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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 2
Blake Burkhalter debuts, playoff chase update, and more 
The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they have selected the contract of right-hander Blake Burkhalter and infielder Kyle Farmer. In addition, fellow right-hander Robert Suarez was transferred to the 60-day injured list. 25-year-old Burkhalter made his MLB debut Tuesday evening during a 9-5 loss to the Washington Nationals.
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.
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?
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 2
Braves Prospect Blake Burkhalter Soaks in MLB Call-Up
The moment of a lifetime finally arrived for Atlanta Braves right-hander Blake Burkhalter Tuesday night. When he took the mound to start the bottom of the sixth inning, it marked his major league debut.
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.
MLB News / Battery Power / September 1
A night to forget for both offense and pitching as Braves fall to the Nationals, 9-5
It’s September and it feels like we’ve been waiting a lifetime for this 2026 Braves team to put everything together. Glimpses of dominant pitching and
MLB News / EasySportz / September 1
Giants End Braves’ Seven-Game Winning Streak
The Atlanta Braves’ recent hot streak came to an end Monday night as the San Francisco Giants defeated Atlanta 7-3 at Truist Park. The loss snapped the Braves’ seven-game winning streak and ended what had been an impressive homestand for the National League contenders.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 1
Brewer Hicklen starts in LF, Ozzie Albies at DH for Braves series opener against the Nationals
After a quick flight, the Braves are back in Washington, DC for one last series against the Nationals this season. With RHP Jake Irvin on the mound, Walt Weiss is running yet another novel lineup today. Drake Baldwin will catch for AJ Smith-Shawver and bat leadoff.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 1
Braves biweekly: all we do is accumulate wins
Past summaries: So far, so good through mid-April Even better in late April May-be they’re just really good Late May just good, rather than absurdly awesome A June swoon so far Awful Fake it and maybe make it With some luck, back on the horse Dwelling in the dog days of August On August 15, the Braves were enjoying an 8-5 month.
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.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 1
The Athletic re-grades the Braves’ trade deadline
The Athletic just released its weekly power rankings, with the Braves coming in tied for second alongside the Los Angeles Dodgers. I think that’s cheating, and I’m going to keep rolling my eyes considering Atlanta just swept the Dodgers and both teams entered the week with identical records.
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.
Drake Baldwin News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1
Braves Catcher Drake Baldwin Talks Possible NHL Return to Atlanta
NHL expansion buzz continues to grow, and the Atlanta metro area remains in the hunt. Two teams have come and gone from the market, but perhaps the third time is the charm.
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 1
Atlanta Braves Make Major Injury Announcement
The Atlanta Braves transferred right-hander Robert Suárez to the 60-day injured list Tuesday as rosters expanded, a move that looks ominous at first glance but does not close the door on a 2026 return.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1
What Robert Suárez to the 60-Day IL Means for Atlanta Braves
The short answer is that this means nothing for the Atlanta Braves. There is no major revelation here for Robert Suárez's recovery. However, since there is usually concer, understandably so, when a player moves to the 60-day injured list, a thing or two needs to be cleared.
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
Who has been the Braves’ best under the radar gem in 2026?
The Braves have never been a team that spends massively in the offseason, and when they do fork out some real change, the results have been middling at best.
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.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1
Atlanta Braves Emerge Focused from Latest Homestand
The Atlanta Braves had their seven-game winning streak snapped on Monday night against San Francisco, but that shouldn't take anything away from what they just accomplished.
Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1
Bryce Elder Reflects on Frustrating Outing in Braves Loss
The Atlanta Braves fell to the San Fransico Giants in the make-up game on Monday. Bryce Elder was changed with five of the seven runs allow across 5 1/3 innings of work.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 31
Royals All-Star Comments on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Decision
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel García shared a candid perspective on his cousin Ronald Acuña Jr.’s contract, arguing the Atlanta Braves star should have no regrets about securing his $100 million extension despite his injury history.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31
Sizzling Braves motivated to play rescheduled game vs. Giants
Typically, an awkward one-game standalone series can make for an unwanted blip on a team's schedule -- especially when it originally was an off day. For the streaking Atlanta Braves, though, it gives them a chance to stay hot.
Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / August 30
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.
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.
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.
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