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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
It’s time people talk about this Braves pitching prospect that appeared out of nowhere

Daniel Brooks may not be a name that many Atlanta Braves fans know yet, but that isn't going to remain true for much longer the way he is pitching.

Braves might have a major lineup problem that could end their season

This problem for the Braves could be what decides their 2026 season.

Murphy back at catcher and Dubón hits cleanup as Braves face Dodgers

There is no sugarcoating it, the Atlanta Braves have been struggling on offense this month. Only three teams have scored fewer runs in the month of August and only five teams have a lower wRC+....

Braves make bizarre waiver claim for reliever Tigers couldn't wait to get rid of

The Atlanta Braves claimed Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers in a move to bolster their organizational bullpen depth.

Braves Claim Ricky Vanasco

The Braves announced that they have claimed right-hander Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Detroit designated him for assignment earlier this week...

Braves look to secure series win against Dodgers behind AJ Smith-Shawver

It is crazy how one game can boost morale, but that appears to be the case as the Atlanta Braves took down the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers in dramatic fashion where Ozzie Albies hit a go ahead...

Bryce Elder comes up big in six strong innings against the Dodgers

Let’s start this by going back to what I said about the starting pitching coming into this season — particularly about Bryce Elder: This is your reminder that Elder led the Braves in innings...

Dodgers make massive Shohei Ohtani announcement amid NL battle with Braves, Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are right in the midst of trying to claim the NL in the regular season. On Wednesday, a Shohei Ohtani possibility came to life that will help out in a major way down the...

Mauricio Dubon is making Braves’ future decision at shortstop much, much easier

The Atlanta Braves need a shortstop next year, and it is becoming more and more clear that Mauricio Dubon needs to be their guy...at least for now.

Braves, Dodgers clash in game with potential playoff implications

Even as Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss has watched his team's lead atop the National League East shrink, his confidence in the club hasn't wavered.

Braves Minor League Recap: Caminiti Strong Again for Columbus

The Columbus Clingstones are the most exciting team in the system and Tuesday night lived up to the billing in full. Cam Caminiti has had little trouble in making the jump to Double-A, with a...

Which currently-injured Braves pitcher will actually return this season?

The Braves have a bunch of injured arms on their 40-man roster: Hurston Waldrep isn’t on the major league Injured List, but is also an injured pitcher on the 40-man. It doesn’t look like there’s...

Braves News: Ozzie Albies delivers, NL East race, and more

The Atlanta Braves won their second straight after Tuesday’s 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Atlanta jumped out front early, plating three runs in the first inning and later scoring the...

Braves Injury Updates: Robert Suarez's progress, surprise Joe Jiménez news, rotation updates

Injury updates on Robert Suarez, Joe Jiménez, Spencer Schwellenbach, Spencer Strider, and Hurston Waldrep bring vital news to Atlanta as we approach September.

Craig Kimbrel is a Braves legend, but his late-career swoon is really hard to watch

Braves fans will always remember the greatness of prime Craig Kimbrel. But it's been hard to watch him become a shell of his former self.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Is Matt Olson being overlooked in the National League MVP race?

Matt Olson is putting together another monster season for the Braves, and his combination of power, production and consistency has pushed him into the National League MVP conversation. But does he...

Braves could be getting a dominant bullpen weapon back just in time

The Braves could be closing in on a major bullpen boost. Robert Suarez is nearing bullpen sessions, opening the door for the dominant reliever to return and make an impact before the season ends.

Braves find enough grass to manufacture 4-3 win over Dodgers

The Braves have had a massive power outage — their recent skid has seen their run-scoring capabilities wither without the ball leaving the yard. Tonight, though — and perhaps just tonight, but...

Raisel Iglesias, Braves hold on to end Dodgers' 6-game win streak

Ozzie Albies hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and Raisel Iglesias pitched around a leadoff triple in the ninth as the Atlanta Braves pos

Braves vs. Dodgers chat and discussion: Bryce Elder vs. Tyler Glasnow

Tyler Glasnow’s name is kind of nominative determinism if you think about it.

Top Braves prospect Alex Lodise will finally have cards to chase in 2026 Bowman Chrome

The Atlanta Braves seemingly have an intriguing shortstop prospect in Alex Lodise. In a couple of weeks, we are going to find out how excited some fans are.

Braves shuffle lineup to alternate handedness, Mauricio Dubon hits cleanup

Boy, this is a really different lineup than we’re used to… sorta. Mauricio Dubon has hit cleanup twice this season (both against right-handers, like Tyler Glasnow), but not since the first few...

Braves return home to square off against Dodgers

Hey, MLB schedule — what gives? The Braves enter a skid, have to play the Brewers (which doesn’t help with the skid), then get a day off to travel home and… have the Dodgers next? Woof. Yes, the...

NL East race took unexpected path to expected final battle between Braves, Phillies

In reality, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are close to comparably good teams this season. The Braves are not as good as their 45-21 record through the first two-plus months of the...

