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Matt Olson’s walk-off lifts Braves over Rockies for 7th straight win

Matt Olson hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning to lift the streaking Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon.

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Braves Prospect Eric Hartman Enters Minor League History Alongside Andruw Jones

The Atlanta Braves' No. 1 prospect, outfielder Eric Hartman, has etched his name in the minor league record books with his historic 2026 campaign. Hartman, MLB Pipeline's No.

MLB News / Battery Power / August 30

Braves vs. Rockies chat and discussion: Tyler Mahle vs. Mason Adams

Alright, folks! The Braves are going for a second sweep in a row in order to keep things going in the right direction heading into September. Can Tyler Mahle continue getting it done on the mound, himself?

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

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The 'Last 100-RBI season by MLB team' quiz

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement After 83 Games

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has started to look more like himself during the team’s current series against the Colorado Rockies. He was given a day off during a crucial series against the Los Angeles Dodgers to get back into the right mindset, and throughout his first two games against Colorado it has showed.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 30

Sean Murphy hits seventh, Ha-Seong Kim back in the lineup for Rockies finale

The Braves have re-added Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim to the lineup, with Murphy moving up to the seventh spot: Murphy made his season debut hitting seventh, but has largely hit eighth or ninth since his most recent reactivation from the Injured List.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 30

One Month to Postseason, Martín Pérez Remains Crucial to Braves

Martín Pérez was back on the mound for the Atlanta Braves on Saturday and delivered once again. He tossed 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball as the team rallied to win 2-1 against the Colorado Rockies.

Tyler Mahle News / Field Level Media / August 30

Behind Tyler Mahle, Braves bid for season sweep of Rockies

This time last week, the Atlanta Braves were searching for answers amid a lackluster road trip. Entering the series finale of a three-game set against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon, the vibes have completely shifted.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 29

No Ronald Acuña Jr. at DH For Now, What It Means for Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. put on a defensive show in the Atlanta Braves' 2-1 comeback win against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. In the top of the eighth with no one on with one out, TJ Rumfield belted a fly ball to right center field, and he ran it down to snag the out as he crashed against the wall.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 29

Michael Harris II's clutch double enables Braves to drop Rockies

Michael Harris II laced a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning on Saturday to help the streaking Atlanta Braves earn a 2-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29

Braves seek sixth straight win, as they face woeful Rockies

The Atlanta Braves will continue their quest to avoid the wild-card round in October when they host the Colorado Rockies in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday night.

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.

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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 / 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.

Chris Sale delivers complete-game shutout in Braves' sweep of Dodgers

Chris Sale drops a legendary three-word line after shutting out the Dodgers

The '2022 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

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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.

Drake Baldwin News / New Baseball Media / August 27

2026 MLB Draft Review: Atlanta Braves

Armed with two first-round picks, including the ninth-overall pick, the Atlanta Braves had a lot of money to play with for the 2026 MLB Draft. The Braves made the most of it, bringing in two high-profile college hitters, plus a slew of notable high school pitching prospects into an organization known for producing pitchers.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 27