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Braves to Call Upon AJ Smith-Shawver for Mets Doubleheader

Help is on the way for the Atlanta Braves pitching staff. AJ Smith-Shawver is scheduled to pitch the first game of the doubleheader in Queens against the Mets on Wednesday.

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Three trade hypotheticals for relievers

The four areas the Braves could stand to upgrade going into the trade deadline are the rotation, bullpen, shortstop, and left field. Yesterday, I came up with three trade hypotheticals for the top starting pitchers who could be available.

Connor Thomas News / Battery Power / July 28

Braves select Elieser Hernández, option Connor Thomas

The Braves have had their game with the New York Mets rained out. Does that mean they’re standing pat today? No, sir or madam. Do you think they’re out there actively trying to improve the team?

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Braves make two notable roster moves ahead of doubleheader with Mets

Unfortunately, Tuesday night’s clash with the Mets has already been postponed, but that does mean we get two games tomorrow between the division rivals, and the Braves are preparing accordingly with a couple of notable roster moves.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Braves Select Elieser Hernández

The Braves selected the contract of right-hander Elieser Hernández from Triple-A Gwinnett, per a team announcement. Lefty Connor Thomas was optioned to Gwinnett in his place.

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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.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Ken Rosenthal: Braves among five teams inquiring on Tarik Skubal

According to Ken Rosenthal, after the Tigers dropped their third consecutive game last night, the baseball world is officially on Tarik Skubal watch. “Until

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 28

Braves-Mets game postponed; doubleheader set for Wednesday

Tuesday night's scheduled game between the Atlanta Braves and Mets in New York was postponed due to heavy rain in the forecast. The National Weather Service forecasted up to 2 inches of rain with winds reaching 15 mph later in the evening.

MLB News / Battery Power / July 28

Braves vs Mets game two rescheduled

Due to inclement weather in Citi Field, Tuesday’s matchup against the Atlanta Braves vs the New York Mets is postponed in a doubleheader for Wednesday July 29.

Connor Thomas News / The Spun / July 28

Mets Announcers Sickened By Atlanta's 'Criminal' Use Of Relief Pitcher Connor Thomas

Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling may be broadcasters for the New York Mets, but their main love is good baseball and what they saw from the Braves last night was anything but that.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 28

Which Braves Prospects Should Be Untouchable at the Deadline?

Less than one week from now, the MLB trade deadline will pass. The Atlanta Braves are expected to be buyers. They need help, especially for the starting rotation, and they need it badly.

Robert Suarez News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Walt Weiss comments on concern surrounding Robert Suarez

It’s approaching the six-week mark since Robert Suarez last appeared for the Braves after being placed on the IL with elbow and forearm inflammation. Further tests revealed no structural damage, and it felt like something that was just going to need a couple of weeks of rest before he was back throwing again.

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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.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Tigers looking like sellers: 5 players Braves could target

There are a ton of teams still teetering on the line of whether they’ll be buyers or sellers leading up to the trade deadline. None of them are garnering more attention than the Detroit Tigers, who just dropped their third game in a row on Monday night and are now six games back in the AL Central and four games back in the Wild Card race.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 28

2026 Battery Power Braves Midseason Top 30 Prospects: 24-19

Gone are the days of no international free agents making the list as three from this last period debut on the list, as well as a 2025 stand out. We also begin to see an influx of positional prospects throughout the list, as pitchers are no longer the dominant representatives on this list.

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The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 28

What Braves' Brutal Loss Says About Status of Starting Rotation

When manager Walt Weiss went to the bullpen Monday night, the score was tied 3-3 between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets. He had gotten his typical five innings out of Martín Pérez, but he needed to cover the remaining three or four innings, depending on how the rest of the game played out.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Could the Braves and Mets actually make a trade at the deadline?

Even though the Mets clobbered the Braves by 11 runs last night, they still sit 17.5 games back and are one of baseball’s for-sure sellers as Monday’s trade deadline approaches.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / July 28

Behind Chris Sale, Braves bid to rebound vs. Mets

Taxed with a fatigued bullpen, the visiting Atlanta Braves would love nothing more than a long outing from their starting pitcher on Tuesday night, when they play the second contest of a three-game set against the New York Mets.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Battery Power / July 28

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns, Bad Loss to Mets, More

Monday started off in a good way for Braves Country as Ronald Acuna Jr. returned from injury. However, it did not end well as the Braves lost in a big way to the Mets by the score of 14-3.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Four players the Braves should stay away from at the trade deadline

Yesterday, I came up with a wish list for the Braves as they approach the trade deadline, laying out a dream target and a backup plan at each area of need.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 27

Three Blockbuster Trade Hypotheticals For Starting Pitchers

We are days away from things really starting to heat up ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with the Braves expected to be at the forefront of conversations surrounding most every player who comes available.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Braves Announce Decision After Ronald Acuña Jr. News

The Atlanta Braves are 62-43, first place in the National League East. They own a five and a half game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / July 27

The Atlanta Braves’ Season Just Got New Life

The Atlanta Braves are getting their biggest reinforcement of the season. According to ESPN, Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected to be activated Monday after missing time, returning to a lineup that has desperately needed another game-changing bat.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr.

The Braves announced this morning that they have reinstated Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list. Buster Olney of ESPN reported the move a bit before the official announcement.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 27

Braves activating Ronald Acuna Jr. ahead of Mets series

After a successful week-long rehab assignment, the Atlanta Braves are reportedly ready to activate their superstar right fielder ahead of their series against the New York Mets.

Mets announce troubling news on Juan Soto’s injury

CJ Abrams trade rumors could derail Nationals’ season

Mets are reportedly desperate to get rid of 1 player

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision Amid Rehab Assignment

Ronald Acuna Jr. is not walking through the doors at Truist Park just yet, but Monday looks like the day. The Atlanta Braves right fielder, out since June 10 with a left hamstring strain, is expected to finish his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett through the end of Atlanta's series against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Elieser Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Braves Designate Elieser Hernandez For Assignment

The Braves announced that right-hander Elieser Hernandez has been designated for assignment, and left-hander Connor Thomas was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett in the corresponding move. Thomas was already on the 40-man roster, so Atlanta now has two open spots on its 40-man.

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Braves Announce Sean Murphy Injury Update

The Atlanta Braves announced an injury update on catcher Sean Murphy on Friday. The Braves have been without catcher Sean Murphy since May 10. He is currently on the 60-day injured list with a fractured left middle finger.