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Why Ronald Acuña Jr.’s All-Star honor puts him in Joe DiMaggio company

Ronald Acuña Jr. rejoined the Atlanta Braves on May 23, nearly a year to the day after suffering a season-ending ACL tear during the 2024 campaign. The Braves had already played 50 games when the former MVP made his 2025 debut.

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Outhomered Braves are an obvious dud in 3-2 loss to Orioles

Drake Baldwin hit a two-run homer, but the Orioles had a two-run homer and a solo shot, so the Braves lost The team that wins more homers wins roughly 75 percent of the time.

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Braves’ Spencer Strider makes magic with between-the-legs pick vs. Orioles

The Atlanta Braves have finally begun to turn their season around. However, they suffered another tough blow when Chris Sale landed on Atlanta’s injured list with a ribcage injury.

Marcell Ozuna News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 4

Mechanical Issues Potential Culprit Behind Braves Ozuna's Long Slump

Marcell Ozuna continues to battle through drought at the plate in hopes of finding his swing again. In his last 28 games, the Atlanta Braves designated hitter is batting .170 with a .498 OPS with one home run and 15 RBIs.

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Jurickson Profar News / Talking Chop / July 4

Jurickson Profar advances into cleanup spot on July 4

I guess that’s what two homers in two games gets you I know this is the lineups post and Jurickson Profar is hitting cleanup and all, but today I’m having

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 4

The Braves are no longer pulling the ball with authority

What used to be MLB’s most pull-happy and powerful team is now missing their slugging ways. Earlier this week, we took a look at how the Atlanta Braves have drastically changed their offensive approach in 2025.

Charlie Morton News / Talking Chop / July 4

Charlie Morton returns to Atlanta to kick off series between 2025’s biggest disappointments

Spencer Strider will try to get back on a roll after a meh outing last time out For a series-opening July 4 game between two teams that are basically irrelevant to the broader baseball landscape for 2025 at this point, boy, there’s a lot of narrative to wade through here.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 4

Hey, wait, we’ve seen this series before!

One lovely win sandwiched by two absolutely miserable losses. This feels familiar! To kick off this nine-game homestand, the Atlanta Braves sandwiched a satisfying victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in-between two absolutely miserable losses.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 4

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Braves pitcher Rick Camp’s iconic July 4th home run

Four decades later, it is still one of the wildest, wackiest games in Atlanta Braves history. The weather in Atlanta for this year’s July 4th home game looks to be dang-near perfect weather for baseball.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / July 4

Ronald Acuna Jr. Set to Join Joe DiMaggio in Incredible All-Star Game History

After being voted in as an All-Star Game starter for the National League, Atlanta Braves' right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is set to join Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio in some unique baseball history.

Jurickson Profar News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 4

Profar Having Return to Braves' Lineup He Desperately Needed

Jurickson Profar has had a best-case-scenario return to the Atlanta Braves lineup after serving his 80-game suspension. In two games, he's 3-for-8 with two solo home runs.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 4

Will the Atlanta Braves reach .500 again this year?

I mean probably not, but... Yesterday’s loss marked a funny (not haha-funny) turning point. For the first time since July 28, 2021, the Braves are not projected to finish a season above .500.

MLB News / Talking Chop / July 4

Braves host Orioles for Independence Day weekend - and here’s how you can watch

Atlanta hopes for fireworks will the season fizzles. The Atlanta Braves’ 2025 season continues to fizzle with the team’s starting rotation is in shambles and the bats continue to slumber.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 4

This Day in Braves History: Braves and Mets play wild one in 1985

The game started on July 4. It didn’t end until the morning of July 5. 1914: The Robins drum the Braves, sweeping a doubleheader, 7-5 in 11 innings and 4-3 in the nightcap.

Charlie Morton News / Field Level Media / July 4

Charlie Morton returns to Atlanta as O's open series vs. Braves

Baltimore right-hander Charlie Morton will make his return to Atlanta on Friday when the Orioles open a three-game series against the Braves. The Braves lost two of three against the visiting Los Angeles Angels the past three days and have dropped six of their past eight.

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Spencer Schwellenbach News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

Report: Spencer Schwellenbach Sidelined Until September

The Atlanta Braves’ rotation took another blow this week as Spencer Schwellenbach hit the IL with a fractured elbow. The 25-year-old righty, who was emerging as an All-Star candidate, will be shut down from throwing for the next four weeks, with a potential return to the mound not expected until September.

Joe Jimenez News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Latest injury update on Joe Jimenez

Outside of Raisel Iglesias, the Braves relief core has mostly come along very nicely this season, and with Daysbel Hernandez returning last night, it could be one of the few positive aspects of the club moving forward.

Nacho Alvarez News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves get positive injury update on Nacho Alvarez

Like the entire Braves team in 2025, Nacho Alvarez has not been able to catch a break. Currently the highest ranked position prospect in the system, Alvarez began the season with a wrist injury that forced him to miss three months.

Spencer Strider News / Just Baseball / July 3

Spencer Strider Is Rounding Back Into Form

It’s no secret that the 2025 season has been a tough one for the Atlanta Braves. From a sluggish start, to key injuries, to underperforming stars, even the optimist in me has started to waver on this team’s playoff hopes.

Jurickson Profar News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Jurickson Profar provides Braves one last glimmer of hope

The history of the Braves makes them difficult to quit. Atlanta has been the class of the National League for over three decades. They’ve been to the postseason for seven straight years, winning six division titles and a World Series.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 2

Sean Murphy, Matt Olson power Braves past Angels

Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer and Matt Olson soon followed with a grand slam as the Atlanta Braves rallied for seven runs in the sixth inning and defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Wednesday to even their three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 2

Latest injury could be the final nail in Braves' postseason coffin

The Atlanta Braves' flickering playoff hopes were dealt a significant blow on Wednesday.

Two-time Olympic medalist announces his retirement from Braves

Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar

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Former Clemson Star Spencer Strider One of Few Braves Starters Left After Latest Injury News

On Wednesday, the club placed rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right elbow, the latest in a series

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 2

Report: Braves DFA Alex Verdugo to clear room for Jurickson Profar

The Atlanta Braves are designating Alex Verdugo for assignment to make room for fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar, The Athletic reported Wednesday. Profar is eligible to return on Wednesday from an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.