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Braves Prospect Named to Triple-A All-Star Team

Owen Murphy will head into the offseason with an accolade added to his resume. The Atlanta Braves prospect was named to the International League According a Gwinnett press release, Murphy is the first member of the team to be named to this Triple-A All-Star team since Bryce Elder in 2024.

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Braves’ Drake Baldwin accomplishes impressive feat not seen since 2003

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin reached a major milestone Saturday in an 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins. The slugging backstop went 3-for-5, including a two-run home run and two singles, becoming the first Braves catcher since 2003 to reach at least 25 home runs in a season.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 27

Phillies flounder, fish fry, more

Well Atlanta is positioned pretty well for the playoffs, with their seeding locked up for a while now and the ability to line up their pitching that comes with that.

Owen Murphy News / Battery Power / September 26

Owen Murphy named as 2026 Triple-A All-Star

The Minor League All-Stars have finally been unveiled for all of the affiliated levels, with the announcement of the Triple-A All-Stars capping off what’s been a bit of an extended rollout for these minor-league standouts.

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Michael Harris News / Field Level Media / September 26

Michael Harris II’s 4 hits help lift Braves past Marlins

Michael Harris II had four hits and Dominic Smith and Drake Baldwin each hit a two-run home run, leading the Atlanta Braves to an 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon in Miami.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 26

The Latest Braves Chess Move That Paid Off vs Marlins

With the postseason approaching, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss indicated that he's approaching pitching differently in the final week. During the final series in Miami, he went with a move he rarely calls for: openers.

MLB News / Battery Power / September 26

Braves roll Miami behind an offensive explosion and solid pitching

In a meaningless end-of-season matchup, Brent Suter served as the opener for Atlanta, as the Marlins threw their own opener in Jack Ralston. It ended up being about an ideal game for Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Walt Weiss Makes Pitching Decision for Final Regular Season Braves Games

The Atlanta Braves are taking a different approach to their final regular-season games, and Walt Weiss has already mapped out the pitching plan. After Friday’s series opener against the Miami Marlins, Weiss confirmed that Atlanta will use a bullpen game Saturday.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 26

What to Know About Remaning Braves Starters for Marlins Series

Two games remain in the regular season for the Atlanta Braves. Two arms are now set to start or open the remaining games. As expected, the Braves are rolling with an opener again.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26

Braves strive to get past Marlins on way to playoffs

The Atlanta Braves, who will visit the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon in the teams' next-to-last game of the regular season, are facing issues concerning their rotation.

Alex Anthopoulos News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 26

Why Ronald Acuña Jr. Might Be the Exception to Alex Anthopoulos's Rule

Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to be one of the hottest hitters in baseball this September, hitting .342 with an OPS approaching 1.100. That late-season run

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Martin Perez News / SportsTalkATL / September 25

Who will replace Martin Perez on the Braves playoff roster?

It was announced on Friday that Martin Perez is headed to the IL with back inflammation. He will miss the Wild Card Series and won’t be eligible to return until the middle of the NLDS.

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

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hopes to feast on Marlins

Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to action on Thursday and is expected to be in the lineup again on Friday night when his Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at the Miami Marlins to close the regular season.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 25

Latest Braves injury could leave them regretting trade deadline moves

When it comes to the actual acquisitions, the Braves may have won the trade deadline. Tyler Mahle has been the best starting pitcher that was moved. There’s not a close second, as he’s posted a 1.99 ERA over nine starts and was acquired for a journeyman reliever.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 24

Braves losing key left-hander ahead of postseason play

Martin Perez had figured to start Game 3 of Atlanta's likely National League wild-card series, but that is now not a possibility after an announcement on Thursday.

Robert Suarez could be an X factor for Braves headed into postseason

Braves get big pitching boost right before MLB postseason

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Braves Select Elieser Hernández

The Braves announced that left-hander Martín Pérez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with low back inflammation, a move that was previously reported.

Grant Holmes News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Braves Facing Grant Holmes Decision After Unfortunate News

The Atlanta Braves have lost one of their best weapons for the first two rounds of the MLB playoffs. Left-hander Martin Perez is heading to the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation, which will take him out until a potential NLCS matchup for Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Braves To Place Martín Pérez On Injured List

The Braves are going to place left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injust list with lower back inflammation, per Jesús Cano of The Athletic. The corresponding move hasn’t yet been publicly reported.

Chris Sale News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Braves Land Major Chris Sale News as MLB Playoffs Approach

The Atlanta Braves enter the final weekend of the 2026 regular season with the National League East title already in hand and a postseason berth secured.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 24

Atlanta Braves Announce Massive Injury Update on Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is slated to return to the lineup Thursday night after a brief absence caused by a fouled ball off his left shin.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Atlanta Braves Get New Injury Update on Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves fans held their breath Tuesday night when Ronald Acuña Jr. crumpled after fouling a pitch off his left shin. The star outfielder was facing Cincinnati’s Brandon Williamson in the third inning at Truist Park, sitting on a 3-1 count, when an inside cutter caromed off the bone just above his protective guard.

Atlanta Braves News / Baseball Now / September 23

Braves Reinstate Two-Time All-Star Pitcher From Injured List Just In Time For Postseason

The Atlanta Braves signed Robert Suárez to a three-year, $45 million deal last offseason, but he has been on the injured list since June 23. Suárez was dealing with right elbow inflammation and just finished his rehab assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 23