The best Braves prospects to never make the Battery Power Top 30

Every season, a couple of times a year, we rank our Top 30 prospects in the Atlanta Braves system. However there are still prospects within the Braves system who have never made a Top 30 prospect...

Braves’ late season schedule could provide much-needed boost to their playoff chances

The Atlanta Braves upcoming schedule is unbelievably brutal, but it eases up when they may need it to the most.

Dodgers vs. Braves series preview: Division leaders face off as both eye first-round playoff bye

Los Angeles comes into the series with a four-game lead over Atlanta

Will Ha-Seong Kim make another start as a Brave?

This question is funny because the Braves could start Ha-Seong Kim as soon as tonight, for all we know. But, for the sake of discussion… Jim Jarvis has been optioned back down to Triple-A. Jarvis...

Braves News: Dodgers on Deck, Jim Jarvis Optioned to Minors, more

The week ahead does not begin any easier for the Atlanta Braves, who will welcome the Dodgers for three games starting tonight. Bryce Elder will be on the mound, and the Braves badly need to get a...

Updated playoff picture has Braves in a brutal position if the season ended today

Tough paths always exist in the playoffs, but if the postseason started today, the Atlanta Braves would have a less than ideal draw.

Tyler Mahle’s stellar showing should make Braves’ next step extremely obvious

The Atlanta Braves are extremely fortunate that the Tyler Mahle trade turned out this well. Now, they need to take the next step.

Monday, August 24, 2026
Braves Option Jim Jarvis

The Braves optioned rookie infielder Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett during Monday’s off day. Outfielder Brewer Hicklen remains on the active roster after being appointed the 27th man for the...

Atlanta Braves off day chat and discussion: August 24

The Atlanta Braves are on a much-needed off day after taking a very tough trip across the midwest and getting put through the ringer by a trio of Central Division teams. The showdowns aren’t over,...

Braves Outright Danny Young

The Braves have sent left-hander Danny Young outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for...

Tyler Glasnow returns as streaking Dodgers entertain Braves

If anyone thought the sky was falling for the Los Angeles Dodgers this time last week, order has been more than restored by the two-time defending Wor

Braves finally make roster move to replace Jim Jarvis they should have made a while ago

The Atlanta Braves finally realized the error of their ways with the demotion of Jim Jarvis after a brutal month of August.

Braves option Jim Jarvis, recall Brewer Hicklen

“What are the Braves doing at shortstop?” Kind of the recently-eternal question, after the Swanson swan song, Orlando Arcia’s one decent season, and then The Issues since. Seriously, from...

How the Braves' roller coaster season has made the NL East the most interesting playoff race of the year

Atlanta's division lead has been as big as 10 ½ games and is now down to just three over the red-hot Phillies

Braves’ upcoming series against Dodgers has added importance after Phillies hot streak

The Atlanta Braves simply have to win this upcoming series against the Dodgers if they want to comfortably hold off the Phillies in September.

Braves' maddening inconsistency on offense should force real coaching changes

The Atlanta Braves' offense has been brutal, and there are a lot of causes for that. However, one change that may need to be made is to the coaching staff.

Way-too-early Braves playoff roster prediction as September approaches

Providing a way-too-early playoff roster projection for the Atlanta Braves with surprise names like Patrick Clohisy and JR Ritchie making the cut.

Sunday, August 23, 2026
5 Braves players who are playing their way out of the team's 2027 plans

The Atlanta Braves have have a few players that are struggling enough to make you wonder if they are going to be around next season.

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s recent slump can be attributed to familiar flaw in his game

Ronald Acuña Jr. has struggled against four-seam fastballs this season, and him rebounding could be the key to fixing the Atlanta Braves offense.

2026 Little League Classic: How to watch Braves and Brewers face off in Williamsport

The annual event will also honor Hank Aaron, who played for both franchises across his legendary career

It didn’t take long for Braves prospect Carter Beck to quiet doubts around picking him

The Atlanta Braves' choice to draft Carter Beck 26th overall this Summer was a bit polarizing. However, he is showing why the team valued him so highly.

Saturday, August 22, 2026
7 players the Braves could easily call up when rosters expand in September

The Atlanta Braves have roster expansion coming up quickly. Here are some of the players that are in play to get called up when rosters expanded.

Braves must consider this wild Didier Fuentes pivot, but only if Robert Suarez cooperates

Turning Didier Fuentes into a postseason weapon could mean getting him comfortable throwing multiple innings again, and to do so the Braves need Robert Suarez.

Braves' draft strategy the last few years has to have LSU athletics tilted

The Atlanta Braves have a pattern in the MLB Draft in recent years, and it has very much come at the expense of LSU's recruiting.

Friday, August 21, 2026
Braves Release Tyler Kinley

The Braves have released right-hander Tyler Kinley, reports Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kinley had been designated for assignment earlier this week. He will be a free agent as...

Checking in on how the Braves players traded away at the trade deadline are doing

Let's check in on how the players traded away by the Atlanta Braves at the 2026 deadline are faring with their new teams.

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