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The Atlanta Braves are heading back to Flushing, Queens for another series against the New York Mets. They're coming off their third consecutive series win, taking two out of three against the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend.

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Braves star prospect Tate Southisene earns another promotion

You can tell how much the Braves love a prospect by how fast they move him through the farm system. They’ve never been a team hesitant to test their young talent quickly, and they’re doing it again with 19-year-old Tate Southisene.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 26

Which Braves player has the highest trade value?

The Braves are not selling. They’re expected to be among the most aggressive buyers over the next eight days leading up to the trade deadline. However, FanGraphs recently released its ranking of the top 50 players in baseball by trade value, which sparks some very intriguing discussions.

MLB News / Battery Power / July 26

Braves at Orioles series recap: More drama, more wins

Well, if the Padres series wasn’t dramatic enough for you then hopefully you got enough of it during this series between the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards!

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

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Bryce Harper News / SportsTalkATL / July 26

Bryce Harper gives sign of respect to Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner

After a stellar start to the season, the Braves pitching staff has been holding on for dear life for a couple of months now. That said, I think it’s fair to say pitching coach Jeremy Hefner is squeezing out about as much as he possibly can with what he’s been given.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Dylan Dodd News / SportsTalkATL / July 26

Dylan Dodd’s emergence is giving the Braves options at the trade deadline

The Braves squeaked by with yet another one-run win over the Orioles that had a little bit of everything. The game should have been signed, sealed, and delivered in the ninth, but Ozzie Albies let a groundball go right through his legs, allowing the tying run to score and sending the game to extras.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 26

Braves win in 11 innings as Orioles squander opportunities

Austin Riley doubled in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the host Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Sunday afternoon in the rubber game of the three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 26

Braves pull off miraculous extra-innings series win over Orioles

In a game where (according to FanGraphs) the Atlanta Braves had a 7.4 percent chance of winning in the bottom of the tenth inning, Atlanta somehow ended up victorious after Austin Riley’s go-ahead RBI double in the 11th inning held up and brought us to the final score of 3-2.

Atlanta Braves News / BBC Sport / July 26

Herbert hits lowest LIV tour finish to land UK title

Australia's Lucas Herbert sweeps to victory on the final day of the LIV UK event in Staffordshire, finishing six strokes clear of England's Tyrrell Hatton.

Atlanta Braves News / HITC / July 26

Bryson DeChambeau reacts to finishing nine shots behind Lucas Herbert despite coming third at LIV Golf UK

Bryson DeChambeau bemoaned his lack of luck over the final three days at LIV Golf UK after finishing nine shots adrift of Lucas Herbert at JCB. DeChambeau was able to gain ground on Jon Rahm at the top of the individual standings on LIV this season, with the two-time US Open champion finishing third in Staffordshire.

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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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision Amid Rehab Assignment

Ronald Acuna Jr. is not walking through the doors at Truist Park just yet, but Monday looks like the day. The Atlanta Braves right fielder, out since June 10 with a left hamstring strain, is expected to finish his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett through the end of Atlanta's series against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 26

Another massive need has emerged for the Braves ahead of trade deadline

The chief priority for the Braves leading up to the trade deadline is finding a legitimate frontline arm to sit behind Chris Sale. That’s not changing, and it’s not going to be cheap.

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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 26

2026 Battery Power Braves Midseason Top 30 Prospects: Honorable Mentions

Christmas in July continues as we roll into one of our favorite series of the year – our Top 30, midseason addition. After a strong draft in 2025, followed by adding a lot of good talent from the international free agency period, we now take a look at the state of the franchise following the 2026 MLB draft.

Jim Jarvis News / Battery Power / July 26

Jim Jarvis remains in starting lineup as Braves face off against Orioles

Sometimes you’ve just got to show faith in the youngsters, right? Indeed, it appears as if former Braves shortstop and current Braves manager Walt Weiss has decided to stick with current rookie Braves shortstop Jim Jarvis the day after he made a couple of crucial errors in the field during Saturday night’s walk-off loss to the Orioles.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 26

Why haven’t the Braves looked outside the organization for pitching?

Relax. This is not a scathing post about the Braves’ trade deadline plans. The trade deadline won’t be for another eight days. This is more about my curiosity about where the Braves have gotten their bullpen help to date.

Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 26

Should Bullpen Role Be Long-Term Plan for Braves RHP Didier Fuentes?

There is a reality that is coming. It may not be after this season, but it's ahead. That reality is that the Atlanta Braves will need a new closer soon.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 26

Grant Holmes, Eli White injury, Ronald Acuna return, more

Curt took a look at Grant Holmes’ performance as a starter and what it says about Atlanta’s rotation as a whole. Eli White left Saturday’s game early after a very strange injury.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / July 25

Braves seek back-to-back wins over Orioles as Atlanta awaits return of Ronald Acuna Jr.

The Atlanta Braves have found ways to boost their stock recently, even as they wait for one of their key players to return to the lineup. The Braves will visit the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night in the second game of a three-game series.

Elieser Hernandez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Braves Designate Elieser Hernandez For Assignment

The Braves announced that right-hander Elieser Hernandez has been designated for assignment, and left-hander Connor Thomas was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett in the corresponding move. Thomas was already on the 40-man roster, so Atlanta now has two open spots on its 40-man.

Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / July 24

Matt Olson HR in 10th lifts Braves over Orioles

Matt Olson hammered a three-run home run with two outs in the 10th inning and the visiting Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / July 24

The Atlanta Braves Need to Be Aggressive at the Trade Deadline

As the second half of the MLB season gets underway, teams across the league are preparing for the Aug. 3 trade deadline. As a first-place team, the Atlanta Braves are in a position to buy at the trade deadline and improve their roster ahead of the playoffs.

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Braves Announce Sean Murphy Injury Update

The Atlanta Braves announced an injury update on catcher Sean Murphy on Friday. The Braves have been without catcher Sean Murphy since May 10. He is currently on the 60-day injured list with a fractured left middle finger.