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Braves Make a Massive Decision on the Future of Ronald Acuna Jr and $7M Star

The Atlanta Braves have little reason to start over, but keeping their championship aspirations alive means holding on to the stars who make it possible.

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Y’all still listen to the Braves on radio, right?

I’m not an old guy. Well, old enough to like radio. Always have. I love the convenience and choice that comes with the internet. But radio is accessible, free, and fine when you can’t or won’t devote your eyes to a screen.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Atlanta Braves Acquire 6-Year MLB Veteran in Sudden Move

The Atlanta Braves have signed switch-hitting utility player Vidal Bruján to a minor league contract and assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / October 31

Atlanta Braves Are Bringing Back Two of Their Biggest Stars for 2027

The Atlanta Braves are keeping two of their biggest stars in place for another season. Atlanta has exercised its 2027 contract options on Ronald Acuña Jr.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 31

Braves Bring Back Familiar Faces to Front Office, Infield to Start Offseason

The Atlanta Braves see a return of a former front office member to the staff. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Dana Brown has come back as senior adviser for amateur scouting.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Atlanta Braves News / Baseball Now / October 31

Braves Need To At Least Try To Trade For Shortstop On NL East Rival

Had it not been for Mauricio Dubon stepping up last season, the Braves would have been a disaster at shortstop. The Braves signed Ha-Seong Kim in the offseason, but he suffered an injury before the season started.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 31

Braves bring back Vidal Bruján on MiLB deal

The Atlanta Braves have brought utilityman Vidal Bruján back to the organizations, signing him to a minor league deal according to the team’s transaction page.

Diego Tornes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 31

Braves Prospect Report: Diego Tornes Is Electric, Raw and Worth the Wait

Diego Tornes was just 16 years old when he signed with the Atlanta Braves in January 2025. The raw tools are there for the Cuban outfielder, but that's what they are – raw.

Carlos Carrasco News / Battery Power / October 31

2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Carlos Carrasco

Carlos “Cookie” Carrasco made his MLB debut back all-the-way-back in 2009 with the Cleveland Indians. Coming into 2026, he’d made 335 appearances – including 284 starts in 16 seasons – and he’d add to that with the Atlanta Braves last season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 31

Overlooked Braves Pitching Prospect Showing Signs of a Bullpen Breakthrough

Not every prospect arrives with a headline attached, and Owen Hackman certainly didn't. The Braves took him in the ninth round of the 2024 draft out of Loyola Marymount, and he signed as a senior for a bonus of just $2,500.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 30

Braves reportedly sign International Free Agent Cuban C Anthony Calderon

The 2026 season has just ended, but the Atlanta Braves have already gotten a start on moves – though this move isn’t likely to help the big league club for a few years.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 30

Option decisions, shortstop trade candidates, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that they have exercised options for both Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuña Jr. is set to earn $17M next season, and Albies will earn $7M.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 30

Free Agent Starting Pitching Options Increasing, Braves Must Finally Bite

With decisions being made on the player and club option fronts to start the offseason, the number of starting pitchers who will be available in free agency continues to grow. Once again, the debate will resume over whether the Atlanta Braves will make their push to obtain any of their services.

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Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / October 30

3 More Decisions for Braves After Exercising Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies' Options

Two of the Atlanta Braves' key contributors over the last decade will officially be back with the team in 2027. The Braves announced Thursday that they've exercised the options for outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / October 29

Braves pick up club options on OF Ronald Acuna Jr., 2B Ozzie Albies

The Atlanta Braves exercised their 2027 club options on outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday. Acuna will make $17 million next year while Albies will make $7 million.

Ozzie Albies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Braves exercise options on Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies

The Braves announced they’ve picked up their options on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuña will make $17MM next season, while Albies will match this year’s $7MM salary.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 28

The Braves’ Other Middle Infield Question

The Braves have the most glaring shortstop need in MLB. Mauricio Dubón and Ha-Seong Kim are impending free agents, leaving Jim Jarvis as the top in-house option.

Jurickson Profar News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

Jurickson Profar comes out of hiding for first time since suspension

Jurickson Profar took the field yesterday for the first time since his second PED suspension as a member of the Braves — a 162-game ban that cost him all of 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

Contract projections revealed for Mauricio Dubon, Raisel Iglesias

Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently released his contract projections for the top 40 free agents this offseason. On that list were Mauricio Dubon and Raisel Iglesias, both of whom the Braves should be very interested in bringing back at the right price.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

5 Free Agents The Braves Should Target: Outfielders

The Braves are in a bit of a pinch when it comes to free agency. There are a ton of impact starting pitchers available, and there are always good relievers to be had, but the two places where Atlanta could really stand to upgrade its lineup don’t have much to offer on the open market.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / October 27

Atlanta Braves’ To-Do List Ahead of MLB Lockout

On Dec. 1, 2026, the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) will expire. While MLB owners and the Players Association will attempt to negotiate a new CBA before then, it is likely that MLB will go into a lockout.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 27

Q&A with Braves prospect Tate Southisene on return from injury, more

Under the bright Arizona sun, Southisene is looking to make up for lost time.

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Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / October 24

Atlanta Braves 2026 Season Report Card

The Atlanta Braves‘ 2026 season officially came to a disappointing end with a 3-1 National League Division Series loss to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Matt Olson Wins Award After 5th Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves put together another strong MLB regular season in 2026, finishing 94-68 and winning the National League East title. While the Braves had championship aspirations, their season came to an unfortunate end in the NLDS, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Braves' stance on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s future has been revealed

Ronald Acuña Jr. might not have worn out his welcome in Atlanta just yet. The Atlanta Braves are unlikely to trade their star outfielder Acuña this offseason, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported Wednesday on the Bleacher Report app.