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Friday, September 4, 2026
6 Braves prospects who are trending towards being busts after brutal 2026 seasons

The Atlanta Braves farm system is greatly improved in 2026, but that doesn't mean that they don't have some prospects that have been pretty disappointing.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Braves, Phillies dealing aces for key series opener

This National League East four-game showdown gets off to a compelling start Friday when Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit Cristopher Sanchez and

Labor Day Weekend Eve Chat and Discussion

All last weekend, my kid told me that it was going to be Labor Day that next Monday. I kept telling her no, it was next Monday. I mean, like 10 or 12 times. Then I told this to the wife. She was...

Braves may have their very own Trea Turner sitting down in the minors right now

The Atlanta Braves may very well have their own version of Trea Turner residing in the minors right now, although we may have to wait a bit for him.

Braves make adjustment to rotation plans after Bryce Elder's latest tough start

The Atlanta Braves are taking advantage of the benefits from a previous rain delay to shuffle their rotation around yet again.

Braves make $5M pitching announcement for crucial NL East series against scorching Phillies

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are neck and neck in the NL East. Atlanta made a last minute pitching change the day before the series begins.

Why Braves could lose Tyler Mahle in free agency

This could be a major loss for the Braves.

Braves Minor League Recap: Davis Polo strikes out a dozen for Rome

It was a banner day down on the farm with plenty of individual performances to higlight, so let’s dive into it all. (68-65) Gwinnett Stripers 4, (72-62) Charlotte Knights 2 Box Score Jordan...

MLB Power Rankings: Who are the top teams in our first September edition?

As the season enters the stretch run, our top 10 remains mostly the same while teams on the fringe of the playoffs continue to try and make a push.

What are you doing on Big Series/Important Stretch eve?

Well, if you wanted a key regular season stretch for the 2026 Atlanta Braves, you got a key regular season stretch. The Braves are four games up on the Phillies. They have four games with the...

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. joined the 200-200 club, but what are his Hall of Fame chances?

While Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. 200-200 accomplishment is absolutely sick, he still has a long ways to go before the Hall of Fame is possible.

Top Braves prospect Eric Hartman just received the most obvious honor (but we love it)

Top Braves prospect Eric Hartman unsurprisingly landed on the MLB Pipeline all-breakout team. Given how impressive Hartman was in 2026, this was a formality.

Braves News: Ronald Acuna makes history, Blake Burkhalter optioned, more

The Braves DFA’d Hayden Harris Wednesday to make space on the 40-man roster to bring up repeat DFA victim Eliesar Hernandez. Harris was once viewed as an extremely promising bullpen prospect for...

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Ronald Acuña Jr. just did something no MLB player has ever done faster

Ronald Acuña Jr. made MLB history Wednesday, becoming the fastest player ever to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases while powering the Braves to a dominant win over the Nationals.

Braves vs. Nationals (and Giants) series recap: Holding steady and getting ready for Philadelphia

Well, if the Atlanta Braves wanted to enter the huge weekend series in Philadelphia on a serious roll, they’ll have to just settle for a slight roll instead. The Braves came into this week having...

Sean Murphy, Ronald Acuna Jr. power Braves' rout of Nationals

Sean Murphy and Ronald Acuna Jr. each hit three-run home runs to help lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 9-0 victory over the Washington Nationals

Acuña makes history and Murphy has four RBI in Braves win over Nationals

The Atlanta Braves faced off against the Washington Nationals badly needing a win after dropping two in a row in games they should have won on paper with the Phillies trailing close behind. Today,...

Latest playoff bracket is Braves nightmare fuel, but there is little they can do to fix it

The Atlanta Braves' potential paths in the NL playoff bracket are looking extremely daunting at the moment.

Ronald Acuña Jr. reaches 200 career home runs and 200 career stolen bases in fewest games

It’s been a long time coming but Ronald Acuña Jr. finally got off the hump here on September 2 against the Washington Nationals. For the first time since August 15, Acuña put one over the fence...

Former Braves outfield prospect DFA'd by Royals for second time this season

The Royals outfielder had been promoted to MLB on Tuesday.

Braves receive lofty grade for trade deadline moves after initial disappointment

These trade deadline moves that once seemed underwhelming have worked wonders.

Phillies NL East odds predicted to rely on outcome of one Braves game

This one game for the Phillies could decide their 2026 NL East pursuit.

Braves vs. Nationals rain delay chat and discussion

It’s the fourth inning of a scoreless game and the Atlanta Braves are knocking on the door with the bases loaded and one out in the top half of this frame. We’ll have to wait and see if the Braves...

Athletics cut ties with lefty reliever who posted 6.61 ERA with Braves

The A's have decided to part ways with the eight-year veteran.

Braves at Nationals chat and discussion: Grant Holmes vs Brad Lord

The Atlanta Braves are looking to stop a two game skid and secure a win against the Washington Nationals behind Grant Holmes who could surpass 130.0 innings on the season with his start today....

Braves’ 2026 playoff hopes could hinge on this next Robert Suarez update

The Atlanta Braves have to be waiting very anxiously for word on how Robert Suarez's latest step in his recovery went.

