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It’s crazy how quickly things can change in Major League Baseball. A week ago, it felt like the Braves’ entire season was slipping away. Seven wins later, they’re right back in the conversation for the No.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Braves rumors: Bob Nightengale wonders if Alex Anthopoulos will get band back together after AL West firings

The Atlanta Braves have been struggling in recent weeks, salvaging a win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday but still seeing their division lead over the Philadelphia Phillies sliced to just three games.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 24

Grading Braves trade deadline acquisitions after three weeks

The Braves’ trade deadline has been widely scrutinized over the last several weeks, and with the way the team has performed since it passed, it’s hard to build much of an argument defending general manager Alex Anthopoulos.

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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.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

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The Atlanta Braves Failed to Capitalize at the Trade Deadline

It appeared to be a typical trade deadline for Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves. The deadline provides teams with the opportunity to address any roster gaps.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / August 4

Walt Weiss: “I trust” Alex Anthopoulos and his judgment

It’s the day after the Trade Deadline and the Atlanta Braves are back at it. Again, it has to be mentioned that Atlanta is 22 games over .500 with a healthy-sized lead in the NL East at the moment, so it’s not all doom-and-gloom at the ballpark.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 4

Alex Anthopoulos explains the plan for the Braves at shortstop

The Braves announced yesterday that Jorge Mateo has been designated for assignment, and Ha-Seong Kim has been reinstated from the Injured List. That was always the likeliest course of action given the $20 million Atlanta paid Kim in the offseason, but it doesn’t appear he’ll be the everyday starter.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

How Alex Anthopoulos attempted to justify Braves’ disappointing trade deadline

Recently, the Atlanta Braves concluded their trade deadline strategy with a whimper, settling for a couple of moves on the margins of the pitching department as opposed to any big splashes.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 4

Day After Thoughts on Atlanta Braves Trade Deadline

Another trade deadline is in the books for the Atlanta Braves. As busy as it was, there is a sense of disappointment in the air. The teams made moves. They made a lot of them as a matter of fact.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 4

Alex Anthopoulos comments on Braves star reliever Robert Suarez

All the attention surrounding the Braves’ horrendous trade deadline will center on their failure to add a playoff-caliber starting pitcher, and rightfully so.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 4

Braves were all-in on Jacob deGrom, but he wasn’t interested

The trade deadline passed 12 hours ago, and most of Braves Country is still trying to figure out how the hell Alex Anthopoulos didn’t come away with one meaningful addition to the rotation.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / August 3

Braves Fans Should Be Furious With Alex Anthopoulos

Alex Anthopoulos will forever have 2021. That World Series championship bought him plenty of goodwill in Atlanta, and deservedly so. His trade deadline that year was masterful.

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Alex Anthopoulos does it again, Braves fail the trade deadline

There aren’t many teams in a given season that can justify going all-in at the trade deadline. The Braves were one of them. A talented core smack in the middle of its championship window.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Braves bolster bullpen with Angels trade

A team can never have enough pitching depth, and that is especially true when said team is the Atlanta Braves. Injuries frequently hamper the National League East squad, so it is no surprise that president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos has made it a priority to acquire a couple of arms before Monday evening’s MLB trade deadline.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 3

Top remaining Braves trade targets hours away from the trade deadline

We are getting close to put up or shut up time for Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Less than seven hours remain until the trade deadline, and he hasn’t done nearly enough for this roster to be considered championship caliber, with the only notable additions being Lane Thomas and Tyler Mahle.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Alex Anthopoulos’ cryptic answer on another pitcher trade after Braves get Tyler Mahle

The Atlanta Braves further strengthened their pitching unit after trading for Tyler Mahle on Sunday. In exchange, the Braves sent Anthony Molina to the San Francisco Giants.

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The Braves first trade, a major injury, and more trade rumors

The Braves swung their first trade of deadline season last night, acquiring Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from the Royals. Thomas is the significant addition here, the right-handed platoon bat the Braves were looking for to pair with Mike Yastrzemski.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

MLB Pipeline names Braves prospect most likely to be traded

Over his tenure as general manager, Alex Anthopoulos has refused to trade his best prospects — and more often than not, he’s been right to do so. Ninety-five percent of the young talent he’s included in trades has gone on to amount to very little, while the guys he’s held onto have turned into superstars.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 30

If Alex Anthopoulos runs the 2021 playbook again, the Braves are in trouble

We are starting to slowly see some action as the August 3rd trade deadline inches near, and by the time we reach the weekend, things should be going full throttle, with Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos at the center of it all.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 29

One bold trade deadline prediction for the Braves

The Braves’ focus ahead of the trade deadline: pitching, pitching, and more pitching, with a little side of offense. The club needs to add someone who can, at the very least, platoon in left field and at DH, but their top priorities undoubtedly surround the rotation and a bullpen that’s struggled mightily over the last month or so.