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To say that the 2025 season hasn’t gone according to plan for the Atlanta Braves would be a major understatement. After narrowly making it to the playoffs last year and promptly getting swept in the NL Wild Card series, the Braves expected that they would once again contend, especially with 2023 NL MVP Ronald Acuna […]

The Atlanta Braves have been arguably the MLB’s biggest disappointment thus far in the 2025 MLB season, currently sitting 13 games under the .500 mark after Tuesday’s loss to the San Francisco Giants. All of the struggles have led some to speculate that the Braves could be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline, with names […]

The San Diego Padres should rightfully feel like they have a chance to make a run at the World Series this season, and they are trying to make a few final moves to get their roster ready for the postseason at the trade deadline. The Padres have a couple of needs or wants at the […]

The Atlanta Braves have been dreadful in the 2025 MLB season. With a 44-55 record, they are 10.5 games out of the NL Wild Card and should be selling off pieces. With the rise of Drake Baldwin behind the plate, rumors have been swirling that the Braves could deal Sean Murphy before the MLB trade […]

It’s been a trainwreck of a 2025 MLB season for the Atlanta Braves so far, who sit 11 games under the .500 mark after a recent series loss at home vs the New York Yankees. While injuries have played a role, the Braves have seen major regression from several key players on their roster this […]

The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will take the field on August 2 at Bristol Motor Speedway for the first MLB Speedway Classic. It will be the first-ever MLB game played at a NASCAR venue (and the first in the state of Tennessee), and the teams’ uniforms will match the occasion. MLB and Nike unveiled […]

Major League Baseball has launched an investigation into Atlanta Braves assistant coach Eddie Perez following a tense confrontation with New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. during Saturday night’s 12–9 Yankees win at Truist Park. The incident occurred in the sixth inning, when Chisholm, standing on second base, appeared to legally relay pitch signs to […]

The Atlanta Braves are having a tough year. The club has dealt with injuries, as well as some disappointing play. Atlanta is getting some good news though about the health of infielder Austin Riley. “Austin Riley has been running in the outfield and running around the bases for the past 20-plus minutes. I would expect […]

The Atlanta Braves have been in freefall mode for essentially the entire 2025 MLB season, currently sitting 11 games under the .500 mark after blowing a big lead on Saturday evening at home vs the New York Yankees. Things have somehow gotten even worse for the Braves since their 0-7 start to the campaign, and […]

It’s been a rough 2025 season thus far for the Atlanta Braves, who currently sit 11 games under the .500 mark after recently blowing a huge lead at home vs the New York Yankees. Atlanta stumbled out of the gates to an 0-7 start this year and somehow things have gotten even worse since, as […]

Saturday night’s Yankees-Braves clash delivered plenty of fireworks on the field—and some serious tension off it. In a game where New York stormed back from five runs down to beat Atlanta 12-9 at Truist Park, Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. found himself in the middle of a heated exchange with Braves coach Eddie Pérez. […]

The New York Yankees snapped a three-game skid with an epic comeback against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, capped by Trent Grisham’s ninth-inning grand slam. Grisham stole the spotlight with the go-ahead blast, but Anthony Volpe came up big for New York. The Yankees’ third-year shortstop had his first career multi-homer game on Saturday, per MLB. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were front and center in MLB history during the 2025 All-Star Game, thanks to Kyle Schwarber and a format twist that delivered an unforgettable finish. For the first time, the All-Star Game ended in a Home Run Derby swing-off after a 6-6 tie through nine innings at Truist Park in Atlanta. Each […]

The Atlanta Braves were in desperate need of a hot start to the second half of the season. Luckily for them Ozzie Albies brought the power and Ronald Acuña Jr. stole the show on defense. The Braves jumped out to a 6-0 lead against the New York Yankees, who are without Max Fried thanks to […]

The Atlanta Braves have made a trade with the Texas Rangers before the second half of the 2025 MLB season starts. Atlanta completed a transaction that will have them acquire pitcher Dane Dunning from Texas. In exchange, they will send pitcher Jose Ruiz and cash considerations, per reporter Mark Feinsand. Dunning’s time with the Rangers […]

The Atlanta Braves have delivered a much-needed boost of optimism during a rocky 2025 season, headlined by the signings of top MLB Draft picks Tate Southisene and Alex Lodise. The duo represents a bold investment in the future of the Braves farm system, signaling the club’s commitment to restocking its pipeline with high-upside, impact talent. […]

The MLB All-Star game went out of its way to celebrate the life and legacy of Hank Aaron. The game was held at Truist Park in Atlanta. The celebration came in the 6th inning with a hologram of Aaron hitting his historic 715th home run on April 8, 1974. That day he eclipsed Babe Ruth […]

The MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta was, in part, a celebration of the heroes of the past. Among those celebrated was Atlanta Braves legend and one-time home run king Hank Aaron. During the 6th inning, the lights at Truist Park went out, and the fans watched footage in hologram form of Aaron’s signature achievement: the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is at the All-Star Game, and so is Matt Olson, the player who replaced him with the Atlanta Braves. It’s a lot to live up to for Olson. Freeman made five All-Star teams with the Braves, won an MVP award and was part of the team’s 2021 World […]

