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Can the Braves really trust AJ Smith-Shawver right now?
Nobody is experiencing the highs and lows of baseball right now quite like the Atlanta Braves. They began August with an eight-game win streak — the longest of their season — then followed it with one of their most dismal two-week stretches of the year, before rattling off seven wins in a row. Now they’ve […]
The Falcons set a franchise sack record. Then they dismantled the group that did it.
For about two decades, the Falcons seemingly forgot it was okay to hit the quarterback. They rarely invested in their defensive front, and the result was an anemic pass rush that likely cost Matt Ryan a couple of Super Bowls. Finally, in 2025, that changed. The Falcons spent not one but two first-round picks on […]
The Athletic re-grades the Braves’ trade deadline
The Athletic just released its weekly power rankings, with the Braves coming in tied for second alongside the Los Angeles Dodgers. I think that’s cheating, and I’m going to keep rolling my eyes considering Atlanta just swept the Dodgers and both teams entered the week with identical records. It’s probably okay to give the Braves […]
Who has been the Braves’ best under the radar gem in 2026?
The Braves have never been a team that spends massively in the offseason, and when they do fork out some real change, the results have been middling at best. This past winter was a prime example. Robert Suarez certainly pitched like he’d earned the $45 million contract the Braves handed him before injuries derailed his […]
Braves injury updates on Reynaldo Lopez and Joe Jimenez
Along with the injury update we received on Robert Suarez yesterday, there were also some minor updates on Joe Jimenez and Reynaldo Lopez. Let’s start with the man we haven’t seen pitch in a major-league game since 2024. Joe Jimenez has had a plethora of procedures on his knee, and there have been several points […]
Dylan Lee has a theory on why he’s suddenly struggling considerably
In the first half of the season, Dylan Lee was arguably the most valuable non-closer in all of baseball. Walt Weiss had no problem turning to him in high-leverage situations nightly, and he almost always delivered without breaking a sweat. 2026 First Half Dylan Lee: 44 appearances, 43 innings, 1.47 ERA, 0.651 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 […]
Falcons place JD Bertrand on Injured Reserve
The Falcons may have released an initial 53-man roster on Sunday, but there are a ton of moving pieces still coming together as they prepare for Week 1. That process continued Monday, with Atlanta picking up three players via the waiver wire. To make room, the Falcons had to waive three of their own — […]
Atlanta Falcons announce 15-man practice squad
The Falcons had a few surprising cuts when they announced their initial 53-man roster on Sunday, but most of the names fans hoped to see have been added to the team’s practice squad. Atlanta Falcons Practice Squad DT Carlos Allen Jr. WR Vinny Anthony II OL James Brockermeyer CB Cobee Bryant OL Kam Dewberry WR […]
Report: Robert Suarez could rejoin the Braves soon
One of the biggest developments over the final month for the Braves won’t take place on the field. It involves the continued rehabilitation of Robert Suarez and getting him primed for October. That’s been the plan for a while now, and the All-Star reliever is set to take a giant step in the right direction […]
Falcons announce shocking decision to release Zach Harrison
After adding three players via waivers, the Atlanta Falcons announced they have waived 2023 third-round pick Zach Harrison, along with Natrone Brooks and Jammie Robinson. We have made the following roster moves: – Claimed Yasir Abdullah, Jared Ivey and Cameron Williams off waivers – Waived Natrone Brooks, Zach Harrison and Jammie Robinsonhttps://t.co/aT6WRiYY9j pic.twitter.com/nr7MSWBqre — Atlanta […]
Exciting prospect Blake Burkhalter among Braves’ September call ups
The Braves’ roster will expand to 28 players tomorrow, allowing the club to add one pitcher and one position player. According to Grant McAuley, those players will be prospect reliever Blake Burkhalter and veteran Kyle Farmer. Blake Burkhalter is one of the #Braves two September call-ups. Kyle Farmer is the other. Burkhalter, who turns 26 […]
Falcons add several players via waivers
The Falcons may have announced their initial 53-man roster yesterday, but it’s far from the final product we’re going to see when they take the field in Week 1 against the Steelers. That started today, with Atlanta adding three players via waivers — Yasir Abdullah, Jared Ivey, and Cameron Williams. Falcons waiver claims, per NFL […]
Braves prospects continue to set records and earn promotions
It’s been an unbelievable year for a slew of the Braves youngest and most talented prospects — one that is set to make 2027 a very exciting season, as we could start discussing some of these guys making their MLB debuts. Eric Hartman The 20-year-old Hartman made history over the weekend, becoming the first minor-league […]
An all-around look at the Braves race to the playoffs
A seven-game win streak has the Braves’ playoff odds looking much more encouraging than they did a week ago. They’re right back in the thick of the race for a first-round bye and the top overall seed in the National League, but at the same time, the NL East crown is far from a sure […]
The career of Spencer Schwellenbach might already be in jeopardy
Injuries have been a problem in Atlanta over the last several seasons, but nobody has been plagued more than the Braves’ young pitchers. That unavoidable truth took another nasty turn over the weekend, when it was announced both Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach will go under the knife again. Waldrep will have Tommy John surgery, […]
Grading the Atlanta Falcons trade for Gervon Dexter Sr.
