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The Braves have constantly placed an emphasis on pitching throughout the years in the MLB Draft, a formula that’s clearly worked for them, as few teams have had as much success as them over the last three decades.

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Cy Young Winner Chris Sale Defends Top Prospect Amid All-Star Game Selection Outrage

When the National League All-Star team takes the field on Tuesday night for the Midsummer Classic, Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski will hear his name announced.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 15

Braves 2025 MLB Draft Review

Taking a closer look at the Braves 2025 draft class. The 2025 MLB Draft is now finished, which means it is time to take a closer look at the Braves 2025 draft class.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 15

Braves trade candidates based on recent reports

The Atlanta Braves are set up to sell at the trade deadline. It’s just a matter of what they choose to sell. According to numerous reports and from Alex Anthopoulos himself last month, they do not plan on moving any of their core pieces under team control past this season.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 15

Atlanta Braves 2025 Draft Pick Signing Tracker

The Braves will spend money to lure their position player talent away from college The two day talent extravaganza that was the 2025 MLB Draft has come to a close, and it was a turn of strategy for the Atlanta Braves.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 15

Matt Olson, Ronald Acuna Jr., More

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is here. The 2025 MLB is finally here from Atlanta, Georgia. Matt Olson helped make the 2025 Home Run Derby a fun event with 15 first round home runs.

JR Ritchie News / SportsTalkATL / July 15

Braves #1 pitching prospect receives promotion

The top pitching prospect in the Braves organization right now is JR Ritchie, and he’ll begin the second half of the season one step closer to Atlanta.

Joc Pederson News / Talking Chop / July 15

This Day in Braves History: Braves acquire Joc Pederson from the Cubs

1934: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Waite Hoyt shutout Boston Braves 5-0. 1948: The Boston Braves beat the Cubs 2-1 in 13 innings. 1956: The Milwaukee Braves sweep the Pirates in a doubleheader.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 15

Braves trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Tuesday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 14

Three Braves prospects trending closer to the major-league level

The Atlanta Braves could experience a youth movement after the trade deadline, as several key pieces of the active roster might be on their way out the door.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 14

MLB Post-All-Star Schedule Offers Braves Glimmer of Hope: Analyst

The Atlanta Braves have their work cut out for them to get back into the 2025 playoff race. Despite a series win against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Braves sit 12.5 games back in the National League East standings.

Chipper Jones News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 14

Braves Legend Names His Dream Future Front Office Role

Chipper Jones got a taste of the managerial experience over the weekend when he managed the National League prospect team to a 4-2 win over the American League in the All-Star Futures Game.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 14

Braves select LHP Landon Beidelschies with 6th round pick in 2025 MLB Draft

The Braves finally dip into the college pitching ranks in round six With their 6th round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected LHP Landon Beidelschies from Arkansas.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 14

Braves select OF Conor Essenburg with 5th round pick in 2025 MLB Draft

Braves grab another high ceiling prep position player With the 5th round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected OF Conor Essenburg from Lincoln-Way West High School in Lenox, Illinois.

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Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / July 14

Hurston Waldrep making a case to return to Atlanta

Among prospects in the first half of the season, Braves 2023 first-round pick Hurston Waldrep might take the cake as the most disappointing. Waldrep’s control issues have not yet subsided.

Chipper Jones News / SportsTalkATL / July 14

Chipper Jones comments on the possibility of managing the Braves

At 42-53, the Atlanta Braves’ streak of seven consecutive postseason appearances appears to be coming to an end, which could lead to sweeping changes throughout the organization.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 14

What would a successful second half look like for the Atlanta Braves?

The Braves‘ postseason odds aren’t zero, but they’re low enough that plenty of fans have given up on the 2025 team. Most are looking toward the trade deadline and the 2026 campaign, but what would an ideal second half look like, obviously outside of an improbable playoff berth.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 14

Braves Day One Draft Recap: All In On INF, Including Top College Player

The Atlanta Braves went all in on addressing position player depth in their farm system during Day One of the MLB Draft. They took three shortstops, two of which were ranked in MLB.com's Top 100 prospects.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 7/13/2025

The Atlanta Braves roster moves continue as the team adjusts its bullpen ahead of the final game of the first half against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Braves selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Wander Suero.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Move After Austin Riley News

Ronald Acuna Jr. is in his eighth MLB season, having debuted in 2018 and immediately dominating opposing pitching on the way to National League Rookie of the Year honors.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Braves Star Heads to Injured List Among Flurry of Roster Moves

The Atlanta Braves have placed third baseman Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list with a strained right abdomen, the team announced Saturday morning.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Braves place Austin Riley on 10-day injured list

The Braves announced that third baseman Austin Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right abdomen. Right-hander Nathan Wiles was also optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett, and the two open roster spots will be filled by infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr.

Marcell Ozuna News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

Braves Slugger Marcell Ozuna Sure to Be Traded at the Deadline

At 40-52, the 2025 Atlanta Braves season is more or less unsalvageable as we approach the All-Star break. It’s becoming clear that General Manager Alex Anthopoulos will look to sell at the deadline, with the team’s chances of making the playoffs sitting at 3.8% on Fangraphs.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / July 11

MLB Announces Change After Ronald Acuna Jr. Injury News

Superstar right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is in his eighth major-league season as an Atlanta Brave after making his MLB debut in 2018 and winning National League Rookie of the Year.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Braves in unfamiliar territory as MLB trade deadline approaches

The Braves have been in a downward spiral for much of the season. They’ve shown signs of life at various points, but those brief flashes were quickly stamped out by repeated injuries to star players.