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Asking price for Luis Robert Jr. revealed

The Braves must add offense at the trade deadline if they want to be relevant come October. The lineup was already treading water with Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Braves Could Target Red Sox Slugger As Strong Ronald Acuna Jr. Replacement

The Atlanta Braves should be in the outfield market to replace Ronald Acuna Jr. and could look to the Boston Red Sox for help.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 5 hours ago

Takeaways from yet another Braves’ series loss to the Nationals

This stretch by Atlanta has been no fun for anyone. A disappointing and frustrating stretch for the Atlanta Braves continued Sunday with an 8-5 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

Hurston Waldrep struggles in first start for Braves

Despite the Braves being painfully tough to watch over the last six weeks, Sunday afternoon brought a glimmer of hope as they called up top prospect Hurston Waldrep.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 4 hours ago

3 Braves make Jim Bowden’s early All-Star team

The Braves sit in a similar place through 62 games as they did last year, but there’s a much different feel to it this season. Atlanta has dealt with countless injuries, specifically to the club’s best players in Ronald Acuna Jr.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Braves, Nationals rain delay updates

The start of Sunday’s game between the Braves and Nationals has been delayed It wouldn’t be a series in Washington without a good old fashioned rain delay.

Hurston Waldrep News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Travis d’Arnaud in the lineup to catch Hurston Waldrep’s debut

Sean Murphy gets a day off and Snitker swapped the catcher spot with Arcia’s spot in the lineup, but otherwise keeps the lineup the same from Saturday.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 4 hours ago

Braves' Chris Sale Emerging Among Cy Young Frontrunners

The Atlanta Braves may be struggling on offense this season. But there’s not much wrong with the pitching staff, and it could potentially result in some hardware at the end of the year.

MLB News / SI.com / 3 hours ago

Braves-Nationals Game Got Off to Weirdest Start Thanks to a Flying Bat

If you watch enough baseball games, chances are at times you'll see some things happen that you've never seen before. It's a beautiful sport, after all, but it can also get weird at times.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz slows down Rockies

1906 - The Boston Beaneaters snap an NL record 19-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Cardinals. 1992 - The Dodgers beat the Braves 3-2 as Kal Daniels hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning off of Mike Stanton.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

Atlanta Braves Offensive Woes

Heading into 2024, the Atlanta Braves were again favorites to win the National League East. But with the rise of the Philadelphia Phillies as a powerhouse, it’s possible Atlanta will not win the division.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Nats look for another series win over Braves

The tables appear to be turning in the rivalry between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals. With their 7-3 win at home on Saturday, the Nationals have taken two of the first three games in this series after winning three of four May 27-30 in Atlanta.

MLB News / Action Network / 18 hours ago

MLB best bets: Picks and predictions for Sunday, June 9

Action Network's MLB best bets for Sunday, June 9, feature expert picks and predictions for Mets vs. Phillies and Braves vs. Nationals.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Offensive struggles continue, roster shuffle, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The offense continued to entirely fail to get the job done, as the Braves made a peripheral roster move, sending Jimmy Herget to the 15-day IL for Daysbel Hernandez.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 6 hours ago

Braves make huge top prospect roster move

As the Atlanta Braves wrap up their weekend road series against the Washington Nationals, they’ll be making a big roster move for Sunday’s finale, per David O’Brien of The Athletic: “The Braves are calling up top prospect Hurston Waldrep to start Sunday’s series finale against the Nationals in Washington.

Jimmy Herget News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 4 hours ago

Braves Recall 27-Year-Old RHP, Place Jimmy Herget on 15-Day IL: Report

The Atlanta Braves have made a change to their bullpen as the result of an injury. The Athletic's David O'Brien reported on Saturday that the Braves have recalled right-handed pitcher Daysbel Hernández.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Braves could turn to old reliable for help at the trade deadline

With less than two months to the trade deadline, I’ve started evaluating early potential targets for the Braves, beginning with teams that will 100% be selling off their spare parts this summer.

Hurston Waldrep News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Braves to promote top pitching prospect for MLB debut on Sunday

The Braves are calling up top pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep.

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Charlie Morton News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago

Charlie Morton, Braves look to solve Nationals

Atlanta right-hander Charlie Morton will be looking for a measure of revenge when the Braves visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Morton (3-2, 3.88 ERA) faced the Nationals in Atlanta on May 27 and it did not go well.

Alex Anthopoulos News / Last Word On Sports / June 7

Offseason Addition Could Be Another Anthopoulos Bargain for the Atlanta Braves

Gold may have struck again for the Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos. This time, it might be in the form of a free-agent pitcher signing.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / 16 hours ago

Atlanta Braves' Offseason Acquisition Joins Rare Group of Team History Over Last 30 Years

The Atlanta Braves' signing of pitcher Reynaldo Lopez over the winter may turn out to be one of the best moves of the entire offseason. Having served as a reliever nearly exclusively since 2022, the Braves said they wanted to utilize Lopez as a starter, and that's worked out to historic proportions.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / 18 hours ago