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Braves hoping rookie Jim Jarvis can save them at shortstop

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane to 11 months ago: the Braves — expected sellers at the trade deadline — decided to essentially stand pat. In fact, they actually added just as much as they sent away, acquiring reliever Tyler Kinley in a trade with the Rockies. The only player they traded was Rafael […]

Reynaldo Lopez, Hurston Waldrep give Braves rotation reason for hope

The Braves had a golden opportunity in front of their home fans to end their recent skid, win a series, and build some positive momentum heading into the All-Star break. Jordan Walker put Atlanta in an early hole with a three-run homer before Hurston Waldrep could even record an out in the first inning. It […]

Braves Sign Andrew McCutchen To Minor League Deal

Veteran bat Andrew McCutchen is heading to the Braves on a minor league agreement, according to multiple reports, including from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. McCutchen opened the season with the Rangers. He was DFAed and released in late May. Atlanta collects another seasoned hitter after adding Carlos Santana last week. The club […]

James Karinchak and Ian Hamilton out in Braves bullpen shuffle

The Atlanta Braves, who are leading the NL East for now, have made a few moves before Grant Holmes takes the hill tonight versus the Mets. Turns out that a seven-run inning will get someone’s attention. The Braves underwent a partial bullpen-ectomy last night. The Braves have recalled RHP Anthony Molina to Atlanta after optioning RHP […]

Braves ink Andrew McCutchen to a minor-league contract

In an under the radar pickup involving a former league MVP, the Braves have inked a minor-league contract with Andrew McCutchen. Braves sign Andrew McCutchen to minors deal — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 3, 2026 McCutchen is far from the player he was when he won the MVP a staggering 13 years ago. He hit […]

Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey Homers Again

It’s been a dream of a past week for Owen Carey, who is showing power we’ve never seen from him before while maintaining an lengthening hitting streak. The pitching on the minor league side also had much intrigue, with Garrett Baumann pitching in Gwinnett and Lucas Braun posting his best start of the season for […]

Mets celebrate America’s 250th with four-game series in Atlanta

The New York Mets (36-51) return from a brief stint in Canada to face their division rivals, the Atlanta Braves (50-35). The Mets, if you can believe it, actually took two out of three from the first place Braves at Citi Field in June. You can probably believe this, but it’s the last time the […]

Braves make several roster moves ahead of series versus Mets

Ahead of their series with the New York Mets, the Braves made several notable roster moves. Anthony Molina has been recalled to the active roster, with the club deciding to option James Karinchak back to Gwinnett. Danny Young has also returned from his brief rehab assignment, and Ian Hamilton has been designated for assignment to […]

Braves Designate Ian Hamilton For Assignment

The Braves announced a handful of roster moves on Friday ahead of a matchup against the Mets. With lefty Danny Young returning from the 60-day IL, right-hander Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment. Atlanta also recalled righty Anthony Molina. He’ll take fellow righty James Karinchak‘s spot on the roster. Hamilton was part of a disastrous […]

Will you be blowing something up or watching stuff get blown up?

The Braves are decidedly not blowing anything up. They were last in homers in June and got outhomered 5-1 by the Cardinals, hitting their sole homer in the game they won. But, what about you? Risking your fingers (maybe), staring up at the sky, or maybe a mix of both?

Fantasy Baseball Sell-Highs: Overachievers to Trade Away? (Week 15)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of overachievers to trade away. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at which star players are sell-high candidates. Last week, we dove into players like Dansby Swanson, CJ Abrams, and Ozzie Albies. For this week, we'll dive into five new sell-high candidates. These five players have […]

Braves News: Andrew McCutchen signed, Jim Jarvis recalled, and more

The Atlanta Braves have reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen. The 39-year-old has spent the 2026 season with the Texas Rangers, where he appeared in 37 games and averaged a subpar .192 at the plate. He was released at the end of May and according to the transaction log, […]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — July 3

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Codi Heuer, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1966 – Pitcher Tony Cloninger hits two grand slams and drives in nine runs, as the Braves rout the Giants at Candlestick Park, 17-3. Cloninger is the first National League player to slam two in a game, and the first pitcher ever, and […]

Braves sign Andrew McCutchen to MiLB deal

According to the Atlanta Braves transaction page, they have signed outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen to.a minor league contract. The former National League Most Valuable Player had appeared in 37 games with the Texas Rangers earlier this season. He was a free agent after being released by the Rangers. The 39-year-old, five-time All-Star debuted with the […]

Trade Deadline Outlook: Atlanta Braves

Things in Atlanta have cooled after a red-hot start but the club is still leading the National League East and in a strong position to add ahead of the deadline. Record: 50-34 (94.3% playoff probability, per FanGraphs) Buy Mode Potential needs: Infield, outfield, starting pitching, relief pitching For a club with a strong record, they […]

Bullpen falls apart as Braves drop series finale to Cardinals

The Atlanta Braves had a solid game yesterday and were looking to make it two in a row as they took on the Cardinals behind Hurston Waldrep making his return as a starter. This was the third of six games the Braves would face the Cardinals and will face them again shortly for another three […]

Braves vs Cardinals chat and discussion: Hurston Waldrep vs Dustin May

The Atlanta Braves are taking on the St. Louis Cardinals looking to secure their first series win since the twentieth of June, almost two full weeks ago. Hurston Waldrep is making his much anticipated first start of the season after making one appearance this year where he went two innings. It will be interesting to […]

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves Thursday

The St. Louis Cardinals will finish up their stay in Atlanta before heading to the (not so) friendly confines of Wrigley Field for the 4th of July weekend. Dustin May will make the start for the Cardinals while the Atlanta Braves will send Hurston Waldrep to the mound. First pitch at Truist Park is once […]

Braves biweekly: awful

No snappy post-colon headline here. I can’t think of a better way to describe the Braves over the last two weeks, or in June as a whole, other than awful. While I’ll get to the actual horrendous stats in a bit, I do want to indicate that things aren’t awful because the Braves lost a […]

Braves Minor League Recap: Eric Hartman homers to post 20/30 season

Eric Hartman will get most of the headlines for his historic achievement — seeing as though we’re not even at the break yet — and rightfully so. But the pitching down on the farm was downright excellent as well on Wednesday. So, without further ado, let’s break down what happened. (42-40) Gwinnett Stripers 5, (34-49) […]