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Braves No. 4 Prospect to Pitch Saturday, Sale Set for Rehab Assignment

The Atlanta Braves have made the expected decision for the first game of the doubleheader against the Marlins on Saturday. Manager Brian Snitker said that No.

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Braves improve infield depth with latest roster move

The Atlanta Braves stood pat at this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. Braves manager Brian Snitker and the front office did not want to move on from their core despite their struggles this season.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 8

Braves Claim Former Top 100 Prospect Off Waivers From Orioles

The Atlanta Braves make the move to add more depth to the infield ahead of Friday’s game against the Marlins. They announced they have Vidal Bruján off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. No corresponding move was announced.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / August 8

Atlanta Braves Claim Veteran Utility Man Off Waivers From Baltimore Orioles

The Atlanta Braves have claimed utility man Vidal Bruján off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, the club announced Friday afternoon. Bruján spent less than a week in Baltimore, only joining the team on Aug.

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Atlanta Braves Claim Infielder

The Atlanta Braves play the second game of an odd five-game series against the Miami Marlins tonight. This afternoon, they claimed infielder Vidal Bruján off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

Braves claim infielder off waivers from Orioles

The Braves have claimed infielder Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Orioles, according to announcements from both clubs. Bruján had not been designated for assignment by the Orioles but it appears they tried to quietly sneak him through waivers.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 8

Where Braves Stand in Draft Lottery for Top Pick

In a twist that many Atlanta Braves fans, or the team itself, surely didn’t expect, the team currently sits with one of the worst records in Major League Baseball.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 8

Recently Outrighted Braves Reliever Signs With Astros

After the Atlanta Braves designated relief pitcher Enyel De Los Santos for assignment and outrighted him to Triple-A Gwinnett, De Los Santos elected free agency.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Braves Announce Matt Olson News This Week

Things have not gone as planned for the Atlanta Braves this season, but Matt Olson continues to be a bright spot amid the team's woes. Olson filled in for an injured Ronald Acuna Jr.

Drake Baldwin News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 8

Braves Drake Baldwin's Rookie of the Year Case Only Getting Stronger

Drake Baldwin had another monster night at the plate that made the difference between the Atlanta Braves being blown out by the Marlins and coming back to win the game 8-6. He went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs in the winning effort.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 8

Braves fans won’t like these comments from Liberty Media chairman Terry McGuirk

Nobody could tell you the specific reason why the Braves are among the worst teams in baseball this year after opening the season with the second-best odds to raise the Commissioner’s Trophy, because it’s a combination of things.

Chris Sale News / SportsTalkATL / August 8

Chris Sale takes massive step in return to Braves

A Braves win was accompanied by another positive development last night, as Chris Sale took a massive step toward returning to the major league club. The reigning Cy Young Award winner went on the 60-day injured list on June 21 after fracturing his rib while diving for a ball during an outing against the Mets.

Drake Baldwin News / Field Level Media / August 8

Drake Baldwin, Braves aim for more offense against Marlins

Atlanta catcher Drake Baldwin will try to continue building his case for National League Rookie of the Year on Friday when the Braves host the Miami Marlins in the second game of a five-game series.

Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Braves’ Chris Sale issues blunt reason for return amid brutal 2025 season

When players spend an inordinate amount of time on the injured list, there is sometimes a presumption that they are “soft” or “milking it.” Despite carrying the injury-prone label for much of this decade, Chris Sale is leaving no doubt about his drive to take the mound.

Drake Baldwin News / Field Level Media / August 7

Drake Baldwin blasts two homers as Braves overtake Marlins

Rookie Drake Baldwin hit two homers and drove in five runs as the Atlanta Braves erased a four-run deficit to beat the visiting Miami Marlins 8-6 on Thursday in the opener of a five-game series.

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2025 Injury Report: Updates on Acuna Jr., Naylor, Sale

With only four games on the MLB schedule for August 7, it was a light day for news on the injury front. However, there was some notable news on a former NL MVP, and a NL Cy Young award winner who are both recovering from injuries.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Exciting Ronald Acuna Jr. Update Surfaces Before Marlins Game

The Atlanta Braves are fourth in the NL East at 47-66, finding themselves in an unfamiliar spot as the franchise will most likely miss the postseason for the first time in seven years.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Braves' Chris Sale Sends Message as Calls Mount for Season-Ending Injury Decision

The Atlanta Braves are sliding even further down the standings as they’re currently in the midst of a three-game losing streak, which has dropped them to 47–66 on the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 7

Braves Chairman Already Pushing Injury Narrative for 2025 Failure

The Atlanta Braves avoided large criticism for underperforming during the 2024 MLB season because of injuries. Braves chairman Terry McGuirk sounds hopeful the team's fanbase and baseball pundits will give the organization another pass for a vastly disappointing 2025 campaign for the same reason.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / August 7

The 2025 Atlanta Braves: A Season of Struggle and Lingering Questions

The 2025 Atlanta Braves season has been one of unexpected disappointment, marked by a combination of key injuries, underperforming veterans, and a quiet offseason that drew criticism from many pundits.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 6

The only things worth monitoring down the stretch

There aren’t many reasons to tune into the Braves every night, but if we squint hard enough, there are a few notable storylines to watch down the stretch.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4

Brewers catch break with star rookie's positive injury update

The Milwaukee Brewers put rookie pitching phenom Jacob Misiorowski on the 15-day injured list (IL) but it appears unlikely he will miss any additional time past his IL stint.

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