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Mets claim World-Series winning pitcher from Braves

After the Atlanta Braves DFA'd relief pitcher Wander Suero on Tuesday, the New York Mets claimed the World Series-winning pitcher off waivers on Thursday.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 4

Braves No. 14 Prospect Wins Carolina League Player of the Month

It’s been award season lately for Atlanta Braves prospects. No. 14 prospect in the system, John Gil, has been named the Carolina League’s player of the month for August. He led the league in average (.344), doubles (nine), HRs (four), slugging percentage (.578), and OPS (1.016).

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 4

Braves make flurry of roster moves ahead of series with Mariners

Ahead of their series with the Seattle Mariners this weekend, the Atlanta Braves announced a flurry of roster moves. Jurickson Profar has been activated from the paternity list.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Braves release veteran pitcher before Mariners series

It’s been a difficult year for the Atlanta Braves, who currently sit 14 games below the .500 mark at 63-77 after Wednesday’s road win over the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Sporting News / September 4

Braves predicted to replace Marcell Ozuna with slugger challenging Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani for MVP

The Braves could swing big in free agency with one of the most electric bats in the NL.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Braves release Cal Quantrill, designate Luke Williams

The Braves announced Thursday that they’ve released right-hander Cal Quantrill and designated infielder/outfielder Luke Williams for assignment. That duo’s roster spots will go to outfielder Jurickson Profar, who’s returning from the paternity list, and righty Daysbel Hernandez, who has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 4

The second half has completely reshaped the Braves offseason priorities

Coming into the second half of the season, it was difficult to come up with an offseason strategy that could get the Atlanta Braves back into postseason contention.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 4

Braves may have missed a golden opportunity at the trade deadline

When everyone expected the Braves to sell at the trade deadline, they decided to stand pat. Alex Anthopoulos actually bought more than he sold, and there was even a report that linked the club to Byron Buxton, but he refused to waive his no-trade clause.

Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 4

Elder Showing Braves That All-Star Self is Still in There

Few are likely more relieved by the recent run from Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder than the right-hander himself. After being battered for what was nearly weeks on end, he’s finding some consistency.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / September 4

Ha-Seong Kim has already done something no Braves shortstop has done in 2025

It took all of two games for Ha-Seong Kim to accomplish something that no other Braves shortstop has done this year. With Atlanta trailing by a run in the seventh inning, Kim launched a no doubter into the Wrigley Field bleachers.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 4

Recently Acquired Shortstop Potential Answer to Braves Position Woes

Ha-Seong Kim gave the Atlanta Braves something that other shortstops haven’t been able to give yet: Pop. In the 5-1 routing of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night, he belted a 391-foot, three-run home run to left-center field, providing a home run from the shortstop position for what feels like the first time in a long time.

Jim Bowden News / SportsTalkATL / September 3

Braves prospect cracks Jim Bowden’s list of the top 50 prospects

The Braves farm system has been dragged by prospect evaluators for several years now, but that hasn’t stopped it from producing high level talent, including this season.

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Ozzie Albies News / SportsTalkATL / September 3

The Braves might have saved a lot of resources with these two developments

Among the positive storylines of the second half of the Braves season, Ozzie Albies is really easing the concerns about his future, at least as far as 2026 is concerned.

Raisel Iglesias News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 3

Monthly Award Reveals Braves Iglesias as Good as Ever

The struggles that Raisel Iglesias faced earlier in the season are far in the rear-view mirror. It was announced on Wednesday that the Atlanta Braves closer has been named the National League Reliever of the Month.

Drake Baldwin News / SportsTalkATL / September 3

The Braves not playing Drake Baldwin every day is a moronic process

The NL Rookie of the Year race is going to come down to the wire, with Braves star catcher Drake Baldwin regaining pole position, but only by an ever so slight margin.

Ian Anderson News / SportsTalkATL / September 3

Ian Anderson made return to the mound for AA Columbus

Coming into the season, the Atlanta Braves were really hoping Ian Anderson would put a rough couple of years behind him and earn a spot in the Opening Day rotation.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 3

New faces shine but Braves fall to Cubs

Despite a lot of losing, there have been some things for the Braves to cheer about in the second half of the season that could have huge implications for 2026.

Buster Olney News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 3

ESPN's Buster Olney Suggests Perplexing Offseason Move for Braves

The rumor mill is starting to get going as the regular season reaches its final month. While joining 680 The Fan on Tuesday, MLB insider from ESPN, Buster Olney, suggested that the Atlanta Braves could target All-Star shortstop Trevor Story, should he be available.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / September 2

Do the Braves Have the Best Outfield Nobody Is Talking About?

When you hear “the best in baseball,” the 2025 Atlanta Braves don’t exactly come to mind. Their season has seemingly been over since the calendar turned to July.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / September 2

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 9/2/2025

The Atlanta Braves started a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs last night. The Braves lost the first game of the series 7-6 in ten innings. Ahead of today’s middle game with the Cubs, the Braves announced a flurry of roster moves.

Wander Suero News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Braves select left-handed pitching prospect, designate righty

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of left-handed pitching prospect Hayden Harris from Triple-A Gwinnett. Righty Hunter Stratton was optioned and righty Wander Suero was designated for assignment in a pair of corresponding moves.

Carson Kelly News / Yardbarker / September 1

Carson Kelly fuels furious Cubs comeback over Braves

The Chicago Cubs had one of their best comebacks of the season on Monday afternoon.

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Rolddy Munoz News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Braves recall reliever for his MLB debut

Before Monday afternoon’s game against the Cubs, the Braves called up relief pitcher Rolddy Munoz. Atlanta also activated utility player Luke Williams from the 10-day injured list.

Hurston Waldrep News / LWOSports.com / August 28

Hurston Waldrep: The Braves’ Rising Star on the Mound

Hurston Waldrep, a right-handed pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, has emerged as a compelling storyline in the 2025 MLB season. After a challenging major league debut in 2024, Waldrep has returned to the Braves rotation with remarkable success this season.