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Hurston Waldrep News / Battery Power / July 2
Hurston Waldrep to make first start of 2026 for the Braves vs Cardinals 
The Atlanta Braves are in position to win their first series since June twentieth as they take on the Cardinals in the finale this evening. Hurston Waldrep is set to make his second appearance this season and his first start since late September last year.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 2
Braves biweekly: awful
No snappy post-colon headline here. I can’t think of a better way to describe the Braves over the last two weeks, or in June as a whole, other than awful.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 2
Braves DFA Veteran Slugger, Recall Intriguing Infield Prospect
The Atlanta Braves are reshuffling their position player mix. On Thursday morning, the Braves announced that they had designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
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.
Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 2
Braves' Michael Harris II Gains Full Support From English Soccer Fans
World Cup fan takeovers at ballparks have become a regular sight since the World Cup got underway. It was Truist Park's turn on Wednesday night, and one Atlanta Braves player became their instant favorite.
Jim Jarvis News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 2
Braves Bring Up Jim Jarvis to Boost Lineup, DFA Veteran Bat
The Atlanta Braves made a move to try to bring an extra boost to the lineup and the infield. They announced Thursday morning that they recalled infielder Jim Jarvis.
Rowdy Tellez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2
Braves designate Rowdy Tellez for assignment
Veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez was designated for assignment, the Braves announced. Shortstop Jim Jarvis was added back to the big-league roster. Tellez joined the organization on a minor league deal shortly before the regular season.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 2
The 2026 Braves are cooked if… ?
Let’s see if you can be clever. Or at least funny. Here’s my answer: despite their current division lead and overall record, the 2026 Braves will collapse out of the playoffs unless they post a top-ten offense for the remainder of the season.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1
Braves Determine Starter for Series Finale vs Cardinals
Everything went in the Atlanta Braves' favor from a pitching standpoint on Wednesday night. In turn, everything can go as intended for Thursday. Manager Walt Weiss said that Hurston Waldrep will start the series finale vs the St.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1
Braves retire final 20 Cardinals to halt skid, even series
Ozzie Albies hit a home run and Atlanta pitchers retired the final 20 batters as the Braves took a 5-1 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Braves Receive Unfortunate Trade Update on Cy Young Award Winner
The Atlanta Braves are 49-34 and hold a 2.5-game lead in the National League East over the Philadelphia Phillies. However, they're looking to pick things up after going just 9-14 during the month of June.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1
Two Starting Pitchers Labeled as Likely Bound for Braves at Deadline
As the Atlanta Braves look for some type of lifeline, they could be more inclined to take a big swing at the trade deadline. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, they're viewed as the favorites to land Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal at the deadline.
Cam Caminiti News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1
Braves Prospect Cam Caminiti Receives Major All-Star Weekend Honor
The Atlanta Braves’ top prospect has received his latest honor. Cam Caminiti is bound for the MLB All-Star Futures Game in Philadelphia. He is the lone representative of the system this season. Along with being the top Braves prospect, he is the No.
Tarik Skubal News / SportsTalkATL / July 1
MLB insider: Rival executives view Braves as 'favorite' to trade for Tarik Skubal
The crowned jewel of the trade deadline will be the reigning back-to-back AL Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal. There’s an off chance the Tigers decide not to move him if they get back into playoff contention over the next month, but even that might not be enough.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / July 1
A lot of positive signs from AJ Smith-Shawver in first rehab start
The Braves are desperately looking for anything positive to hang onto right now, and their best hope is guys returning from injury. After spending some time in Florida, AJ Smith-Shawver officially began his rehab assignment with the Augusta Green Jackets last night, tossing three innings and allowing just one run with four strikeouts.
Austin Riley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1
Braves’ Austin Riley gets brutally honest on ‘terrible, awful’ slump
The Atlanta Braves are thriving this season, but Austin Riley is in a slump and has struggled all season. Now, the third baseman is coming out and addressing his struggles, according to Braves insider Grant McCauley.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 1
Braves continue skid, Ronald Acuña Jr. injury update
In the span of a month, the Braves have turned into a team that’s painful to watch for three hours every night. The rotation is disgusting, the offense belongs in Triple-A.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1
Braves hope to wake up bats against visiting Cardinals
The Atlanta Braves will try to snap out of their offensive funk on Wednesday when they host the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of their three-game series.
Eric Hartman News / SportsTalkATL / June 30
Eric Hartman continues to soar up prospect rankings
About a month ago, Braves top prospect Eric Hartman entered Baseball America’s list of the top 100 prospects in the game. Now, he’s already among the top 60 as he continues to put up one of the best minor-league seasons in the organization’s history.
Ha-seong Kim News / Yardbarker / June 29
Time for Atlanta Braves to end the Ha-Seong Kim experiment
As the Phillies are charging up the standings to contend for the NL East division lead, the Braves cannot afford to have a black hole in their lineup. It is time to move on from Kim.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / June 29
What is Going On With the Atlanta Braves?
For the better part of three months, the Atlanta Braves looked like they had done it again. Despite injuries, inconsistent stretches and an imperfect roster, they found ways to win.
Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28
Braves Re-Sign Carlos Carrasco To Minor League Deal
Veteran righty Carlos Carrasco is heading back to Atlanta on a minor league deal, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. He was bumped off the roster earlier this week, along with right-hander JR Ritchie, when relievers Tyler Kinley and Ian Hamilton joined the team.
Carlos Santana News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28
Braves signing former All-Star slugger
The Atlanta Braves are adding some veteran insurance heading into the second half of the season. The Braves are reportedly signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a new deal.
Robert Suarez News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26
Braves Place Robert Suarez On Injured List
The Braves placed setup man Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 23, before tonight’s series opener in San Francisco. He’s dealing with forearm tightness. Hurston Waldrep is up from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place on the active roster.
Reynaldo Lopez News / Yardbarker / June 25
Kyle Farmer News / Yardbarker / June 23
Braves getting creative with catching options
The Atlanta Braves catcher position has been a revolving door.
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