Kim stays in lineup and Murphy moves up to sixth as Braves face Nationals

When the Atlanta Braves swept the Dodgers it resulted in them having the most wins against teams above .500 in MLB, but they have since lost two games to sub .500 teams. The lineup has been one of...

Reds sign former Braves All-Star shortstop with .661 OPS

The Reds add a 2021 World Series champion.

Braves reverse course on September call-up, but that doesn't mean they made a mistake

The Atlanta Braves made their first bullpen swap of September by sending down Blake Burkhalter and recalling Elieser Hernández.

Grant Holmes looks to get the Braves back on track against Nationals

After winning seven straight games, to include sweeping the Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves have lost two games in a row to subpar opponents. With the Phillies on their tale, the Braves need to win...

Braves Designate Hayden Harris For Assignment

The Braves announced Wednesday that they’ve designated left-hander Hayden Harris for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to righty Elieser Hernandez, whose contract has once again been...

Which cosmic entity did the Braves anger to get last night’s result?

Not so much a question, more of a rhetorical one… Yesterday’s 9-5 loss to the Nationals featured this: Sadly, that xwOBA is all too familiar for this crew — you have to go back to July 29 for the...

Braves News: Blake Burkhalter debuts, playoff chase update, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they have selected the contract of right-hander Blake Burkhalter and infielder Kyle Farmer. In addition, fellow right-hander Robert Suarez was transferred...

With key series looming, Braves shoot for split vs. Nationals

Atlanta goes for a split of its two-game series at the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, where the Braves are well aware the road trip heats up this

Braves' hole at shortstop has a new, exciting prospect contender aiming to fix it

The Atlanta Braves may finally have a solution to their long-standing shortstop woes down in the minor leagues right now.

Braves News: Dylan Lee's curious comments, Orlando Arcia's new team, playoff rotation plans

The Atlanta Braves have some intriguing decisions and adjustments to make in order to survive the final month of the season and subsequent playoff push.

MLB roundup: Contributions from newcomers carry Nationals past Braves

Yohandy Morales singled, doubled and homered in his major league debut, Jared Simpson pitched three scoreless innings for the win in his big-league de

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Yohandy Morales, Jared Simpson star in debuts as Nationals top Braves

Yohandy Morales finished a triple short of the cycle in his major league debut, Jared Simpson pitched three scoreless innings for the win in his debut

A night to forget for both offense and pitching as Braves fall to the Nationals, 9-5

It’s September and it feels like we’ve been waiting a lifetime for this 2026 Braves team to put everything together. Glimpses of dominant pitching and barrages of offensive power have rarely...

Braves at Nationals Chat and Discussion: AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Jake Irvin

The first game thread of the SB Nation app era, we cheered! But whether you’re on it or tuning in on the website, we’re just glad you’re here. <3 A Feed prompt for you while we await the 6:45 pm...

Braves' September call-up decisions highlight very flawed MLB roster rules

The Atlanta Braves made their September call-up roster moves official, but it also was a reminder of why the current roster expansion moves stink.

Brewer Hicklen starts in LF, Ozzie Albies at DH for Braves series opener against the Nationals

After a quick flight, the Braves are back in Washington, DC for one last series against the Nationals this season.  With RHP Jake Irvin on the mound, Walt Weiss is running yet another novel lineup...

Braves biweekly: all we do is accumulate wins

Past summaries: On August 15, the Braves were enjoying an 8-5 month. They then had more or less the road trip from hell, only to return home and sweep the Dodgers and keep it going with another...

Braves begin NL East road trip with AJ Smith-Shawver set to start Nationals series opener

Happy September, y’all. Somehow the calendar has flipped over to the final month of the regular season.  (And of course, happy SB Nation app launch day to all who celebrate! What are you waiting...

Braves Select Blake Burkhalter, Kyle Farmer

Sept. 1: Atlanta announced Tuesday that both Burkhalter and Farmer were selected to the major league roster. Righty Robert Suarez moves to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot. He’s already missed...

Braves' option decisions for 2027 are straightforward, but things get iffy after that

Option decisions on Ronald Acuña and Ozzie Albies will have to be made soon. Those will be easy, the Atlanta Braves' future choices aren't as cut and dry.

Has the universe had enough of Dylan Lee?

Possibly one of the weirdest positive things about a member of the 2026 Atlanta Braves is that Dylan Lee is second among the team’s pitchers in fWAR, with 2.0. Among all pitchers, he is 71st with...

Nationals' Daylen Lile out to continue hot streak in matchup vs. Braves

Atlanta will try to cool off reigning National League Player of the Week Daylen Lile when the Braves open a two-game series against the Nationals in W

Ronald Acuña Jr. has finally found his swing again (with one concerning catch)

Ronald Acuña Jr. is finally starting to heat up at the plate for the Braves. However, his power is yet to resurface; should Atlanta be concerned?

Get the best of Battery Power on the new SB Nation app

It’s a big day for Battery Power. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Braves.  You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made...

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