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Snitker Iffy On Braves Having Another Bullpen Day

The Atlanta Braves opted to give a bullpen day a shot on Saturday in the 9-6 loss to the Orioles. Aaron Bummer and Dylan Dodd were utilized to get through the first five innings, allowing a combined five runs in that span.

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Nick Allen’s defense, trade deadline, another loss, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The Braves have a rotation that is in tatters due to injury, they are 10 games below .500 (despite a slightly positive run differential), 8.5 games out of the wild-card, and are currently tied for the fourth best odds in the 2026 draft lottery.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 5

Bullpen falters one too many times for offense to cover for in extra-innings 9-6 loss.

The bullpen wasn’t good enough in a bullpen game and combined with some questionable management, led to a loss even on a day when the offense showed up.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Braves release ex-Yankees, Dodgers outfielder

The Atlanta Braves were thrust into desperation mode just days into the 2025 season, as big free-agent signing Jurickson Profar got hit with an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension at the end of March.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 5

Report: Braves Release Recently DFA'd Outfielder

Alex Verdugo's time with the Atlanta Braves has officially come to an end. According to The Athletic's David O'Brien, the Braves released him on Sunday after he cleared waivers.

Alex Verdugo News / Field Level Media / July 5

Report: OF Alex Verdugo clears waivers, released by Braves

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo cleared waivers Saturday and was officially released by the club, The Athletic reported, three days after he was designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 5

Marcell Ozuna drops to sixth, as Drake Baldwin catches again

The Braves’ struggling DH drops further down the lineup, while the rookie catcher starts again after a homer on Friday The Braves’ struggling DH drops further down the lineup, while the rookie catcher starts again after a homer on Friday.

Nick Allen News / Talking Chop / July 5

Let’s look at Nick Allen’s All-Star quality defense

Rick Moranis stars in “Honey, I Blew Up the Glove” Does anybody remember the uproar over starting the light bat of Nick Allen over Orlando Arcia in the second game of the season?

Charlie Morton News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 5

What Snitker Misses Most About Charlie Morton's Time With Braves

Charlie Morton made his homecoming to Truist Park Friday, his first start since his departure from the Atlanta Braves over the winter. He gave the Orioles 5 1/3 innings pitched, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out seven.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 5

Braves hope bullpen can deliver a win against the Orioles

The Braves season is probably over at this point and they will be running with a bullpen game with middling bullpen talent The Braves season is probably over at this point and they will be running with a bullpen game with middling bullpen talent.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 5

Braves Ex-All-Star Named Potential Trade Candidate Amid Career-Worst Season

A losing skid has followed every single hot streak the Atlanta Braves have mustered together this season. As a result, the Braves sit nine games below the .500 mark and are in fourth place of the National League East with the July 4 holiday now in the rear view mirror.

Greg Maddux News / Talking Chop / July 5

This Day in Braves History: Greg Maddux outpitches John Smoltz...in 1992.

The two future rotation mates square off in the old days. 1992: Bill Hohn ejects an Atlanta Braves fan for making obscene gestures in a game against the Cubs.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 5

Braves trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 5

Stock up, stock down: Atlanta Braves

While it's easy to choose who's down for Atlanta, let's examine who's up for the Braves as well.

Dean Kremer, Orioles intend to extend Braves' slump

Jordan Westburg homers in return as Orioles edge Braves

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Spencer Schwellenbach News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

Report: Spencer Schwellenbach Sidelined Until September

The Atlanta Braves’ rotation took another blow this week as Spencer Schwellenbach hit the IL with a fractured elbow. The 25-year-old righty, who was emerging as an All-Star candidate, will be shut down from throwing for the next four weeks, with a potential return to the mound not expected until September.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Latest injury update on Joe Jimenez

Outside of Raisel Iglesias, the Braves relief core has mostly come along very nicely this season, and with Daysbel Hernandez returning last night, it could be one of the few positive aspects of the club moving forward.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Total Apex Sports / July 3

Atlanta Braves Star Ronald Acuna Jr. Named a Starter For 2025 MLB All-Star Game

The starters were announced last night for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. One surprising player named a starter was Atlanta Braves Right Fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.

Nacho Alvarez News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves get positive injury update on Nacho Alvarez

Like the entire Braves team in 2025, Nacho Alvarez has not been able to catch a break. Currently the highest ranked position prospect in the system, Alvarez began the season with a wrist injury that forced him to miss three months.

Spencer Strider News / Just Baseball / July 3

Spencer Strider Is Rounding Back Into Form

It’s no secret that the 2025 season has been a tough one for the Atlanta Braves. From a sluggish start, to key injuries, to underperforming stars, even the optimist in me has started to waver on this team’s playoff hopes.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Braves’ Brian Snitker Sends Blunt Message After Jurickson Profar’s Suspension

If the Atlanta Braves eventually turn their disappointing 2025 season around, we may point to the 'Jurickson Profar Game' as its turning point. Profar returned to the lineup on Wednesday following an 80-game drug suspension, and he immediately showed why the Braves gave him a three-year, $42 million contract.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Jurickson Profar provides Braves one last glimmer of hope

The history of the Braves makes them difficult to quit. Atlanta has been the class of the National League for over three decades. They’ve been to the postseason for seven straight years, winning six division titles and a World Series.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 2