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What would a dream 2025-2026 Braves free agent class look like?

After essentially sitting out free agency last offseason, the Braves reset the luxury tax. With money coming off the books and their worst season in a decade behind them, Alex Anthopoulos has every reason to be aggressive this offseason.

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Baseball America Names Braves No. 2 Prospect 'Bright Spot' of Season

JR Ritchie dazzled in what was arguably his best game with Triple-A Gwinnett this season. The Atlanta Braves' No. 2 prospect pitched six shutout innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out a career-high 11 batters.

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The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Can you name the player with the most home runs in one MLB season for each position on the diamond?

The 'MLB single-season switch-hitter home run leaders' quiz

The 'Four+ 20-home run/20-stolen base MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Cam Caminiti News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 28

Braves Top Prospect Reaches Two New Career Highs

Cam Caminiti reached new game-high milestones in his start for Single-A Augusta on Wednesday. The Atlanta Braves' top prospect pitched a career-high six innings while allowing just one run on four hits and two walks and a career-high nine strikeouts. He also topped out at 92 pitches, throwing 62 of them for strikes (69.5%).

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 28

How should the Braves view Ozzie Albies going into 2026?

Ozzie Albies is coming off his best two-game stretch of the season, collecting five hits, three home runs, and nine RBIs. The surge raised his OPS by nearly 30 points and could be the sign of a turnaround — another promising development looking ahead to 2026.

Atlanta Braves 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.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 28

The 2-Man Effort of Hyers and a Braves Legend to Help Michael Harris II

The discourse around the turnaround of Michael Harris II is nothing new. However, as the Atlanta Braves’ centerfielder continues to surge, we learn more about how it all came to be.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Braves Bats Come Alive, Matching Season High for Home Runs

The Atlanta Braves' bats showed no mercy in Miami, hitting five home runs en route to blowing out the Marlins, 12-1. Five home runs on the day matches the season high for the team. Jurickson Profar led the way with the long ball, hitting two home runs on the day.

Ron Washington News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Former Braves Coach Revealed to Have Had Heart Surgery

Former Atlanta Braves coach Ron Washington made his long-awaited return to visit the Angels since he stepped away for medical reasons. It has been revealed that he stepped away due to a heart issue, and he underwent a quadruple bypass surgery on June 30.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Braves Brian Snitker Clears Air on Acuña Hit-By-Pitch

Tempers were somewhat visible (flared would be the wrong word) in the early innings of the Atlanta Braves' matchup with the Marlins on Wednesday. Ronald Acuña Jr.

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Jurickson Profar News / SportsTalkATL / August 27

Power has been no issue for Jurickson Profar post PED suspension

When it was announced at the beginning of the season that Jurickson Profar would be suspended for 80 games due to PED use, it felt as if the veteran completely swindled the Braves.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Ronald Acuna Jr. called out for his response after being hit by pitch

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was once again hit by a pitch by the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, but some found his reaction to be over the top.

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The 'Most 1,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 27

Braves power their way to series-clinching rout of Marlins

Ozzie Albies homered for the third time in two games, and Jurickson Profar went deep twice, leading the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 12-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 27

Braves appear to have dodged $172 million bullet in free agency

In baseball, especially for clubs that do not have a limitless payroll like the Dodgers or Mets, the deals you don’t make can sometimes be even more important than the ones you do.

Ozzie Albies News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Ozzie Albies Sends Message as Braves’ $7 Million Decision Nears

Ozzie Albies debuted with the Atlanta Braves in 2017, and he remains a crucial part of the roster today. The second baseman has spent his entire major league career in Atlanta up to this point, becoming a three-time All-Star, a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and a World Series Champion with the team.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Forget Tanking: Strong Finish Should Stay Braves Aim

The Atlanta Braves have a shot to win another series on Wednesday when they take on the Miami Marlins for the final time this season. If they take the series, they'll find themselves in the win column for the 14th time in 20 games.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 27

Braves farm system rankings should be met with skepticism

End of season farm system rankings are rolling in from a number of major media outlets, and the consensus is clear: the Atlanta Braves don’t have a very good farm system.

Hurston Waldrep News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Braves Waldrep Building Strong Pitcher of the Month Case

Hurston Waldrep had another solid start for the Braves in their 11-2 win over the Marlins. The Atlanta Braves rookie tossed 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball despite allowing eight hits and a walk while not striking out a single batter. Arguably, this was one of his more impressive performances.