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'Oh dear' - Herbert bogeys 18th to miss out on record-breaking round of 61

Australia's Lucas Herbert misses a golden chance to secure the lowest round of golf at a men's major, pulling his five-foot putt wide to finish with a second round score of 62 at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

Atlanta Braves News / CBSSports.com / July 17

2026 Open scores: Sam Burns, Lucas Herbert tie major scoring record with 62s in Round 2 at Royal Birkdale

Burns and Herbert both earned a slice of history with their performances on Friday

Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / July 17

Herbert matches major record with 62 at Open

Australia's Lucas Herbert posted an 8-under 62 in the second round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club on Friday, becoming the sixth men's golfer to record that score in a major championship.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 17

Is there an untradable prospect in the Braves farm system?

The trade deadline may not be full of sellers, but the Braves have no choice but to be aggressive in trying to patch up some of their glaring holes. It’s

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 17

Anticipation or dread for the Braves’ “second half?”

Acknowledging that “anticipation” doesn’t necessarily even connote something positive, but I wanted to be pithy… There were four days with no Braves baseball, in a row.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / July 17

Ronald Acuña Jr. rehabbing, 2027 schedule, and more

Things are beginning to ramp up for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., who appeared in his third rehab game with the Florida Complex League on Thursday.

Atlanta Braves News / BBC Sport / July 17

'Amazing' Herbert equals front-nine record at The Open

Australia's Lucas Herbert equals a British Open course record with a six-under par 28 on the front nine, to move to the top of the leaderboard during the second round of the 2026 Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

Atlanta Braves News / HITC / July 17

Lucas Herbert embroiled in rules controversy as he takes lead at The Open

Lucas Herbert made Open Championship history, but it wasn’t without some controversy along the way. He shot a record-tying front nine score of 28, equalling the record for the lowest opening nine score in Open Championship history.

Atlanta Braves News / The42 / July 17

The Open: Record-equalling Lucas Herbert surges up the leaderboard

Herbert equalled Denis Durnian’s front-nine record, set in 1983.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 17

Braves 2027 Schedule: Potential for a nightmare start exists

The Braves announced their 2027 schedule on Thursday, and the start might just spark some PTSD from a season ago. The Braves are set to open with three games out west in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, a place that’s been a house of horrors for Atlanta over the years — and for just about everybody else, too.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 16

Key Dates to Pencil in For Braves 2027 Schedule (For Now)

For a moment, we get to look ahead to the 2027 season. Major League Baseball announced its 2027 regular-season schedule, meaning there are Atlanta Braves games to start marking onto your calendar.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Braves’ biggest steal in 2026 MLB Draft

While the Atlanta Braves ponder their trade deadline path, they’re hoping for more good things from a rookie. Also, they’re looking forward to a good future based on their biggest steal in the 2026 MLB draft.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 16

ESPN updates Braves Top 10 prospects post MLB Draft

The MLB Draft concluded over the weekend, with the Braves adding a ton of intriguing prospects to their system — three of which landed in Kiley McDaniel’s latest top 10 for the organization.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 16

Homestretch to the Trade Deadline: What Impacts Braves' Options?

The All-Star Game is behind us, which means the big topic is the trade deadline. The Atlanta Braves are expected to be buyers and will make a push for the World Series.

Owen Murphy News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Braves Make Intriguing Owen Murphy Decision

The Atlanta Braves have finalized their starters for their first series after the All-Star break against the Texas Rangers. While Chris Sale will pitch Friday and Grant Holmes will start Sunday, Owen Murphy will make his first career start in Saturday's middle game.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 16

Two obvious reunion candidates at the trade deadline

If there’s one thing everybody should know good and well by now from Alex Anthopoulos’ tenure with the Braves, it’s that he loves a good reunion. There are countless examples of guys leaving Atlanta only to return down the line, so it makes sense to run through a couple of former Braves who have a strong chance of being traded in the coming weeks.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Chris Sale Reveals Exciting Decision Before All-Star Game

Chris Sale will be available to pitch in Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game, ending any uncertainty surrounding his status after his most recent outing.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Braves' Michael Harris Makes Personal Announcement on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris is having a special season. Entering this year, the 25-year-old had real questions about whether he could hit at the same level he displayed during his Rookie of the Year campaign back in 2022.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Chris Sale had a blunt reaction to Zack Wheeler’s All-Star controversy

Even Atlanta Braves star pitcher Chris Sale is confused about Zack Wheeler’s MLB All-Star situation. Wheeler is having a strong 2026 season, but was somehow snubbed from a spot in the Midsummer Classic. While he was later given an invite to the All-Star Game, he turned it down, saying that he felt disrespected for being initially overlooked.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / July 13

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Atlanta Braves

After missing out on the playoffs last year, the Braves looked very much like a postseason-bound team for most of 2026. The Braves’ offense, despite some flaws, was one of the best in the Majors over the first half.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 13

Braves offer big update on superstar Ronald Acuna Jr.

If all goes well, a scuffling Atlanta Braves lineup may soon be getting the return of their superstar right fielder shortly after the All-Star break.

Braves place OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) on injured list

MLB power rankings at the All-Star Break

The 'A.L. & N.L. MVPs since 2000' quiz

Mike Yastrzemski News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Braves Place Mike Yastrzemski On 10-Day Injured List

The Braves announced five roster moves, including Mike Yastrzemski‘s placement on the 10-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation. Atlanta also

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 10

Braves' Matt Olson makes franchise history in start vs. Cardinals

For Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, the challenge of playing 162 games in a season is rewarding, and it's safe to assume Olson felt rewarded Friday night when he made franchise history.

Mike Yastrzemski's late grand slam punctuates Braves' win over Pirates

Braves interested in trade for three-time All-Star

Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9

Braves Re-Sign Carlos Carrasco, Outright Jair Camargo

The Braves have re-signed Carlos Carrasco to a new minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The transaction logs also indicated that catcher Jair Camargo has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett.