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Braves Shuffle Bullpen, Sign All-Star to Minor League Contract

The Atlanta Braves made the expected move and opted for fresh arms in the bullpen. They announced that the following arms were on the way out: James Karinchak was optioned, and Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment.

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Will you be blowing something up or watching stuff get blown up?

The Braves are decidedly not blowing anything up. They were last in homers in June and got outhomered 5-1 by the Cardinals, hitting their sole homer in the game they won.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 3

Braves' leaky bullpen cause for concern entering series vs. Mets

The Atlanta Braves' recent struggles may be spilling into the bullpen, an area of the team that has been solid for most of the season. Atlanta, which will open a four-game series on Friday night against the visiting New York Mets, saw its relievers melt down on Thursday and allow eight runs in an 11-5 loss to the St.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 3

Andrew McCutchen signed, Jim Jarvis recalled, and more

The Atlanta Braves have reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen. The 39-year-old has spent the 2026 season with the Texas Rangers, where he appeared in 37 games and averaged a subpar .192 at the plate.

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Andrew McCutchen News / Battery Power / July 3

Braves sign Andrew McCutchen to MiLB deal

According to the Atlanta Braves transaction page, they have signed outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen to.a minor league contract. The former National League Most Valuable Player had appeared in 37 games with the Texas Rangers earlier this season.

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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 / Battery Power / July 2

Bullpen falls apart as Braves drop series finale to Cardinals

The Atlanta Braves had a solid game yesterday and were looking to make it two in a row as they took on the Cardinals behind Hurston Waldrep making his return as a starter.

MLB News / Battery Power / July 2

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.

Sean Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Encouraging Braves’ Sean Murphy injury update comes with catch

As there are players on the Atlanta Braves who are in the midst of an injury recovery, one player who hasn’t been on the field for close to two months is catcher Sean Murphy.

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.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Braves must avoid making

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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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.

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.

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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.

Rowdy Tellez News / Field Level Media / July 2

Braves designate 1B Rowdy Tellez for assignment

The Atlanta Braves designated veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment on Thursday. Tellez, 31, signed a minor league deal on March 23 and appeared in just seven games for the Braves.

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.

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.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 30

Braves SP AJ Smith-Shawver Dazzles in First Rehab Start

AJ Smith-Shawver put on a sharp performance in his return to live action on Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves’ right-hander pitched three innings of one-run ball for Single-A Augusta, allowing one run on three hits and no walks while striking out four. The original plan was for him to toss just two innings, but he was given a third.

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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