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Eric Hartman continues to soar up prospect rankings

About a month ago, Braves top prospect Eric Hartman entered Baseball America’s list of the top 100 prospects in the game. Now, he’s already among the top 60 as he continues to put up one of the best minor-league seasons in the organization’s history.

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Braves’ Tuesday lineup could be a weird splits gamble

Not much in the results department to talk about, so let’s talk about process. The Braves’ lineup today is a bit of a shuffle, but all the lefties are at the top.

MLB News / Battery Power / June 30

Braves return home to cap miserable June, face Cardinals

Urgh, June 2026. It was not a good month. The Braves are 9-13 so far, and lost five series (including a sweep) while only winning three. Two of those three came at the beginning of the month, too, so it’s basically been a disaster of a stretch for a team that played like they were nigh-unbeatable up until that fateful game on Chicago’s South Side.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Battery Power / June 30

AJ Smith-Shawver officially beginning rehab assignment in Augusta

The AJ Smith-Shawver news that Braves president of baseball operations and general manager Alex Anthopoulos shared last week in an interview with BravesVision is coming exactly to fruition.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 30

Next Step for Braves Reliever Determined During Rehab Assignment

The Atlanta Braves are moving one of their left-handers onto the next stage of his rehab assignment. As announced by the team on Tuesday morning, Danny Young has been transferred from Double-A Columbus to Triple-A Gwinnett.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Battery Power / June 30

Spencer Schwellenbach update, Week Ahead, More

While the Braves continue to struggle on the field, they fortunately continue to get some positive news off it regarding their young arms. The latest update is that Spencer Schwellenbach could be back in around two months, as he road back could begin in Florida in early July.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 30

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Cardinals

The Atlanta Braves make their way back to Truist Park after another frustrating road trip. To start things off, they'll host the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 29

Atlanta Braves off day chat and discussion: June 29

There’s one more off day until the Atlanta Braves are back in action on this side of the country. Hopefully the change in scenery will result in a change in fortune for the Braves, who have been on a very dire run as of late.

Cam Caminiti News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 29

The Legacies Being Built, Maintained by Braves Prospect Cam Caminiti

Cam Caminiti goes about his business with two legacies on his mind. The first is the family legacy. When the Atlanta Braves took him in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the last name was already familiar to many.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / SportsTalkATL / June 29

Timeline for the return of Spencer Schwellenbach revealed

The Braves have a number of high-upside starting pitchers working their way back from major injuries. Hurston Waldrep made his season debut last week after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow at the beginning of Spring Training.

Ha-seong Kim News / Yardbarker / June 29

Time for Atlanta Braves to end the Ha-Seong Kim experiment

As the Phillies are charging up the standings to contend for the NL East division lead, the Braves cannot afford to have a black hole in their lineup. It is time to move on from Kim.

Rafael Devers homers twice as Giants toss 1-hit shutout vs. Braves

Braves signing former All-Star slugger

MLB power rankings: At the season's midpoint

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Eric Hartman News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 29

Braves Prospect Eric Hartman Emerging During Breakout Season at High-A

Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Eric Hartman is one of the most fascinating stories from the first half of the 2026 minor league season. Hartman, Atlanta's No.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / June 29

Worst Free Agent Signing In Braves History: Ha Seong Kim Is Making His Case

There weren’t too many groans when the Braves decided to ink Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year, $20 million deal to return for the 2026 season. Shortstop has

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 29

Have the Braves Faced Their Future Addition to Starting Rotation?

The Atlanta Braves are at the point where they need starting pitching help, and they need it badly. A month out from the trade deadline, the stage isn't set for moves yet, but some possibilities are taking shape.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 29

Most Likely Braves Trade Partners With A Month Until The Trade Deadline

We are a little over a month away from the MLB trade deadline, and if June has taught us anything, it’s that the Braves need a lot of help. The rotation must be upgraded.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 29

Alex Anthopoulos on AJ Smith-Shawver, Braves rotation plans

The Braves will be happy once the calendar flips to July in hopes that their fortunes will change after one of their worst all-around months over the last decade.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 29

Braves offensive collapse headlines a nightmare June

The Braves should be eager to get home after yet another dismal road trip that saw them go 1-5 out west, much of which can be attributed to a struggling offense that scored just seven runs in five of their games.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Braves Re-Sign Carlos Carrasco To Minor League Deal

Veteran righty Carlos Carrasco is heading back to Atlanta on a minor league deal, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. He was bumped off the roster earlier this week, along with right-hander JR Ritchie, when relievers Tyler Kinley and Ian Hamilton joined the team.

Carlos Santana News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Braves signing former All-Star slugger

The Atlanta Braves are adding some veteran insurance heading into the second half of the season. The Braves are reportedly signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a new deal.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 27

Homecoming week continues as Braves visit Giants

Mike Yastrzemski, Mauricio Dubon and Dominic Smith hope to continue a happy homecoming when the Atlanta Braves seek a second straight road win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 27

Braves' relievers clamp down on Giants in 3-1 victory

Ozzie Albies drove in two runs, Reynaldo Lopez combined with five relievers on a seven-hitter and the Atlanta Braves opened a three-game road series with a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Braves Place Robert Suarez On Injured List

The Braves placed setup man Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 23, before tonight’s series opener in San Francisco. He’s dealing with forearm tightness. Hurston Waldrep is up from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place on the active roster.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Braves’ Michael Harris II Makes Personal Announcement Before Giants Game

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II has been having a bounceback year. Halfway through the 2026 MLB season, he has been a top player on a great Braves team.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 25

Braves make major move with Reynaldo Lopez amid rotation struggles

The Atlanta Braves are shaking things up.

JP Sears shines in season debut as Padres finish sweep of Braves

Braves getting creative with catching options

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Braves Considering Moving Reynaldo López Back To Rotation

Reynaldo López will start for the Braves on Friday in their series opener at Oracle Park. It’ll be his first start since April 21, as Atlanta has used him out of the bullpen for the last two months.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 23