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Braves Michael Harris II One of Best in Baseball Since All-Star Break

Action following the MLB All-Star Break couldn't be going much better for Michael Harris II. After a dreadful first official half, the Atlanta Braves center fielder turned himself into one of the best hitters in baseball.

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Braves Top Draft Picks Highlight Updated Prospect Rankings

The Atlanta Braves' recent draft class has taken over the top prospects rankings. Three recent additions to the organization have jumped into the top 10,

Marcell Ozuna News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Braves rumors: Marcell Ozuna turns heads with decision to veto trades

Despite some recent success against the Miami Marlins, it’s otherwise been a disastrous season for the Atlanta Braves, who are all but out of the playoff race with less than two months remaining in the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 11

Braves Legends Think Wrong Pitching Attributes Are Prioritized

Injuries continue to plague the Atlanta Braves. They’re guaranteed to be without one of their top young pitchers, AJ Smith-Shawver, for most of, if not all of, the 2026 season.

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The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The Wins-Above-Replacement stat -- or WAR -- measures the amount of wins a single player adds compared to a "replacement," level player. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the American League in WAR each season since 1995?

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz

The 'MLB players in the 30/30 club' quiz

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

Drake Baldwin News / LWOSports.com / August 11

Drake Baldwin: Atlanta’s Burgeoning Star Continues to Impress in 2025 Rookie Season

Drake Baldwin has been nothing short of impressive in his 2025 MLB debut season, solidifying his status as a bright young talent for the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 11

Projecting Braves 2026 Rotation: Prospects, Recent Risers Have Shot

Despite the insanity that surrounded the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation this season, they have more options for next season than you might think. There are some locks for next season, but a few rotation spots will likely be up for grabs.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 11

Recent Workouts Could Indicate Acuña Close to Return to Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s recovery has been coming along. On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves star was doing running drills ahead of the series finale against the Miami Marlins.

Clayton McCullough News / Field Level Media / August 10

Umpire Jen Pawol earns praise after her day behind the plate

Umpire Jen Pawol had already written her name into the history books on Saturday when she became the first female umpire to officiate a regular-season major league game.

Pawol makes history as MLB's first female umpire

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The 'MLB 30/30 club' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 10

Braves use long ball to race away from Marlins

Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II all homered for the Atlanta Braves, who defeated the visiting Miami Marlins 7-1 on Sunday. Jurickson Profar went 2-for-5 with an RBI and scored twice for the Braves, who claimed four of the five games against the Marlins in the four-day series.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Braves claim Connor Seabold off waivers from Rays

The Braves have claimed right-hander Connor Seabold off waivers from the Rays.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 10

Braves look for more success at Marlins' expense

The Atlanta Braves will send left-hander Joey Wentz to the mound on Sunday when they try to take four of five games in the series against the visiting Miami Marlins.

Marcell Ozuna News / Field Level Media / August 9

Marcell Ozuna's 2 HRs help Braves earn doubleheader sweep of Marlins

Marcell Ozuna hit a pair of long home runs to power the Atlanta Braves to an 8-6 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Saturday to sweep the day-night doubleheader.

Hurston Waldrep News / Field Level Media / August 9

Hurston Waldrep shuts down Marlins as Braves take Game 1 of doubleheader

Hurston Waldrep threw six strong innings and Michael Harris II broke the game open with a three-run homer to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-1 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Saturday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Jurickson Profar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

Braves’ Jurickson Profar makes possible catch of the year vs. Marlins

The Atlanta Braves gave their fans a jaw-dropping highlight on Saturday afternoon when outfielder Jurickson Profar made what many are calling the “catch of the year” against the Marlins.

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The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / August 9

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 8/9/2025

The Atlanta Braves today play a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins as part of their five-game series. Due to today being a doubleheader the roster expands to 27.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

Braves claim infielder off waivers from Orioles

The Braves have claimed infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Bruján had not been designated for assignment by the Orioles but it appears they tried to quietly sneak him through waivers.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Braves Announce Matt Olson News This Week

Things have not gone as planned for the Atlanta Braves this season, but Matt Olson continues to be a bright spot amid the team's woes. Olson filled in for an injured Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 8

Braves fans won’t like these comments from Liberty Media chairman Terry McGuirk

Nobody could tell you the specific reason why the Braves are among the worst teams in baseball this year after opening the season with the second-best odds to raise the Commissioner’s Trophy, because it’s a combination of things.

Chris Sale News / SportsTalkATL / August 8

Chris Sale takes massive step in return to Braves

A Braves win was accompanied by another positive development last night, as Chris Sale took a massive step toward returning to the major league club. The reigning Cy Young Award winner went on the 60-day injured list on June 21 after fracturing his rib while diving for a ball during an outing against the Mets.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / August 7