Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 16

MLB Announces Ronald Acuna Jr. News Before Braves-Mets

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are set to begin a three-game divisional series on Tuesday at Truist Park, but star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was in the news for something else on Monday.

Austin Riley News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 16

Braves Austin Riley Sounds Off on Claims of Lacking Clubhouse Leadership

As the Atlanta Braves look to find their footing, attention to who has departed from the team in recent years has been evaluated. Freddie Freeman is a Dodger.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 16

The Braves have major decision to make on three-time All-Star this offseason

The Braves have several major decisions to make this offseason, and one of them surrounds Ozzie Albies. The three-time All-Star has $7 million club options for both the 2026 and 2027 campaigns, but for the first time in his career, it isn’t a no-brainer for the Braves to pick them up.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / June 16

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 6/16/2025

As the Atlanta Braves work through the long MLB season, the team has made a series of roster moves. These moves are designed to strengthen depth and flexibility.

Spencer Strider News / SportsTalkATL / June 16

The best thing to come out of the Braves’ series with the Rockies

While the Braves’ series against the Rockies ended on a poor note in a 10-1 drubbing on Sunday, there were several positive developments over the weekend, none bigger than Spencer Strider’s outing on Saturday.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 16

Report: Braves Inquired Into Red Sox All-Star Ahead of Giants Trade

The Atlanta Braves have been reported to be buyers at the trade deadline. A recent report at least fuels the notion that they're looking to make upgrades and go on a run.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / June 16

Report: Braves inquired about Rafael Devers trade before Giants deal

The Braves‘ offensive struggles have been well-documented this season, and it seems Alex Anthopoulos was at least inquiring about doing something drastic to improve it by way of a blockbuster Rafael Devers trade.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 16

Braves Activate Outfielder, Option Infielder Ahead of Mets Series

The Atlanta Braves shuffle the roster ahead of their series with the New York Mets. On the bright side, it's a result of getting healthier. They announced Monday that they activated outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the injured list.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Braves activate Stuart Fairchild, DFA Jose Azocar

The Braves announced this morning that they’ve activated outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the injured list. Outfielder Jose Azocar was designated for assignment to make room for Fairchild on the active roster.

Spencer Strider News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Former Clemson Ace Spencer Strider Notches First Win of Season with 13-Strikeout Gem

A year of grueling rehabilitation, a spring of frustrating starts, and the weight of a winless record all seemed to vanish from Spencer Strider’s powerful right arm on Saturday.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 16

Should the Mets and Braves have played each other before June?

Do you have strong feelings about the “new” schedule? The Braves and Mets will tangle for the first time in 2025 in the second half of June. That feels kind of weird.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 16

Rafael Devers, Sunday Struggles, Grant Holmes, NL East Rivalries Ahead, More

The Braves win the weekend but come away with another bad Sunday performance. The first week of June for the Braves was one of the worst the franchise had experienced in a decade.

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Matt Olson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 16

Braves Olson Disappointed In Loss But Remains Confident In Team

The Atlanta Braves missed out on completeing the sweep on Sunday, being blown out by the Rockies, 10-1. With the Rockies being one of the worst teams in baseball history (.197 winning percentage through 71 games), it's a loss that faces more scrutiny than a loss in a series finale typically would have.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 16