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Braves Provide Memorable All-Star Moments During Tough Season

The All-Star Week festivities in Atlanta are in the books. During a tough season, the Atlanta Braves and their fans still had something to celebrate and make good memories. In the marquee event, fans got to see two of the three Braves All-Stars in action.

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Wild Card standings entering the second half of the season

The Atlanta Braves are fresh off one of their worst first halves in the last 50 years, winning just 42 games compared to 53 losses and sitting 9.5 games back of a playoff spot.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 16

This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones extends his consecutive game streak with an extra-base hit to 14 games

Braves Franchise History 1944 - The Dodgers score eight unearned runs to defeat the Braves 8-5 and snap a 16-game losing streak. 1992 - Greg Maddux announces that he has broken off negotiations with the Cubs and will become a free agent at the end of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 16

Can you guess this Braves catcher in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

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The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 16

Atlanta well represented at ASG, 2025 MLB Draft review, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The National League was victorious in the 2025 All-Star Game, and two Atlanta Braves were part of the win. Ronald Acuña Jr.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Matt Olson News / Talking Chop / July 16

Ronald Acuña Jr. scores, Matt Olson strong defensively in 2025 MLB All-Star Game

Oh yeah, the game ended in a Swing-Off as well. Exciting times! Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. picked up a hit and scored a run for the National League, as the NL went on to make history with their victory in the 95th edition of the MLB All-Star Game.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Braves’ Chris Sale reveals his initial reaction to Rafael Devers trade

Major League Baseball is on a brief pause as the league descends on Atlanta for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. While fans are locked in on the Midsummer

Brian Snitker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Braves’ Brian Snitker grabs attention with second half claim

The All-Star break is here as teams around the league take a short break before beginning the second half of the regular season. It’s a time when some teams tend to get hot and make a serious playoff push while others trail behind.

Chris Sale News / SportsTalkATL / July 15

Braves get fantastic injury news ahead of All-Star Game

The Braves only have three All-Stars representing them in Atlanta this year, and one of them — Chris Sale — will not even be able to participate after suffering a fractured rib cage last month.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 15

Braves No. 2 Prospect Finally Finding Stride in Triple-A

A potential solution could be materializing for the Atlanta Braves' rotation, as their No. 2 prospect, Hurston Waldrep, is starting to find his way this season in Triple-A.

Matt Olson News / Talking Chop / July 15

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson set to represent as Braves host MLB All-Star Game

With both Chris Sale and Brian Snitker in the dugout, the Braves will be well represented as they host the Midsummer Classic. The 95th MLB All-Star Game is set to take place at Truist Park, as the Atlanta Braves are set to host the Midsummer Classic for the fifth time in franchise history — and in the fifth different ballpark, no less.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 15

Braves selection dubbed biggest reach of the first round

The Braves have constantly placed an emphasis on pitching throughout the years in the MLB Draft, a formula that’s clearly worked for them, as few teams have had as much success as them over the last three decades.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Braves manager Brian Snitker makes Freddie Freeman All-Star Game ‘guarantee’

The city of Atlanta is currently gearing up to host the MLB All-Star game, which will take place on Tuesday night at Truist Park. One of the members of

Chris Sale News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 15

Cy Young Winner Chris Sale Defends Top Prospect Amid All-Star Game Selection Outrage

When the National League All-Star team takes the field on Tuesday night for the Midsummer Classic, Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski will hear his name announced.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 15

Braves 2025 MLB Draft Review

Taking a closer look at the Braves 2025 draft class. The 2025 MLB Draft is now finished, which means it is time to take a closer look at the Braves 2025 draft class.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 15

Braves trade candidates based on recent reports

The Atlanta Braves are set up to sell at the trade deadline. It’s just a matter of what they choose to sell. According to numerous reports and from Alex Anthopoulos himself last month, they do not plan on moving any of their core pieces under team control past this season.

JR Ritchie News / SportsTalkATL / July 15

Braves #1 pitching prospect receives promotion

The top pitching prospect in the Braves organization right now is JR Ritchie, and he’ll begin the second half of the season one step closer to Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 14

Three Braves prospects trending closer to the major-league level

The Atlanta Braves could experience a youth movement after the trade deadline, as several key pieces of the active roster might be on their way out the door.

Atlanta Braves News / 5 GOATs / July 13

Atlanta Braves select Florida State SS Alex Lodise in 2025 MLB Draft

Florida State star shortstop Alex Lodise was selected with the No. 60 pick in the second round of the MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves, becoming the first Seminole shortstop to be selected in the MLB Draft since John Sansone in 2016.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 7/13/2025

The Atlanta Braves roster moves continue as the team adjusts its bullpen ahead of the final game of the first half against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Braves selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Wander Suero.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Move After Austin Riley News

Ronald Acuna Jr. is in his eighth MLB season, having debuted in 2018 and immediately dominating opposing pitching on the way to National League Rookie of the Year honors.

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.

Marcell Ozuna News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

Braves Slugger Marcell Ozuna Sure to Be Traded at the Deadline

At 40-52, the 2025 Atlanta Braves season is more or less unsalvageable as we approach the All-Star break. It’s becoming clear that General Manager Alex Anthopoulos will look to sell at the deadline, with the team’s chances of making the playoffs sitting at 3.8% on Fangraphs.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 11

MLB Announces Change After Ronald Acuna Jr. Injury News

Superstar right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is in his eighth major-league season as an Atlanta Brave after making his MLB debut in 2018 and winning National League Rookie of the Year.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Braves in unfamiliar territory as MLB trade deadline approaches

The Braves have been in a downward spiral for much of the season. They’ve shown signs of life at various points, but those brief flashes were quickly stamped out by repeated injuries to star players.