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Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 22

'Team Was Hot Garbage Last Year': Braves’ Stunning Turnaround Has MLB Analysts Taking Notice

Mike Yastrzemski’s three-run home run and Dylan Dodd’s spotless ninth won the Atlanta Braves their seventh NL East crown in nine seasons on Sunday. A year after finishing 10 games below .500, Atlanta has returned to the top of the division.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Braves clinch NL East crown with sweep of Astros

Mike Yastrzemski capped a four-run sixth inning with a three-run homer, and the visiting Atlanta Braves cliched the National League East with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 2

Mike Yastrzemski, Matt Olson help Braves beat Nationals

Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson homered for the Atlanta Braves, who beat the visiting Washington Nationals 4-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.

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MLB News / SportsTalkATL / August 2

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.

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

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Braves Announce Roster Move Before Padres Game

The Atlanta Braves are getting some outfield help ahead of their game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The Braves have activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list and released infielder Kyle Farmer.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 21

Braves reinstate OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) from 10-day IL

The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list after a minimal-day absence due to left elbow soreness. Infielder Kyle Farmer was released from the roster in a corresponding move.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 21

Braves Activate Mike Yastrzemski, Bad News For Hurston Waldrep

The Atlanta Braves get another bat back in the fray, but they're going to be without another pitcher for a time. The team announced on Tuesday that Mike Yastrzemski has been reinstated from the injured list.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Braves’ Walt Weiss Announces More Good News After Ronald Acuña Jr. Decision

Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has missed a good chunk of the 2026 MLB season with hamstring injuries. The latest strain has had him on the injured list since June 9, though he was previously on the IL in May.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 18

Braves Provide Positive Word on Multiple Players on IL

The Atlanta Braves brought good word for a group of players on the injured list. Manager Walt Weiss led off his updates by saying outfielder Mike Yastrzemski was close to returning, and it was looking like it could be a minimum stay on the injured list.

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Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 11

Braves place OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) on injured list

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on the injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation, while right-hander James Karinchak was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Braves Place Mike Yastrzemski On 10-Day Injured List

The Braves announced five roster moves, including Mike Yastrzemski‘s placement on the 10-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation. Atlanta also

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / July 9

Mike Yastrzemski's late grand slam punctuates Braves' win over Pirates

Mike Yastrzemski's ninth-inning grand slam was one of three home runs which propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 10-5 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14

Braves’ Mike Yastrzemski makes the most bizarre error of the MLB season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski made the strangest error of the MLB season so far thanks to some flukishly bad luck. Yastrzemski was in left field Sunday at Citi Field in New York, N.Y.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 31

How Mike Yastrzemski Has Found His Big Bat for Braves

It was almost as if a switch flipped when Mike Yastrzemski hit his first home run of the season back on May 12. Before that swing, the Atlanta Braves’ outfielder couldn’t find any consistency.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone

Wednesday was a monumental day for MLB's top early-season team. The Atlanta Braves clinched their series with the Chicago Cubs, winning the second game of the three-game set 4-1.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 17

Stand Out Statistics From Braves Mike Yastrzemski in Spring Training

Easily one of the top standouts for the Atlanta Braves in spring training has been Mike Yastrzemski. He got the day off on Tuesday, but that isn't due to lack of performance.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 3

Mike Yastrzemski now even more important for Atlanta Braves

Yastrzemski is now slated for a much larger role as he will likely take over in left.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 27

Mike Yastrzemski Rewarding Braves with Monster Spring Training

Spring training has gotten off to as good a start as it could for Mike Yastzremski. The Atlanta Braves' goal was to utilize him in the best matchups, and that's exactly what he's done.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 21

Yastrzemski's Power, Grit Setting Tone for Braves Tenure Early

Two pitches were all Mike Yastrzemski needed to showcase might against right-handed pitchers on Saturday. He belted a solo shot to centerfield in the top of the first inning in Port Charlotte, Fla., to give the Atlanta Braves a 1-0 lead over the Rays, setting the tone for the rest of the day.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 11

Report: Mike Yastrzemski signs two-year, $23 million deal with the Atlanta Braves

Yaz is heading to Atlanta. FanSided’s Robert Murray reported last night that outfielder Mike Yastrzemski has signed a two-year deal with the Atlanta Braves worth $23 million, with ESPN’s Jeff Passan confirming the terms and financials shortly after.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / December 10

Braves sign Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year deal

According to Jon Heyman, the Atlanta Braves have signed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year contract worth $23 million. Mike Yastrzemski was a late bloomer, making his MLB debut at 28 years old in 2019, but he arrived with a bang, posting an .892 OPS over his first two seasons.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 20, 2025

Royals trade-deadline acquisition paying immediate dividends

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski has quickly made his presence felt with the Kansas City Royals. In doing so, Yastrzemski has carved his name into the history books.

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