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Major League Baseball free agency is now underway, although likely labor strife ahead will create a complicated offseason. The current MLB collective bargaining agreement is set to expire on Dec.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / October 31

Atlanta Braves Are Bringing Back Two of Their Biggest Stars for 2027

The Atlanta Braves are keeping two of their biggest stars in place for another season. Atlanta has exercised its 2027 contract options on Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / October 30

Option decisions, shortstop trade candidates, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that they have exercised options for both Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuña Jr. is set to earn $17M next season, and Albies will earn $7M.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / October 30

3 More Decisions for Braves After Exercising Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies' Options

Two of the Atlanta Braves' key contributors over the last decade will officially be back with the team in 2027. The Braves announced Thursday that they've exercised the options for outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / October 29

Braves pick up club options on OF Ronald Acuna Jr., 2B Ozzie Albies

The Atlanta Braves exercised their 2027 club options on outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday. Acuna will make $17 million next year while Albies will make $7 million.

Ozzie Albies News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Braves Exercise Options On Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies

The Braves announced they’ve picked up their options on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuña will make $17MM next season, while Albies will match this year’s $7MM salary.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 29

Braves Have Two Easy Club Options to Exercise This Offseason

It's now officially the offseason, and the Atlanta Braves can get to work, for at least the next month, getting their roster assembled for the 2027 season.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 28

The Braves’ Other Middle Infield Question

The Braves have the most glaring shortstop need in MLB. Mauricio Dubón and Ha-Seong Kim are impending free agents, leaving Jim Jarvis as the top in-house option.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 22

Will the Braves consider trading Ozzie Albies this offseason?

The Braves don’t have difficult decisions to make when it comes to their club options. Ronald Acuña Jr. has one for $17 million in 2027 and another for $17 million in 2028.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 12

Full list of Atlanta Braves options for 2027

Unlike the Braves’ free agent list, which runs long, Atlanta doesn’t have many critical calls to make on club options. Only two are up this year, and neither is a difficult decision.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Ozzie Albies Sends Personal Message After 10th Braves Season

Ozzie Albies hit .237 with a .293 on-base percentage, a .392 slugging percentage, 22 home runs and 73 RBIs in 162 games for the Atlanta Braves in 2026, then reflected on the season in an Instagram post on Thursday.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 8

The Ronald Acuña Jr. Question Looms Over the Braves' Offseason

Wednesday night's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS officially closed the book on the 2026 season for the Atlanta Braves. With that abrupt ending come the questions that follow every team into every offseason: roster construction, contracts, offseason moves and more.

Atlanta Braves News / NBC Sports / October 2

Watch: Ozzie Albies after Braves' Game 3 win: 'Best moment of my life' | 2026 MLB Wild Card

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2

Braves knock off Phillies for first time in postseason history

Braves overcome history, knock off Phillies for first time in postseason history

Prior to Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves had never defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in a postseason series.

Ray Kerr shines in biggest outing of MLB career as Braves advance to NLDS

Braves' Chris Sale matches his own rare MLB postseason feat

Padres vs. Brewers: Breaking down the 2026 season series

Guardians reveal starting rotation for ALDS showdown against White Sox

Pete Crow-Armstrong shoulders blame after Cubs' wild-card loss

Aaron Judge undergoing experimental treatment in attempt to return to Yankees

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 1

Braves’ Ozzie Albies adds to Phillies’ pain with monster 2-run HR

Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly was getting lambasted for starting Aaron Nola over Zack Wheeler in Thursday’s do-or-die National League Wild Card clash, but it turns out the Atlanta Braves are capable of punishing anyone on this night.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Braves Announce Decision on Ozzie Albies After 151 Games

The Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has been featured in almost every game this season, but will be hitting in a new spot in the order on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win over Phillies

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim delivered another defining late-season hit Friday night, helping his team secure a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions

Lane Thomas lands on IL as underwhelming Braves tenure gets worse

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Braves Raise Eyebrows With Sudden Ozzie Albies Decision

The Atlanta Braves entered Thursday’s series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays looking for a much-needed win after dropping the first two games of the set.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Atlanta Braves Make Ozzie Albies Announcement

The Atlanta Braves enter Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago White Sox looking for a quick reset after a disappointing sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Twins.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 7