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Alex Anthopoulos ignored the Braves’ rotation, and it’s backfiring again

The Braves can’t find any momentum. They’ve been among the worst teams in baseball since the start of June, and it feels like there’s a different culprit every night.

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Do you think MLB can effectively tamper with the ball?

The Braves are not having a good time, so let’s do a question that’s essentially a link dump. Or, well, a dump of one very specific link. The emphasis is on the word “effectively,” as we know MLB can and has attempted to tamper with the baseball based on its own information.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Braves Legend Chipper Jones Sends Austin Riley Message Amid Disappointing Season

Chipper Jones has a diagnosis for what is ailing Austin Riley, and he shared it publicly after working with the struggling third baseman. The Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer joined the Cellini & Dimino show on 680 The Fan and offered a technical breakdown of what he sees going wrong with Riley's swing.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 8

Braves Find Themselves on Wrong End of Historic Night

The Atlanta Braves were dealt an ugly loss on the road at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates, 12-4, and it got out of hand in a hurry. They took an early 1-0 lead on an RBI single from Mauricio Dubón.

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Owen Murphy News / Battery Power / July 8

Owen Murphy optioned, blowout in Pittsburgh, and more

The Atlanta Braves made a series of roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s contest in Pittsburgh. Most notably, right-hander Owen Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Hurston Waldrep News / Battery Power / July 7

Waldrep struggles as Braves lose to Pirates

The Atlanta Braves traveled to PNC Park in hopes of picking up a much needed win after two heartbreaking losses in a row. Hurston Waldrep made his second start of season for the Braves and Paul Skenes was on the mound hoping to rebound from the worst stretch of his young career.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Chris Sale Is Getting Better at 37. His Stuff+ Acceleration Proves It Even When His ERA Does Not.

ERA can really do a number on the fantasy baseball market. One of its current victims is Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale. The veteran southpaw (9-6, 2.27 ERA, 1.12 WHIP) is putting preseason projections to shame at 37 years old and even improving as the 2026 season progresses.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

Braves’ Walt Weiss shares big Ronald Acuna Jr., Robert Suarez injury updates

The Atlanta Braves’ performance has been up and down in recent weeks following their strong start to the 2026 MLB season. They still lead the National League East, but the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins are making things interesting in the division.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Atlanta Braves’ Walt Weiss Announces Latest Update on Ronald Acuña Jr.

Heading into Tuesday’s slate of games, the Atlanta Braves sit at 52-37. This has them in first place in the National League East, three games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 7

Ronald Acuña Jr. is reportedly close to a rehab assignment

It’s been nearly a month since Ronald Acuña Jr. went down with his second Grade One left hamstring strain across the span of two months and the Atlanta Braves have kept to their word when it comes to making sure that Acuña eases back into things following the latest strain.

Robert Suarez News / SportsTalkATL / July 7

Braves injury updates on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Robert Suarez

Ahead of Tuesday’s series opener with the Pirates, Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman had a couple of injury updates on some critical pieces. Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Braves’ Matt Olson Makes Major Decision Amid MLB Season

During his tenure with the Atlanta Braves, all first basemanMatt Olson has done is hit. Since 2022, his 170 home runs rank fifth in MLB, and .863 OPS ranks 10th.

Owen Murphy News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7

How Braves Pitching Prospect Owen Murphy Performed in First MLB Outing

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect Owen Murphy made his big league debut on Monday. And despite previously being used only as a starter throughout his professional career, the 22-year-old ended up coming out of the bullpen in an extra-innings game.

MLB News / Battery Power / July 7

Braves stick with same lineup as they face the Pirates

The Atlanta Braves are headed to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates and they appear to finally be hitting again. After ranking dead last in MLB in runs score in the month of June, the first week July has seen the Braves score the fifth most runs in MLB.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 7

Braves named a best fit for 17 of the top trade deadline candidates

Perhaps this is nothing more than naive optimism, but it does feel as if this could be the trade deadline we finally see Alex Anthopoulos get out of his comfort zone.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

Braves rumors: Atlanta remains linked to Astros star before trade deadline

The August 3 MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, and rumors are running rampant around the league. With the Atlanta Braves holding a narrow lead in the NL East, the club is linked to several potential trade targets before the deadline, including a star-caliber infielder from the Houston Astros.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 7

Braves announce slew of roster moves ahead of series with Pirates

Ahead of their series with the Pirates, the Braves announced a slew of roster moves. It begins with Owen Murphy, who made his MLB debut for the club last night out of the bullpen, getting optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Braves Select Connor Thomas, Release Daysbel Hernández

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Connor Thomas from Triple-A Gwinnett. (Jesus Cano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Thomas’ promotion shortly before the formal announcement.) Righty Owen Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to open an active roster spot.

Rowdy Tellez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Braves To Re-Sign Rowdy Tellez On Minor League Deal

The Braves re-signed first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez to a new minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Primo Sports Group client was designated for assignment by Atlanta last week and outrighted to Triple-A over the weekend.

Matt Olson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 7

Braves Experiencing Power Resurgence, All-Star Matt Olson Leading Way

The recent win-loss record isn't where the Atlanta Braves would like it. There are some components of their game that they still need to address, but at least something is starting to go their way.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment, Place Martín Pérez On Injured List

The Braves announced Monday that they’ve yet again designated righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment. Atlanta also placed veteran lefty Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm contusion.