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Again, Braves make a disappointing roster move amid series with Nats

The Braves took Game 2 of their series with the Nationals behind a beautiful performance from the pitching staff. Bryce Elder turned in a gem, tossing six innings of one-run ball, and Elieser Hernández picked up the save, going the final three innings and allowing just one run with four strikeouts.

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Braves Biweekly: With some luck, back on the horse

Past summaries: So far, so good through mid-April Even better in late April May-be they’re just really good Late May just good, rather than absurdly awesome A June swoon so far Awful Fake it and maybe make it The post All-Star Break portion of July was a fun one for the Braves.

James Karinchak News / Battery Power / August 1

Braes designate Elieser Hernández for assignment and recall James Karinchak

The Atlanta Braves have once again activated the DFA Cycle and the latest passenger is none other than Elieser Hernández. Following another one-appearance stint with Atlanta, Hernández has been designated for assignment and reliever James Karinchak will be taking his place on the roster for the time being.

Elieser Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Braves Designate Elieser Hernandez For Assignment

The Braves announced Saturday that right-hander Elieser Hernandez has been designated for assignment. Right-handed reliever James Karinchak has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in his place.

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Andrew McCutchen News / SportsTalkATL / August 1

Andrew McCutchen showing some life on the farm for the Braves

It went under the radar, but the Braves quietly inked five-time All-Star Andrew McCutchen to a minor-league deal after he was released by the Texas Rangers.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 1

Battery Power Atlanta Braves Top 30 Prospects: Biggest Risers

The 2026 season has been kind to the Atlanta Braves farm system. Some key players are fully healthy and exploding at the minor league level, and the Braves have had arguably the biggest breakout story across the minor leagues playing for them.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / August 1

Braves have a big decision looming at shortstop

Ha-Seong Kim has been in Gwinnett on a rehab assignment, where he’s shown some signs of life with the stick. The surface-level numbers aren’t all that great — he’s hitting just a hair over .200 with a .614 OPS — but he is hitting the ball hard with consistency, something he rarely showed over 27 games with the Braves this season.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 1

Battery Power Atlanta Braves Top 30 Prospects: Biggest Fallers

Unfortunately, not every path to the major leagues in a straight line up. Most of the time guys just never quite figure it out, and sometimes players with huge bonuses fall into the category of what-could-have-been.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 1

Braves injury updates on Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach

Back-to-back wins over the Nationals have the Braves up eight games in the NL East, looking like a near lock to return to the postseason following a one-year hiatus.

Jim Jarvis News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 1

Jim Jarvis Giving Braves a Good Problem to Have

Friday featured another strong night at the plate from Atlanta Braves shortstop Jim Jarvis. He had three hits on the night, including two RBI singles. He extended the Braves' lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the second inning and then again to 6-1 in the bottom of the sixth.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Braves boast rested bullpen heading into rematch vs. Nationals

The Atlanta Braves continue to find ways to squeeze the most out of their bullpen as they head into their game against the visiting Washington Nationals on Saturday.

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Bryce Elder News / Battery Power / August 1

Bryce Elder, Game 2 starter?

Am I getting ahead of myself talking about the playoffs on August 1st? Maybe. The Braves likely need to win 90 games to enter the postseason tournament.

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Cam Caminiti News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 1

Braves Prospect Cam Caminiti Delivers Career Outing for High-A Rome

Cam Caminiti continues to build up hype down in the minor leagues, and his latest start proved to be a career-best so far. The Atlanta Braves' top prospect struck out 14 batters over 6 2/3 innings.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / August 1

The Second Half Braves are Looking Good

The Braves are hot again. This may be disappointing to fans of the other teams in the NL East, but the window to catch up has shut. The Phillies did make

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 31

Bryce Elder's effective outing steers Braves to win over Nationals

Matt Olson and Michael Harris II hit home runs and Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-2 win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Friday.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 31

Braves Encouraged By Spencer Schwellenbach's Recovery

There is still some hope for the Atlanta Braves to see Spencer Schwellenbach back in action this season. He's back up in Atlanta with the team, and manager Walt Weiss gave solid updates ahead of Friday's game against the Nationals.

Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / July 31

Braves Predicted to Trade for Tarik Skubal for This One Reason

The Atlanta Braves plan to act as buyers ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, with starting pitching emerging as their most urgent priority.

Andrew McCutchen News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Braves Facing Roster Decision Amid Andrew McCutchen Development

Andrew McCutchen's hot streak at Triple-A Gwinnett is giving the Atlanta Braves something to think about ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The veteran outfielder has caught fire in the minors, creating another roster decision for a club that continues to look for offensive consistency despite leading the National League East.

Atlanta Braves News / A to Z Sports / July 31

Former Tennessee Vols infielder traded for former Atlanta Braves World Series champion

A former Tennessee Vols fan favorite is reportedly on the move. Former Tennessee Vols infielder Billy Amick is officially on the move. Amick, who started his college career at Clemson before transferring to Tennessee for the 2024 season, was traded from the Minnesota Twins to the New York Mets on Thursday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

Braves come from behind to top Nationals

Ozzie Albies' two-out single in the sixth inning drove in two runs and helped the Atlanta Braves take a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Thursday.

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Braves rumors: Spencer Strider may not start another game in 2026

The Atlanta Braves have been up and down as of late, recently wrapping up their road series against the New York Mets with a narrow 1-0 win on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / July 30

Braves Make Surprising Move With 18-Year-Old Prospect

The Atlanta Braves have released right-handed pitcher Wilmer Almonte, an 18-year-old international signing who never gained traction in the organization’s minor league system.