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Two Braves take home MLBPA’s Players Choice awards

This year’s MLBPA’s Players Choice awards have been announced, and a couple of Braves were recognized, with Ronald Acuña Jr. winning National League Comeback Player of the Year and Drake Baldwin named the National League’s Most Outstanding Rookie.

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Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., Drake Baldwin win MLBPA awards for 2025 season

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Drake Baldwin were recognized by their peers for their great 2025 seasons.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / October 29

Braves sent dire warning about signing Bo Bichette over reuniting with Ha-Seong Kim

The Braves have been heavily linked to Bo Bichette this season, but there might be a grave danger in that.

Jurickson Profar News / Sporting News / October 29

Braves linked to $6M rival after career-best year, potential Michael Harris-Jurickson Profar platoon

The Atlanta Braves could really spice up the outfield group if this deal is done.

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The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

There have been just 19 walk-off home runs in the history of the World Series. How many of the players to hit one can you name in five minutes?

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Sonny Gray News / Sporting News / October 28

Cardinals' Sonny Gray named as top potential trade candidate for Atlanta Braves

The Braves might be looking to make some moves this offseason.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / October 28

Braves insider reveals major hint at Brian Snitker replacement, GM Alex Anthopoulos knows next hire

The Braves are just patiently waiting to make their next hire, but it may be another week.

Alex Anthopoulos News / Sporting News / October 28

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos urged to extend 2-time Cy Young winner, World Series champion

The Braves need to get another deal done with this future Hall of Famer before it is too late.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

Braves Potential Free Agent Targets: Outfielders

This has all the makings of a fun offseason for the Atlanta Braves — the complete opposite of last winter, when Alex Anthopoulos essentially sat on his hands for five months.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 28

Report: Ronald Acuña Jr. aims to play in World Baseball Classic

For Braves fans hoping Ronald Acuña Jr. might take it easy this offseason, they should know by now that the 2023 NL MVP doesn’t have an off switch. Acuña

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 28

Braves Give All-Star Permission to Play Winter Ball, Aims to Play in WBC

NOTE: The source for this story was published in Spanish. All quotes and information have been translated as accurately as possible for this story. Atlanta Braves all-star outfielder is back to work down in his home country of Venezuela.

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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 / SportsTalkATL / October 28

High profile starting pitchers that could be available for trade this offseason

Starting pitching should be the Braves’ top priority this offseason, and there will be no shortage of options or avenues to explore. Free agency offers

Freddie Freeman News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 28

Former Braves Star a World Series Hero Once More

Sometimes, history repeats itself. Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman became a prime example of that in the early hours on Tuesday morning (on the East Coast, at least).

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 27

Braves rumors: Atlanta has eyes on Dodgers coach for managerial opening

The Atlanta Braves are searching for a new manager after Brian Snitker stepped down as the team’s skipper following the 2025 season. Whoever is hired to helm Atlanta in 2026 will be just the fourth Braves manager in the last 35 years.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

A different Snitker is joining the NL East

Though Brian Snitker won’t be managing the Atlanta Braves in 2026, the division won’t be without a Snitker presence. Brian is expected to stay involved with the organization in an advisory role, while his son, Troy Snitker, has officially been named the new hitting coach for the New York Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

Braves Potential Free Agent Targets: Starting Pitchers

This has all the makings of a fun offseason for the Atlanta Braves — the complete opposite of last winter, when Alex Anthopoulos essentially sat on his hands for five months.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

Contract Predictions for Braves Free Agents

The Braves don’t have many players set to test free agency, with only three expected to hit the open market — all of whom have a legitimate case to be brought back.

Marcell Ozuna News / Sporting News / October 27

Braves' Marcell Ozuna receives bold free agency prediction

Braves fans would not be happy with this signing.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

Braves named a 'best fit' for slew of top free agents

A lot of questions will be answered about the Atlanta Braves’ spending habits this offseason. After a couple of years flying past the luxury tax threshold

Troy Snitker News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27

Mets hire Troy Snitker as hitting coach

The Mets are hiring Troy Snitker to serve as their next hitting coach, according to a report from Andy Martino of SNY. Snitker, 36, is the son of former Braves manager Brian Snitker.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 27

Son of Former Braves Manager Hired as Mets Hitting Coach

While one Snitker will no be a manager this upcoming season, another will be a coach in the National League East. A continuity, in a way, continues. The son of former Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, Troy, has been hired by the New York Mets as their next hitting coach.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 24

Reporter shares thoughts on Braves’ managerial search

The Atlanta Braves could take a new direction of leadership when it comes to finding their next manager for 2026 and beyond. Atlanta moved from Brian Snitker after 10 seasons.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Braves Announce Matt Olson News After 10th MLB Season

The Atlanta Braves finished fourth in the NL East in 2025, ending the season ten games below .500 with a 76–86 record. It marked a disappointing step back for a team that had consistently contended in recent years, raising questions about roster construction and future direction heading into the offseason.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Braves' Matt Olson News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

The Atlanta Braves missed the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2017, ending a streak of seven straight postseason appearances. Despite the team’s overall struggles, Matt Olson remained one of Atlanta’s most reliable and underrated stars.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Latest on Braves’ managerial search

The Rangers and Angels each have new managers in place for 2026, but that still leaves seven other teams looking for a new dugout leader. Amidst all of the recent news and rumors about all of these simultaneously ongoing managerial searches, there hasn’t been much out of Atlanta, which is by design.