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A 76-86 record and fourth-place finish in the NL East were not what the Atlanta Braves expected out of the 2025 season. However, injuries, ineffectiveness, and regression led to the Braves’ tumble down the standings. However, the goal for 2026 will remain the same: contend for a shot at the World Series. In an effort […]

Brian Snitker recently made the decision to step down from his role as Atlanta Braves manager. Although he is remaining with the ball club as a senior advisor, Snitker will no longer manage the ball club. It was surely a difficult decision for Snitker. According to Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos, Snitker would have returned […]

2025 did not go the way that many Atlanta Braves fans thought it would. In fact, many in the Braves organization likely did not believe that their roster would miss the postseason. However, a wicked combination of injuries, regression, and ineffectiveness doomed Atlanta to a 76-86, fourth-place finish in the NL East. Manager Brian Snitker […]

Former Chicago Cubs manager David Ross recently expressed interest in managing again, and he told the Associated Press that he would relish the opportunity to take over for Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker. “David Ross, the former Atlanta catcher and Chicago Cubs manager, said Thursday that he’s ready to manage again and said returning to […]

It’s been a busy few days for the Atlanta Braves in the aftermath of their 2025 season coming to an unceremonious end without a playoff appearance to show for it. On Wednesday, manager Brian Snitker announced that he would be stepping down from the role but would be accepting an advisory job with the team, […]

On Wednesday, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker announced his retirement following the team’s disastrous 2025 season, which culminated in them not making the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Still, Snitker’s announcement drew an outpouring of love from the baseball world for his commitment to the organization, and he will remain on board with […]

On Wednesday, it was announced that Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker would not be returning to the team moving forward. Snitker coached the Braves to seven straight playoff appearances from 2018-2024 and won a World Series with the team in 2021, but ultimately missed out on the postseason this year. Shortly after the news was […]

Brian Snitker is stepping down as manager of the Atlanta Braves, but he is not leaving the organization. The Brian Snitker era brought consistent success in the NL East and unforgettable moments in the MLB postseason, highlighted by the 2021 World Series championship. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Snitker informed the team of his decision […]

The Atlanta Braves, currently playing their final game of the 2025 MLB season against the Pittsburgh Pirates, face uncertainty about the future of longtime manager Brian Snitker, who recently admitted he is still considering retirement. In a post on ESPN.com by the Associated Press, Snitker explained his thought process and the difficulty of making such […]

The Atlanta Braves’ 2024 season will go down as one of the most perplexing campaigns in recent franchise history. Despite boasting one of the most talented rosters in baseball on paper, the Braves fell short of their championship aspirations, missing the playoffs for what many considered the first time in years. While injuries certainly played […]

With only two games left in what has been frustrating 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves made a pair of strategic roster moves focused on long-term development. On Saturday morning, the team announced it had recalled left-hander Hayden Harris and optioned rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep to Triple-A Gwinnett. The team took to its official X, formerly […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II reached a major career milestone on Friday night, launching his 20th home run of the 2025 season against the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete his first-ever 20/20 campaign. The 24-year-old Stockbridge High School alum hit the homer in the bottom of the sixth inning off Pirates reliever Mike Burrows, a […]

The Atlanta Braves did not have the season they expected this year, but they are already making moves to improve their roster for the future. After the Toronto Blue Jays cut ties with Alek Manoah, the Braves decided to claim him off waivers, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Braves claimed RHP Alek Manoah […]

The Atlanta Braves recently acquired Charlie Morton after the Tigers released him, but he has not yet appeared for Atlanta. Morton’s 2025 season was so uneven that it saddled him with an unfortunate nickname: “Cy Yuk.” For a respected veteran, the label feels harsh, yet his numbers made it nearly unavoidable. His struggles affected two […]

Atlanta Braves infielder Ozzie Albies is dealing with an injury. Albies is headed to the injured list with just a handful of games left in the season, per the team. He is dealing with a fractured left hamate. The hamate is a bone located in the wrist. “He felt something in there that was an […]

The Atlanta Braves are going to miss the playoffs in 2025, snapping their seven-year postseason streak. A lot of their key players have underperformed, and in the end, they weren’t even close to threatening for a playoff spot. But their end to the 2025 season bodes well for their chances at redemption in 2026, as […]

Ozzie Albies suffered an injury during Monday’s matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals. Going into the matchup, the Braves are wrapping up the final stretch of the regular season. They are no longer eligible for playoff contention, looking to end the year on a positive note with some victories. However, they sustained an […]

One day after the Detroit Tigers released him, the Atlanta Braves have signed veteran right-handed picture Charlie Morton to a Major League contract. Morton has spent part of five seasons with the Braves, including his first in 2008. With less than a week left in the regular season and Atlanta miles from playoff contention, it […]

The Atlanta Braves received a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season when Nacho Alvarez Jr. delivered a memorable moment. The rookie infielder crushed his first career home run against the Tigers. The blast tied the game at 1-1 in the third inning. For the Braves, who are set to miss the MLB postseason for […]

The Atlanta Braves may be wrapping up a difficult season, but outfielder Michael Harris just gave fans something rare to smile about. In the club’s ongoing series against the Detroit Tigers, Harris drew walks in back-to-back games for the first time since May 9-10. The feat stood out not just because of the timing, but […]

