Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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

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.

Sean Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Sean Murphy Shines in Big Offensive Night From Braves Catchers

One night after using small ball to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the series opener, the Atlanta Braves supplied the power on Wednesday night. In a game that ended with a Ha-Seong Kim walk-off single, it was Atlanta’s catching duo that did much of the work to set the stage for the big finale.

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

MLB News / Battery Power / August 27

Roster move, Dodgers drama, more

Didier Fuentes was a main character in Wednesday night’s epic win over the Dodgers for Atlanta. He worked two scoreless innings, escaping two bases-loaded jams (one of his own creation).

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Ricky Vanasco News / Battery Power / August 26

Braves claim RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers, option him to Gwinnett

The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and have optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. The Tigers designated him for assignment when they signed former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 26

Braves Acquire 27-Year-Old Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move

The Atlanta Braves claimed right-hander Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett, adding another optionable arm as they push toward October.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

Ricky Vanasco News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Braves claim pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from Tigers

The Braves announced on Wednesday that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Vanasco has appeared in five games this season for the Tigers, and the numbers are quite alarming, as he owns a 15.63 ERA, surrendering 11 earned runs over just 6.1 innings.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

How playing at Truist Park saved Braves vs. Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Clayton Kershaw made his broadcasting debut in the booth for the game, but he did not get to see the Dodgers win.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26

Braves, Dodgers clash in game with potential playoff implications

Even as Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss has watched his team's lead atop the National League East shrink, his confidence in the club hasn't wavered. The Braves have a chance to continue proving their manager right ahead of the second contest of a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Four under the radar prospects Braves fans must know

The Braves farm system has made leaps and bounds this season, with several new faces inside the top 100 prospects overall and others who could join them in the not-too-distant future.

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.