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AJ Smith-Shawver takes the next step towards returning

According to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal Constitution, AJ Smith-Shawver will begin his rehab assignment this Thursday. “The Braves’ right-handed pitcher is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment Thursday at the team’s spring training facility,” Bishop wrote.

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Yet another Braves All-Star is dealing with injury

If you’re wondering why the Braves were relying on Carlos Carrasco to pitch not one but two innings in a one-run game Tuesday night, Walt Weiss said about half the bullpen was unavailable, including All-Star reliever Robert Suarez who is dealing with forearm tightness.

JR Ritchie News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

How much longer can the JR Ritchie experiment continue?

The early signs of Tuesday’s game were promising, as the Braves looked to bounce back from back-to-back losses. Rowdy Tellez got the club on the board with a two-run single in the second inning.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 24

Are the Braves done chasing wins?

To set some context: the Braves have a 5.5-game lead in the division, playoff odds north of 96 percent, and MLB’s third-best record. They don’t need to chase wins.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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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.

Robert Suarez News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 24

Braves Managing Robert Suarez as He Deals with Soreness

The Atlanta Braves are looking to ensure a potential ailment doesn't become a bigger issue. Manager Walt Weiss said that setup man Robert Suarez was unavailable for Tuesday night's loss against the San Diego Padres due to soreness and arm fatigue.

MLB News / Battery Power / June 24

Braves blow another one in 7-6 loss to Padres

A wild night at Petco Park was capped off by a walk-off single by way of Manny Machado as the Braves fell to the Padres, 7-6, in 10 innings. This is a bad baseball team at the moment.

MLB News / Battery Power / June 23

Braves at Padres chat and discussion: JR Ritchie vs Wandy Peralta/Griffin Canning

After another lifeless offensive performance in Monday’s series opener at San Diego, the Braves look to level the series and force a Wednesday rubber match in Tuesday night’s 9:40 p.m.

MLB News / Battery Power / June 23

Sweeping changes to Braves lineup as they search for a spark in San Diego

As an offensive slump continues for the Braves, Tuesday’s lineup reflects a team trying a number of different things to try and figure things out in the second game of Atlanta’s series at the San Diego Padres.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 23

Braves getting creative with catching options

The Atlanta Braves catcher position has been a revolving door.

A dismal season for Ha-Seong Kim leaves Braves in a major pickle at shortstop

Manny Machado homers for game's only run as Padres top Braves, 1-0

Dark-horse team has emerged for Tarik Skubal

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

3 sneaky Braves’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

With the Atlanta Braves winning in exciting ways and piling up wins, it’s no surprise they have been linked with big names on the trade market. But they could also surprise with these three sneaky Braves’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

Braves front office on their biggest needs ahead of the trade deadline

The trade deadline is a little over a month away, and some of the Braves flaws are finally starting to show following a torrid start to the season, both with the pitching staff and the lineup.

Tarik Skubal News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Tarik Skubal Trade Buzz: Braves Remain in the Mix

The Atlanta Braves are putting together an impressive 2026 MLB season. At 48-29, they have the second-most wins of any team, behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (50-29), and have a 6.5-game lead in the National League East.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

Braves trying out intriguing option at catcher

The Braves announced today that Kyle Farmer will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus. That by itself isn’t all that interesting. Farmer has appeared in 10 games for the Braves this season, recording a measly .624 OPS — but this report from Mark Bowman is interesting.

Mauricio Dubon News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

Mauricio Dubon says he’s open to contract extension with the Braves

For Alex Anthopoulos, contract extensions have to be on his mind regarding several current Braves. Ozzie Albies has just one more year left on his deal and is once again proving he’s one of the best second basemen in the game.

Kyle Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Braves To Get Kyle Farmer Reps At Catcher On Rehab Stint

The Braves are planning to get injured utilityman Kyle Farmer some reps behind the plate on his upcoming minor league rehab assignment, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com.

Tarik Skubal News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

Add another insider to the list who believes Braves will target Tarik Skubal

If the Braves want to win another World Series, they need to add a starting pitcher at the trade deadline. And not just any starting pitcher — a true frontline arm capable of winning a game by himself behind Chris Sale.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Mauricio Dubón Open To Extension Talks With Braves

The Braves’ deal for Mauricio Dubón has turned into one of the better trades of last offseason. Acquired from Houston in a one-for-one swap for defensive specialist Nick Allen, Dubón has played a valuable utility role for the NL East leaders.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Braves Re-Sign Sandy León To Minor League Deal

The Braves brought catcher Sandy León back on a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He’ll report to Triple-A Gwinnett. León elected free agency after being designated for assignment last week.

Bryce Elder News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Braves fans blast Bryce Elder after eight-run inning disaster vs Brewers

The Atlanta Braves had a solid first two games of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers, winning both in narrow fashion, including a walkoff home run from Ozzie Albies on Saturday night.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Braves Make Michael Harris Change After 2 Missed Games

Michael Harris II was reinserted into the Atlanta Braves lineup before Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after missing two straight games with lower back tightness. The issue started June 5, when Harris first felt the tightness, forcing him to miss a couple of games before returning to action.

Ozzie Albies News / Field Level Media / June 20

Ozzie Albies hits 2 HRs as Braves walk off Brewers

Ozzie Albies hit a pair of home runs, including a game-ending two-run shot in the ninth inning, as the Atlanta Braves earned a 4-3 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / June 20

Rested Chris Sale, Braves chase series win vs. Brewers

All indicators point toward another pitching duel on Saturday afternoon when the Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of a three-game series between two first-place teams.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Braves Announce Michael Harris News After Second Straight Absence From Lineup

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris is having his best season since his debut campaign in 2022, when he took home National League Rookie of the Year.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 15

Braves receive great news on Drake Baldwin despite losing Spencer Strider

The Atlanta Braves franchise experienced two different emotions on Monday: misery and elation.

Braves to shut Spencer Strider down for a month

A.J. Ewing shines as Mets roll past Braves

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 15

Braves to shut Spencer Strider down for a month

The Atlanta Braves' starting rotation has been battered and bruised this season, but it remains a top-five starting staff in Major League Baseball (fifth in ERA, 3.61).

Braves receive great news on Drake Baldwin despite losing Strider

Trea Turner's struggles for the Phillies have been surprising

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power outage was not on the Blue Jays' radar

Jackson Chourio has been a driving force for Brewers offense

Mike Yastrzemski News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14

Braves’ Mike Yastrzemski makes the most bizarre error of the MLB season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski made the strangest error of the MLB season so far thanks to some flukishly bad luck. Yastrzemski was in left field Sunday at Citi Field in New York, N.Y.