The Atlanta Braves will play a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Before the doubleheader, Atlanta announced multiple roster moves on X, formerly Twitter. “The #Braves today selected LHP José Suarez to the major league roster and recalled RHP Nathan Wiles to Atlanta after optioning RHPs Connor Seabold and Alexis Díaz to Triple-A Gwinnett […]

The Atlanta Braves received encouraging news this week as right-hander Reynaldo López continues working toward a full return following shoulder surgery. López threw off a mound for the second time since the procedure, tossing 20 pitches in a bullpen session, and later noted that for the first time in years, he is completely pain-free. The […]

The Atlanta Braves placed relief pitcher Daysbel Hernandez on the 15-day injured list on Friday, the team announced. The move is backdated to September 9. Additionally, pitcher Hunter Stratton was recalled from Triple-A. “The #Braves today recalled RHP Hunter Stratton to Atlanta and placed RHP Daysbel Hernández on the 15-day injured list, backdated to September […]

The Atlanta Braves are in the midst of one of their most disappointing seasons in recent memory, and now Brian Snitker retirement rumors are adding another layer of uncertainty. With the Braves sitting at 65-81 and officially eliminated from playoff contention, the 69-year-old manager addressed speculation about his future in an interview with The Athletic’s […]

The Atlanta Braves are less than 20 games away from finishing off a disappointing regular season. There are rumors flying around that Atlanta’s manager, Brian Snitker, could retire. While there are a lot of negatives to take away from the season, Drake Baldwin is not one of them. He, Isaac Collins, and Cade Horton are […]

The Atlanta Braves are facing growing speculation about the future of manager Brian Snitker as whispers of a possible retirement grow louder. Snitker has served as the Braves’ skipper for a decade and recently spoke candidly about the personal sacrifices his career has demanded. He revealed that he missed nearly all of his son Troy’s […]

The Atlanta Braves’ frustrating 2025 season took another hit Monday as the club officially placed catcher Sean Murphy on the season-ending injured list. The decision came after weeks of growing concern about Murphy’s health, as he attempted to play through a worsening hip issue. Now set to undergo surgery, the veteran backstop becomes the latest […]

Despite playoff hopes entering this season, the Atlanta Braves have failed to reach the heights they have over the last few years. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos has been busy getting the roster for 2026 and beyond. The Braves core is still one of a playoff contender. It was well known after the release […]

The Atlanta Braves won the series opener against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Entering Saturday’s game, though, Braves manager Brian Snitker decided to make an interesting change to his batting order. Ronald Acuña Jr. has dealt with injuries throughout the season, putting him in a slump at the plate. To fix that, Jurickson Profar will […]

Left-handed pitcher Hayden Harris recently made his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves, holding the Chicago Cubs scoreless for one inning in a 4-3 defeat. Before the southpaw was pitching at the major league level, though, he was entertaining fans with the Savannah Bananas. Harris recently joined MLB Network Radio to discuss baseball’s latest phenomenon. […]

The Atlanta Braves picked up a 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night, but the postgame conversation centered around a candid moment from one of their most important players. In his second start since returning from injury, Chris Sale reflected on what might have been had he stayed healthy all season—a moment that […]

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams of the 2025 season. They came into the season as a potential championship-caliber team. In fact, ChatGPT predicted them to win the 2025 World Series. Instead, the Braves are 14 games under .500, so they will need to retool for next season. Injuries and […]

It’s been a difficult year for the Atlanta Braves, who currently sit 14 games below the .500 mark at 63-77 after Wednesday’s road win over the Chicago Cubs. Atlanta isn’t in as bad of a rough patch as they were about a month ago, but at this point, the team is just treading water until […]

To say that the 2025 season could not be going any further from plan for the Atlanta Braves would be a major understatement. Heading into 2025, the Braves were boasting a seven-year postseason streak, even doing so in 2024 even though the team’s best position player, Ronald Acuna Jr., played in only 49 games. Moreover, […]

Big things were expected from the Atlanta Braves in 2025, as the team looked to be loaded for yet another run at the playoffs. However, injuries and ineffectiveness, among other factors, have left the Braves 14 games behind the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies at 62-75 on the season. Atlanta will look to finish the season strong […]

It has not been a great season for the Atlanta Braves, who currently sit at 61-75 ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta has dealt with both injuries and major regression up and down the roster up to this point, now in twice as bad of a position as they were when […]

The Atlanta Braves welcomed back reigning NL Cy Young winner Chris Sale with high hopes, and he wasted no time reminding everyone why he’s one of baseball’s elite arms. In his first game since mid-June, Sale struck out nine over six dominant innings against the Phillies. Atlanta desperately needed this type of performance to fuel […]

The Atlanta Braves just received a major boost ahead of their ongoing clash with the Philadelphia Phillies. After dropping two straight games in the series, the Braves officially reinstated Chris Sale from the injured list following his successful rehabilitation assignment. To make room for the veteran left-hander, the Braves optioned right-hander Nathan Wiles to Triple-A […]

Nick Castellanos wasn’t invited to the Philadelphia Phillies home run party in the series opener against the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies started with a three-homer inning in the first and finished with a franchise record-tying seven bombs. Kyle Schwarber added four homers on his own in an offensive eruption. But following the wild 19-4 victory, […]