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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 13
Tyler Mahle is becoming another classic Alex Anthopoulos find
Despite Alex Anthopoulos spouting off about adding a frontline starter, the only arm the Braves brought in was Tyler Mahle, a pending free agent sporting an ERA north of 5.00 who cost about the price of a bag of potato chips.
Tyler Mahle News / Battery Power / August 13
ABS Challenges, Tyler Mahle, more 
Well Tyler Mahle is two starts into his Braves’ tenure, but those two starts have been two of the best starts by a Brave not names Chris Sale this season, going 6.0 innings with strong strikeout numbers in each.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Tyler Mahle News / Field Level Media / August 12
Tyler Mahle, Braves hold Mets in check to take rubber match
Tyler Mahle pitched six strong innings and was supported by three solo homers as the Atlanta Braves defeated the visiting New York Mets 6-3 on Wednesday.
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.
Jorge Mateo News / SportsTalkATL / August 12
Jorge Mateo finds a new home
It took a little while, but Jorge Mateo has found a new home, inking a minor-league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s impossible to know what kind of
Jorge Mateo News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Rays, Jorge Mateo Agree To Major League Deal
The Rays are signing utility infielder Jorge Mateo to a big league contract, reports Francys Romero. A client of The Movement Baseball, Mateo was released by the Braves last week.
Spencer Schwellenbach News / SportsTalkATL / August 12
Walt Weiss has grim update on Spencer Schwellenbach
While Walt Weiss did have a positive update on Robert Suarez, who begins throwing tomorrow as he works his way back, the same can’t be said for Spencer Schwellenbach.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 12
Where Braves SP AJ Smith-Shawver Stands After Strong Triple-A Showing
Two Triple-A starts are in the books for Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver. At least two starts were expected, and he's been sharp in both. Now, the focus shifts to what the next plan for him will be.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 12
Power ranking the Braves’ options to start Game 2 in October
Last week, I ranked all the Braves’ potential options to start Game 2 of a playoff series behind Chris Sale. This is a competition that’s going to be incredibly fluid over the remainder of the regular season, and it’s likely that when the playoffs come around, the Braves simply go with the hot hand.
Robert Suarez News / SportsTalkATL / August 12
Robert Suarez set to take massive step toward returning
It’s been nearly impossible to get an update on when Robert Suarez could return to the Braves, but we finally have one. Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Mets, Walt Weiss said the All-Star reliever will begin throwing on Thursday.
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.
Matt Olson News / Fastball on SI / August 12
Matt Olson Is Heating Up As Race to Lead MLB in Home Runs Intensifies
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson can't stop launching home runs. Olson went deep for the 35th time this season on Tuesday, tying him for the most homers in the majors so far this year.
Spencer Schwellenbach News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 12
Can We Still See Spencer Schwellenbach Pitch for the Braves in 2026?
The short answer for this question is that it's highly unlikely. However, the long answer dives into why the odds are so slim. Since February, Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach has been recovering from undergoing arthroscopic surgery conducted on his right elbow.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 12
Who gets the roster boot when injured Braves return?
The Braves have a slew of injured players who could potentially return this season, but the three most likely candidates are Reynaldo Lopez, AJ Smith-Shawver, and Robert Suarez.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 12
What are the odds of these injured Braves pitchers returning in 2026?
Earlier in the week, we got a plethora of injury updates on Braves starting pitchers — most of which were encouraging. Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep, both dealing with elbow inflammation, will avoid going under the knife and begin throwing programs this week.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / August 12
AJ Smith-Shawver delivers best performance of the season with the Stripers
When discussing potential postseason starters, yesterday was a massive day for the Atlanta Braves. Martin Pérez was brilliant against the Mets, tossing six more scoreless innings in the win.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 12
Martin Pérez continúes to silence doubters with another brilliant performance
In terms of unexpected surplus value, nobody has provided more to the Braves than Martin Pérez. The 35-year-old veteran signed a minor-league contract with the club during the offseason and looked like a massive long shot to make the team out of Spring Training.
Martin Perez News / Field Level Media / August 11
Martin Perez puts up more zeroes as Braves blank Mets
Veteran left-hander Martin Perez threw six scoreless innings while Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson homered to help the Atlanta Braves defeat the visiting New York Mets 4-0 on Tuesday to even their three-game series.
Spencer Strider News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Braves Facing Season-Ending Decision After Spencer Strider News
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said Monday that right-handers Spencer Strider and Hurston Waldrep will begin throwing programs this week, but stopped short of guaranteeing either pitcher will take a big league mound again in 2026, according to Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 10
Braves Get Positive Update on Injured All-Star
The Atlanta Braves received an encouraging update Monday as All-Star right-hander Reynaldo López resumed playing catch, marking another step in his recovery from left knee inflammation.
Jorge Mateo News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Braves Release Jorge Mateo
The Braves have released infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment by the club last week.
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 10
Atlanta Braves Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran
The Atlanta Braves have officially released utility player Jorge Mateo, bringing an end to his brief tenure with the club just after their series against the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Putting Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski surpassing 200 strikeouts in perspective
As always, Jacob Misiorowski did his part in the Milwaukee Brewers' win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. And while he wasn't able to earn the win—Milwaukee
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9
Chris Sale got ejected before a game he was not pitching in
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale achieved the rare feat of being ejected before the start of a game on Sunday. Not only that, but it was a game he was not even pitching in.
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8
Chris Sale crashes out after being called for a controversial balk
Chris Sale had a very Chris Sale-like reaction to being called for a balk during Saturday’s game. The Atlanta Braves star lefty Sale was on the mound Saturday against the New York Yankees.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 6
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits weirdest home run of the season thanks to Marlins OFs' incompetence
That's some good luck, but sometimes you need that in baseball.
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