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The Atlanta Braves still sit in the sport’s most desirable early-July position, in first place. With a record of 50-34, the Braves remain in control of the NL East and have enough established talent to think beyond simply staying alive.

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Braves vs Cardinals chat and discussion: Hurston Waldrep vs Dustin May

The Atlanta Braves are taking on the St. Louis Cardinals looking to secure their first series win since the twentieth of June, almost two full weeks ago.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 2

Walt Weiss provides update on Sean Murphy, discusses Jim Jarvis and bullpen options

We’re just under an hour away from first pitch at Truist Park and there’s going to be a bit of a new look both on the mound and out in the field for the third game of this series between the Atlanta Braves and the St.

Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / July 2

Braves bring back IF Jarvis, designate 1B Tellez

The Braves recalled infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment.

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Jim Jarvis News / Battery Power / July 2

Jim Jarvis in lineup as Braves face Cardinals

The Atlanta Braves had the worst offense in MLB in the month of June after having one of the best in the previous months. Some of that had to do with injuries, and regression to the mean of some players overperforming their underlying metrics, but a lot of it had to do with key players just not hitting.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Atlanta Braves News / HITC / July 2

Baseball star responds after England fans take over and sing his name at MLB game

Atlanta Braves star Mike Harris II has responded after he became a fan favourite among England supporters who went to watch a baseball game. England supporters were in Atlanta after beating DR Congo in the World Cup but had decided to take in some MLB while out in the USA.

Ha-seong Kim News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Braves Roster Move Spells Bad News for Ha-Seong Kim

The Atlanta Braves made a roster move Thursday that could have significant implications for Ha-Seong Kim's role on the club. By recalling infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett, Atlanta added another option to an infield where Kim has struggled to secure consistent production.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Braves DFA Veteran Slugger, Recall Intriguing Infield Prospect

The Atlanta Braves are reshuffling their position player mix. On Thursday morning, the Braves announced that they had designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Braves’ AJ Smith-Shawver takes crucial step forward amid Tommy John surgery recovery

Atlanta Braves pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is continuing to recover from Tommy John surgery. He suffered the injury last season. It was unquestionably a blow for both the Braves and Smith-Shawver.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Braves DFA former 35-home run hitting slugger

The Atlanta Braves made a roster change on Thursday, recalling infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett while designating veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment ahead of the team’s series finale against the St.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 2

Braves' Michael Harris II Gains Full Support From English Soccer Fans

World Cup fan takeovers at ballparks have become a regular sight since the World Cup got underway. It was Truist Park's turn on Wednesday night, and one Atlanta Braves player became their instant favorite.

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Rowdy Tellez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Braves designate Rowdy Tellez for assignment

Veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez was designated for assignment, the Braves announced. Shortstop Jim Jarvis was added back to the big-league roster. Tellez joined the organization on a minor league deal shortly before the regular season.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 2

The 2026 Braves are cooked if… ?

Let’s see if you can be clever. Or at least funny. Here’s my answer: despite their current division lead and overall record, the 2026 Braves will collapse out of the playoffs unless they post a top-ten offense for the remainder of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 1

Braves Determine Starter for Series Finale vs Cardinals

Everything went in the Atlanta Braves' favor from a pitching standpoint on Wednesday night. In turn, everything can go as intended for Thursday. Manager Walt Weiss said that Hurston Waldrep will start the series finale vs the St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Braves retire final 20 Cardinals to halt skid, even series

Ozzie Albies hit a home run and Atlanta pitchers retired the final 20 batters as the Braves took a 5-1 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Braves Receive Unfortunate Trade Update on Cy Young Award Winner

The Atlanta Braves are 49-34 and hold a 2.5-game lead in the National League East over the Philadelphia Phillies. However, they're looking to pick things up after going just 9-14 during the month of June.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

A lot of positive signs from AJ Smith-Shawver in first rehab start

The Braves are desperately looking for anything positive to hang onto right now, and their best hope is guys returning from injury. After spending some time in Florida, AJ Smith-Shawver officially began his rehab assignment with the Augusta Green Jackets last night, tossing three innings and allowing just one run with four strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 1

Braves continue skid, Ronald Acuña Jr. injury update

In the span of a month, the Braves have turned into a team that’s painful to watch for three hours every night. The rotation is disgusting, the offense belongs in Triple-A.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Braves hope to wake up bats against visiting Cardinals

The Atlanta Braves will try to snap out of their offensive funk on Wednesday when they host the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of their three-game series.

Eric Hartman News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Eric Hartman continues to soar up prospect rankings

About a month ago, Braves top prospect Eric Hartman entered Baseball America’s list of the top 100 prospects in the game. Now, he’s already among the top 60 as he continues to put up one of the best minor-league seasons in the organization’s history.

Ha-seong Kim News / Yardbarker / June 29

Time for Atlanta Braves to end the Ha-Seong Kim experiment

As the Phillies are charging up the standings to contend for the NL East division lead, the Braves cannot afford to have a black hole in their lineup. It is time to move on from Kim.

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Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / June 29

What is Going On With the Atlanta Braves?

For the better part of three months, the Atlanta Braves looked like they had done it again. Despite injuries, inconsistent stretches and an imperfect roster, they found ways to win.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28

Braves Re-Sign Carlos Carrasco To Minor League Deal

Veteran righty Carlos Carrasco is heading back to Atlanta on a minor league deal, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. He was bumped off the roster earlier this week, along with right-hander JR Ritchie, when relievers Tyler Kinley and Ian Hamilton joined the team.

Carlos Santana News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Braves signing former All-Star slugger

The Atlanta Braves are adding some veteran insurance heading into the second half of the season. The Braves are reportedly signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a new deal.

Reynaldo Lopez News / Yardbarker / June 25