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Dubón Slashes Path to Cleanup Spot for Braves

Forget the big brawny power hitters everyone expects in the fourth spot. The Atlanta Braves have officially flipped the script by placing Mauricio Dubón in the cleanup role as they enter the season’s most influential stretch.

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Ha-Seong Kim starts at short, Ronald Acuña Jr. gets a day off

Lineup shuffles are all the rage: Honestly, this is just a strange-looking lineup. Mauricio Dubon is still hitting cleanup, but Ozzie Albies slides up to second in Ronald Acuña Jr.’s absence.

Chris Sale News / EasySportz / August 27

Chris Sale Faces Dodgers in High Stakes Thursday Clash

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into a massive test at Truist Park this Thursday night. It’s more than just another regular season game. This matchup features two of the best teams in the National League fighting for playoff positioning.

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.

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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?

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.

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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.

Steve Avery News / Battery Power / August 27

Worst-To-First Retrospective: NLCS MVP Steve Avery reflects on the 1991 season

It’s been 35 years since the 1991 Atlanta Braves changed the trajectory of the franchise with an improbable run to the World Series and a classic encounter

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Braves’ Ha-Seong Kim gets brutally honest on difficult season after walk-off vs. Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves earned a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday after Ha-Seong Kim came through with a clutch walk-off hit in the bottom of the 9th inning.

MLB News / TWSN / August 27

2.20 ERA Pitcher Listed in Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers August 27th Matchup

Looking at the August 27th pitching slate, it’s pretty clear what the best pitching duel is going to be. That comes in Game 3 of the Atlanta Braves versus Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Braves Prospect Round-Up: 2026 First-Rounder Thriving Early

The Atlanta Braves continue to roll, and so is their talent down in the minor leagues. Propsects are further refining their crafts, and proving they belong right where they are.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 27

Which of the top free agents should the Braves target in the offseason?

It’s never too early to start looking ahead, and that’s exactly what Mark Feinsand did at MLB.com, ranking the top 10 players set to test free agency this offseason.

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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.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / August 27

Braves turn to Chris Sale in effort to sweep Dodgers

In an August series that has felt more like October baseball, a pair of star pitchers with playoff experience will highlight a game with postseason implications.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 27

Was that the game of the year (so far)? If not, what was?

Boy, that was a memorable game for all sorts of reasons: Matt Olson’s homer off the pole Signs of life from Sean Murphy, including a dinger of his own

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MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 27

'He’s Naked, and They’re Naked': MLB Broadcaster Reacts to Bizarre Stadium Scene as Braves Spoil the Party for Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves game on Wednesday proved that home runs aren’t the only deciding factor in MLB when batters are willing to grind out singles.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / August 27

Ha-Seong Kim, the most unlikely of heroes, delivers another win over the Dodgers

If we’ve learned one thing this week, it’s that matchups between the Braves and Dodgers aren’t built for the faint of heart. Following a nail-biter on Tuesday, one that was primarily a pitcher’s duel for most of the evening, Wednesday’s affair had a little bit of everything.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Braves' AJ Smith-Shawver Takes Post-Surgery Chapter a Step Further

Another post-Tommy John surgery start is under AJ Smith-Shawver's belt. For the first time this season, the Atlanta Braves starter has completed five innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three along the way.

Ha-seong Kim News / Field Level Media / August 26

Ha-Seong Kim delivers in Braves' walk-off win over Dodgers

Ha-Seong Kim hit a walk-off single to help lift the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Facing Tanner Scott (1-5), Kim, who was 5-for-76 (.066) at the plate entering his first at-bat since Aug.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25

Raisel Iglesias, Braves hold on to end Dodgers' 6-game win streak

Ozzie Albies hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and Raisel Iglesias pitched around a leadoff triple in the ninth as the Atlanta Braves posted a 4-3 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Proposed Atlanta NHL Arena Gets Key Yes Vote as Expansion Talks Heat Up

A major city council vote went in favor of helping lure the NHL back to the Atlanta market. Alpharetta, Ga., City Council held a major vote on the rezoning plan for North Point Mall so it could be positioned to be redeveloped into a mixed-use development that would include an NHL arena.

Jim Jarvis News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Braves Option Jim Jarvis

The Braves optioned rookie infielder Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett during Monday’s off day. Outfielder Brewer Hicklen remains on the active roster after being appointed the 27th man for the Little League Classic against Milwaukee on Sunday.

Danny Young News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Braves Outright Danny Young

The Braves have sent left-hander Danny Young outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of Tyler Kinley

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.

Rays' Drew Rasmussen eager to continue win streak in opener vs. Tigers

Royals outslug Tigers, polish off 7-0 homestand

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Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Chris Sale absolutely refuses to partake in one Little League Classic tradition

The Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers are facing off in the annual Little League Classic on Sunday night. The game is an opportunity for professionals and Little Leaguers to mingle, but Braves ace Chris Sale is skipping at least one tradition.