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The Braves Rotation Option Most Have Forgotten About (and Could Be Key)

As the Atlanta Braves get ready for next season, they’ll have to assess which in-house rotation options will be viable for next season. No, that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t go out and get outside help.

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2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: AJ Smith-Shawver

There was a lot of anticipation and intrigue when it came to AJ Smith-Shawver and his return from Tommy John Surgery for the Atlanta Braves in 2026. Considering how much flux the backend of Atlanta’s rotation went through in the previous season, there was a clear opportunity for anybody who wanted to grab onto that role.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / October 24

Atlanta Braves 2026 Season Report Card

The Atlanta Braves‘ 2026 season officially came to a disappointing end with a 3-1 National League Division Series loss to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Writer reveals how many starters Braves should look to add this offseason

The Atlanta Braves fell short in the postseason following a steady regular season. Starting pitching depth was their biggest question in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 23

Potential Answer to Braves Shortstop Dilemma Emerging via Trade Market

It’s not even November, and the discussion of the Atlanta Braves needing a shortstop has already come up multiple times. We’ll probably run out of fresh ways to say it by Thanksgiving.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Matt Olson Wins Award After 5th Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves put together another strong MLB regular season in 2026, finishing 94-68 and winning the National League East title. While the Braves had championship aspirations, their season came to an unfortunate end in the NLDS, losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games.

Garrett Baumann News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 23

Braves Prospect Report: Baumann Has the Fastball, Needs a Second Out Pitch

Garrett Baumann was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round of the 2023 Draft out of Hagerty High School in the Orlando, FL area – the same high school that gave us big leaguers Riley Greene and Zach Eflin.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 23

The 10 biggest robberies of hits by Braves’ defense in 2026

Yesterday, we took a look at some of the hard-luck moments that the Atlanta Braves had at the plate during the 2026 regular season. Turnabout is fair play, so now it’s time to look at some of the top moments where the Braves stole some outs out there in the field when the play probably should’ve resulted in a hit.

Zach Neto News / SportsTalkATL / October 23

Braves predicted to make blockbuster trade for Zach Neto

Because the Braves have so much money locked into this core group, it’s hard for them to find places to upgrade each offseason. Two spots, though, have

Briggs McKenzie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 23

Braves Prospect Briggs McKenzie Pitches Standout Gem in AFL

Briggs McKenzie dominated again in the Arizona Fall League. The Atlanta Braves’ No. 8 prospect pitched five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 23

Are you going to watch the World Series?

For some people, Braves out equals no more baseball. For others, they’ll take as much as they can get. I’m weird: I’ll take as much of the regular season as I can get, but lose interest in the short-series-tournament format pretty handily.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 23

Braves Add Two Amateur Players Via Minor League Contracts

The Atlanta Braves have added a couple of players to the system early in their offseason. According to their transaction page, they have signed outfielder Euris Polanco and right-hander Francis Cuevas. Both players put pen to paper on Tuesday. Not much is known about either of these players.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Two star Japanese free agents that should interest the Braves

The Braves haven’t been in the business of signing Japanese free agents very often, but the success other clubs have had bringing them in has been eye-opening.

Matt Olson News / Battery Power / October 22

Matt Olson wins sixth Fielding Bible Award

The Atlanta Braves, who won the NL East and defeated the Phillies in the Wild Card Round this season, had one of the their players honored today. Matt Olson won Fielding Bible award today.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 22

Has Atlanta’s offense been left behind by a new wave in baseball?

In 2023, just three years ago, the Atlanta Braves had just completed what is statistically recognized as the greatest single-season of team performance at the plate in a 162-game season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Shortstop free agent targets for the Braves

I was going to continue my series on five free agents the Braves should target at positions of need with a section on shortstops. It’s been the biggest hole on Atlanta’s roster since Dansby Swanson left in free agency, and it’s never been more glaring than now, with Mauricio Dubon set to test the open market.

Ozzie Albies News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Will the Braves consider trading Ozzie Albies this offseason?

The Braves don’t have difficult decisions to make when it comes to their club options. Ronald Acuña Jr. has one for $17 million in 2027 and another for $17 million in 2028.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

5 Free Agents The Braves Should Target: Starting Pitchers

There’s a lot of uncertainty around how the offseason will play out because of the looming lockout. It would be shocking if there were no baseball played at all next season.

Brett Wisely News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Braves Select Brett Wisely

The Braves added infielder Brett Wisely to their 40-man roster, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Atlanta sent outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / TWSN / October 15

The Atlanta Braves Can’t Afford to Get Ronald Acuna Jr.’s Future Wrong

There was a time when the idea of the Atlanta Braves trading Ronald Acuna Jr. would have been laughed off immediately. Acuna was the franchise player. The face of the organization.

Jurickson Profar News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Jurickson Profar Lands New Opportunity Away From Braves

Jurickson Profar has signed with Tiburones de La Guaira for the 2026-27 Venezuelan Professional Baseball League season, giving the Atlanta Braves outfielder an opportunity to return to game action after missing the entire 2026 Major League Baseball season.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Braves' stance on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s future has been revealed

Ronald Acuña Jr. might not have worn out his welcome in Atlanta just yet. The Atlanta Braves are unlikely to trade their star outfielder Acuña this offseason, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported Wednesday on the Bleacher Report app.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Chris Sale News Announced After Braves Elimination

The Atlanta Braves season did not end how the organization had hoped. After finishing first in the National League East and returning to the playoffs, their trip was cut short.

Tyler Mahle News / Yardbarker / October 9

Tyler Mahle hoping to remain with Atlanta Braves

Mahle had a surprisingly strong run after being acquired by the Atlanta Braves at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. If he has his way, his time in Atlanta will continue beyond this year.

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Andy Pages' clutch hit sends Dodgers past Braves, into NLCS

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