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Braves Enter Offseason with Decision to Make on Ozzie Albies

To say the least, the 2025 Atlanta Braves’ season was disappointing. Injuries were a chronic issue, while those who were healthy tended to underperform.

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A look at the chances of Alek Manoah bouncing back with the Braves

The Atlanta Braves made an intriguing late-season addition when they scooped up former All-Star right-hander Alek Manoah off waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Ron Washington News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 30

Former Braves Coach Ron Washington Let Go From Manager Role

Former Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington sees his time with the Los Angeles Angels come to an end. According to The Athletic’s Sam Blum, the team opted not to pick up his option for the upcoming season. The decision comes in the aftermath of a season where he had to take an extended leave of absence due to health.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 30

What All-MLB Team Finalist Honor Says About Braves Chris Sale

Normally, when a ballplayer has to step aside due to an injury for two months, it typically ends up being what defines their season. Most of the time, the only discussion point after that is what if.

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The 'Active 30-homer MLB seasons leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to mash 30 home runs in multiple seasons of their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The '100-hit MLB season leaders since 2021' quiz

The '250-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Raisel Iglesias News / Sporting News / September 30

Braves predicted to replace Raisel Iglesias with NL East rival $102M flamethrower, 258 career saves

The Braves could have a perfect replacement for Raisel Iglesias as a closer for the future.

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25 MLB players who could be traded this offseason

The MLB hot stock can be wild in the offseason, and this year isn't expected to be any different. These 25 players could hear their names called in trades this offseason.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 30

Full List of Atlanta Braves Club Options

Among the decisions the Atlanta Braves have to make in the near future, the team has to decide on the club options of five players. Most of which are pretty cut and dry, but there are some conversations that must be had surrounding a couple of these guys.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 30

Braves Down Year Sees Surprising Attendance Numbers

With the 2025 MLB season in the books, so are the final official attendance numbers for the season. MLB saw its attendance increase for the third straight season, with 21 teams drawing over 2 million fans. Despite the down year, the Atlanta Braves officially saw their attendance remain near the top of the league.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 30

Full List of Atlanta Braves Pending Free Agents

A crucial offseason has begun in Atlanta following one of the most disappointing years in franchise history. The 2025 campaign should serve as a valuable lesson for Alex Anthopoulos and the Braves’ brass: if you sit on your hands and go cheap in the winter, you’ll keep wasting valuable years of an incredibly talented core.

Hayden Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 30

Braves Hayden Harris Receives Minor League Honor

Minor league pitching standout Hayden Harris received high recognition for his dominant season. He was named to the All-MiLB First Team for the 2025 season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 30

MLB’s five most disappointing teams: Diamondbacks, Mets among those that fell short

The 2025 MLB regular season is in the books, and while a few teams exceeded all expectations, others crashed hard. These five clubs proved to be the biggest disappointments of the season.

Braves' Matt Olson joins exclusive club after 2025 season

Mets are meant to be underdogs, not front-runners

Will Mets pay Pete Alonso in the offseason?

The 25 most iconic MLB batting stances

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 29

Two Former Braves Broadcasters Named Ford Frick Award Finalists

Award season is getting underway with the conclusion of the MLB season, and two former Atlanta Braves broadcasters are up for a top award. Skip Carray

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 29

Four Atlanta Braves Players Named All-MLB Team Finalists

Amidst a turbulent 2025 season, four Atlanta Braves players managed to stand out for end-of-season recognition. Ronald Acuña, Jr., Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin and Chris Sale have been named finalists for this season’s All-MLB Team selection.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / September 29

3 Players Braves Could Lose After Missing 2025 Playoffs

The Atlanta Braves certainly didn't have the season that they wanted to have in 2025. Atlanta has been one of the most dominant teams in the National League in recent memory, despite a plethora of high-impact injuries.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 29

8 Blockbuster Braves Free Agent Targets To Watch In the Postseason

The MLB postseason begins tomorrow, and for the first time since 2018, the Braves won’t be part of the action. A pivotal offseason awaits Alex Anthopoulos, who cannot afford another quiet winter like last year.

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The 'Active 30-homer MLB seasons leaders' quiz

The '2023 NFL starting quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Most intentional walks in a MLB season' quiz

The 'Multiple 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 29

Braves Prospect Pitcher Named Southern League All-Star

An Atlanta Braves prospect pitcher managed to earn a minor-league All-Star nod to wrap up the season. Their No. 19 prospect, Ian Mejia, was named to the Double-A Southern League All-Star team.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 29

Ranking the Atlanta Braves’ top priorities entering the offseason

A dismal 2025 campaign has mercifully come to an end, as the Braves missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018. Almost everything that could go wrong did go wrong, and a pivotal offseason awaits.

Brian Snitker News / SportsTalkATL / September 29

Several Braves endorse Brian Snitker following season finale

The season is now over, with the Braves winning their final game 4-1 over the Pirates on Sunday, and we still do not know if Brian Snitker is going to manage in 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 29

Season Letter Grades for Atlanta Braves 2025 Season

The Atlanta Braves' 2025 season has come to a close. They finished with a 76-86 record and a fourth-place finish in the National League East, both missing the postseason and finishing below .500 for the first time since 2017. It’s time to look back on the season and give out some letter grades.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / September 29

Braves' Matt Olson joins exclusive club after 2025 season

The 2025 Braves were disappointing, to put it mildly, and it wasn’t due to a lack of signings or acquiring talent.

The greatest fictional Little League players

The 'A.L. and N.L. saves leaders since 2008' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 28

Braves beat Pirates in Charlie Morton's likely farewell

Chris Sale pitched 5 2/3 strong innings, Ronald Acuna Jr. provided the offense with a home run and the Atlanta Braves closed the season with a 4-1 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Brian Snitker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

Braves manager Brian Snitker admits ‘teetering on fence’ about retirement

The Atlanta Braves, currently playing their final game of the 2025 MLB season against the Pittsburgh Pirates, face uncertainty about the future of longtime manager Brian Snitker, who recently admitted he is still considering retirement.

Charlie Morton News / Field Level Media / September 28

Braves to honor veteran pitcher Charlie Morton in season finale vs. Pirates

With no playoffs awaiting, the Atlanta Braves will honor one of the team's favorite players with the starting assignment on Sunday when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the final game of the regular season.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 27

Braves’ biggest disappointment after missing MLB playoffs

The Atlanta Braves’ 2024 season will go down as one of the most perplexing campaigns in recent franchise history. Despite boasting one of the most talented rosters in baseball on paper, the Braves fell short of their championship aspirations, missing the playoffs for what many considered the first time in years.

Alek Manoah News / Yardbarker / September 26