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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 3
Braves, Phillies dealing aces for key series opener
This National League East four-game showdown gets off to a compelling start Friday when Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies.
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 3
Braves Set for Do-or-Die Stretch vs Phillies, Possible World Series Foe
The Atlanta Braves get a day to breathe and travel to their next destination. After that, the do-or-die stretch on the schedule will arrive. They had their chances to put this division race away, but a couple of slumps ensured that seven games in a 10-game stretch against the archrival Philadelphia Phillies would matter.
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 3
Atlanta Braves Cut Ties With 22-Year-Old Infielder
The Atlanta Braves head into a high-stakes four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies beginning Friday night at Citizens Bank Park with first place in the National League East on the line.
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?
Drake Baldwin News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 3
Braves Drake Baldwin Proving Second Act is Better Than His Last
If you've been a sports fan for any significant amount of time, you've probably heard the term "sophomore slump". Well, apparently Drake Baldwin hasn't.
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.
Didier Fuentes News / The Lead / September 3
What Is the Atlanta Braves’ Long-Term Plan for Didier Fuentes?
In 2025, Didier Fuentes made his MLB debut amid a lost season for the Atlanta Braves. In four starts, Fuentes went 0-3 with a 13.85 ERA. As with many young pitchers, Fuentes struggled with command and the long ball.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 3
Braves Make Rotation Change Ahead of Phillies Series
The Atlanta Braves have opted to make a change to their rotation plans ahead of their four-game series with the Phillies. According to MLB.com's Mark Bowman, Grant Holmes will now get the start in the series finale on Monday.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 3
What are you doing on Big Series/Important Stretch eve? 
Well, if you wanted a key regular season stretch for the 2026 Atlanta Braves, you got a key regular season stretch. The Braves are four games up on the Phillies.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 3
Four Unsung Heros of the 2026 Atlanta Braves Season
It takes village, and for a major league team like the Atlanta Braves, this mindset holds true. Consistently, the top stars on the team get their due credit, and they should.
Hayden Harris News / Battery Power / September 3
Ronald Acuna makes history, Blake Burkhalter optioned, more
The Braves DFA’d Hayden Harris Wednesday to make space on the 40-man roster to bring up repeat DFA victim Eliesar Hernandez. Harris was once viewed as an extremely promising bullpen prospect for Atlanta, with outrageous strikeout rates in the minors due to a unique fastball shape.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 2
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.
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.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
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.
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.
Chris Sale News / Just Baseball / September 2
After Chris Sale, Who Starts for the Braves in October?
There has been plenty of discourse surrounding the Atlanta Braves‘ lack of significant transactions, both during the offseason and leading up to the trade deadline.
Kyle Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1
Braves Select Blake Burkhalter, Kyle Farmer
Sept. 1: Atlanta announced Tuesday that both Burkhalter and Farmer were selected to the major league roster. Righty Robert Suarez moves to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 1
Braves injury updates on Reynaldo Lopez and Joe Jimenez
Along with the injury update we received on Robert Suarez yesterday, there were also some minor updates on Joe Jimenez and Reynaldo Lopez. Let’s start with the man we haven’t seen pitch in a major-league game since 2024.
Kyle Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Braves To Select Blake Burkhalter, Kyle Farmer
The Braves appear set to call up righty Blake Burkhalter for his major league debut. Jesús Cano of The Athletic reports that Burkhalter has a locker set up in Atlanta’s clubhouse.
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.
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.
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