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Braves acquire Lane Thomas, Bailey Falter in trade with Royals

The Atlanta Braves rearranged their roster before facing the Washington Nationals Saturday. But then took a big swing at adding offensive firepower ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter are now on board via the Kansas City Royals. ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan delivered the trade update via the social media […] The post Braves acquire Lane Thomas, Bailey Falter in trade with Royals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

BREAKING: Braves Acquire Lefty-Killer Outfielder and Starter from Royals

The Atlanta Braves are acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and pitcher Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals, per Jeff Passan.   Trade news: The Atlanta Braves are acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 2, 2026 He posted on X: “Trade news: […] The post BREAKING: Braves Acquire Lefty-Killer Outfielder and Starter from Royals appeared first on HEAVY .

Updated: Braves trade for Lane Thomas, Bailey Falter

Update: It’s official. The Atlanta Braves are trading for Kansas City Royals outfielder Lane Thomas and pitcher Bailey Falter, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Thomas, who is from Knoxville, TN, is an eight-year big league outfielder who debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals and also spent four seasons with the Washington Nationals. He’s appeared in […]

Depot After Dark: Brisker Family Picture, Cardinals Sign Former Steelers DL, Falcons Extend OL

A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Aug. 1. BRIKSER FAMILY PICTURE Jaquan Brisker entered the NFL in 2022 as a second-round pick by the Chicago Bears. […]

Athletics Select Ben Bowden, DFA Connor Thomas

6:40 pm: To make room for Bowden on their 40-man roster, the Athletics have designated Connor Thomas for assignment. They claimed the left-hander off waivers from the Braves earlier this week and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. In two appearances for Atlanta this year, Thomas gave up 15 runs in 6 1/3 innings. That […]

Braves’ Reynaldo Lopez injury could impact trade deadline plans

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo López has been scratched from his start against the Washington Nationals with left knee inflammation. With the Braves rumored to be in the MLB Trade Deadline market for a starting pitcher, López’s injury might affect their plans. RHP Reynaldo López has been scratched from tonight’s game due to left knee […] The post Braves’ Reynaldo Lopez injury could impact trade deadline plans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Michael Penix Jr. updates fans on his knee injury recovery

Fans of the Atlanta Falcons are on pins and needles involving the quarterback room in NFL Training Camp. Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with an early back ailment. Meanwhile, Michael Penix Jr. is still trying to work his way back from his 2025 NFL Injury. Atlanta’s original No. 1 QB sustained a season-ending knee tear. Many […] The post Michael Penix Jr. updates fans on his knee injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Reynaldo Lopez scratched, Martin Perez to start Saturday

The Braves have scratched Reynaldo Lopez from his start Saturday night against the Nationals, announcing that Martin Perez will start in his place. This isn’t ideal for an already-taxed pitching staff and we will see what the ramifications are for the rotation. It is unclear the severity of Lopez’ injury, but we will cover that […]

NFC Notes: Bucky Irving, Nic Scourton, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said RB Bucky Irving is fully healthy following shoulder surgery and will not be limited during training camp. “He feels fine, he’s great,” Bowles said, via the team’s website. “He’s full speed. He’s full-go right now. Obviously, when we get in pads, we’re not easing him back from anything. So, […] The post NFC Notes: Bucky Irving, Nic Scourton, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Rangers Select Nolan Kingham

The Rangers announced this afternoon that they have selected Nolan Kingham‘s contract from Triple-A Round Rock. The right-hander will be making his MLB debut if he gets into a game. In a corresponding move, Texas optioned fellow righty Luis Curvelo back to Triple-A. Kingham, 29, was drafted by the Braves in 2018 and pitched in […]

Braves announce 2 roster moves before Nationals clash

The Atlanta Braves refreshed their bullpen Saturday by recalling right-hander James Karinchak and designating right-hander Elieser Hernandez for assignment before their matchup with the Washington Nationals. The roster moves added a rested arm after Hernandez worked three innings in Friday’s 6-2 victory at Truist Park. Hernandez earned a three-inning save while allowing one run on […] The post Braves announce 2 roster moves before Nationals clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Drake Baldwin leads off again, facing the righty Miles Mikolas

The Braves are going for another series win at home against their division rival Nationals. Reynaldo Lopez is taking the mound, with Miles Mikolas starting for Washington, in a matchup of unconvincing righties. Drake Baldwin gets the nod at leadoff against the righty starter, as Walt Weiss continues to swap him and Acuna at the […]

Atlanta Braves Announce Drake Baldwin Decision Before Nationals Game

The Atlanta Braves have extended their NL East division lead to eight games after beating the Washington Nationals in the first two games of their four-game series. Atlanta is 10-5 since the MLB All-Star break, and appears to have found its Mojo again on offense. A big reason for that has been Drake Baldwin being […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Drake Baldwin Decision Before Nationals Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Falcons, Matthew Bergeron agree to $96 million contract extension

The Atlanta Falcons on Saturday signed left guard Matthew Bergeron to a four-year contract extension, keeping the offensive lineman under contract with the team through the 2030 season. The deal is reportedly worth $96 million and includes $60 million in guaranteed money, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Bergeron was originally […] The post Falcons, Matthew Bergeron agree to $96 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Braves look to secure DC series win behind Reynaldo Lopez

With a comfortable win Friday, the Braves will have two chances to win the series against the Nationals ahead of the trade deadline Monday, with this first chance coming behind Reynaldo Lopez on the mound. Reynaldo has been serviceable since returning to the rotation but there are still weird inconsistencies in his arsenal and velocity […]

Braves: Robert Suarez injury is becoming more worrisome by the day

We are about 48 hours from the trade deadline, and it’s become increasingly evident the Braves should be prioritizing additions to their bullpen, given there still seems to be no progress with Robert Suarez. Walt Weiss said again ahead of Friday’s game that Atlanta’s All-Star reliever has yet to throw a bullpen, and from the […]

Braves Biweekly: With some luck, back on the horse

Past summaries: How did the Braves do recently? The post All-Star Break portion of July was a fun one for the Braves. You probably recall that June was terrible for this team, and the start of July was… okay, because the team played .500 ball instead of continuing to plunge through a June-esque abyss. Two […]