The Falcons made a significant trade two weeks before the start of the regular season, acquiring defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. in return for a fifth-round pick and cornerback Clark Phillips III. The move received an A- grade from the folks over at ESPN, with the Bears receiving a C. “This a good get for […]
Is it time to give Alex Anthopoulos his flowers for his work at the trade deadline?
It’s crazy how quickly things can change in Major League Baseball. A week ago, it felt like the Braves’ entire season was slipping away. Seven wins later, they’re right back in the conversation for the No. 1 seed in the National League. The Braves are coming off back-to-back sweeps of the Dodgers and Rockies, highlighted […]
Biggest surprises from the Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster
The Atlanta Falcons released their initial 53-man roster yesterday, and there were no shortage of surprises as the team prepares to take on the Steelers in two weeks. Quarterbacks (4) Michael Penix Jr. Cooper Rush Jack Strand Tua Tagovailoa — The old adage is that if you have two quarterbacks, you really have none. If […]
The Braves are finally using Sean Murphy the right way
Ha-Seong Kim will grab all the headlines Thursday morning, and rightfully so — movie directors couldn’t have written that script. But the performance from Sean Murphy last night shouldn’t get lost in Kim’s heroics. The veteran catcher, who has spent most of the season on the IL, played in back-to-back games for the second time […]
Which of the top free agents should the Braves target in the offseason?
It’s never too early to start looking ahead, and that’s exactly what Mark Feinsand did at MLB.com, ranking the top 10 players set to test free agency this offseason. The list is, admittedly, pretty lackluster outside of a few names, but most of them should be on the Braves’ radar, especially with so much money […]
Atlanta Falcons 53-man roster predictions before the preseason finale
The Falcons’ final preseason game is Friday against the Dolphins. All of the healthy starters — outside of Michael Penix Jr. — are expected to get some run. But the biggest day for a lot of the players who’ll see the field over the last three quarters is Sunday, when final 53-man rosters are announced […]
Za’Darius Smith gets vulnerable on why he retired last year
One of the Falcons’ most exciting signings of the offseason came just weeks before the start of the season, as they inked three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith to a one-year deal. The decision came in the wake of the injury to Jalon Walker, who tore his ACL and will miss the rest of […]
Ha-Seong Kim, the most unlikely of heroes, delivers another win over the Dodgers
If we’ve learned one thing this week, it’s that matchups between the Braves and Dodgers aren’t built for the faint of heart. Following a nail-biter on Tuesday, one that was primarily a pitcher’s duel for most of the evening, Wednesday’s affair had a little bit of everything. Matt Olson started the scoring with a screaming […]
Braves claim pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from Tigers
The Braves announced on Wednesday that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. The #Braves today claimed RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 26, 2026 Vanasco has appeared in five games this season for the […]
Two veteran players the Braves could consider extending right now
Over the years, the Braves have issued a plethora of early extensions to their young talent. Some have worked out wonderfully. Others haven’t aged as well. We haven’t seen any of that this year. Perhaps that’s a result of how some of those deals have turned out, but there are a couple of veteran players […]
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