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Two Atlanta Braves players have been selected to the Arizona Fall League's All-Star Game, cleverly labeled as the "Fall Star Game." Infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 3

Braves Nacho Alvarez Heating Up in AFL, Clohisy Leading Way on Basepaths

Nacho Alvarez Jr. has been heating up as of late during Arizona Fall League action. In 16 games overall, the Atlanta Braves infielder is batting .293 with a .904 OPS, one home run and nine RBIs. Back on Saturday, he had a standout game, collecting five hits, driving in two runs while scoring three times himself.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 19

Braves AFL Round-Up: Alvarez Disciplined, Jarvis Goes Yard

Arizona Fall League action continues behind the scenes with some Atlanta Braves talent catching attention as of late. Three position players have managed to keep popping up, and they will be part of the latest round-up.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 10

Braves Nacho Alvarez Puts on Strong Showing in AFL Debut

The extra playing time is off to a good start for Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. In his Arizona Fall League debut, he reached base three times (1-for-4 with two walks) and had an RBI double.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 20

Nacho Alvarez (2 HRs), surging Braves rally past Tigers

Nacho Alvarez Jr. hit the first two homers of his career and drove in three runs as the visiting Atlanta Braves rallied past the reeling Detroit Tigers 6-5 on Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20

Rookie crushes 1st MLB home run as Braves looks to upset Tigers

The Atlanta Braves received a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season when Nacho Alvarez Jr. delivered a memorable moment. The rookie infielder crushed his first career home run against the Tigers.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 20

Braves Rookie Infielder Hits First Career Home Run

Nacho Alvarez Jr. can finally check off what was easily a long-awaited career moment. In the top of the third inning in Detroit on Saturday, the Atlanta Braves third baseman smacked a 347 shot down the left field, and it just made it past the fence for his first career home run.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 10

Nacho Alvarez Headlines Braves Arizona Fall League Selections

The Atlanta Braves are set to send seven players to the Arizona Fall League in October. The top name heading out west is infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. He’s

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 13

Braves No. 6 Prospect Finding Offensive Footing in Major Leagues

It’s been a strong showing as of late for Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. Tuesday night, his two-run double netted him the first two RBIs of his young MLB career. While he showed progress during his first call-up this season, he’s really started to show promise since returning to the lineup on Aug.

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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 / SportsTalkATL / July 25

Braves reinstate Austin Riley, Nacho Alvarez back to Gwinnett

Ahead of their nine-game road trip, the Atlanta Braves have reinstated Austin Riley. In a corresponding move, Nacho Alvarez is going back to Gwinnett. Riley has missed the last two weeks with an abdominal strain.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 21

What is Nacho Alvarez Jr.’s career going to look like?

He’s getting some run, but things haven’t looked great so far Look, I didn’t want Austin Riley to injure himself. Seeing how long the WPA vortex could engulf him was kind of fun in and of itself.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 19

Braves Top 5 Prospect Named Second-Half Breakout Candidate

To get back into the playoff race, the Atlanta Braves could use a few different players either breaking out of their slumps or out-playing their previous career norms.

MLB News / Talking Chop / July 19

Watch Ronald Acuña, Jr.’s perfect outfield throw (over and over again)

“The Throw” was one of the greatest outfield assists in baseball history. Last night against the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña, Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 13

It’s Nacho average Sunday lineup in series finale

I’m curious to see what the young infielder has. (I’ll update this once the Cardinals decide to care.) The main positive spin you can take from a major injury like Austin Riley’s is potentially being able to give a young player some time to see what he has.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 13

Austin Riley to the IL, Nacho Alvarez returns, JR Ritchie, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday There is an added focus on prospects, with the draft upon us and the Futures Game on Saturday, but it’s been a mostly good couple of days for the major league club too, with two wins.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 12

Braves shake up lineup, as Nacho Alvarez plays third and Ronald Acuna bats third

This is a new approach to lineup construction, as the Braves suffer yet another injury absence This is a very novel lineup, as Ronald Acuna is healthy but not batting leadoff for the first time in a while (since 2019, I believe).

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Braves place Austin Riley on 10-day injured list

The Braves announced that third baseman Austin Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained right abdomen. Right-hander Nathan Wiles was also optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett, and the two open roster spots will be filled by infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 3

Braves get positive injury update on Nacho Alvarez

Like the entire Braves team in 2025, Nacho Alvarez has not been able to catch a break. Currently the highest ranked position prospect in the system, Alvarez began the season with a wrist injury that forced him to miss three months.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 26

Top prospect Nacho Alvarez suffers another injury

After missing the first two-plus months of the season with a wrist injury, Nacho Alvarez didn’t waste any time re-introducing himself as one of the club’s top prospects.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 23

Nacho Alvarez doing everything possible to earn promotion

The Braves have a starting rotation that is littered with injuries and an offense that features four gaping holes. As the gap in the playoff race continues to widen, they may have no other choice but to get creative and try out some alternatives.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 17

Could Braves bring back Nacho Alvarez soon?

Prospect fatigue in baseball is a real thing. Young players get hot on the farm, become heralded as the next major-league star, and then a rough patch often leads to them being cast aside completely.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / June 16

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 6/16/2025

As the Atlanta Braves work through the long MLB season, the team has made a series of roster moves. These moves are designed to strengthen depth and flexibility.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 1

Braves receive positive injury update for Nacho Alvarez Jr.

On Feb 27 Atlanta Braves’ infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. exited the game in noticeable pain, but he may be returning to play sooner than expected. During the 2024 season injuries plagued the Braves organization one after another.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 22, 2024

Nacho Alvarez Jr. hitting and playing second in MLB debut

Good luck, young man. Let’s get right to it: Nacho Alvarez Jr. is hitting second and playing second base in his major league debut. Good luck, godspeed, and so on and so forth.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 22, 2024

Braves select contract of Nacho Alvarez Jr, place Ozzie Albies on 10-day injured list

The Braves announced a flurry of roster moves Monday in wake of Ozzie Albies’ injury. As expected, the Atlanta Braves have selected the contract of infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 21, 2024

Braves will promote Nacho Alvarez to replace Ozzie Albies

The Braves will reportedly promote Nacho Alvarez to play second base in Ozzie Albies’ absence. With another regular headed to the injured list, the Atlanta Braves are planning to promote infield prospect Nacho Alvarez for his major league debut according to a report by MLB.com’s Mark Bowman.