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Braves signing Charlie Morton for final week of season

The Atlanta Braves signed right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton to a major league contract on Monday with one week left in the season. Morton, 41, began his big-league career with the Braves and spent five of his 18 seasons in Atlanta.

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Recently DFA'd Tigers pitcher signs with Braves

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher, who was acquired at the trade deadline, signed with the Atlanta Braves after getting DFA'd earlier this week.

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A World Series Hero Returns to Atlanta With His Next Chapter Unclear

Apparently, you can go home again — especially if you’re a veteran workhorse starter who helped bring a World Series. Charlie Morton is set to rejoin the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, manager Brian Snitker confirmed to reporters on Monday. The 41-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment by the Tigers just a day earlier.

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Braves reunite with veteran pitcher in sentimental move

The Braves have reunited with an old friend.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 4 hours ago

Braves Pick Up Another Right-Hander off Waiver Wire

The Atlanta Braves make another move off the waiver wire as they get set for the final homestand of the season. They announced that they claimed Joel Payamps off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Every MLB player who hit 30 home runs in their rookie season

Hitting 30 home runs in an MLB season is impressive. Doing it as a rookie is even more impressive.

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Braves' $6.5M questionable deadline acquisition turning into hidden pitching gem for 2026 season

The Atlanta Braves could have very well found a huge piece for them next year that no one expected.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 8 hours ago

Takeaways From Braves Winning Streak: Futures of Snitker, Kim on Watch

The Atlanta Braves have finally gone on a run this season. With the sweep of the Tigers over the weekend, they have rattled off an eight-game winning streak to take back to home field to finish the season. Let’s look at some takeaways from the winning streak.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 9 hours ago

Exercising Option on Deadline Addition Logical Braves Offseason Move

Ahead of the trade deadline, the Atlanta Braves made he choice to add calls to sell off assets as calls to sell off assets mounted. Tyler Kinley was brought over from the Colorado Rockies. It was a head-scratcher at first.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 17 hours ago

Playoff-less Braves look for 9th straight win

The Atlanta Braves will not be making the playoffs for the first time since 2017, but they will bring a league-best eight-game winning streak into Monday's three-game home series against the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / 20 hours ago

Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Preview, Prediction & Odds | September 22, 2025

We have an exciting NL East matchup between teams not going to be making the playoffs as the Washington Nationals are heading to Truist Park on Monday evening to take on the Atlanta Braves for the opening game of a three-game set.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21

Torrid Braves complete sweep of fading Tigers

Ha-Seong Kim homered and drove in two runs and the streaking Atlanta Braves handed the reeling Detroit Tigers their sixth straight loss, 6-2, on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 21

Former Braves Pitcher DFA'd Shortly After Reunion Bout

Former Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton has been designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers. The move comes a couple days after his most recent start, which was against, coincidently, against his former team.

Ian Anderson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 21

Braves Ian Anderson Shows Poise in Return to Triple-A

Ian Anderson returned to Triple-A Gwinnett after completing his rehab start down in Columbus on Saturday afternoon. It marked an important moment in his

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Nacho Alvarez News / Field Level Media / September 20

Nacho Alvarez (2 HRs), surging Braves rally past Tigers

Nacho Alvarez Jr. hit the first two homers of his career and drove in three runs as the visiting Atlanta Braves rallied past the reeling Detroit Tigers 6-5 on Saturday afternoon.

Nacho Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20

Rookie crushes 1st MLB home run as Braves looks to upset Tigers

The Atlanta Braves received a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season when Nacho Alvarez Jr. delivered a memorable moment. The rookie infielder crushed his first career home run against the Tigers.

Nacho Alvarez News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 20

Braves Rookie Infielder Hits First Career Home Run

Nacho Alvarez Jr. can finally check off what was easily a long-awaited career moment. In the top of the third inning in Detroit on Saturday, the Atlanta Braves third baseman smacked a 347 shot down the left field, and it just made it past the fence for his first career home run.

Michael Harris News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20

Braves’ Michael Harris accomplishes individual feat not seen since May

The Atlanta Braves may be wrapping up a difficult season, but outfielder Michael Harris just gave fans something rare to smile about. In the club’s ongoing series against the Detroit Tigers, Harris drew walks in back-to-back games for the first time since May 9-10.

Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 20