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Bryce Elder News / Battery Power / August 11
Bryce Elder takes accountability for strange, disappointing loss to Mets 
The Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Mets on Monday night. That’s now seven losses to the Mets this season, which means that Atlanta has officially dropped the season series to New York for the first time since 2017.
MLB News / EssentiallySports / August 11
Umpire Misses 27YO Pro’s Challenge Request as Braves Pay the Price Against Mets
Right there at Truist Park, another chapter was added to the book of questionable umpiring this season… As is, the Atlanta Braves had little room for mistakes against the New York Mets after dropping the series in the Bronx.
Jim Jarvis News / Battery Power / August 11
Will Jim Jarvis start a playoff game?
Jim Jarvis currently has a notable line, at least compared to earlier in the season. He started out massively outhitting his xwOBA, but that’s done now — he’s at a .274 wOBA (69 wRC+) and .271 xwOBA.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
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 10
Braves can’t overcome Elder implosion, lack of longball in 8-5 loss to Mets
This game had an eventful first inning that saw the Mets plate five on Bryce Elder and the Braves, and then a valiant-but-doomed comeback attempt over the rest of the game.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 10
Braves Get Positive Update on Injured All-Star
The Atlanta Braves received an encouraging update Monday as All-Star right-hander Reynaldo López resumed playing catch, marking another step in his recovery from left knee inflammation.
Jorge Mateo News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Braves Release Jorge Mateo
The Braves have released infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment by the club last week.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 10
Braves Provide Hopeful Update on Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep
In a turn of events, the Atlanta Braves provided a hopeful update for two starting pitchers on the mend. Hurston Waldrep recently received a positive update after receiving multiple opinions from doctors.
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.
Matt Olson News / SportsTalkATL / August 10
Matt Olson could sit atop some impressive company very soon
For all the frustration Braves fans felt when Freddie Freeman signed with the rival Dodgers, it really couldn’t have worked out better in terms of who replaced him.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 10
National League standings update, Braves still locked into a bye
Even after dropping two out of three to the Yankees, the Braves didn’t lose any ground in the NL East, thanks to the Phillies dropping two of three to the Blue Jays.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / August 10
Positive spin on a tough series for the Braves in New York
The Braves entered the weekend on an eight-game winning streak, but they dropped two out of three to the Yankees in what felt a little bit like a playoff series in August.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Putting Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski surpassing 200 strikeouts in perspective
As always, Jacob Misiorowski did his part in the Milwaukee Brewers' win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. And while he wasn't able to earn the win—Milwaukee
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 9
Yankees rally late, but Braves win in 10 to avert sweep
Michael Harris II began the 10th inning by delivering an RBI single as the Atlanta Braves earned a 2-1 victory over the host New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon to prevent a three-game sweep.
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9
Chris Sale got ejected before a game he was not pitching in
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale achieved the rare feat of being ejected before the start of a game on Sunday. Not only that, but it was a game he was not even pitching in.
Raisel Iglesias News / SportsTalkATL / August 9
Do the Braves have a closer problem?
Following eight straight wins, the Braves dropped the first two games of their series with the Yankees, both by a single run. On Saturday, a comeback attempt fell just short.
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8
Chris Sale crashes out after being called for a controversial balk
Chris Sale had a very Chris Sale-like reaction to being called for a balk during Saturday’s game. The Atlanta Braves star lefty Sale was on the mound Saturday against the New York Yankees.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8
3 roster moves Braves must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Atlanta Braves have largely removed the NL East race from the equation. At 70–46, the Braves lead the Philadelphia Phillies by 8.5 games and have won eight of their last 10.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 7
Braves Make Matt Olson Decision After Michael Harris's Removal From Lineup
The Atlanta Braves have won eight straight games heading into their weekend series matchup against the New York Yankees. The Braves are set to take on a familiar face in left-hander Max Fried.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / August 7
Braves’ Eight-Game Winning Streak Proves Atlanta Is Baseball’s Hottest Team After the All-Star Break
The Atlanta Braves entered the All-Star break searching for answers. Despite sitting atop the National League East, Atlanta had stumbled through an inconsistent stretch leading into the midsummer classic, losing 19 of its final 29 games before the break.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / August 7
Are the Braves the Best Team in Baseball Right Now?
Maybe it’s time to stop asking whether the Atlanta Braves are World Series contenders. Maybe it’s time to start asking whether they’re the best team in baseball right now.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / August 7
The Atlanta Braves Didn’t Fail at the Deadline, They Stayed Disciplined
The 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and for much of Braves Country, it feels like the Atlanta Braves once again failed to make a meaningful splash.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 7
Time for the Braves to make a change at shortstop?
The Braves don’t really know what they want to do at shortstop. It’s been that way for almost a half-decade, but the good news right now is that at least they have options.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 6
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits weirdest home run of the season thanks to Marlins OFs' incompetence
That's some good luck, but sometimes you need that in baseball.
Andrew McCutchen News / Yardbarker / August 5
This may be the end for Pirates legend Andrew McCutchen
At 39 years old, McCutchen's best days are behind him.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Matt Olson hits monumental HR, climbs Braves' all-time list
As the Atlanta Braves secured yet another win on Saturday, one of their team leaders and top players reached a milestone and moved up an all-time list.
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