Major League Baseball is on a brief pause as the league descends on Atlanta for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. While fans are locked in on the Midsummer Classic just a day after Cal Raleigh took home the trophy in the Home Run Derby, everyone now has an opportunity to reflect on everything that […]

The All-Star break is here as teams around the league take a short break before beginning the second half of the regular season. It’s a time when some teams tend to get hot and make a serious playoff push while others trail behind. On Tuesday, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker grabbed attention with his claim […]

The city of Atlanta is currently gearing up to host the MLB All-Star game, which will take place on Tuesday night at Truist Park. One of the members of the NL All-Star team is Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who spent over a decade as a member of the Braves and will be […]

The Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals have played each other five times so far this season. Of those games, three of them have been decided by one run. Amid questions about how they will attack the trade market, the Braves pulled off another clutch win. Atlanta catcher Sean Murphy stepped up in the eighth […]

The MLB trade deadline always brings speculation, but this summer, a bold proposal could send shockwaves through the National League. The Cincinnati Reds, a team teetering between buyer and seller status, are reportedly eyeing Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna, a $65 million star whose bat could transform Cincinnati’s playoff hopes. With the Braves seeking roster […]

The Atlanta Braves were dealt another tough blow in a season already teetering on collapse. On Saturday, the club announced that Austin Riley had been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right abdominal strain, delivering another setback to a team already riddled with injuries. The news compounds growing frustration among fans and the […]

The Atlanta Braves are running out of “ifs” and “buts.” Luck has not turned, injury misfortune continues to decimate the pitching staff, Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies are regressing beyond comprehension and veteran closer Raisel Iglesias had a rough start to the campaign. The cracks started to form in Truist Park last season, but […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. was a late scratch from the Atlanta Braves’ series opener against the Athletics on Tuesday due to back tightness. While the former MVP was able to return to the lineup the following day, he’s taking the injury scare seriously. Acuña won’t participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby, according to Atlanta’s official […]

The Atlanta Braves have one more series to enter the All-Star break with positive momentum. General manager Alex Anthopoulos has told the league that the Braves are not willing to move on from their stars. However, he gave manager Brian Snitker a new piece to play with in his bullpen, claiming Joey Wentz off waivers […]

As the MLB trade deadline looms, few names generate as much intrigue as Boston’s Jarren Duran. After a breakout 2024 campaign that saw him post a 6.7 WAR, seventh-best in the majors, Duran established himself as one of baseball’s most dynamic outfielders. While some of that production was buoyed by favorable luck, Duran’s 2025 has […]

The Atlanta Braves are close to full strength heading into the All-Star break. Chris Sale’s injury is one of the three that Braves manager Brian Snitker has in his starting rotation. Amid their struggles, Atlanta manager Brian Snitker and general manager Alex Anthopoulos do not want to let go of Sale, Ronald Acuna Jr., or […]

It’s been a rough season so far in 2025 for the Atlanta Braves, who are currently well outside of the playoff picture as the All-Star break approaches. The Braves stumbled out of the gates to an 0-7 record and are somehow in an even worse position than that now ahead of Thursday’s game against the […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. didn’t take long to get things started in Wednesday’s matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Athletics. The Braves needed something to go their way after a rough stretch of games. They lost five consecutive contests, losing their way in the NL standings. What they needed is what Acuna provided as he got […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball so far this season and find themselves in a big hole in the playoff race as the All-Star break approaches. Naturally, that has led to plenty of rumors and discourse about what the best path forward is for the Braves for the […]

The Atlanta Braves were already figuratively limping toward the All-Star break in the middle of a mess of a 2025 season, and now they’re physically hobbled as the Midsummer Classic approaches as well. As it stands, the Braves have just two series remaining to get things right before the break and get some momentum coming […]

While several MLB teams would love a chance to trade for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr., one team might just have a solid shot at getting him. That team is the Seattle Mariners, per a ESPN report. ESPN writer David Schoenfield believes the Mariners could make a deal if they offer a slew of […]

The Atlanta Braves may be battling through a difficult season, but there’s still plenty to celebrate in Atlanta, especially for Matt Olson. The hometown first baseman is set to make his third MLB All-Star Game appearance, but this one hits a little differently. Not only will the game be played at Truist Park, home of […]

The Atlanta Braves are mired in a disappointing season, and it got worse on Sunday. Atlanta got swept by the Baltimore Orioles at home, dropping the team to 11 games under .500 this season. That’s the first time Atlanta has reached those depths since 2017, per 92.9 The Game. “They are sinking like a stone […]

The Atlanta Braves came into the season with World Series expectations, but things have not gone according to plan so far. Injuries and overall inconsistency have doomed the Braves so far in 2025, and as a result they find themselves well outside the playoff picture at 39-49 as the All-Star break approaches. The trade deadline […]

The Atlanta Braves were thrust into desperation mode just days into the 2025 season, as big free-agent signing Jurickson Profar got hit with an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension at the end of March. With Ronald Acuna Jr. recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee and Profar serving his punishment, general manager Alex Anthopoulos […]