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Atlanta Braves off day chat and discussion: August 24
The Atlanta Braves are on a much-needed off day after taking a very tough trip across the midwest and getting put through the ringer by a trio of Central Division teams. The showdowns aren’t over, though, as the Braves will have to welcome the Dodgers into town for three games starting on Tuesday night. For […]
Braves option Jim Jarvis, recall Brewer Hicklen
“What are the Braves doing at shortstop?” Kind of the recently-eternal question, after the Swanson swan song, Orlando Arcia’s one decent season, and then The Issues since. Seriously, from 2024-2026, the Braves are not only dead last in shortstop fWAR (1.3 in 1673 PAs), but they’re so far down that even the 29th-place team, the […]
The Week Ahead for Atlanta: Out of the frying pan and into the fire
After the toughest road trip of the season saw the Atlanta Braves mostly continue an ill-timed downturn in form, the team is now back home — only to go from facing the current best team in baseball for three games to hosting the two-time defending World Series champions and current NL West leaders in the […]
Braves at Brewers series recap: At least they left with something?
The seven-day, four-city, three-team road trip ended up nearly turning into a nightmare journey — one where it essentially came down to Sunday’s Little League Classic for the Atlanta Braves to at least salvage something from their series against the Milwaukee Brewers — and also for the whole trip as well. With the Phillies suddenly […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Eric Hartman goes yard, Daniel Brooks continues to refuse to do so
(58-67) Durham Bulls 2, (62-63) Gwinnett Stripers 7 Box Score The Stripers featured some strong pitching, featuring five relievers, while the offense collected seven runs on seven hits in the Stripers 7-2 victory over the Bulls. The rehabbing Reynaldo López made his first rehab appearance and was solid, scattering three hits across four innings. He […]
Why has Sean Murphy’s bat speed collapsed?
Sean Murphy is not having a great time — he apparently suffered through a debilitating hip injury for years, and finally decided to call it quits in a lost season and get surgery. He returns, and a week later, has his finger fractured by a swing. Fast forward right about three months, and he’s re-activated, […]
Braves News: Atlanta Wins Little League Classic, Michael Harris II Has Big Game, More
The Braves are likely very glad Monday is finally here and an off-day can be used as a needed break and reset. Thankfully, the Braves were able to get a badly needed win in the 2026 Little League Classic on Sunday night. This allowed for Atlanta to avoid a sweep to the Brewers, and also […]
Braves avoid sweep in Little League Classic finale
A win is a win, but when you’re the Atlanta Braves looking to break out of a scoring slump, you can’t help but look forward to a bit more. Regardless, in a game filled with questionable calls and moments of minimum effort, the Braves managed to take a 4-2 win against the Milwaukee Brewers to […]
Braves chat & Discussion: Tyler Mahle vs Shane Drohan
The Atlanta Braves are looking to avoid a sweep…yet again, too soon after suffering one and avoiding another in Chicago. How do we end up in these situations? A better question is, how do we get out of them…ASAP? Tune in at 7:10 to see if the Braves can turn things around. Lineups Preview
Michael Harris leading off for Braves in Milwaukee
The stage is set as the Atlanta Braves are looking to avoid a sweep in Milwaukee against the Brewers. Let’s look at these lineups. Michael Harris II is leading off tonight, and Sean Murphy is back in the lineup to bat in the ninth hole. Lane Thomas is taking over left field and batting sixth […]
Tyler Mahle takes the start to avoid sweep in Milwaukee
After a sweep in Minnesota, a win against the Chicago White Sox, and now a chance to avoid a sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers, could Tyler Mahle be the guy to save the Atlanta Braves tonight and get them back on track? Mahle has had his fair share of quality starts since joining Atlanta’s rotation. […]
Reynaldo López to begin rehab assignment
Right-handed pitcher Reynaldo López will begin his rehabilitation assignment with the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, the Atlanta Braves announced earlier this morning. López, 32, was placed on the 15-day IL on August 2 – backdated to July 30 – with inflammation in his left knee. López miss almost all of 2025 after a sterling first season […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Eric Hartman Hits First AA Home Run
