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The Atlanta Braves could be set to see another prospect make a splash with the big league team next season. Last year, it was Drake Baldwin, but this year, it could be a standout on the mound.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 9

2025 Braves Prospect Years in Review: Mejia Stands Out in Double-A

For all the troubles the Atlanta Braves have had with pitching over the last few years, the Atlanta farm system has become a factory for top pitching talent.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 8

2025 Braves Prospect Review: JR Ritchie Soars to New Heights

Each season brings a top prospect for each team to keep an eye on. The 2024 season put Drake Baldwin on the radar, which he followed up by winning Rookie of the Year.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 14

BR Includes Two Braves Prospects In New Top-100 List

The Atlanta Braves' top two prospects continue to make top-100 lists. Prospect pitchers JR Ritchie and Cam Caminiti once again crack an MLB top-100 prospect list.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 10

MLB Pipeline names Braves Prospects of the Year

MLB Pipeline has named each organization’s Prospects of the Year, with standout pitcher JR Ritchie and third baseman David McCabe receiving the honors for the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 9

MLB Pipeline Gives JR Ritchie, David McCabe Top Braves Prospect Honors

Right-hander JR Ritchie and third baseman David McCabe add more minor league accolades to their collections. MLB Pipeline has named them the Atlanta Braves Prospects of the Year.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 9

Braves Prospects in Top 100 Entering Offseason

The Atlanta Braves head into the offseason with some standout prospects, despite the overall outlook of the farm system. Back in August, MLB.com ranked the Braves as having the 28th-ranked best system, which is third to last.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / September 30

Braves Hope Top Pitching Prospect Can Provide Some Rotation Stability

After coming into 2025 with high expectations for their rotation, the Atlanta Braves were attacked by injuries all season long. All five starters from their Opening Day roster spent time on the injured list.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 26

Bleacher Report Names Top Braves Prospect at Each Level

The Atlanta Braves, without a doubt, are looking to the future after a disappointing 2025 season. Bleacher Report recently did a deep dive into each Minor League organization, listing who they see as the Braves’ top prospect in each level.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 17

Braves Pitching Prospect Cracks MLB.com Top 100 List at No. 99

Atlanta Braves No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie just crept his way into MLB.com's top 100 prospects list, coming in at No. 99. The team now has two top-100 prospects, the other being their top prospect, Cam Caminiti, coming in at No.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 9

Braves prospect JR Ritchie is on an insane run to end the season

Braves #2 ranked prospect JR Ritchie is on an absurd run to end the season, which continued on Sunday. The 22-year-old tossed six more innings of scoreless baseball against the Durham Bulls, allowing just a couple of hits and three walks to go with four strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 7

Braves No. 13 Prospect Latest to Dazzle in Triple-A Debut

Another Atlanta Braves starting pitching prospect impressed in his debut with Triple-A Gwinnett. No. 13 prospect took the mound for the Stripers and delivered six innings of two-run ball on five hits and a walk while striking out four. He became the second pitcher this season to pick up the win in their first start with Gwinnett.

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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 2

Braves' Dominant Prospect Reliever Gets Anticipated Call Up

The Atlanta Braves are adding another prospect pitcher to the active roster. Left-handed phenom Hayden Harris is getting an awaited call-up to the majors, per source.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 2

JR Ritchie tosses yet another gem for Gwinnett

Fresh off winning International Pitcher of the Week honors for his career-high 11 strikeout performance over six shutout innings last week, Braves #2 prospect JR Ritchie tossed another gem on Sunday afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 1

Braves No. 2 Prospect Earns Pitcher of the Week Honor

A strong week from Atlanta Braves No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie earns him some recognition to finish off the month. He was named the International League Pitcher of the Week on Monday. It’s the first time he’s received the weekly award, and he’s the first Gwinnett pitcher to win it this season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 28

Could JR Ritchie make his Braves debut in September?

The Braves have pumped out some incredible arms over the last several years. Hurston Waldrep is just the latest example, and JR Ritchie could be next. The Braves #2 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, Ritchie was promoted to AAA Gwinnett a couple of months ago and has put together some really incredible outings.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 20

Prospect Watch: When will Hayden Harris make his Braves debut?

The Braves have several prospects that could make their MLB debuts down the stretch. With the rotation completely decimated, it’s not out of the question that JR Ritchie makes an appearance with the major-league club.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 15

Braves top prospect JR Ritchie stuns for Gwinnett… Again

On top of a fantastic Braves win over the Mets on Thursday, one of the club’s top prospects shined on the mound for the Gwinnett Stripers. No matter which prospect outlook you prefer, you’ll find JR Ritchie within the Braves top three prospects, and pretty soon, he should be viewed as a top 100 prospect overall.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Braves prospects that could make their MLB debuts after the trade deadline

Following the latest injury to Grant Holmes, the Braves 26-man roster has more holes than a golf course, and the trade deadline will only create more, with several contributors expected to be moved in the coming days.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 28

Braves top prospect JR Ritchie continues to shine following promotion

There are very little positive developments going on right now with the major-league squad, but the Braves do have some prospects potentially on the cusp of making their MLB debuts.