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MLB News / Battery Power / August 29
Start of Braves-Rockies delayed due to rain 
The bad news is that today’s game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies won’t be starting on time. The tarp has been on the field for just over half an hour now , as scattered showers have once again hit The Battery.
Mauricio Dubon News / Battery Power / August 29
Mauricio Dubon returns to the cleanup spot, playing shortstop
After a good night from Ronald Acuna on Friday, he slots back in batting second behind Baldwin, as Mauricio Dubon returns to batting cleanup. The Braves have a fairly soft pitching matchup tonight, so hopefully they can get some more offensive momentum going.
Martin Perez News / Battery Power / August 29
Braves look for series win behind Martin Perez
Well after two electric series against the two best teams in the NL, the Braves have quite the drop-off in competition, facing the Rockies. They took care of business on Friday night behind Grant Holmes and will now hope for another win behind Martin Perez in what is a favorable pitching matchup for Atlanta, despite Perez’ unspectacular pitching.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 29
Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach updates, and more
The Atlanta Braves received some unfortunate news on the pitching front Friday, as two starting pitchers will be undergoing surgery. Right-hander Hurston Waldrep will undergo Tommy John surgery, requiring him to miss all of the 2027 season.
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.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 29
Reynaldo López Takes Another Step Closer to Braves Return
Reynaldo López turned to the mound for Triple-A Gwinnett as he got one step closer to returning to the Atlanta Braves pitching staff. He tossed another five innings on Friday and stretched out his pitch count to 70 pitches.
Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / August 29
Slumping Acuna shifts to cleanup, sparks Braves
Batting cleanup for the first time since 2022, Ronald Acuna broke out with three hits to lift the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Rockies on Friday night.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 29
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Schwellenbach, Santander, Waldrep
These past two years have not been exactly what the Blue Jays have wanted from Anthony Santander. But it is possible that Santander, on the IL, could come back in September.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 28
Michael Harris II's extra-base hits lead Braves past Rockies
Michael Harris II homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Ronald Acuna Jr. added three hits and three runs, and the host Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Friday.
MLB News / Battery Power / August 28
Rockies at Braves Chat and Discussion: Grant Holmes vs. Tomoyuki Sugano
Get your Friday reds on – it’s nearly time for the Braves-Rockies series opener. Dubie gets to be the featured photo on this today because of the time he left eyeblack on the wall at Coors the last time we faced the Rockies.
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.
Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28
2 Braves pitchers set to undergo surgery, Spencer Strider’s outlook remains uncertain
The Atlanta Braves continue to lead the National League East. Chris Sale just clinched a series sweep for the Braves against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a dominant shutout performance, as Atlanta earned a 1-0 victory on Wednesday.
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Braves Announce Abrupt Decision on 26-Year-Old Pitcher
The Atlanta Braves will open a weekend homestand against the Colorado Rockies with fresh momentum and one small but telling roster adjustment already complete.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28
Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep To Undergo Elbow Surgery
Two Braves right-handers will undergo elbow surgery, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is undergoing surgery for the same elbow fracture he dealt with last year while Hurston Waldrep will have Tommy John surgery.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 28
Braves get worst-case injury updates on Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach
The Atlanta Braves pitching has been decimated by injuries throughout the entire 2026 season. The outlook for next season is already a bit bleak as well.
Austin Riley News / Battery Power / August 28
Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to hit cleanup, Austin Riley gets a day off as Braves open series against Colorado
New series, new lineup. The homestand continues with the Colorado Rockies in town for the weekend. For tonight’s opener, Walt Weiss has made some adjustments: Lots to unpack here, but my eyes went straight to the cleanup spot.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28
Braves’ Chris Sale explains what led to 100 MPH fastball vs. Shohei Ohtani
As Atlanta Braves star Chris Sale recorded a complete-game shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, there was one instance that caught fans off guard.
Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 28
Why Ozzie Albies' Clutch Gene Can Be Overlooked on Braves
Ozzie Albies has built a reputation over the years with the Atlanta Braves for coming through when it matters most, and it's not something that happened by accident.
The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz
How many of the league leaders in Ks for both the American and National League since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27
Chris Sale drops a legendary three-word line after shutting out the Dodgers
Chris Sale reacted to his masterpiece on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a way that only Chris Sale could. The Atlanta Braves ace lefty Sale threw an absolute gem on Thursday versus the powerhouse Dodgers.
Ha-seong Kim News / EasySportz / August 27
Ha-Seong Kim Walks Off Dodgers as Braves Win 6-5
The Atlanta Braves delivered another dramatic victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, rallying for a 6-5 walk-off win at Truist Park.
Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / August 27
The Braves are finally using Sean Murphy the right way
Ha-Seong Kim will grab all the headlines Thursday morning, and rightfully so — movie directors couldn’t have written that script. But the performance from Sean Murphy last night shouldn’t get lost in Kim’s heroics.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26
Two veteran players the Braves could consider extending right now
Over the years, the Braves have issued a plethora of early extensions to their young talent. Some have worked out wonderfully. Others haven’t aged as well.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26
Four under the radar prospects Braves fans must know
The Braves farm system has made leaps and bounds this season, with several new faces inside the top 100 prospects overall and others who could join them in the not-too-distant future.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24
Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley
The Detroit Tigers have signed Kinley to a major league deal to bolster their bullpen amid their recent struggles.
Jacob Shafer News / Viral Sports News / August 24
Atlanta Braves Part Ways With Struggling Pitcher
The Atlanta Braves released right-handed pitcher Jacob Shafer from their High-A affiliate, the Rome Emperors, according to minor-league transaction reports on Monday.
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