Saturday saw the four teams in the Atlanta Braves farm system split their games, but we got to see Eric Hartman hit his first Double-A home run, and his 25th overall. That was part of a three-hit night for Hartman, though he may have been overshadowed a bit by one of his teammates in Adam […]
Braves News: Danger zone, another loss, more
While the Braves are perhaps not quite yet in a precarious position, they have put themselves in a position to be in a precarious position with their play over the last two weeks or so, facing down the barrel of another game against the Brewers and then a series against the Dodgers. Their division lead […]
Error proves costly as Braves bats stay cold in another loss at Brewers
Even the usually stable Martín Pérez couldn’t halt the Braves’ skid that has carried throughout this week’s wild four-city road trip. A strong few innings by the veteran lefty were derailed by an error he made in the field, causing enough of a tailspin in the aftermath that proved to be too much to overcome […]
Braves vs Brewers chat and discussion: Martín Pérez vs. Logan Henderson
The Braves could badly use a win Saturday afternoon in Milwaukee. They’re 1-4 on their four-game, seven-day road trip this week entering this 2:10 EDT game at American Family Field. The Phillies, meanwhile, have won seven straight games to trim the NL East lead to four games. Atlanta hopes Martín Pérez (8-7, 3.15 ERA) can […]
Ozzie Albies gets DH day as Braves look to even series at Brewers
Mauricio Dubón’s versatility continues to be a major asset for the Braves. He’s playing second base for the second time this season for Saturday’s 2:10 p.m. ET game at the Milwaukee Brewers, giving Ozzie Albies a rare designated hitter day. This is well timed because, as Scott Coleman pointed out, things have been trending down […]
Braves Minor League Recap: David McCabe homers in return to Gwinnett
It was a banner night for McCabe in what was an otherwise rough night down on the farm for all four teams in action. Let’s dive into it all. (61-62) Gwinnett Stripers 4, (57-66) Durham Bulls 5 Box Score While the Stripers ultimately came up short on the night, David McCabe finally made his return […]
Braves send Martín Pérez to mound hoping to stop bleeding vs. Brewers
Saturday’s second game of the Atlanta Braves’ series at the Milwaukee Brewers doesn’t have the star power of the series opener. But it does see two pitchers having quite successful seasons in an under-the-radar manner face off. Atlanta will throw Martín Pérez (8-7, 3.15 ERA) against Milwaukee’s Logan Henderson (7-2, 2.70) in a 2:10 p.m. […]
Does Didier Fuentes need a nickname?
I’ll yield the floor to our own Gaurav Vedak for a moment. He has a point. I’ve been referring to him as Didi but I’m saying Dee Dee, the Spanish pronunciation. It used to be Bobby Cox’s deal to call the player’s name and tack on a -y. Maybe we can do better. His play […]
Braves News: Reynaldo López update, loss in Milwaukee, and more
Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo López is ramping back up and is set to make a rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. López landed on the injured list on July 30 with inflammation in his left knee; fortunately, his MRI did not reveal any structural damage. The hurler has had a subpar year for Atlanta. […]
Braves can’t crack the code against Misiorowski in loss
The Atlanta Braves traveled up north to play the Brewers in a pitching matchup to drool over with Chris Sale and Jacob Misiorowski both on the mound. The game started off with a sign that Misiorowski might not be invincible with Ronald Acuña able to draw a walk to lead off the game. That hope […]
Braves vs Brewers chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs Jacob Misiorowski
The Atlanta Braves are taking on the team with MLB’s best record, best pitcher on the planet, and best bullpen since the start of August all in the same game as they travel to Milwaukee to face the Brewers. This is a pitching matchup for lovers of rubber matches to drool over. One of the […]
Dubón at SS and Smith at DH as Braves take on Misiorowski
There is no sugar coating it, the Atlanta Braves have sputtered on offense this month. Only eight teams have scored fewer runs in MLB. They are facing the best pitcher on the planet right now in Jacob Misiorowski, in dire need of a win as the Phillies are creeping up the standings. The Braves have […]
Chris Sale and Jacob Misiorowski face off in elite pitching matchup
The Atlanta Braves just recorded a much-needed win against the White Sox as they travel toMilwaukee to start one of the toughest stretches of their schedule. After the Brewers the Braves must face the Dodgers. After a short break where they face a six-game stretch against the Rockies, Giants, and Nationals they face then have […]
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