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New Candidates Emerging for Atlanta Braves Manager Job

As October moves along, the search for the Atlanta Braves' next manager is taking an unexpected turn. A recent update from MLB.com’s Mark Bowman revealed that some top speculative candidates for the manager job could be out of the equation.

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Intriguing Braves trade target to fill the closer role

The Braves have several holes to address this offseason, and one of the most pressing is finding a new closer. Raisel Iglesias is set to hit free agency,

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Buy or Sell: Atlanta Braves Free Agents

The Atlanta Braves only have two players guaranteed to hit free agency once the World Series concludes, but according to Mark Bowman, shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is expected to opt out of his $16 million player option for 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / October 22

2025 MLB Season Recap: Atlanta Braves

For much of the last decade, the Braves have been a mainstay in the playoffs. That wasn’t the case in 2025, as the Braves missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

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The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

How many of the players in MLB history with at least 40-career RBI in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most multi-hit MLB games in 2025' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active .300-batting-average MLB season leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

Important offseason dates for the Atlanta Braves

With the World Series set to begin this week, we are very close to the MLB offseason beginning, and it’s going to be a critical one for the Atlanta Braves after such a disappointing 2025 campaign.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

Braves old friend named Angels manager

Most reports initially pointed to future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols landing the managerial position in Los Angeles, where he spent a decade with the Angels as a player.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 21

How Braves Missed Out on World Series-Contending Closer

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading to the World Series, with Jeff Hoffman closing out Game 7 on home turf. He's four wins away from a ring in his first season in Toronto, and it almost didn't happen.

Austin Nola News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

Braves sign Austin Nola to minors contract

The Braves have signed catcher Austin Nola to a minor league deal.

The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

The 'National League batting champions' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

Braves ink free-agent deal with veteran catcher

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves signed veteran catcher Austin Nola to a minor-league contract with an invite to Spring Training. Now 35 years old, Austin Nola has six years of big-league experience under his belt, accumulating 4.6 WAR over 359 games, primarily as a backup catcher.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 21

Former Atlanta Braves in 2025 World Series

The matchup for the World Series is set, with the Toronto Blue Jays facing the Los Angeles Dodgers. At least one former Atlanta Braves player will win

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 20

Braves Named Suitors for 3x All-Star Starting Pitcher

Offseason chatter is heating up as we reach the latter half of October. This chatter has re-linked the Atlanta Braves as potential suitors for three-time All-Star starting pitcher Sonny Gray.

Marcell Ozuna News / Sporting News / October 19

Braves predicted to sign $150M NL rival, 3-time All-Star, Silver Slugger to replace Marcell Ozuna

Atlanta could do something that wouldn't be seen coming in an unusual organizational decision.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 19

Two Braves Prospect Pitchers Making Strides in Arizona Fall League

Prospects in the Atlanta Braves system continue to get work in behind the scenes following the minor league season. Two pitchers in the top-30 pool of top talent went out west to get more looks before they start their offseasons.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / October 19

Braves predicted to trade for $75M Cy Young arm, forming trio with Chris Sale, Spencer Strider

The Braves could land an ace to compliment Chris Sale and Spencer Strider in the starting rotation.

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Brian Snitker News / Sporting News / October 19

Braves signal preference for Brian Snitker replacement following Giants' Tony Vitello breaking news

The Braves inability to go after one of the hottest names on the market makes it clear what direction they are going in.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 19

Braves AFL Round-Up: Alvarez Disciplined, Jarvis Goes Yard

Arizona Fall League action continues behind the scenes with some Atlanta Braves talent catching attention as of late. Three position players have managed to keep popping up, and they will be part of the latest round-up.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / October 18

Braves could land $10M Cy Young winner to create filthy rotation with Chris Sale, Spencer Strider

The Atlanta Braves could assemble one of the best rotations in the MLB.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 18

All-Star Starting Pitcher Logical Trade Target for Braves, If Available

Getting reliable starting pitching is expected to be and should be a priority for the Atlanta Braves this offseason. As they assess their options, a starter could become available on the trade market.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 18

All-Star Shortstop Deemed Not a Fit for Atlanta Braves

As the 2025 season drew to a close, it seemed like the Atlanta Braves had finally found a stopgap for their shortstop position in Ha-Seong Kim. Unfortunately for the team, Kim has a player option for 2026 and is likely to decline it to hit the open market.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / October 18

Braves predicted to replace Marcell Ozuna, Ozzie Albies with $24M 2-time All-Star veteran

The Braves could get a do it all player in this potential idea.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 17

Club Options Atlanta Braves Have to Decide On

Once the offseason officially begins, the Atlanta Braves will have some decisions to make. A handful of players are candidates to stick around if the team chooses to keep them.

Brian Snitker News / Sporting News / October 17

Braves' top Brian Snitker replacement receives dire warning over unavoidable track record

The assumed front runner to take over in Atlanta may have an unavoidable downside when looking at previous experiences.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / October 16

Six Takeaways From the Atlanta Braves’ 2025 Season

For the first time since 2017, the Atlanta Braves did not experience the excitement of October baseball. After a run that included six straight NL East titles, 24 postseason wins, five series victories, and a beautiful World Series ring, Atlanta’s focus has already shifted to 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / October 10