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MLB News / Battery Power / September 9
Reynaldo López returns to the mound as Braves look to sting Rays and avoid losing streak 
There’s no ideal time for a three-game losing streak but at the same time, you especially don’t want to go on a three-game skid when you only have a handful of gams to play with at the top of the standings.
Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 9
Braves Put Elder on Injured List, López Back, Long Reliever DFA'd
The Atlanta Braves have switched up some of the pitching staff ahead of their next game with the Tampa Bay Rays. They announced the following moves Wednesday morning.
The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz
Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9
Braves Designate Elieser Hernández For Assignment
The Braves have once again designated right-hander Elieser Hernández for assignment, per a club announcement. It’s the third time he’s been designated for assignment in the past seven weeks.
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.
Reynaldo Lopez News / Field Level Media / September 9
Braves' Reynaldo Lopez likely to return for clash vs. Rays
The Atlanta Braves, in an attempt to nail down their postseason pitching plans, are expected to activate veteran Reynaldo Lopez to start the second game of a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 9
Where will the Braves finish in team homers?
A throwaway today, but I can at least provide some interesting-ish context. The Braves were third in homers through April, and pushed up to second in May.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 9
Bryce Elder sidelined, Robert Suarez update, and more
The Atlanta Braves received some unfortunate news on Tuesday as Walt Weiss announced that right-hander Bryce Elder would be missing some time. According to Weiss, Elder underwent a minor knee surgery and will require a three to four week recovery window.
MLB News / Battery Power / September 8
Braves outshined by Rays’ stars in series-opening loss
Kicking off a critical late-season homestand Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, a breakthrough performance from AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound or a strong performance from its star hitters could have been enough to deliver the Atlanta Braves a tone-setting win.
MLB News / Battery Power / September 8
Braves vs. Rays chat and discussion: AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Freddy Peralta
The Braves kick off the second matchup in a streak of five straight series against teams currently in playoff position Tuesday night (7:15 p.m. ET) when the Tampa Bay Rays descend upon Truist Park.
Robert Suarez News / Battery Power / September 8
Robert Suarez gets closer to returning to the mound for Braves
In the midst of the news on Bryce Elder’s knee, we also got a pretty significant update on another pitcher who is currently on the road to recovery. Reliever
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.
Bryce Elder News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8
Bryce Elder To Miss 3-4 Weeks Due To Knee Surgery
Braves manager Walt Weiss informed reporters, including Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, that right-hander Bryce Elder had knee surgery today and will need about three to four weeks of recovery time.
Atlanta Braves News / Trade Talk Sports / September 8
Insider Believes Ronald Acuña Jr. Could Hit Free Agency in Two Years
Ronald Acuña Jr. is one of the most talented players in baseball without question, but his availability, or lack thereof, has really limited the Atlanta Braves outfielder in recent years.
Reynaldo Lopez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7
Braves To Activate Reynaldo Lopez On Wednesday
Reynaldo Lopez will return from the Braves’ 15-day injured list on Wednesday, as manager Walt Weiss told reporters (including Chad Bishop of the Atlanta
Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8
Notable update emerges on Ronald Acuña Jr’s future
Ronald Acuña Jr. may be nearing the end of his shelf life in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves star outfielder Acuña would welcome extension talks with the team this offseason, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Monday.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. News on Monday
The Atlanta Braves will give Ronald Acuña Jr. the leadoff spot and a designated hitter role Monday as they look to finish off the Philadelphia Phillies in their four-game series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7
Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club
Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs' loss on Sunday.
JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 6
Braves' JR Ritchie Racks Up Absurd Strikeout Total in Latest Triple-A Gem
One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects heading into 2026 just set a new career high for strikeouts in a professional game. Right-hander JR Ritchie recorded 15 strikeouts for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers on Sunday.
Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6
Braves insider declares debate over No. 2 playoff starter behind Chris Sale suspended
The Atlanta Braves were able to end their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a win, and they got a good game from pitcher Tyler Mahle. It was exactly what the Braves were looking for from him, and with the playoffs not too far away, they may have found their No.
Tyler Mahle News / Field Level Media / September 6
Tyler Mahle, Braves look to slow down Phillies
Tyler Mahle has experienced a tale of two seasons, both individually and from a team standpoint. The veteran right-hander looks to continue his pleasant turnaround Sunday afternoon when the Atlanta Braves visit the Philadelphia Phillies in the third contest of a four-game set.
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 5
Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision
The Atlanta Braves opened a pivotal late-season series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-2 win Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, but manager Walt Weiss still made a familiar adjustment to Saturday’s lineup, via Underdog MLB.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 4
Chris Sale making NL Cy Young race intriguing with dominant second half
At 37 years old, Chris Sale is continuing to demonstrate how age is just a number, showing no signs of slowing down with his dominant second-half surge for the Atlanta Braves.
Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Braves Announce Michael Harris Update After Removal From Lineup
The Atlanta Braves are heading into a huge four-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies. A series win by Atlanta would almost certainly guarantee they win the National League East division title.
Matt Olson News / Viral Sports News / September 4
Atlanta Braves Make Surprising Matt Olson Announcement
The Atlanta Braves enter a pivotal four-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies with a subtle but notable adjustment in the heart of their batting order.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
2026 White Sox numbers are nearly identical to 2021 World Series champion Braves
The White Sox are currently the second seed in the American League.
Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / September 2
Ha-Seong Kim might be earning his way back into the Braves lineup
It was an all-around ugly performance from the Braves yesterday. AJ Smith-Shawver was below average. Blake Burkhalter, making his MLB debut, didn’t look like someone who should garner much trust moving forward.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 2
Can the Braves really trust AJ Smith-Shawver right now?
Nobody is experiencing the highs and lows of baseball right now quite like the Atlanta Braves. They began August with an eight-game win streak — the longest of their season — then followed it with one of their most dismal two-week stretches of the year, before rattling off seven wins in a row.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 1
Braves injury updates on Reynaldo Lopez and Joe Jimenez
Along with the injury update we received on Robert Suarez yesterday, there were also some minor updates on Joe Jimenez and Reynaldo Lopez. Let’s start with the man we haven’t seen pitch in a major-league game since 2024.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 28
Braves get worst-case injury updates on Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach
The Atlanta Braves pitching has been decimated by injuries throughout the entire 2026 season. The outlook for next season is already a bit bleak as well.
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