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Sean Murphy, Ronald Acuna Jr. power Braves' rout of Nationals

Sean Murphy and Ronald Acuna Jr. each hit three-run home runs to help lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 9-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon.

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Braves vs. Nationals (and Giants) series recap: Holding steady and getting ready for Philadelphia

Well, if the Atlanta Braves wanted to enter the huge weekend series in Philadelphia on a serious roll, they’ll have to just settle for a slight roll instead.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Former Braves Top Prospect Gets Dumped by MLB Team

Former Atlanta Braves top prospect Drew Waters was designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, one day after selecting his contract as a September call-up.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Sean Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 2

Sean Murphy Getting Hot at Right Time for Braves

Sean Murphy delivered another big hit for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, as they toughed out the rain to rout the Washington Nationals, 9-0, to pick up a split in a rare two-game series.

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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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

How Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. set new MLB record after crushing 200th home run

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. hit the 200th home run of his MLB career on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. According to Sarah Langs, Acuna became the fastest player to reach 200 career home runs and 200 career stolen bases, as it only took Acuna 904 games.

Cam Caminiti News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 2

Braves Prospect Cam Caminiti Dazzles in First Double-A Start of September

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitching prospect Cam Caminiti has looked sharp so far during his first stint with the Double-A Columbus Clingstones. And in his first outing after the calendar flipped to September, the 20-year-old picked up right where he left off in August.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 2

Braves vs. Nationals rain delay chat and discussion

It’s the fourth inning of a scoreless game and the Atlanta Braves are knocking on the door with the bases loaded and one out in the top half of this frame.

Atlanta Braves News / EssentiallySports / September 2

PGA Tour’s East Lake Exit Could Cost Atlanta Millions and a Piece of Its Identity

The Tour Championship is changing, beginning in 2028. A 90-player stroke-play Championship Series Finale will first crown the season-long points winner.

Reynaldo Lopez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Braves’ Reynaldo Lopez receives injury update, potential role once he returns

The Atlanta Braves recently received positive news heading into the September stretch run involving Reynaldo Lopez. The veteran pitcher will have to make at least one more rehab start before returning.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 2

Braves at Nationals chat and discussion: Grant Holmes vs Brad Lord

The Atlanta Braves are looking to stop a two game skid and secure a win against the Washington Nationals behind Grant Holmes who could surpass 130.0 innings on the season with his start today.

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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.

Hayden Harris News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Atlanta Braves Cut Ties With 27-Year-Old Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves designated 27-year-old left-hander Hayden Harris for assignment on Wednesday, opening a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Elieser Hernández, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Braves Make Big Announcement on Rising 18-Year-Old Prospect

The Atlanta Braves are closing out a two-game set with the Washington Nationals after dropping the opener, a result that left them staring at a possible sweep heading into Wednesday’s finale.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

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

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

Mauricio Dubon News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Braves Announce Mauricio Dubon Decision on Wednesday

The Atlanta Braves dropped a 9-5 decision to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night and now turn their attention to a Wednesday afternoon finale in a short two-game set.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2

2026 White Sox numbers are nearly identical to 2021 WS champion Braves

2026 White Sox numbers are nearly identical to 2021 World Series champion Braves

The White Sox are currently the second seed in the American League.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy predicted White Sox's 2026 success

New White Sox OF Tommy Pham has been an exceptional postseason player

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 2

Braves make several roster moves amid series with Nationals

Amid their series with the Nationals, the Braves announced several roster moves. Blake Burkhalter, who made his MLB debut last night, has been optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Hayden Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Braves Designate Hayden Harris For Assignment

The Braves announced Wednesday that they’ve designated left-hander Hayden Harris for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to righty Elieser Hernandez, whose contract has once again been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / September 2

Ha-Seong Kim might be earning his way back into the Braves lineup

It was an all-around ugly performance from the Braves yesterday. AJ Smith-Shawver was below average. Blake Burkhalter, making his MLB debut, didn’t look like someone who should garner much trust moving forward.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

With key series looming, Braves shoot for split vs. Nationals

Atlanta goes for a split of its two-game series at the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, where the Braves are well aware the road trip heats up this weekend.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / September 2

Can the Braves really trust AJ Smith-Shawver right now?

Nobody is experiencing the highs and lows of baseball right now quite like the Atlanta Braves. They began August with an eight-game win streak — the longest of their season — then followed it with one of their most dismal two-week stretches of the year, before rattling off seven wins in a row.