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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 …

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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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Braves sign grandson of Baseball Hall of Famer in free agency

The Atlanta Braves are turning to a fellow with a famous last name. Atlanta has agreed to a deal with free agent outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Wednesday. Jeff Passan of ESPN later added that the deal is for two …

Alek Manoah in Blue Jays gear

Former Blue Jays ace hit with rough news

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah is once again in need of a new home. The Atlanta Braves announced Friday that they have non-tendered Manoah, thereby making him a free agent this offseason. The Braves claimed Manoah off waivers in …

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Astros trade away a standout from their World Series team

The Houston Astros are sending one notable member of their 2022 championship team packing. Houston announced on Wednesday that they have traded utilityman Mauricio Dubon to the Atlanta Braves. Dubon is headed to Atlanta in exchange for shortstop Nick …

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Braves hire 2 coaches away from division rival

The Atlanta Braves are shaking up their coaching staff by poaching from a division rival. The Braves are hiring Jeremy Hefner as their new pitching coach and Antoan Richardson as their new first base coach. Both Hefner and Richardson were with the …

Walt Weiss in a Braves hat

Braves have hired a new manager

The Atlanta Braves are opting for an internal choice for their new manager. The Braves announced Monday that Walt Weiss is being hired as their new manager. Weiss previously managed the Colorado Rockies from 2013 to 2016. #Braves Name Walt Weiss as …

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Braves targeting Dodgers coach to be their next manager

One clear candidate has emerged to become the Atlanta Braves’ new manager. The Braves appear to be targeting Los Angeles Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann as their new manager, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Lehmann’s candidacy …

Brian Snitker looking on

Brian Snitker makes decision on his future with the Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker has decided to remain with the organization, but he will do so in a different role. The Braves announced on Wednesday that Snitker is transitioning to an advisory role for the 2026 season. The team is also …

Alek Manoah in Blue Jays gear

Former All-Star Alek Manoah getting an opportunity with new MLB team

2025 was a total wash for Alek Manoah, but 2026 might not necessarily be as well. The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they have claimed the former All-Star pitcher Manoah off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Atlanta is also transferring …

Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes' dad in the stands

Braves pitcher’s dad had amazing stroke of luck during son’s MLB debut

The baseball gods delivered a late Father’s Day gift to one dad in the stands during Friday’s Atlanta Braves-Miami Marlins clash. Braves starting pitcher Didier Fuentes made his MLB debut in front of his father at LoanDepot Park in Miami, …

Craig Kimbrel in a Phillies uniform

Braves’ handling of Craig Kimbrel was baffling

The Atlanta Braves’ handling of Craig Kimbrel was completely baffling. The Braves in March signed Kimbrel to a minor-league deal. He pitched in three games for Double-A Columbus and was nearly flawless with no hits and only one walk allowed …

Fan throws balls onto field

Fan throws ball onto field in bizarre sequence at Braves-Giants game

A fan caused confusion and generated frustration on Friday night during a game between the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves after throwing a ball onto the field during a play at the plate in the top of the fourth inning. The bizarre moment …

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Braves call up former All-Star after blowing game

The Atlanta Braves suffered a brutal defeat on Thursday, and responded by turning to a 37-year-old former All-Star. The Braves are calling Craig Kimbrel up from Triple-A Gwinnett, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The move comes after …

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