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For Alex Anthopoulos, contract extensions have to be on his mind regarding several current Braves. Ozzie Albies has just one more year left on his deal and is once again proving he’s one of the best second basemen in the game. The Braves aren’t going to find a better option, and he’s been a staple […]
The Atlanta Braves should certainly be involved in many trade discussions and rumors this summer as they look to improve their roster before the MLB trade deadline. Atlanta, first place in the NL East, has World Series aspirations, but recent circumstances have led to its starting rotation looking a little bit weaker over the past […] The post Braves Get Clarity on Rumored All-Star SP Trade Target appeared first on HEAVY .
The Braves are planning to get injured utilityman Kyle Farmer some reps behind the plate on his upcoming minor league rehab assignment, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. This won’t be Farmer’s first foray into catching — far from it, in fact. The 35-year-old infielder (36 in August) was drafted as a catcher and logged nearly […]
Michael King took the mound for the San Diego Padres who were opening a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Monday night. It must have been good to be home because King delivered his best start since May 18 when he completed seven innings without allowing a run to the Los […]
If the Braves want to win another World Series, they need to add a starting pitcher at the trade deadline. And not just any starting pitcher — a true frontline arm capable of winning a game by himself behind Chris Sale. Nobody fits that description better than Tarik Skubal, who most expect to be traded […]
This isn’t a “how do you feel about Dylan Dodd” post. It’s more about the Braves. Two buckets of facts, and then I’ll add a third. Bucket the first: in 2025, Dodd had an 85/94/83 line (ERA-/FIP-/xFIP-). That’s not a dominant reliever line, but it is a pretty good one. In 2026 so far, Dodd […]
If you stayed up until nearly 1:00 AM Eastern to watch the Braves try to pull out a win in San Diego, I apologize. But I was right there with you. Grant Holmes started the game, and it was a very Grant Holmes type of outing. He didn’t make it through five innings, largely due […]
While the product on the filed for the Braves is having some ups and downs at the moment, it appears many around baseball continue to think Atlanta is clearly a contender. And for some, the Braves are the contender that could make the most sense as the landing spot for coveted pitcher Tarik Skubal. While […]
The Braves offense was lifeless against Michael King and the San Diego bullpen on Monday night, losing 1-0 to drop their second game in a row. It was more of the same for Grant Holmes, who labored through 4 2/3 innings. He hung a slider to struggling Manny Machado in the fourth inning that was […]
The Braves’ deal for Mauricio Dubón has turned into one of the better trades of last offseason. Acquired from Houston in a one-for-one swap for defensive specialist Nick Allen, Dubón has played a valuable utility role for the NL East leaders. Dubón takes a league average .262/.316/.408 batting line into tonight’s series opener in San […]
On Monday night, the Atlanta Braves opened up a series with the San Diego Padres in California.They are coming off a series where they won two out of three games over the Milwaukee Brewers (at home).Braves Announce Injury Update On 10-Year PlayerAhead of their series with the Padres, the Braves announced an update on Kyle […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Injury Update On 10-Year MLB Player appeared first on HEAVY .
Atlanta Braves (48-28) at San Diego Padres (39-37), June 22, 2026, 7:10 p.m. PST Watch: ESPN Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
The Atlanta Braves are set to take on the San Diego Padres in a NL showdown out west this week in a three-game set. Atlanta is coming off a series win against the Milwaukee Brewers and still has a comfortable lead in the NL East, but the Phillies continue to surge in MLB. It’s been […] The post Braves Announce Ha-Seong Kim Lineup Decision vs. Padres appeared first on HEAVY .
The Braves brought catcher Sandy León back on a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He’ll report to Triple-A Gwinnett. León elected free agency after being designated for assignment last week. The Braves pushed him off the roster with the Joey Bart acquisition. León has gone 4-44 with 18 strikeouts and no walks at […]
The Atlanta Braves are coming off a series win against the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, and will open a new series against the San Diego Padres (on the road) this week. Atlanta will roll with Grant Holmes (4-3, 4.33 ERA, 61 SO) on the mound to open up the series, and the San Diego […] The post Atlanta Braves Make Drake Baldwin Change Before Padres Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The Atlanta Braves should be buyers, so will the Royce Lewis trade buzz get them interested? He hasn’t had a great season to date. Still, here is the Braves’ perfect trade offer for the Twins’ infielder. Things have been a little uneven for the Braves of late. Heading into Monday’s games, the Braves’ 3-7 record […] The post Braves’ perfect trade offer for Twins’ Royce Lewis appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Once again, the Braves‘ lineup in June differs significantly from that of April. Although Atlanta’s starting nine has consistently been one of the best in Major League Baseball, recurring injuries over several seasons have forced general manager Alex Anthopoulos to continually find and use players deeper on the roster. Despite persistent injuries, the Braves have […] The post Who Are the Braves’ Hidden Talents Leading to Their Success? appeared first on The Lead .
The Atlanta Braves have brought back veteran catcher Sandy Leon into the organization.Atlanta designated Sandy Leon for assignment on June 18, and after clearing waivers, he elected free agency. However, a day after electing free agency, the 14-year MLB veteran has re-signed with the Braves on a minor-league deal and assigned him to the Gwinnett […] The post Braves Make Quick Decision on 14-Year MLB Veteran After Release appeared first on HEAVY .
The Phillies beat the Mets 6-2 on the latest edition of NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball, improving their record to 42-35, moving into the second NL Wild Card spot, and shrinking the Braves’ division lead to just 6.5 games. The win capped a weekend of excellent play from the Phillies, who just keep stacking wins and […] The post Let’s Get John Kruk to Wear a Suit More appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Atlanta Braves are headed out west to face the Padres and they could use a series victory to get back on track. The. The Braves did take two from the Brewers, but they won in games where the Braves did not produce much offense. The Braves will likely need their offense to kick it […]
The Braves have a starting pitching problem. June has exposed that clearly, with the rotation currently sporting a 5.80 ERA on the month. Outside of Chris Sale, there’s not a single arm on the roster the Braves should feel comfortable handing the ball to in a playoff game. There’s an expectation they’ll be one of […]
For most of the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves have been at the top of Major League Baseball. However, their recent stretch of play has left some concern. The Braves had lost six of seven games in the middle of June — their worst stretch of the season — before a bounce-back series win over […] The post What Reasons Do the Atlanta Braves Have to Be Concerned? appeared first on The Lead .
Are you tired of the Hamilton-adjacent cosplays yet? Well, Braves Country isn’t throwing away its shot to send some Braves to the All-Star Game. But some help may be needed. With three days left remaining in Phase 1 of voting, Major League Baseball has released the second balloting update for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia. […]
Atlanta Braves’ Spencer Strider went down and much of the 2026 season has been spent navigating a rotation riddled with injuries. While Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies continue to anchor one of the NL’s most dangerous offenses, the Braves’ starting pitching depth remains a legitimate concern as the August deadline approaches. Across the league, […] The post Braves’ perfect trade offer for Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Steve Adams Good afternoon! We’ll get going at 2pm CT today, but as always, feel free to send in some questions ahead of time! Greetings! Let’s begin Jon Michael Wacha screams Braves SP to me. Thoughts? Steve Adams You could take just about any reasonably productive SP who’ll likely be available and say they fit […]