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AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / July 30
AJ Smith-Shawver optioned, will his next start be with the Braves?
The Braves split Wednesday’s doubleheader with the Mets on a day where pitching dominated, as both teams combined for just six runs over 18 innings. AJ Smith-Shawver was the one making his season debut in Game 1 — exactly 14 months removed from his last start for the Braves.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 30
Tate Southisene to the IL, top prospects list, more 
AJ Smith-Shawver has returned to Atlanta’s rotation. While it was only a middling 4.1 inning start, the talent he shows and the dire situation of the rotation should cause him to get a decent leash in the major league rotation as he continues to return from injury.
The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / July 30
Braves Make Surprising Move With 18-Year-Old Prospect
The Atlanta Braves have released right-handed pitcher Wilmer Almonte, an 18-year-old international signing who never gained traction in the organization’s minor league system.
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.
Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / July 29
Chris Sale headlines 2-hit shutout as Braves beat Mets in nightcap
Chris Sale and a trio of relievers combined on a two-hitter Wednesday night for the visiting Atlanta Braves, who beat the New York Mets 1-0 to earn a split of a doubleheader between the National League East rivals.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 29
Chris Sale furthers historic nature of 2026 season in Braves' win
Chris Sale tossed a gem in Atlanta's shutout victory as he continues to fend off Father Time.
MLB News / Battery Power / July 29
Braves avoid sweep in one-run shutout over Mets
Though this might not have been the most exciting game of the series, as the New York Mets made the first one. The Atlanta Braves have successfully avoided a sweep against their division rivals in a 1-0 win.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 29
Braves top prospect Tate Southisene hits the IL
A year after being drafted, Tate Southisene is already being labeled by many as the top prospect in the organization, and the Braves’ decision to promote him to Double-A at just 19 years old suggested they might agree.
Drake Baldwin News / Battery Power / July 29
Drake Baldwin leads off in Mets series finale
Welp, The Atlanta Braves won’t take the series win against the New York Mets, but they have a shot to avoid a sweep. Let’s take a look at these lineups for the series finale.
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 / July 29
Braves make big changes to lineup ahead of Game 2 versus Mets
After dropping Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Mets, the Braves have already released the lineup card for Game 2, which features several considerable changes.
Casey Mize News / Viral Sports News / July 29
Braves’ Latest Trade Prediction Adds Former Top Pick
The Atlanta Braves face a pressing shortage of reliable starting pitching as the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline approaches, prompting speculation that the club could pursue Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize.
Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 29
Braves Prospect Conor Essenburg Puts Power on Display in Single-A
One of the Atlanta Braves' top prospects just turned in an unforgettable performance at the plate in Single-A. Outfielder Conor Essenburg, Atlanta's No.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / July 29
Braves should feel good about first start from AJ Smith-Shawver
The Braves couldn’t get the job done for the second consecutive game against the Mets, falling in the first game of their doubleheader by a score of 3-2.
Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / July 29
Calls Mount for Braves to Make Austin Riley Move After Loss to Mets
The Atlanta Braves have an Austin Riley problem. The 29-year-old third baseman struggled in 2025, spending most of the year dealing with a sports hernia that forced him to undergo season-ending core surgery.
MLB News / Just Baseball / July 29
Are the Royals the Perfect Trade Partner for the Braves?
In the offseason, the Atlanta Braves appeared to have an embarrassment of riches in their starting rotation. Not only was the group full, but Atlanta looked like it would have to make some difficult decisions just to narrow the rotation down to five starters.
Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 29
Tate Southisene on Columbus IL After HBP
The Atlanta Braves made the ultra-aggressive move to promote their star infield prospect Tate Southisene to Double-A at the age of 19 after just 104 professional games, but his run with the Clingstones is going to have an unfortunate interruption.
Chris Sale News / Battery Power / July 29
Chris Sale gets the start against the Mets in series finale
Rise and shine, Braves country! A Wednesday split doubleheader is at your service. Chris Sale is on the mound for the Atlanta Braves to face the New York Mets in today’s second game of the doubleheader in this three-game series.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / Athlon Sports / July 29
Braves Make Move for Doubleheader Against Mets
The Atlanta Braves added a key arm for Wednesday's split-admission doubleheader against the New York Mets, reinstating right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver from the injured list and naming him the club's 27th man for the twin bill.
Ken Rosenthal News / SportsTalkATL / July 29
Ken Rosenthal pushes back on potential trade between Braves and Blue Jays
On paper, the Braves and the Blue Jays make perfect sense as trade partners. The Braves are obvious buyers sitting atop the NL East, while the Blue Jays are in last place in the AL East and 5.5 games back of the final wild card spot with several teams between them.
Kyle Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29
Braves Re-Sign Kyle Farmer To Minor League Deal
The Braves re-signed infielder Kyle Farmer to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. He would’ve debuted with the Stripers tonight before the game was rained out.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28
Braves Select Elieser Hernández
The Braves selected the contract of right-hander Elieser Hernández from Triple-A Gwinnett, per a team announcement. Lefty Connor Thomas was optioned to Gwinnett in his place.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / July 27
The Atlanta Braves’ Season Just Got New Life
The Atlanta Braves are getting their biggest reinforcement of the season. According to ESPN, Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected to be activated Monday after missing time, returning to a lineup that has desperately needed another game-changing bat.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27
Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr.
The Braves announced this morning that they have reinstated Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list. Buster Olney of ESPN reported the move a bit before the official announcement.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 27
Braves activating Ronald Acuna Jr. ahead of Mets series
After a successful week-long rehab assignment, the Atlanta Braves are reportedly ready to activate their superstar right fielder ahead of their series against the New York Mets.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 23
Braves manager Walt Weiss reveals timeline for return of former MVP
It does not appear that the Atlanta Braves will be waiting much longer for the return of their superstar right fielder.
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