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Braves Announce Chris Sale News on Wednesday

Amid one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history, the 47-66 Atlanta Braves have no plans of pivoting to 2026 just yet. Braves manager Brian Snitker announced on Wednesday that injured starting pitcher Chris Sale will throw batting practice on Thursday.

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Braves No. 1 Prospect Dazzles in Latest Start for Single-A Augusta

The stock is only pushing upward for the Atlanta Braves' top prospect, Cam Caminiti. Wednesday night, he pitched five innings, allowing one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out a career high eight batters.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Braves Notes: Jimenez, Holmes, Sale

Joe Jiménez has been out all season after undergoing left knee surgery last November. The Braves reliever is now nine months removed from a procedure that came with an 8-12 month timeline.

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Braves’ Spencer Strider hits embarrassing low in loss to red-hot Brewers

The Atlanta Braves suffered another blow in what has become a dismal 2025 campaign, as Spencer Strider hit a career low during a tough loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 17 hours ago

Braves Chris Sale's Rehab Status Becoming Clearer

The Atlanta Braves will have All-Star starter Chris Sale throw his live batting practice on Thursday. In a follow-up from a previous update, manager Brian

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 21 hours ago

The only things worth monitoring down the stretch

There aren’t many reasons to tune into the Braves every night, but if we squint hard enough, there are a few notable storylines to watch down the stretch.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 22 hours ago

Braves Get More Criticism for MLB Trade Deadline Inactivity

It's been almost a week since the non-waiver 2025 MLB trade deadline. But pundits have continued filing their early grades for each team around the league.

Eli White News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 6

Recent Surge Could Convince Braves to Move Up Eli White in Lineup

The last few days couldn’t get much better for Atlanta Braves outfielder Eli White. He stole he show at the MLB Speedway Classic on Sunday with two home runs and four RBIs to lift his team to a 4-2 win over the Reds.

Byron Buxton News / SportsTalkATL / August 6

Two things we learned from Braves connection to Byron Buxton

In a very intriguing nugget courtesy of Dan Hayes from The Athletic, it was revealed that the Braves were one of two teams that made a hard push for Byron Buxton at the trade deadline.

Joe Jimenez News / SportsTalkATL / August 5

Joe Jimenez suffers injury setback

The Braves have a slew of impact arms on the IL working their way back from injury, including the entire rotation. Most of them are unlikely to return this season, but one that did have a chance to recently suffered a setback.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 5

Braves Brian Snitker Provides Update on Joe Jiménez Setback

The recovery of Atlanta Braves setup man Joe Jiménez hit a bit of a snag. Manager Brian Snitker said the right-hander has been shut down from throwing recently due to discomfort in his knee. Snitker said he had been progressing well down in North Port, Fla., before the setback occurred.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 5

Report: Braves Showed Interest In Twins All-Star Oufielder

The more we learn about the Atlanta Braves' trade deadline, the more perplexing it gets. They were declared sellers. Reports had key pending free agents available.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 5

Braves Holmes Chose Rehab Over Surgery: What That Even Means

Grant Holmes' season is over, with no real timetable for the next time we might see him again. However, we have insight into his route to his return. According

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Byron Buxton News / SportsTalkATL / August 5

Report: Braves pushed hard for Byron Buxton at the trade deadline

Despite owning one of the worst records in baseball, the Atlanta Braves weren’t the typical sellers at the trade deadline. In fact, they actually did more

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 5

Early list of Braves offseason needs going into 2026

Braves fans haven’t been in this situation often, talking about next year’s needs with seven weeks remaining in the season. But that’s the kind of season it’s been in Atlanta.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / August 5

It’s time for the Braves to have a conversation about Ronald Acuna Jr.

The Braves are going to have quite a busy offseason, and it might get even more difficult for Alex Anthopoulos because it’s about time someone in the organization had a conversation about Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 5

Injury could pave way for Braves to receive valuable Compensatory Pick

As has been well-documented over the last several months, the Atlanta Braves have the opportunity to pick up an extra compensatory pick at the end of the first round if Drake Baldwin goes onto win the National League Rookie of the Year award.

Hurston Waldrep News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 5

When Could Waldrep Be Back With Braves? Maybe Soon

The narrative around Atlanta Braves prospect Hurston Waldrep changed with a single outing in the Major Leagues. Instead of doubts about whether he will ever be able to contribute, the question has now become when he’ll be back.

MLB 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.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Braves' Brian Snitker Announces Ronald Acuna Jr. News Before Brewers Game

The Atlanta Braves have had an uninspiring season in 2025 after entering the year with playoff expectations. As they begin a series on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers, the team sits at 47–63 and well out of postseason contention.

Austin Riley News / Last Word On Sports / August 4

Braves Austin Riley Placed on 10-Day IL with Lower Abdominal Strain

The Atlanta Braves are once again facing injury setbacks as third baseman Austin Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday for the second time in the past month due to a strained lower abdominal muscle.