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Why Braves are in serious trouble in NL East amid Phillies’ push

What appeared to be a secure division lead for the Atlanta Braves has suddenly become anything but comfortable. The Philadelphia Phillies have stormed back from a miserable first half and emerged as one of the hottest teams in baseball.

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Walt Weiss provides injury updates on Robert Suarez and several other Braves

Ahead of the Braves’ pivotal showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Walt Weiss had a fairly encouraging update on Robert Suarez. He hasn’t started throwing bullpens yet, but he’s worked his way up to throwing from 100 feet, and getting on a mound could be right around the corner.

Mauricio Dubon News / Battery Power / August 25

Braves shuffle lineup to alternate handedness, Mauricio Dubon hits cleanup

Boy, this is a really different lineup than we’re used to… sorta. Mauricio Dubon has hit cleanup twice this season (both against right-handers, like Tyler Glasnow), but not since the first few days of July.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Atlanta Braves Make Decision with 21-Year-Old Pitcher on Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves made a roster adjustment in their minor league system Tuesday as they prepared to open a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park.

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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 / SportsTalkATL / August 25

It’s not that the Braves won’t spend. It’s how they spend.

Alex Anthopoulos has typically not been the “big splash” type of general manager over his tenure with the Braves, and the past couple of offseasons have been no different.

MLB News / Battery Power / August 25

Braves return home to square off against Dodgers

Hey, MLB schedule — what gives? The Braves enter a skid, have to play the Brewers (which doesn’t help with the skid), then get a day off to travel home and… have the Dodgers next?

MLB News / Battery Power / August 25

NL East race took unexpected path to expected final battle between Braves, Phillies

In reality, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are close to comparably good teams this season. The Braves are not as good as their 45-21 record through the first two-plus months of the season, nor as bad as their 31-34 record since.

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Proposed Atlanta NHL Arena Gets Key Yes Vote as Expansion Talks Heat Up

A major city council vote went in favor of helping lure the NHL back to the Atlanta market. Alpharetta, Ga., City Council held a major vote on the rezoning plan for North Point Mall so it could be positioned to be redeveloped into a mixed-use development that would include an NHL arena.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 25

The Best Braves Prospects to Never Make Our Top 30

Every season, a couple of times a year, we rank our Top 30 prospects in the Atlanta Braves system. However there are still prospects within the Braves system who have never made a Top 30 prospect list that are still interesting prospects to some extent.

Ha-seong Kim News / Battery Power / August 25

Will Ha-Seong Kim make another start as a Brave?

This question is funny because the Braves could start Ha-Seong Kim as soon as tonight, for all we know. But, for the sake of discussion… Jim Jarvis has been optioned back down to Triple-A.

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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.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 25

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Dodgers

After a road trip that took them all over the Midwestern map (plus Pennsylvania), the Atlanta Braves are back at Truist Park for another homestand. They start it off with a three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 25

The Athletic lays out the big question for the Atlanta Braves?

The Athletic recently released its MLB power rankings for the week, which saw the Braves come in at No. 4 — quite generous, I must add, given the way the club has performed since the trade deadline.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 25

Brighter Days Are Ahead For Braves, Starting with Upcoming Homestand

The dog days of summer have taken a toll on the Atlanta Braves' offense, but fear not. There is a reason to believe that brighter days are ahead on this current homestand.

Jim Jarvis News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Braves Option Jim Jarvis

The Braves optioned rookie infielder Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett during Monday’s off day. Outfielder Brewer Hicklen remains on the active roster after being appointed the 27th man for the Little League Classic against Milwaukee on Sunday.

Didier Fuentes News / SportsTalkATL / August 24

Didier Fuentes appears to have added a new pitch to his repertoire

Not a ton has gone right for the Braves over the last three weeks, but Didier Fuentes is a beaming light who keeps flashing why he’s become arguably the most important arm in the entire organization.

Danny Young News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Braves Outright Danny Young

The Braves have sent left-hander Danny Young outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 24

Braves line up starting pitching ahead of pivotal series with Dodgers

The Braves are hoping to snap a three-week skid that’s seen them lose ten of their last sixteen games. Unfortunately, to do that they’ll have to find a way to beat a Dodgers squad that’s found its footing after a rough patch of its own, coming to Atlanta on the heels of back-to-back sweeps of the Rockies and Pirates.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of Tyler Kinley

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley

The Detroit Tigers have signed Kinley to a major league deal to bolster their bullpen amid their recent struggles.

Rays' Drew Rasmussen eager to continue win streak in opener vs. Tigers

Royals outslug Tigers, polish off 7-0 homestand

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 23

Braves edge Brewers in Little League Classic

Tyler Mahle threw five solid innings to continue his impressive run and Michael Harris II homered to help the Atlanta Braves post a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa.

Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Chris Sale absolutely refuses to partake in one Little League Classic tradition

The Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers are facing off in the annual Little League Classic on Sunday night. The game is an opportunity for professionals and Little Leaguers to mingle, but Braves ace Chris Sale is skipping at least one tradition.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Ronald Acuna Jr.’s submits his dark horse Play of the Year entry with unreal throw

The security at American Family Field failed to frisk Ronald Acuna Jr. thoroughly enough, because he was able to sneak his arm cannon into the venue Friday in Milwaukee, Wis.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 22

Chris Sale has high praise for Jacob Misiorowski after their duel

Braves' Chris Sale has high praise for Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski after their duel

It was a battle of the aces on Friday night, as Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski took the mound against Atlanta Braves' Chris Sale.

Orioles' Pete Alonso smashes game-winning HR, joins exclusive club

Rafael Devers hears boos, homers in return to Fenway Park

Willson Contreras' HR fuels Red Sox's big inning in win over Giants

Phillies rally past Cardinals in 10th as winning streak hits seven

Spencer Jones' two-run HR helps Yanks top Blue Jays for fifth straight win

Tyler Kinley News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Braves Release Tyler Kinley

The Braves have released right-hander Tyler Kinley, reports Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kinley had been designated for assignment earlier this week.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 18

Braves make surprising roster decision ahead of AJ Smith-Shawver's return

The Atlanta Braves need pitching help in a major way.

Twins' Luke Keaschall intent on setting tone again vs. Braves

Big first-inning rally proves enough for Twins to top Braves

Braves' Matt Olson is rapidly emerging as an MVP contender

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Matt Olson News / Yardbarker / August 16

Braves' Matt Olson is rapidly emerging as an MVP contender

There is a player who is rapidly emerging as a serious candidate to snag the first MVP award of his career, and that is Atlanta Braves first baseman, Matt Olson.

Red Sox's Sonny Gray sets new career high with win vs. Pirates

Cardinals' Joshua Baez makes impressive history in MLB debut

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