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Braves Get Strong Day From Elder, Bats Can't Capitalize

The Atlanta Braves dropped Friday afternoon’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2. They got a strong outing from Bryce Elder, which was a long time coming after a string of rough outings from the right-hander. He pitched 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five batters.

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Austin Cox recalled, Speedway Classic on deck, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves made a couple of changes ahead of Friday afternoon’s contest in Cincinnati. First, the club announced that southpaw Austin Cox had been recalled to Atlanta, followed by right-hander Dane Dunning being optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / August 1

Former Braves beat writer blames ownership, defends Alex Anthopoulos

The Braves’ trade deadline has come and gone, with Alex Anthopoulos failing to make a single notable move. Atlanta’s President of Baseball Operations brought in Erick Fedde and Carlos Carrasco to eat some innings for the rotation, while also adding Tyler Kinley, who is an interesting bullpen arm.

Marcell Ozuna News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Braves’ Marcell Ozuna’s 3-word take on historic inning vs. Reds

On a day where the Major League Baseball trade deadline was the main event, a game stole the show. In what might be the most electric inning of the season, the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves combined for 16 runs.

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Braves, Reds schedule sets up unique tie-in for MLB Speedway Classic

With the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves set to square off on Saturday night inside Bristol Motor Speedway in the inaugural MLB Speedway Classic, the schedule has fallen into place in a way that allows both teams to honor the game's location in unique fashion.

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Braves ninth inning rally falls short in loss to Reds

Bryce Elder had his best start since the first week of July, but the Braves fell short. The Atlanta Braves took on the Cincinnati Reds in a day game to give them time to travel to Bristol.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 1

What Could Have Been: Braves Chris Sale's 2025 Cy Young Case

We’re reaching the point in the Atlanta Braves' season when you start to consider the what-ifs of the season. Injuries aren’t the key reason why the Braves are where they are.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 1

Could this Braves starter have a place on the 2026 roster?

It’s tough to find positive storylines with the way this season has gone, and things somehow became even more discouraging when the Braves managed not to make a single notable trade ahead of the trade deadline.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / August 1

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 8/1/2025

The Atlanta Braves play the second game of their three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds tonight. The Braves adjusted their bullpen ahead of tonight’s game as they optioned right-handed pitcher Dane Dunning to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 1

Three Braves Prospects Who Should Get Post-Deadline Auditions for 2026

After how this season has turned out, it's time to see what the future has in store for the Atlanta Braves. It would be wise to take advantage of the extra roster spots in September to see how some prospects are looking at the Major League level.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 1

This is not a good sign for the Braves offseason

The Braves have a lot to do this offseason to get the roster back to where it needs to be to compete for a playoff berth and World Series title. Alex Anthopoulos needs to address every area of the roster.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 1

Braves make roster move amid series with Reds

The Braves won an absolute thriller last night in what was one of the craziest games of the entire MLB season. After Atlanta scored eight runs in the top of the 8th to take a commanding 11-3 lead, Cincinnati turned around and scored eight runs of their own in the bottom half of the inning.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 1

Braves Turn Heads With Inactive Final Day Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Atlanta Braves have disappointed fans and analysts for the entire 2025 MLB season. Fittingly, the MLB trade deadline on July 31 was no different. The Braves elected to keep players on expiring contracts such as designated hitter Marcell Ozuna and closer Raisel Iglesias.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 1

Braves receive worst trade deadline grade from The Athletic

The Braves didn’t come into the trade deadline as a prototypical seller. Despite owning the fourth-worst record in the league, Atlanta made it clear they had no intentions of moving any of their core pieces, signaling their desire to compete as early as 2026.

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Braves Recall Left-Hander, Option Recently Acquired Long Reliever

The Atlanta Braves shuffle the bullpen ahead of Friday’s game against the Reds. They announced Friday morning that they recalled left-hander Austin Cox from Triple-A and optioned right-hander Dane Dunning. Dunning’s arrival in Atlanta has been a roller coaster, to say the least.

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Atlanta Braves Make History In 12-11 Win Over Cincinnati Reds

The Atlanta Braves had a game to remember yesterday on the road against the Cincinnati Reds. They won 12-11 in 10 innings. Atlanta won despite blowing an 8-run lead in the 8th inning or later and hitting no home runs.

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Braves Quiet Trade Deadline: Failure or a Reality Check?

The MLB trade deadline came and went. Marcell Ozuna is still wearing an Atlanta Braves uniform. So are Raisel Iglesias and Pierce Johnson, and really anyone not named Rafael Montero.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / August 1

Alex Anthopoulos on why Braves didn’t trade anyone

The Atlanta Braves completely botched the trade deadline. There’s no arguing that. This is a club that features the fourth-worst record in baseball, and in a seller’s market, they were unable to swing one significant trade to improve the club for 2026 and beyond.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / August 1

Atlanta Braves Make History Not Seen in Nearly 100 Years with Wild Win vs. Reds

The Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 12-11 in 10-innings on Thursday night at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The win moved the Braves to a disappointing 46-62, while the loss dropped the Reds to 57-53.

Marcell Ozuna News / EasySportz / August 1

Marcell Ozuna’s Future Decided at MLB Trade Deadline

THE BATTERY, ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves opted to keep designated hitter Marcell Ozuna as the MLB trade deadline passed at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, 2025, ensuring the slugger remains a Brave for the rest of the season.

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Braves' wild win over Reds sees historic eighth inning

On the same night the NFL kicked off its annual Hall of Fame Game, the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds made MLB history by scoring in a way that more closely resembled the Falcons and Bengals.

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