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Chris Sale set to begin rehab assignment

Fresh off one of their best series of the season, the Braves announced some more good news on Tuesday morning, as Chris Sale is set to begin his rehab assignment with AAA Gwinnett.

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Late-Season Braves Prospect Check-In: A Good Run for Pitchers

Down the stretch of the 2025 season, the best course of action is to check in on the future. The Atlanta Braves have tough luck with pitching at the Major League level, but down in the minors, it's been a dream.

Marcell Ozuna News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 12

Braves Insider Reports Marcell Ozuna Blocked Trade Attempts

Marcell Ozuna has started to look more like himself in the games following the MLB Trade Deadline. In eight post-deadline games, he is batting .333 with a 1.226 OPS, three home runs and six RBIs. Some Atlanta Braves fans are likely watching this return to form and wondering where this was last month.

Michael Harris News / Just Baseball / August 12

Michael Harris II Is Doing That Second Half Thing Again

Death. Taxes. Second-half Michael Harris II. It’s no secret that the Atlanta Braves have had an extremely disappointing season, but no player mirrored that frustration in the first-half quite like Harris II.

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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

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 11

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 11

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.

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.

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

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

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.

Connor Seabold 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.

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Marcell Ozuna News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 10

Braves Insider Reports Marcel Ozuna Blocked Trade Attempts

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 10

Jen Pawol Takes in Making History During Braves Doubleheader

When Jen Pawol stepped onto the field for the Atlanta Braves doubleheader against the Marlins, she had a task she knew so well, but one that was new and exciting at the same time. She received a round of applause from the crowd.

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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

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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 9

Braves Have New Rotation Mainstay as Waldrep Deals Again

Hurston Waldrep stood tall again for the Atlanta Braves en route to another win, this time over the Miami Marlins. He pitched six-plus innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out six. His velocity reached a new max, touching 97.5 mph, according to Baseball Savant.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / August 7

The 2025 Atlanta Braves: A Season of Struggle and Lingering Questions

The 2025 Atlanta Braves season has been one of unexpected disappointment, marked by a combination of key injuries, underperforming veterans, and a quiet offseason that drew criticism from many pundits.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Yardbarker / August 4

Brewers catch break with star rookie's positive injury update

The Milwaukee Brewers put rookie pitching phenom Jacob Misiorowski on the 15-day injured list (IL) but it appears unlikely he will miss any additional time past his IL stint.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski lands on IL ahead of Sunday start

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League

Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?

The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Austin Riley News / Yardbarker / August 3