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Braves Claim Relief Pitcher Off Waivers From Tigers

The Atlanta Braves made the move to add another right-handed reliever to their depth. The team announced on Wednesday afternoon that they claimed Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.

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Murphy back at catcher and Dubón hits cleanup as Braves face Dodgers

There is no sugarcoating it, the Atlanta Braves have been struggling on offense this month. Only three teams have scored fewer runs in the month of August and only five teams have a lower wRC+.

Ricky Vanasco News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Braves claim pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from Tigers

The Braves announced on Wednesday that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Vanasco has appeared in five games this season for the Tigers, and the numbers are quite alarming, as he owns a 15.63 ERA, surrendering 11 earned runs over just 6.1 innings.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Two veteran players the Braves could consider extending right now

Over the years, the Braves have issued a plethora of early extensions to their young talent. Some have worked out wonderfully. Others haven’t aged as well.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Battery Power / August 26

Braves look to secure series win against Dodgers behind AJ Smith-Shawver

It is crazy how one game can boost morale, but that appears to be the case as the Atlanta Braves took down the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers in dramatic fashion where Ozzie Albies hit a go ahead single in the eighth and Raisel Iglesias secured a save after a leadoff triple to Shohei Ohtani.

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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.

Bryce Elder News / Battery Power / August 26

Bryce Elder comes up big in six strong innings against the Dodgers

Let’s start this by going back to what I said about the starting pitching coming into this season — particularly about Bryce Elder: This is your reminder that Elder led the Braves in innings pitched last season and did so by just over 30 innings over Chris Sale.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

How playing at Truist Park saved Braves vs. Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Clayton Kershaw made his broadcasting debut in the booth for the game, but he did not get to see the Dodgers win.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 26

Walt Weiss Made Brilliant Call With Mauricio Dubón in Braves Win

For at least one night, the Atlanta Braves could relax knowing they got production from their shortstop. Manager Walt Weiss was so sure that Mauricio Dubón would deliver that he placed him in the cleanup spot.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26

Braves, Dodgers clash in game with potential playoff implications

Even as Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss has watched his team's lead atop the National League East shrink, his confidence in the club hasn't wavered. The Braves have a chance to continue proving their manager right ahead of the second contest of a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Four under the radar prospects Braves fans must know

The Braves farm system has made leaps and bounds this season, with several new faces inside the top 100 prospects overall and others who could join them in the not-too-distant future.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 26

Tuesday proved to be a huge night for the Braves all around

Tuesday night’s series opener against the Dodgers featured a pitching matchup that looked awfully lopsided on paper. Tyler Glasnow toed the rubber for Los Angeles, while Bryce Elder went for the Braves, hoping to build on a really nice outing against the Diamondbacks his last time out.

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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.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 26

'I Didn’t Do My Job': $365M Worth MLB Pro Takes Blame After Dodgers’ Tough Loss in Atlanta

A game-tying run sat just 90 feet away, but unfortunately for the Dodgers, the opportunity slipped away. Trailing 4-3 in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Shohei Ohtani stood on third with nobody out, and the hope rested on a dramatic comeback.

MLB News / EasySportz / August 25

Braves Rally Late to Defeat Dodgers 4-3

The Atlanta Braves came through in the clutch Tuesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 at Truist Park in a back and forth game that came down to the final inning.

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Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Braves’ Spencer Strider still among starters who are unlikely to return this season

The past three seasons have been rough on the injury front for Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Strider. Strider made just two starts in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery, which then kept him out for the majority of 2024 and rendered him relatively ineffective in 2025.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25

Raisel Iglesias, Braves hold on to end Dodgers' six-game win streak

Ozzie Albies hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and Raisel Iglesias pitched around a leadoff triple in the ninth as the Atlanta Braves posted a 4-3 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

Robert Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Braves get big Robert Suarez injury update during Dodgers series

The Atlanta Braves (76-55) cannot simply look ahead to October, as they are still trying to hold off the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East and jump the Los Angeles Dodgers for a first-round bye, but they need a healthy pitching staff more than anything.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Why Braves are in serious trouble in NL East amid Phillies’ push

What appeared to be a secure division lead for the Atlanta Braves has suddenly become anything but comfortable. The Philadelphia Phillies have stormed back from a miserable first half and emerged as one of the hottest teams in baseball.

Robert Suarez News / SportsTalkATL / August 25

Walt Weiss provides injury updates on Robert Suarez and several other Braves

Ahead of the Braves’ pivotal showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Walt Weiss had a fairly encouraging update on Robert Suarez. He hasn’t started throwing bullpens yet, but he’s worked his way up to throwing from 100 feet, and getting on a mound could be right around the corner.

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Proposed Atlanta NHL Arena Gets Key Yes Vote as Expansion Talks Heat Up

A major city council vote went in favor of helping lure the NHL back to the Atlanta market. Alpharetta, Ga., City Council held a major vote on the rezoning plan for North Point Mall so it could be positioned to be redeveloped into a mixed-use development that would include an NHL arena.

Jim Jarvis News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Braves Option Jim Jarvis

The Braves optioned rookie infielder Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett during Monday’s off day. Outfielder Brewer Hicklen remains on the active roster after being appointed the 27th man for the Little League Classic against Milwaukee on Sunday.

Danny Young News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Braves Outright Danny Young

The Braves have sent left-hander Danny Young outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.