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Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. throwing to second base

Ronald Acuna Jr.’s submits his dark horse Play of the Year entry with unreal throw

The security at American Family Field failed to frisk Ronald Acuna Jr. thoroughly enough, because he was able to sneak his arm cannon into the venue Friday in Milwaukee, Wis. Milwaukee Brewers batter Luis Lara punished Braves starter Chris Sale for …

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Braves strike interesting deal for starting pitcher

The Atlanta Braves have made a rather interesting gamble on a new starting pitcher with the MLB trade deadline fast approaching. The Braves have reportedly traded for San Francisco Giants right-hander Tyler Mahle to shore up their pitching staff. …

Chris Sale pitching

Chris Sale had a blunt reaction to Zack Wheeler’s All-Star controversy

Even Atlanta Braves star pitcher Chris Sale is confused about Zack Wheeler’s MLB All-Star situation.  Wheeler is having a strong 2026 season, but was somehow snubbed from a spot in the Midsummer Classic.  While he was later given an …

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Braves interested in trade for 3-time All-Star

The Atlanta Braves are in pursuit of a three-time All-Star at the trade deadline to bolster their playoff hopes. The Braves have expressed interest in Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. However, the Red Sox …

Mets fail to catch a pop fly

Video: Mets botch routine pop fly in the most comical fashion

The New York Mets just invented a new way to frustrate their fans. What was supposed to be a routine pop fly catch in the bottom of the third inning against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga., turned out to be a disaster …

Andrew McCutchen looking on

Andrew McCutchen signs with a top MLB contender

Andrew McCutchen still has a chance of getting that first ring. The veteran MLB outfielder McCutchen has signed a deal with the Atlanta Braves, per local Georgia writer Bill Shanks. McCutchen will be receiving a minor-league contract from the Braves. …

Tarik Skubal walking off the field

Rival MLB executives identify frontrunner for Tarik Skubal

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is set to be the biggest name on the market at this year’s MLB trade deadline. It is still uncertain whether or not the Tigers will trade Skubal, who won the American League Cy Young Award in 2025. Detroit is …

An Atlanta Braves hat on top of a glove

Braves signing former All-Star slugger

The Atlanta Braves are adding some veteran insurance heading into the second half of the season. The Braves are reportedly signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a new deal. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Santana is joining Atlanta on a …

Tarik Skubal walking off the field

1 dark horse team has emerged for Tarik Skubal

One prominent MLB team may be crashing the party for Tarik Skubal. Rival executives have predicted that the Atlanta Braves will be the one sleeper team for the Detroit Tigers ace Skubal, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday. Nightengale …

Oakland As hat

Athletics trade for a former All-Star hitter

The Athletics are taking a chance on an old friend. The team officially announced on Monday that they are trading for veteran catcher Jonah Heim, formerly of the Atlanta Braves. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Athletics will be sending …

Spencer Strider delivering a pitch

Spencer Strider showed tremendous honesty about his 2026 debut

The Atlanta Braves finally got Spencer Strider back on the mound, but he was far from happy with his performance in his 2026 debut on Sunday. In his first start of the season, Strider pitched for just 3 1/3 innings and allowed 3 earned runs on 4 hits …

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Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

The Atlanta Braves called up No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie, and the starting pitcher made his first-ever MLB start on Thursday against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. However, Ritchie’s first pitch is one to forget as …

Braves manager Walt Weiss tackles Angels' Jorge Soler

Video: 62-year-old Walt Weiss takes down Jorge Soler during a wild baseball brawl

If the Atlanta Falcons needed defensive depth, they might want to take a look at 62-year-old Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss. The first-year Atlanta skipper fearlessly injected himself into the middle of Tuesday’s bench-clearing brawl at …

Matt Olson in Braves gear

Trevor Plouffe compares 1 Braves player to an orange

The fruit-to-MLB player comparisons are not seen very often, but former MLB player Trevor Plouffe made sure to get into that action. During an episode of “Talkin’ Baseball,” Plouffe discussed his favorite fruits, but then said …

An Atlanta Braves hat on top of a glove

Braves adding former 35-home run slugger

The Atlanta Braves are taking a flier on a beefy slugger in free agency. The Braves are reportedly signing left-handed hitter Rowdy Tellez to a contract. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the 270-pound first baseman is getting a …

Jurickson Profar in the dugout

MLB has made a decision on Jurickson Profar’s 162-game suspension

Atlanta Braves veteran Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for testing positive for PEDs for the second time in his career. Profar decided to appeal the ruling, but the official decision came from the league on Thursday. The MLB has …

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