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The Atlanta Braves missed the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2017, ending a streak of seven straight postseason appearances. Despite the team’s overall struggles, Matt Olson remained one of Atlanta’s most reliable and underrated stars.

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Atlanta Braves Silver Slugger finalists have been revealed

Who has a chance to bring home a Silver Slugger for the Braves?

Sean Murphy News / Sporting News / October 22

Braves' under the radar World Series signing signals writing on the wall for Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy's future in Atlanta may be very dim after latest Braves signing.

Alex Anthopoulos News / Sporting News / October 22

Braves' emerging top candidate is a 2-time World Series champion with strong Alex Anthopoulos ties

The Atlanta Braves next hire might be an odd one as a Braves insider has listed a potential favorite candidate.

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The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

How many of the players in MLB history with at least 40-career RBI in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Braves targeting Dodgers coach to be their next manager

One clear candidate has emerged to become the Atlanta Braves’ new manager. The Braves appear to be targeting Los Angeles Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann as their new manager, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Braves Potential Free Agent Targets: Designated Hitters

This has all the makings of a fun offseason for the Atlanta Braves — the complete opposite of last winter, when Alex Anthopoulos essentially sat on his hands for five months.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 22

Two Atlanta Braves Stars Among Silver Slugger Award Finalists

The Atlanta Braves have two players among the finalists for the 2025 Silver Slugger Awards. Matt Olson is a finalist among first basemen, and Austin Riley is a candidate among third basemen.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Latest on Braves’ managerial search

The Rangers and Angels each have new managers in place for 2026, but that still leaves seven other teams looking for a new dugout leader. Amidst all of the recent news and rumors about all of these simultaneously ongoing managerial searches, there hasn’t been much out of Atlanta, which is by design.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 22

New Candidates Emerging for Atlanta Braves Manager Job

As October moves along, the search for the Atlanta Braves' next manager is taking an unexpected turn. A recent update from MLB.com’s Mark Bowman revealed that some top speculative candidates for the manager job could be out of the equation.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Latest insight on the Braves managerial search

The Braves’ managerial search is unfolding exactly how Alex Anthopoulos said he wanted it to from the beginning — without any leaks from the inside. Across every corner of the baseball world, there’s been nothing but radio silence.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Intriguing Braves trade target to fill the closer role

The Braves have several holes to address this offseason, and one of the most pressing is finding a new closer. Raisel Iglesias is set to hit free agency,

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Buy or Sell: Atlanta Braves Free Agents

The Atlanta Braves only have two players guaranteed to hit free agency once the World Series concludes, but according to Mark Bowman, shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to opt out of his $16 million player option for 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / October 22

2025 MLB Season Recap: Atlanta Braves

For much of the last decade, the Braves have been a mainstay in the playoffs. That wasn’t the case in 2025, as the Braves missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

Important offseason dates for the Atlanta Braves

With the World Series set to begin this week, we are very close to the MLB offseason beginning, and it’s going to be a critical one for the Atlanta Braves after such a disappointing 2025 campaign.

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MLB News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

Braves old friend named Angels manager

Most reports initially pointed to future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols landing the managerial position in Los Angeles, where he spent a decade with the Angels as a player.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 21

How Braves Missed Out on World Series-Contending Closer

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to the World Series, with Jeff Hoffman closing out Game 7 on home turf. He's four wins away from a ring in his first season in Toronto, and it almost didn't happen.

Austin Nola News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Braves sign Austin Nola to minors contract

The Braves have signed catcher Austin Nola to a minor league deal.

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Austin Nola News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

Braves ink free-agent deal with veteran catcher

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves signed veteran catcher Austin Nola to a minor-league contract with an invite to Spring Training. Now 35 years old, Austin Nola has six years of big-league experience under his belt, accumulating 4.6 WAR over 359 games, primarily as a backup catcher.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 21

Former Atlanta Braves in 2025 World Series

The matchup for the World Series is set, with the Toronto Blue Jays facing the Los Angeles Dodgers. At least one former Atlanta Braves player will win

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 20

Top Atlanta Braves Players in 2025, According to WAR

Even in a down year, the Atlanta Braves had their share of stand outs. They have their All-Stars, their award finalists and bounce back players. These performances are reflected in who was statistically the top players of the season as well.

Raisel Iglesias News / Sporting News / October 20

Braves predicted to replace Raisel Iglesias with 102M 3-time All-Star NL rival with 253 saves

The Braves would be significantly upgrading from Raisel Iglesias if they can pull this move off.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 20

Braves Named Suitors for 3x All-Star Starting Pitcher

Offseason chatter is heating up as we reach the latter half of October. This chatter has re-linked the Atlanta Braves as potential suitors for three-time All-Star starting pitcher Sonny Gray.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 19

Two Braves Prospect Pitchers Making Strides in Arizona Fall League

Prospects in the Atlanta Braves system continue to get work in behind the scenes following the minor league season. Two pitchers in the top-30 pool of top talent went out west to get more looks before they start their offseasons.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / October 16

Six Takeaways From the Atlanta Braves’ 2025 Season

For the first time since 2017, the Atlanta Braves did not experience the excitement of October baseball. After a run that included six straight NL East titles, 24 postseason wins, five series victories, and a beautiful World Series ring, Atlanta’s focus has already shifted to 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 10