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Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves lineup in series finale

The Atlanta Braves are running it back for the sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers on this Father’s Day Sunday. The only batter on the Braves’ side who’s had experience against the Brewers’ Robert Gasser is Joey Bart, who’ll be batting seventh in the lineup. For the Brewers, Brice Turang has had his fair share of […]

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Braves Minor League Recap: Eric Hartman Hits 18th Homer

Saturday’s action in the Atlanta Braves system was headlined by Eric Hartman’s 18th homer of the season, but he wasn’t alone in hitting it out of the park. Luis Guanipa, Conor Essenburg, and Cody Miller all homered in a fun Augusta game, while Johan Rodriguez hit a pair down in the FCL. We also got […]

What is Ozzie’s “top game”?

The Ozzie Albies Game was definitely played yesterday. There was his home run to take the lead. Then his error in the top of the next inning, which aided Milwaukee into BABIPing themselves into the lead. Then there was this home run to win the game in the ninth. Ozzie describes this game as “one […]

Bryce Elder takes the mound in Brewers series finale

Happy Father’s Day! And another baseball Sunday as the Atlanta Braves look to close out the series with a sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers. Bryce Elder, currently boasting a 3.15 ERA, didn’t have the best outing last week against the Mets, allowing 10 hits, six runs and only two strikeouts across four innings. The game […]

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Braves News: Michael Harris returns, Ozzie Albies defines fate, more

With the Braves having secured a series win over the formidable Brewers, the good vibes are back (for now) after a tough little stretch of games. They’ve won the first two games of the series against a really tough Milwaukee team throwing two really good starters. The teams still has holes to fill at the […]

Ozzie Albies giveth, he taketh, and he giveth again in walk-off win

In a battle of tough lefties, Chris Sale and the Braves faced Kyle Harrison and the Brewers for game 2 in Atlanta. After 1-2-3 frames from each lefty to start the game, Sale worked around some traffic to keep things scoreless in the second. From there things settled in for a pitching duel, as Harrison […]

Braves vs Brewers Game Thread: 6/20/2026

Join us and discuss the game in the comments below, as the Braves look to take a big series win behind Chris Sale. Game Info Game Date/Time: Saturday, June 20, 4:10 p.m. EDT Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA TV: BravesVision Streaming: MLB.tv Radio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan

Michael Harris rejoins lineup, Joey Bart makes his Atlanta debut

The Braves are giving former Georgia Tech catcher Joey Bart his debut, catching and batting seventh. Bart was once a top prospect in baseball, but has settled in as a bat first serviceable veteran behind the plate. Michael Harris makes his return to the lineup, batting fifth and playing center in a huge boost to […]

Braves look for series win behind Chris Sale

After the first real rough patch of play from Atlanta this season, the Braves did well to beat Jacob Misiorowski in the midst of a truly legendary run of pitching and the Brewers in game 1 of a home series against a rival at the top of the NL. Doing so with Martin Perez on […]

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Was this the best trade in years?

Utility player Mauricio Dubon was acquired by the Atlanta Braves over the offseason for shortstop Nick Allen. The Braves were looking to have a more flexible player and some offense. The Astros saved a little money and got a great defender. The returns have been pretty one-sided toward the Braves, however. Mauricio has put together […]

Braves News: Michael Harris II update, win over Brewers, and more

Atlanta Braves skipper Walt Weiss provided a cautiously optimistic update on Michael Harris II on Friday. Weiss told reporters that Harris is feeling better and continuing to receive treatment for the back injury that sidelined him earlier this week. However, Weiss also acknowledged that an injured list stint remains a possibility if Harris does not […]

Les Not Miz: Braves do it all to top Brewers, 3-2

The Braves had not had a good time recently, especially in terms of hitting the ball. Jacob Misiorowski came into this game as the best pitcher in baseball. It seemed like a recipe for continued misery/Miz-ery. Well, I am happy to inform you that about two hours and thirty minutes after first pitch, the Braves […]

Injury Update: Michael Harris II improving but could go on IL

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters prior to tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers that center fielder Michael Harris II could go on the IL with lower back issues if it doesn’t improve in the coming days. The team is hopeful an IL-stint can be avoided as he is semmingly doing better and he […]

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Eli White, Jorge Mateo bring up the rear against the Miz

Well, there’s no no-bat catcher or Ha-Seong Kim in this lineup, which doesn’t really ameliorate the fact that they’re facing best-arm-in-baseball-right-now Jacob Misiorowski, but it is what it is. Remember when the Braves would slavishly alternate handedness in the lineup? Yeah, these days are not those days. This is very much a new lineup, with […]

Braves Minor League Recap: Lodise Brings Thunder to Rainy Night

With three games dashed by the weather the Augusta GreenJackets had to do something big to save the day on Thursday, and even with a delay dampening spirits they found their footing early and put up a big offensive showing. Alex Lodise kept up one of his best streaks of the season with three RBIs, […]

Are the Braves over catcher defense?

Okay, we know they’re not really over it. But, it is kind of funny to think about. The Braves acquired Joey Bart late last night. The move is, on its face, a no-brainer. Bart was the second overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft (Alex Anthopoulos loves him some draft pedigree), but he’s also put […]

Braves News: Hunter Stratton trade, rainout at Truist Park, and more

The Atlanta Braves announced late Thursday night that they have acquired catcher Joey Bart from the Pittsburgh Pirates. In exchange, the Pirates will receive right-hander Hunter Stratton. To make room on the roster, catcher Sandy León was designated for assignment. Bart will be the eighth Braves catcher this season. A Buford native, Bart was drafted […]

Braves trade Hunter Stratton to Pirates in exchange for Joey Bart

Despite having tonight’s scheduled series finale against the San Francisco Giants rained out well ahead of first pitch, the Atlanta Braves are still up burning the midnight oil while trying to figure things out with their roster. The latest bit of shuffling sees the Braves going back to addressing their catcher situation, as they’ve brought […]

Braves Rainout chat and discussion

There’s no Atlanta Braves game today. It’s another opportunity to kick another game to late August when the Braves will be healthier aaaaaaahahahaha. No really, it could happen I guess. The injury beast might be sated for now. But there are other things going on in the meantime. MLB Mets (Sean Manaea) vs Phillies (Aaron […]

Giants at Braves series finale postponed due to weather

Not even half an hour after our (doubt-laden) preview went up, the Braves have announced that tonight’s game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed due to inclement weather. August is the month for series-salvaging makeups, as this Giants game will now be played on August 31, and the White Sox finale is set […]