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5 Free Agents The Braves Should Target: Outfielders

The Braves are in a bit of a pinch when it comes to free agency. There are a ton of impact starting pitchers available, and there are always good relievers to be had, but the two places where Atlanta could really stand to upgrade its lineup don’t have much to offer on the open market.

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Hurston Waldrep review, Rays force Game 5, and more

The Fall Classic has been extended to Game 5 after the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Tuesday. With a 3-1 series lead, the Brewers have the chance to win their first World Series tonight at 8:00 ET.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 28

Braves Positions That Performed the Best in 2026

Entering the offseason, the Atlanta Braves will have to decide how they want to construct their roster for next season. While there is always chatter about where the weaknesses are, we're going to take a moment to discuss the strengths.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 28

Approaching MLB Labor Deadline Could Force Braves to Accelerate Plans

The Atlanta Braves' offseason is right around the corner, but this one will almost certainly look much different than the ones we're used to. The current collective bargaining agreement expires Dec.

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The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

How many of the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) players to lead each MLB franchise in postseason RBI can you name in five minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

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The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / October 27

Atlanta Braves’ To-Do List Ahead of MLB Lockout

On Dec. 1, 2026, the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) will expire. While MLB owners and the Players Association will attempt to negotiate a new CBA before then, it is likely that MLB will go into a lockout.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 27

Braves Legacy Rings Out Ahead of Potential World Series Clinch

By the end of Tuesday night, a fact is likely to change. The Braves will no longer be the most recent World Series champion in two different cities. When the Milwaukee Brewers get that fourth win over the Tampa Bay Rays, they will have finally brought a championship to their city.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 27

Q&A with Braves prospect Tate Southisene on return from injury, more

Under the bright Arizona sun, Southisene is looking to make up for lost time.

The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

Jim Bowden News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

Jim Bowden names Braves 'best fit' for four top free agents

Jim Bowden just ranked the top 40 free agents of the winter, including contract projections and best team fits for each player. Here’s who the former general manager believes fits with the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 27

Braves Prospect Report: Jack Brenner's Future May Not Be Catcher

19-year-old catcher Jack Brenner's professional baseball journey has just begun after he was selected in the seventh round by the Atlanta Braves out of Fond du Lac High School in Wisconsin, and they signed him away from a college commitment with the reigning College World Series champion Oklahoma Sooners.

Hurston Waldrep News / Battery Power / October 27

2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Hurston Waldrep

There wasn’t a lot to watch in the tail end of the 2025 season for the Braves, but one thing that turned out to be a fun surprise was the emergence of Hurston Waldrep.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

Contract Projections For Potential Braves Free Agent Targets: Starting Pitchers

Jim Bowden of The Athletic just projected contracts for the top 40 free agents of this winter, a list that features a ton of players who will draw interest from the Braves.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 27

What 2026 baseball thing were you hopelessly wrong about?

A companion piece to yesterday’s, if you will. Some people already shared the reverse of what yesterday’s question was about, but we’ll do it in earnest now.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 26

One Deadline Addition for Braves to Re-Sign, One to Let Walk

Soon enough, free agency will get underway, and the Atlanta Braves have to see which rentals from the 2026 season could become long-term partners. While there are factors that will be out of their control, the decision will still be easier for some deadline additions than others.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 26

Braves Could Lose Key Front Office Executive to Former Rival

The Houston Astros are in search of their next general manager, and Atlanta Braves Assistant General Manager Ben Sestanovich is reportedly being seriously considered for the job.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 25

Braves Have Key Decisions to Make on Spencer Strider This Offseason

As time goes on, it’s becoming clear that Spencer Strider isn’t part of the Atlanta Braves' plans. General manager Alex Anthopoulos already made it clear

Owen Carey News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 25

Braves Prospect Report: How Hockey Taught Owen Carey to Be Tough

Owen Carey will be an interesting name to watch going into 2027. He currently comes in at No. 21 on the MLB.com Atlanta Braves prospect list, but he entered the 2026 season at No.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / October 24

Atlanta Braves 2026 Season Report Card

The Atlanta Braves‘ 2026 season officially came to a disappointing end with a 3-1 National League Division Series loss to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Writer reveals how many starters Braves should look to add this offseason

The Atlanta Braves fell short in the postseason following a steady regular season. Starting pitching depth was their biggest question in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Matt Olson Wins Award After 5th Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves put together another strong MLB regular season in 2026, finishing 94-68 and winning the National League East title. While the Braves had championship aspirations, their season came to an unfortunate end in the NLDS, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Braves Suddenly Land New Pitcher Before MLB Free Agency

The Atlanta Braves have signed free-agent right-handed pitcher Francis Cuevas to a minor league contract, according to the MiLB transaction log. The move adds another arm to the organization’s pitching depth as the offseason begins following Atlanta’s 2026 campaign.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / October 22