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Braves' AJ Smith-Shawver Takes Post-Surgery Chapter a Step Further

Another post-Tommy John surgery start is under AJ Smith-Shawver's belt. For the first time this season, the Atlanta Braves starter has completed five innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three along the way.

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Didier Fuentes was a main character in Wednesday night’s epic win over the Dodgers for Atlanta. He worked two scoreless innings, escaping two bases-loaded jams (one of his own creation).

Ha-seong Kim News / Field Level Media / August 26

Ha-Seong Kim delivers in Braves' walk-off win over Dodgers

Ha-Seong Kim hit a walk-off single to help lift the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Facing Tanner Scott (1-5), Kim, who was 5-for-76 (.066) at the plate entering his first at-bat since Aug.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Ricky Vanasco News / Battery Power / August 26

Braves claim RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers, option him to Gwinnett

The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and have optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. The Tigers designated him for assignment when they signed former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley.

MLB News / Battery Power / August 26

Braves vs Dodgers chat and discussion: AJ Smith-Shawver vs Roki Sasaki

The Atlanta Braves could secure a series win tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers that could go a long way in boosting confidence that the Braves are in fact a serious contender for the World Series.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 26

Braves Acquire 27-Year-Old Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move

The Atlanta Braves claimed right-hander Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett, adding another optionable arm as they push toward October.

Ricky Vanasco News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Braves claim pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from Tigers

The Braves announced on Wednesday that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Vanasco has appeared in five games this season for the Tigers, and the numbers are quite alarming, as he owns a 15.63 ERA, surrendering 11 earned runs over just 6.1 innings.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Two veteran players the Braves could consider extending right now

Over the years, the Braves have issued a plethora of early extensions to their young talent. Some have worked out wonderfully. Others haven’t aged as well.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

How playing at Truist Park saved Braves vs. Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Clayton Kershaw made his broadcasting debut in the booth for the game, but he did not get to see the Dodgers win.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 26

Walt Weiss Made Brilliant Call With Mauricio Dubón in Braves Win

For at least one night, the Atlanta Braves could relax knowing they got production from their shortstop. Manager Walt Weiss was so sure that Mauricio Dubón would deliver that he placed him in the cleanup spot.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26

Braves, Dodgers clash in game with potential playoff implications

Even as Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss has watched his team's lead atop the National League East shrink, his confidence in the club hasn't wavered. The Braves have a chance to continue proving their manager right ahead of the second contest of a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Four under the radar prospects Braves fans must know

The Braves farm system has made leaps and bounds this season, with several new faces inside the top 100 prospects overall and others who could join them in the not-too-distant future.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Tuesday proved to be a huge night for the Braves all around

Tuesday night’s series opener against the Dodgers featured a pitching matchup that looked awfully lopsided on paper. Tyler Glasnow toed the rubber for Los Angeles, while Bryce Elder went for the Braves, hoping to build on a really nice outing against the Diamondbacks his last time out.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 26

'I Didn’t Do My Job': $365M Worth MLB Pro Takes Blame After Dodgers’ Tough Loss in Atlanta

A game-tying run sat just 90 feet away, but unfortunately for the Dodgers, the opportunity slipped away. Trailing 4-3 in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Shohei Ohtani stood on third with nobody out, and the hope rested on a dramatic comeback.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25

Raisel Iglesias, Braves hold on to end Dodgers' six-game win streak

Ozzie Albies hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and Raisel Iglesias pitched around a leadoff triple in the ninth as the Atlanta Braves posted a 4-3 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

Robert Suarez News / SportsTalkATL / August 25

Walt Weiss provides injury updates on Robert Suarez and several other Braves

Ahead of the Braves’ pivotal showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Walt Weiss had a fairly encouraging update on Robert Suarez. He hasn’t started throwing bullpens yet, but he’s worked his way up to throwing from 100 feet, and getting on a mound could be right around the corner.

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Proposed Atlanta NHL Arena Gets Key Yes Vote as Expansion Talks Heat Up

A major city council vote went in favor of helping lure the NHL back to the Atlanta market. Alpharetta, Ga., City Council held a major vote on the rezoning plan for North Point Mall so it could be positioned to be redeveloped into a mixed-use development that would include an NHL arena.

Jim Jarvis News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Braves Option Jim Jarvis

The Braves optioned rookie infielder Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett during Monday’s off day. Outfielder Brewer Hicklen remains on the active roster after being appointed the 27th man for the Little League Classic against Milwaukee on Sunday.

Danny Young News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Braves Outright Danny Young

The Braves have sent left-hander Danny Young outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24