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Drake Baldwin News / Battery Power / July 21
How back is Austin Riley? 
Okay, Drake Baldwin being back? Kind of easy. He hit well enough to receive the (dubious?) honor of Player of the Week. (Then he went o-fer against a procession of Padres lefties, but shhh.) What about Austin Riley?
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 21
Mederos Mania Has Arrived, Hurston Waldrep Injury News, More
Victor Mederos has taken Braves Country by storm to start the second half of the season. The latest chapter in his growing legend was on Monday night, as he backed Bryce Elder’s excellent start with a 2 1/3 innings save.
Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 21
Bryce Elder Provides Braves Needed Innings of Relief in Win Over Padres
It's not often that one gets to say that a starting pitcher provided relief. It's a paradoxical moment. The bullpen is meant to do the relieving, but in the Atlanta Braves' case, they were the ones who needed some pressure taken off.
The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with at least five 20-home run seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20
Braves open four-game set with low-scoring win over Padres
Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies hit solo home runs and Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings to help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting San Diego Padres 3-2 on Monday in the opener of their four-game series.
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 / Battery Power / July 20
Braves vs Padres chat and discussion: Bryce Elder vs JP Sears
The Atlanta Braves and their red hot offense will be facing another top ten offense in the month of July in the San Diego Padres. Both teams will be bringing in starters who have struggled as of late on the mound.
Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / July 20
Braves' All-Star Catcher Named NL Player of the Week
In their first games back from the All-Star break, the Atlanta Braves enjoyed a series win over the Texas Rangers. This was in large part due to the incredible slugging of All-Star catcher Drake Baldwin, who was named National League Player of the Week for his efforts.
Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / July 20
Hurston Waldrep experienced discomfort in latest start for Gwinnett
Pitching injuries have been a staple of the Atlanta Braves organization over the last several years, and it looks like they could be dealing with another major issue with one of their most promising young arms.
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.
Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / July 20
Braves Announce Austin Riley Move Before Padres Game
Atlanta Bravesthird basemanAustin Riley is in his eighth MLB season, all with Atlanta. He is a two-time All-Star, making the roster in 2022 and 2023. Since then, he has had an unfortunate turn in his career.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 20
Braves announce they’ve signed all 21 players from their 2026 draft class
The Braves officially announced they have signed all 21 players from their 2026 draft class. AJ Gracia and Carter Beck were both taken in the first round.
Alex Anthopoulos News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20
Anthopoulos On Braves’ Deadline Needs
The Braves have spent the bulk of the season in first place in the National League East, but a once-comfortable lead has dwindled to three games over the resurgent Phillies (six and eight over the upstart Marlins and Nationals, respectively).
Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / July 20
What Alex Anthopoulos said about the Braves ahead of the deadline
Alex Anthopoulos is making his media rounds now two weeks away from what’s expected to be a very active trade deadline for the Atlanta Braves. As always,
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 20
Two starting pitchers set to return to Braves very soon
The Braves are set to gain a couple of reinforcements over the next couple of weeks in Martin Perez and AJ Smith-Shawver, as they continue searching for answers in their rotation.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 20
Walt Weiss walks back comments on Spencer Schwellenbach
Over the weekend, Walt Weiss had some not-so-encouraging comments on Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach, suggesting it didn’t look likely either would return this season.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 20
Four very encouraging signs for the Braves offense as second half begins
It was a tough six or so weeks for the Braves as they limped into the second half, watching a once 10.5-game lead in the NL East shrink all the way down to just two games ahead of the Phillies.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20
Rejuvenated Braves seek revenge for road sweep against Padres
The visiting San Diego Padres will try to cool off the Atlanta Braves' revived offense when they open a four-game series on Monday. The Braves, fresh off a series win against Texas, have scored at least five runs in nine straight home games dating back to July 1, its longest stretch since a 10-game streak in June 2019.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 19
Austin Riley, Drake Baldwin lead Braves past Rangers
Austin Riley and Drake Baldwin each hit two home runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to an 8-5 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Sunday in the rubber game of their three-game series.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 19
Drake Baldwin joins rare Braves company with five-hit, two-homer day
Atlanta's Drake Baldwin has once again found his swing and joined an exclusive franchise list with a stellar game on Sunday.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 19
Braves’ Walt Weiss Announces More Good News After Ronald Acuña Jr. Decision
Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has missed a good chunk of the 2026 MLB season with hamstring injuries. The latest strain has had him on the injured list since June 9, though he was previously on the IL in May.
Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19
Braves rumors: Spencer Strider injury pessimism ramps up trade deadline urgency
The Atlanta Braves are ready to have a strong second half of the season, but they may have to do it without their top pitchers. Spencer Strider is still sidelined after suffering right elbow inflammation in his June 12 start, and the team has left him without a timetable to return.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19
Braves Select Elieser Hernández
The Braves are selecting the contract of right-hander Elieser Hernández, according to a team announcement. The club has an open spot on its 40-man roster, so no corresponding move is needed there.
Chris Sale News / Yardbarker / July 18
Braves' Chris Sale continues to defy age with stellar ERA
Age just continues to be a number for 37-year-old Chris Sale, whose 2.06 ERA is the third-best in MLB this season.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 17
Braves manager Walt Weiss gives bleak outlook for return of starting pitchers
The injury bug has seemed to make a living in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse this season. It has bitten the lineup, starting rotation and bullpen all so far this season for the Atlanta.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 13
Braves offer big update on superstar Ronald Acuna Jr.
If all goes well, a scuffling Atlanta Braves lineup may soon be getting the return of their superstar right fielder shortly after the All-Star break.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 10
Braves' Matt Olson makes franchise history in start vs. Cardinals
For Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, the challenge of playing 162 games in a season is rewarding, and it's safe to assume Olson felt rewarded Friday night when he made franchise history.
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