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Braves Announce Abrupt Decision on 26-Year-Old Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves will open a weekend homestand against the Colorado Rockies with fresh momentum and one small but telling roster adjustment already complete.

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Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach to have surgery

The Atlanta Braves have announced that injured starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep will have to undergo “Tommy John” surgery and fellow starter Spencer Schwellenbach will also have surgery on the same elbow fracture he suffered last year.

Austin Riley News / Battery Power / August 28

Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to hit cleanup, Austin Riley gets a day off as Braves open series against Colorado

New series, new lineup. The homestand continues with the Colorado Rockies in town for the weekend. For tonight’s opener, Walt Weiss has made some adjustments: Lots to unpack here, but my eyes went straight to the cleanup spot.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Braves’ Chris Sale explains what led to 100 MPH fastball vs. Shohei Ohtani

As Atlanta Braves star Chris Sale recorded a complete-game shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, there was one instance that caught fans off guard.

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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?

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 28

Why Ozzie Albies' Clutch Gene Can Be Overlooked on Braves

Ozzie Albies has built a reputation over the years with the Atlanta Braves for coming through when it matters most, and it's not something that happened by accident.

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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.

Grant Holmes News / Battery Power / August 28

Grant Holmes starts the Friday night showdown in Rockies series opener

TGIF, folks. How are we feeling after that series sweep? For most enjoyers of the sport, those three games were hailed as “good baseball.” Now that we’re on the other side of it, I agree, but it was a very stressful three nights.

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The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

How many of the league leaders in Ks for both the American and National League since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 28

Chris Sale throws shutout, Robert Suarez update, and more

It was a night to remember for Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves, who completed the sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers after Thursday’s 1-0 win. Sale was dominant, throwing his first shutout since 2019.

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MLB News / Battery Power / August 28

Braves vs. Dodgers series recap: A spectacularly strange sweep

Shohei Ohtani ending a game stranded at third base with a leadoff triple. An .066 hitter coming up huge with a walk-off hit. A game ending 1-0 where the only run was scored on the first pitch of the game for the winning team.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / August 28

MLB roundup: Chris Sale fans 11 in complete game as Braves blank Dodgers

Chris Sale struck out 11 on Thursday while throwing his first complete game in seven years, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 1-0 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to complete a three-game sweep.

Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Drake Baldwin’s leadoff home run in 1-0 win makes history for both Braves, Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves achieved something on Thursday that they had not done since President Benjamin Harrison was in office. All-Star catcher Drake Baldwin continued to punish the Los Angeles Dodgers, belting a 403-foot leadoff home run off Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement After Removal From Lineup

It is no secret that Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has struggled since being activated off the 10-day injured list back in late July. His numbers this season fall well short of his usual standards.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / August 27

Dubón Slashes Path to Cleanup Spot for Braves

Forget the big brawny power hitters everyone expects in the fourth spot. The Atlanta Braves have officially flipped the script by placing Mauricio Dubón in the cleanup role as they enter the season’s most influential stretch.

Ha-seong Kim News / EasySportz / August 27

Ha-Seong Kim Walks Off Dodgers as Braves Win 6-5

The Atlanta Braves delivered another dramatic victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, rallying for a 6-5 walk-off win at Truist Park.

Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / August 27

The Braves are finally using Sean Murphy the right way

Ha-Seong Kim will grab all the headlines Thursday morning, and rightfully so — movie directors couldn’t have written that script. But the performance from Sean Murphy last night shouldn’t get lost in Kim’s heroics.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Braves Prospect Round-Up: 2026 First-Rounder Thriving Early

The Atlanta Braves continue to roll, and so is their talent down in the minor leagues. Propsects are further refining their crafts, and proving they belong right where they are.

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.

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.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Atlanta Braves Make Decision with 21-Year-Old Pitcher on Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves made a roster adjustment in their minor league system Tuesday as they prepared to open a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of Tyler Kinley

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley

The Detroit Tigers have signed Kinley to a major league deal to bolster their bullpen amid their recent struggles.

Rays' Drew Rasmussen eager to continue win streak in opener vs. Tigers

Royals outslug Tigers, polish off 7-0 homestand

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Braves Pitcher Could Potentially Return This Year After Multiple Surgeries

Despite having one of the best records in baseball and leading the National League East division, the Atlanta Braves are still dealing with a plethora of injuries.

Jacob Shafer News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Atlanta Braves Part Ways With Struggling Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves released right-handed pitcher Jacob Shafer from their High-A affiliate, the Rome Emperors, according to minor-league transaction reports on Monday.