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Ha-seong Kim News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Braves Face Early Setback: Ha-Seong Kim Out 4-5 Months

The Atlanta Braves’ offseason optimism took a sharp hit when the team announced that newly signed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / January 18

Braves' Ha-Seong Kim suffers significant offseason injury, out 4-5 months

If you thought the Atlanta Braves might catch a break from the injury bug during the offseason, think again. The club announced on Sunday that Ha-Seong Kim tore a tendon in his right middle finger while in Korea.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18

Braves infielder to miss start of MLB season after falling on ice

Atlanta Braves infielder Ha-Seong Kim is likely to miss the start of the MLB regular season due to a fluke accident. The Braves announced Sunday that Kim underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger, and is likely to miss 4-5 months as a result.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / January 18

Braves back to square one at shortstop after latest injury news

The Atlanta Braves thought they had an answer at shortstop for 2026 when they re-signed Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year, $20 million contract. Instead, the Braves find themselves back at square one.

Twins claim utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from Braves

Royals 'increasingly unlikely' to trade for Jarren Duran, Brendan Donovan

Red Sox 'remain active' in efforts to upgrade catching tandem

Clayton Kershaw to suit up for Team USA after MLB retirement

Ex-Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18

Ha-Seong Kim Out Four To Five Months Following Hand Surgery

The Braves announced this afternoon that infielder Ha-Seong Kim suffered a hand injury while in South Korea and underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 18

Pay Acuña Now or Later? Biggest Question Facing the Braves

This isn’t an original thought. This is a discussion that’s been in the background for a bit. However, with some recent, absurd contracts, it’s time to ask: How much are the Atlanta Braves going to have to pay Ronald Acuña Jr.? For the next three years, at most, that answer is $17 million.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 17

Braves Further Confirmed to be in Hunt for All-Star Starting Pitcher

Further confirmation has come about that the Atlanta Braves are still pushing for starting pitcher Freddy Peralta. MLB insider Jon Heyman listed them along with the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers and Giants among the named "many interested teams." Atlanta Braves on SI can confirm this interest.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 17

Radio host believes Braves may need to trade Ronald Acuna Jr. after 2026 season

The Major League Baseball world was given a jolt when it was announced Kyle Tucker was signing a huge contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following that signing, a radio show in Atlanta speculated that Ronald Acuna Jr.’s days are numbered with the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 16

A look at the Braves 2026 international class

The international signing period started on Thursday, with the Braves welcoming a slew of new prospects into their farm system, headlined by shortstop Jose Manon, who was ranked as the 15th best international prospect in this year’s class by MLB.com.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 16

Atlanta Braves Outfielder Sounds Off on Dodgers Signing Kyle Tucker

Outside of Los Angeles, the Dodgers' signing of Kyle Tucker was likely met with groans. It's whether you're a fan or even a player on another MLB team.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 16

MLB Insider Makes Hall of Fame Case for Former Braves Outfielder

A case was made for an Atlanta Braves outfielder to find his way into Cooperstown. It wasn't for Andruw Jones, though there is a push this year to finally get him in.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16

Braves sign shortstop who could make big impact in the future

The Atlanta Braves did endure a rough 2025 season in which they won just 76 games, snapping their seven-year postseason drought in the process. But they

Pierce Johnson News / Field Level Media / January 15

Reliever Pierce Johnson signs 1-year deal with Cincinnati

Veteran right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson made it official on Thursday, signing a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Johnson,

Jurickson Profar News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 15

Profar Contract with Braves Receives Relatively Good Grade

Jurickson Profar is set for year two in an Atlanta Braves uniform. It will come with different expectations than the last, and for obvious reasons. He missed 80 games due to a suspension for testing positive for the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 15