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Braves make roster moves after embarrassing loss to Phillies

The Atlanta Braves are hoping the 2025 MLB season will end as quickly as possible. Things have just not gone their way, ultimately, since October of last season, when the San Diego Padres swept the Braves in the NL Wild Card.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 29

Braves #1 prospect wrapping up unbelievable season

According to every prospect outlet available, the top prospect in the Braves organization is left-handed pitcher Cam Caminiti, who is wrapping up an unbelievable first season as a professional.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / August 29

Braves make more peculiar roster moves amid series with Phillies

What happened on Thursday night in Philadelphia was an embarrassment, even for the 2025 Braves. The Phillies nearly hung 20 runs and won by more than two touchdowns to kick off football season, with Kyle Schwarber clobbering four home runs.

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Braves Call Up Starter and Reliever, Option Two Pitchers

The Atlanta Braves switched up the pitching staff following a blowout 19-4 loss against the Phillies on Thursday. They announced Friday morning that they

Kyle Schwarber News / Athlon Sports / August 29

MLB Announces Huge Kyle Schwarber News Following Historic Performance Against Atlanta Braves

Kyle Schwarber has always been a certified home run hitting machine, but he’s turned it up a notch during his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies. After smashing 137 long balls through his first five seasons in the MLB, Schwarber has easily surpassed that total, adding 180 more through three seasons and counting in Philadelphia.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 29

Braves Down Year Adds Another Unwanted Feat

The Atlanta Braves made history Thursday night in one of the most unwanted fashions. They, once again this season, allowed a player to hit four home runs in a game against them. Earlier this season, it was then-Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29

Braves ask Bryce Elder to keep Kyle Schwarber in ballpark

Kyle Schwarber has a knack for stepping up when the Philadelphia Phillies need him most. Following a historic performance on Thursday, Schwarber will aim for an encore on Friday when the Phillies continue their series against the visiting Atlanta Braves.

Kyle Schwarber News / Bleacher Report / August 28

Watch: Kyle Schwarber Hits FOUR Home Runs in One Game vs. Braves

JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 28

Baseball America Names Braves No. 2 Prospect 'Bright Spot' of Season

JR Ritchie dazzled in what was arguably his best game with Triple-A Gwinnett this season. The Atlanta Braves' No. 2 prospect pitched six shutout innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out a career-high 11 batters.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / August 28

What would a dream 2025-2026 Braves free agent class look like?

After essentially sitting out free agency last offseason, the Braves reset the luxury tax. With money coming off the books and their worst season in a decade behind them, Alex Anthopoulos has every reason to be aggressive this offseason.

Cam Caminiti News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 28

Braves Top Prospect Reaches Two New Career Highs

Cam Caminiti reached new game-high milestones in his start for Single-A Augusta on Wednesday. The Atlanta Braves' top prospect pitched a career-high six innings while allowing just one run on four hits and two walks and a career-high nine strikeouts. He also topped out at 92 pitches, throwing 62 of them for strikes (69.5%).

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How should the Braves view Ozzie Albies going into 2026?

Ozzie Albies is coming off his best two-game stretch of the season, collecting five hits, three home runs, and nine RBIs. The surge raised his OPS by nearly 30 points and could be the sign of a turnaround — another promising development looking ahead to 2026.

Hurston Waldrep News / LWOSports.com / August 28

Hurston Waldrep: The Braves’ Rising Star on the Mound

Hurston Waldrep, a right-handed pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, has emerged as a compelling storyline in the 2025 MLB season. After a challenging major league debut in 2024, Waldrep has returned to the Braves rotation with remarkable success this season.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 28

The 2-Man Effort of Hyers and a Braves Legend to Help Michael Harris II

The discourse around the turnaround of Michael Harris II is nothing new. However, as the Atlanta Braves’ centerfielder continues to surge, we learn more about how it all came to be.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Braves Bats Come Alive, Matching Season High for Home Runs

The Atlanta Braves' bats showed no mercy in Miami, hitting five home runs en route to blowing out the Marlins, 12-1. Five home runs on the day matches the season high for the team. Jurickson Profar led the way with the long ball, hitting two home runs on the day.

Ron Washington News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Former Braves Coach Revealed to Have Had Heart Surgery

Former Atlanta Braves coach Ron Washington made his long-awaited return to visit the Angels since he stepped away for medical reasons. It has been revealed that he stepped away due to a heart issue, and he underwent a quadruple bypass surgery on June 30.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 27

Braves Brian Snitker Clears Air on Acuña Hit-By-Pitch

Tempers were somewhat visible (flared would be the wrong word) in the early innings of the Atlanta Braves' matchup with the Marlins on Wednesday. Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Ronald Acuna Jr. called out for his response after being hit by pitch

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was once again hit by a pitch by the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, but some found his reaction to be over the top.

Ozzie Albies News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Ozzie Albies Sends Message as Braves’ $7 Million Decision Nears

Ozzie Albies debuted with the Atlanta Braves in 2017, and he remains a crucial part of the roster today. The second baseman has spent his entire major league career in Atlanta up to this point, becoming a three-time All-Star, a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and a World Series Champion with the team.