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Braves break through late, hand M's 4th straight loss

Matt Olson sparked a three-run rally with a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning as the Atlanta Braves opened a three-game series against the visiting Seattle Mariners with a 4-1 win on Friday.

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Atlanta Braves Top Prospect Finishes Season On High Note

Cam Caminiti wrapped up his first full professional season on the strongest of notes. The Atlanta Braves' top prospect pitched another six strong innings, this time scoreless, while holding Kannapolis to two hits and three walks while punching out seven.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Braves' Brian Snitker Announces Ronald Acuna Jr. Update After Removal From Lineup

The Atlanta Braves (63–77) are in the midst of a lost season, but the core remains intact led by superstar Ronald Acuna Jr., and the organization has its sights set on a quick rebound heading into 2026 after recently picking up infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / September 5

Jeff Passan has prediction for Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim

As I already wrote, MLB super agent Scott Boras, who represents Ha-Seong Kim, could throw a wrench into the Braves’ plans. When Atlanta claimed Kim of waivers, despite him only playing in 24 games for the Rays and recording a .612 OPS, they were betting on him being healthy and more productive in 2026.

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Atlanta Braves Release Minor League Pitcher After Walmart Shoplifting Arrest

The Atlanta Braves High-A affiliate, the Rome Emperors, parted ways with left-handed pitcher Jacob Gomez with a week left in the season. The reason for the move has surfaced over the last few days.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / September 5

Braves predicted to part ways with $58M high-end bullpen arm, 2-time Reliever of the Year

The Atlanta Braves are going to be making several changes this offseason. One change could say goodbye to a key piece of the pitching staff.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / September 5

Shortstop Options for the Atlanta Braves in 2026

Filling the void at shortstop will be one of the top priorities for the Atlanta Braves in the 2025-2026 offseason. 2025 has been a season plagued by injuries and underperformance for the Braves, with them also getting just about nothing offensively from the shortstop position all season.

Ha-seong Kim News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 5

3 Key Stats for Atlanta Braves Ha-Seong Kim's Home Debut

The Atlanta Braves head back to Truist Park to start a series this weekend with the Seattle Mariners. A highlight for Friday night will be the home debut of their recently acquired starting shortstop, Ha-Seong Kim.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 5

How Scott Boras could throw wrench in the Braves’ gamble

When the Braves claimed Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Rays earlier in the week, it was quite the gamble. At the time, Kim had only played in 24 games for Tampa Bay due to various injuries, and in the games he did play, there wasn’t a lot to like.

Cam Caminiti News / SportsTalkATL / September 5

Braves #1 prospect Cam Caminiti tops off incredible season with another stellar showing

Unfortunately, baseball season is coming to an end. For some Braves fans, that happened a couple of months ago, when the team fell 10 games behind in the standings.

Marcell Ozuna News / Sporting News / September 5

Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna reportedly vetoed three trades deadline deals, per Braves insider

The Atlanta Braves were expected to move some pieces around at the trade deadline, however, that didn't turn out. It turns out DH Marcell Ozuna denied every trade on the table for him.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

2 free agents Braves must pursue in offseason

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams of the 2025 season. They came into the season as a potential championship-caliber team.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 4

Braves No. 14 Prospect Wins Carolina League Player of the Month

It’s been award season lately for Atlanta Braves prospects. No. 14 prospect in the system, John Gil, has been named the Carolina League’s player of the month for August. He led the league in average (.344), doubles (nine), HRs (four), slugging percentage (.578), and OPS (1.016).

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 4

Braves make flurry of roster moves ahead of series with Mariners

Ahead of their series with the Seattle Mariners this weekend, the Atlanta Braves announced a flurry of roster moves. Jurickson Profar has been activated from the paternity list.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Braves release veteran pitcher before Mariners series

It’s been a difficult year for the Atlanta Braves, who currently sit 14 games below the .500 mark at 63-77 after Wednesday’s road win over the Chicago Cubs.

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Jurickson Profar News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Atlanta Braves Player Gets Released After Jurickson Profar News

Although the Atlanta Braves (63–77) are set to miss the postseason in 2025, Jurickson Profar appears to be a key part of the team’s future over the next two seasons.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Braves release Cal Quantrill, designate Luke Williams

The Braves announced Thursday that they’ve released right-hander Cal Quantrill and designated infielder/outfielder Luke Williams for assignment. That duo’s roster spots will go to outfielder Jurickson Profar, who’s returning from the paternity list, and righty Daysbel Hernandez, who has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 4

The second half has completely reshaped the Braves offseason priorities

Coming into the second half of the season, it was difficult to come up with an offseason strategy that could get the Atlanta Braves back into postseason contention.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 4

Braves may have missed a golden opportunity at the trade deadline

When everyone expected the Braves to sell at the trade deadline, they decided to stand pat. Alex Anthopoulos actually bought more than he sold, and there was even a report that linked the club to Byron Buxton, but he refused to waive his no-trade clause.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / September 4

Ha-Seong Kim has already done something no Braves shortstop has done in 2025

It took all of two games for Ha-Seong Kim to accomplish something that no other Braves shortstop has done this year. With Atlanta trailing by a run in the seventh inning, Kim launched a no doubter into the Wrigley Field bleachers.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3

1 disappointing player Braves must trade in offseason

To say that the 2025 season could not be going any further from plan for the Atlanta Braves would be a major understatement. Heading into 2025, the Braves were boasting a seven-year postseason streak, even doing so in 2024 even though the team’s best position player, Ronald Acuna Jr., played in only 49 games.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / September 2

Do the Braves Have the Best Outfield Nobody Is Talking About?

When you hear “the best in baseball,” the 2025 Atlanta Braves don’t exactly come to mind. Their season has seemingly been over since the calendar turned to July.

Wander Suero News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Braves select left-handed pitching prospect, designate righty

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of left-handed pitching prospect Hayden Harris from Triple-A Gwinnett. Righty Hunter Stratton was optioned and righty Wander Suero was designated for assignment in a pair of corresponding moves.

Carson Kelly News / Yardbarker / September 1

Carson Kelly fuels furious Cubs comeback over Braves

The Chicago Cubs had one of their best comebacks of the season on Monday afternoon.

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Rolddy Munoz News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Braves recall reliever for his MLB debut

Before Monday afternoon’s game against the Cubs, the Braves called up relief pitcher Rolddy Munoz. Atlanta also activated utility player Luke Williams from the 10-day injured list.