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Atlanta Braves Make Move for Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Atlanta Braves have wasted little time keeping right-hander Elieser Hernández in the organization. After designating him for assignment earlier in the week, the club signed the 31-year-old free agent to a minor-league contract on Sunday and immediately assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnett, via MLB.com.

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Squandered opportunities and late implosion sink Braves sweep chances as Phillies salvage series finale, 9-4

I almost wish I was a football enjoyer so I could have had something else on during this afternoon’s Braves-Phillies series finale. But alas, baseball is my one and only, and today’s contest was engineered in a lab to be Extremely Frustrating.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 13

Phillies at Braves Chat and Discussion: Andrew Painter vs. Grant Holmes

A sweep would be sweet. Win today and we can potentially pack some champagne for the road trip… Join us in the comments, on the SB Nation app (available on iOS or Android!) or on the site, as the Braves face the Philadelphia Phillies for the final time in the 2026 regular season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Tyler Mahle Has Message for Bryce Harper After Phillies-Braves Game

Tyler Mahle had a simple reaction after Bryce Harper hit a home run against him during Saturday’s matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 13

Michael Harris II leads off, Ronald Acuna Jr. at DH for Braves-Phillies series finale

It’s getaway day for the Atlanta Braves, but not before one last regular season contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. With the series secure, the Braves have the opportunity to make it a truly nightmarish weekend for our NL East foes and break out the brooms this afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Tyler Mahle News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 13

How Tyler Mahle is in Uncharted Territory in Best Way with Braves

With each start, Tyler Mahle gets closer to what will be a first in his career: being part of a playoff team. The Atlanta Braves aren't the first team, technically, that he's pitched for that made the playoffs when he was with the team.

Atlanta Braves News / KO on SI / September 13

Can Jaron Ennis Turn Atlanta Into a Boxing Hotspot in 154-Pound Unification Fight?

In collecting another pair of world championships, Jaron "Boots" Ennis set his sights higher with his recent knockout of Xander Zayas. Leaving his home area to seek more championships, Ennis hopes Atlanta will allow him to make history.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 13

Braves bid to brush aside Phillies, pad lead in NL East

The Atlanta Braves will turn to right-hander Grant Holmes on Sunday afternoon when they go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12

Braves erupt for 8 runs in fourth to overwhelm Phillies

Michael Harris II and Ronald Acuna Jr. each homered and right-hander Tyler Mahle produced another strong start to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 12-2 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, clinching the three-game series.

MLB News / EasySportz / September 12

Braves Crush Phillies 12-2 in Dominant Offensive Performance

The Atlanta Braves followed up Friday night’s dramatic walk-off victory with an absolute statement on Saturday. Atlanta crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-2 at Truist Park, taking control early and never looking back.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 12

Braves crush Phillies on big fourth inning

After an epic 11-inning win Friday night against the Phillies, the Braves were hoping to finish them off in the division race. They got a bit of a boost from the Phillies scratching Jesus Luzardo with long-running shoulder soreness.

Ozzie Albies News / Battery Power / September 12

Ozzie Albies bats cleanup, facing a Philly bullpen game

The Braves are rotating their lineup a bit to mitigate the Phillies’ ability to play the matchup game. Instead of Harris batting cleanup behind Olson, Albies bats cleanup between the two as a deterrent against lefty relievers.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Ha-seong Kim News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Walt Weiss Has Ha-Seong Kim Message After Big Braves Win

Ha-Seong Kim delivered another big moment for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, and manager Walt Weiss made sure to recognize what the infielder has overcome this season.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Braves star Matt Olson perfectly sums up thrilling comeback win vs. Phillies

Atlanta Braves star slugger Matt Olson perfectly summed up Friday night’s wild 6-5 comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win over Phillies

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim delivered another defining late-season hit Friday night, helping his team secure a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions

Lane Thomas lands on IL as underwhelming Braves tenure gets worse

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

Now locked into a playoff spot after an impressive win, the Milwaukee Brewers have reached an historic level of dominance in the final weeks of the regular season.

Brewers have been Pete Crow-Armstrong's kryptonite

Junior Caminero's walk-off homer beats Astros, sends Rays to playoffs

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable decisions

Carlos Rodon, Yankees beat Mets on 25th anniversary of 9/11

Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Atlanta NHL Round-Up: New-ish Challenger Enters Race

The race for an NHL team in Atlanta keeps finding ways to feel so close yet so far from reaching the finish line. That being said, it never appears to have a dull moment.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Braves Add Speedy 29-Year-Old Outfielder in Late-Season Move

The Atlanta Braves recalled 29-year-old outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday and placed Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list with a strained left intercostal muscle, backdated to September 8.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

Braves Place Lane Thomas On Injured List

The Braves announced that outfielder Lane Thomas is headed to the IL with an intercostal strain. Thomas was injured while taking batting practice ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the Rays.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 10

Lane Thomas lands on IL as underwhelming Braves tenure gets worse

Thomas certainly hadn't yet made an impact, and with an announcement from Braves manager Walt Weiss on Thursday, he won't be making one anytime soon.

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

MLB game sets season record with remarkably quick finish

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Spencer Strider News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Braves Discussed Trading Spencer Strider At Deadline

Jacob deGrom made trade speculation a moot point when the Rangers ace invoked his no-trade clause at this year’s deadline, though it wasn’t clear if deGrom

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 10