

And so it ends… Just as the Atlanta Braves were on a hot streak, the San Francisco Giants took the power back in this makeup game with a 7-3 win. The Giants’ Rafael Devers set the tone with a home run in the top of the first inning.

Robert Suarez News / SportsTalkATL / August 31

Report: Robert Suarez could rejoin the Braves soon

One of the biggest developments over the final month for the Braves won’t take place on the field. It involves the continued rehabilitation of Robert Suarez and getting him primed for October.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 31

Braves Add 1.26 ERA Pitcher in Major Late-Season Decision

The Atlanta Braves are set to add a fresh arm as September roster expansion arrives. Before they open a series against the Washington Nationals, the club plans to select the contract of 25-year-old right-hander Blake Burkhalter, giving the former Auburn pitcher his first chance in the majors.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 31

Exciting prospect Blake Burkhalter among Braves’ September call ups

The Braves’ roster will expand to 28 players tomorrow, allowing the club to add one pitcher and one position player. According to Grant McAuley, those players will be prospect reliever Blake Burkhalter and veteran Kyle Farmer.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31

Why Braves may have quietly won MLB trade deadline

The Atlanta Braves are playing quality baseball at the moment. It seemed as if they were one of the losers at the MLB trade deadline, but that may not be the case.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Royals All-Star Comments on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Decision

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel García shared a candid perspective on his cousin Ronald Acuña Jr.’s contract, arguing the Atlanta Braves star should have no regrets about securing his $100 million extension despite his injury history.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31

Sizzling Braves motivated to play rescheduled game vs. Giants

Typically, an awkward one-game standalone series can make for an unwanted blip on a team's schedule -- especially when it originally was an off day. For the streaking Atlanta Braves, though, it gives them a chance to stay hot.

Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / August 30

Matt Olson’s walk-off lifts Braves over Rockies for 7th straight win

Matt Olson hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning to lift the streaking Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement After 83 Games

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has started to look more like himself during the team’s current series against the Colorado Rockies. He was given a day off during a crucial series against the Los Angeles Dodgers to get back into the right mindset, and throughout his first two games against Colorado it has showed.

Tyler Mahle News / Field Level Media / August 30

Behind Tyler Mahle, Braves bid for season sweep of Rockies

This time last week, the Atlanta Braves were searching for answers amid a lackluster road trip. Entering the series finale of a three-game set against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon, the vibes have completely shifted.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 28

Braves Announce Abrupt Decision on 26-Year-Old Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves will open a weekend homestand against the Colorado Rockies with fresh momentum and one small but telling roster adjustment already complete.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 28

Braves get worst-case injury updates on Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach

The Atlanta Braves pitching has been decimated by injuries throughout the entire 2026 season. The outlook for next season is already a bit bleak as well.

Chris Sale delivers complete-game shutout in Braves' sweep of Dodgers

Chris Sale drops a legendary three-word line after shutting out the Dodgers

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