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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / January 24
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. Sends Message to Ozzie Albies on Saturday
The Atlanta Braves have positioned themselves as MLB’s top bounce‑back candidate as the 2026 season approaches. As long as the Braves stay healthy, the team has a retooled roster with the ability to make another run to the World Series.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 24
One Braves Prospect Moves Up, Another Moves Down in Top-100 List
Once again, two of the Atlanta Braves' top prospects represent the organization in MLB.com's latest top-100 prospect list. Left-hander Cam Caminiti and right-hander JR Ritchie remained the two prospects worthy of cracking the list.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 24
Braves Ronald Acuña Jr. Shows Off Full Capabilities in Latest BP
Ronald Acuña Jr. is showcasing what he can to show that he’s back to full strength. In a video the Atlanta Braves superstar posted on his personal Instagram page, he’s taking left-handed batting practice.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 24
Braves, Luke Williams Agree To Minor League Deal
The Braves reunited with utility player Luke Williams on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He had elected minor league free agency upon being outrighted off Atlanta’s roster at the end of the season.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 23
Remaining starting pitchers the Braves could target in free agency
After the recent trades of MacKenzie Gore and Freddy Peralta, it’s starting to feel far less likely that the Braves will be able to acquire a starting pitcher this offseason.
Dane Dunning News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22
Mariners, Dane Dunning Agree To Minor League Contract
The Mariners are in agreement with righty Dane Dunning on a minor league deal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. That’ll presumably come with a non-roster invite for the Wasserman client.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 22
Ken Griffey Jr. Shared Heartfelt Words with Braves Legend Andruw Jones
With Andruw Jones' election to the Hall of Fame, a time has arrived for some heart-to-heart moments. The Atlanta Braves legend got to sit down with fellow Hall of Fame centerfielder Ken Griffey Jr.
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 22
Braves Miss on Peralta, Which Options Remain on the Market?
The Atlanta Braves made their push for All-Star starting pitcher Freddy Peralta but fell short. Regardless of what went wrong, they have no choice but to pivot.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / January 22
Ronald Acuña Jr. Injury Recovery: Fantasy Value in 2026 After Missing Time in 2025
Having played fantasy baseball in so-called expert leagues since 1998 and with Glenn Colton as Colton & The Wolfman since 2002, we have a tradition of buying a jersey of the player who won the league for us.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 22
Infielder Returning to Braves on Minor League Contract
The Atlanta Braves brought a familiar face back to the system. According to his transaction log, infielder Luke Williams was re-signed to a minor league contract.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 22
Georgia Tech, GSU Baseball Set to Play at Braves Triple-A Ballpark
Those who live in the suburbs north of Atlanta will have a chance to catch some collegiate action closer to home. The Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, announced that six collegiate games would be held at Gwinnett Field (formerly Coolray Field) this spring.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 22
Braves sign two pitchers and an infielder
It’s not exactly the type of signings fans have been anxiously waiting for — especially with the New York Mets going on a spending spree — but the Braves did add three players on minor-league deals this week: Tayler Scott, Tristin English, and Sean Reid-Foley.
Freddy Peralta News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 21
Braves Lose Out on Freddy Peralta Sweepstakes to Arch Rival
In the late hours on Wednesday night, the Atlanta Braves ultimately missed out on a starting pitcher they had been targeting. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan and MLB insider Jon Heyman, he's heading to the division rival New York Mets.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21
Braves Sign Tayler Scott, Tristin English To Minor League Deals
The Braves signed right-handers Javy Guerra and Blayne Enlow to minor league contracts (h/t to Baseball America’s Matt Eddy). They also added first baseman Tristin English and reliever Tayler Scott on minor league deals last month, according to the MLB.com transaction log.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / January 21
Ronald Acuna Jr. Sends Message After Braves News
Expectations are starting to rise again for the Atlanta Braves as the 2026 MLB season approaches. After the front office aggressively addressed the team’s glaring weaknesses this winter, the Braves have a chance to solidify themselves as contenders once again.
Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 21
Blockbuster 3-For-1 Braves Mock Trade Sends $15M Brewers Ace to Atlanta
The Milwaukee Brewers have been linked to a slew of trade rumors involving their ace, Freddy Peralta. Peralta is on an expiring contract, and the Brewers are unlikely to have the money to sign him to an extension before his deal runs out.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 21
Major changes are coming to MLB free agency
There’s an MLB lockout coming next offseason. It’s inevitable. People around the sport have known it for quite some time — the only real question has been how long it will last.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / January 21
Playing GM: 4 Moves To Complete the Braves’ Roster for 2026
Baseball fans, rejoice. The calendar has flipped to 2026 and with it comes renewed optimism for the Atlanta Braves. There is no need to dwell on the disappointment that defined the 2025 season.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 20
Andruw Jones is headed to Cooperstown
Around this time of year, I typically fire up the computer and type up an article discussing Andruw Jones’ continued pursuit of the Hall of Fame, as he has slowly inched closer to the 75% threshold needed to get the nod.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 20
Ken Rosenthal on the injury to Ha-Seong Kim
Not even the offseason can save the Atlanta Braves from yet another crippling injury. Just a month after Ha-Seong Kim inked a one-year, $20 million contract to stay in Atlanta, he reportedly slipped on ice while in Korea and tore a ligament in his finger — an injury expected to keep him sidelined for 4–5 months.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 20
Playing GM: 3 Moves To Complete the Cleveland Guardians’ Roster for 2026
For three of the last four seasons, the Cleveland Guardians have been crowned champions of the AL Central. Their most recent title might arguably have been their most impressive.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 19
Braves find their stopgap at shortstop after Ha-Seong Kim's injury
One day after the Atlanta Braves received news that their shortstop for 2026, Ha-Seong Kim, suffered a hand injury, they found their stopgap at shortstop until his return.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / January 18
Braves back to square one at shortstop after latest injury news
The Atlanta Braves thought they had an answer at shortstop for 2026 when they re-signed Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year, $20 million contract. Instead, the Braves find themselves back at square one.
Pierce Johnson News / Yardbarker / January 11
Reds add quality depth to bullpen in Pierce Johnson
Spending the past two seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Johnson had a solid season in 2025, pitching to a 3-3 record with a 3.05 ERA, while recording one save and striking out 59 batters in 59.0 innings.
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