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The Atlanta Braves received a key update relating to their injury-riddled rotation Monday. It was confirmed that 29-year-old pitcher Grant Holmes will avoid Tommy John surgery, choosing rest and rehabilitation to address damage to his ulnar collateral ligament. This latest Braves rotation news adds to a growing list of setbacks as the team works to […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves picked up a much-needed win against the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee after the game was initially pushed back from Saturday due to weather. While it was a solid game from Atlanta, they did get some tough news in the form of an injury sustained by […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves picked up a much-needed win against the Cincinnati Reds at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. The hero of the 4-2 win for the Braves was Eli White, who knocked two home runs into the seats during the game, which was originally scheduled for Saturday night but later postponed […]

The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds were going at it in the Speedway Classic on Sunday after the rain cut Saturday night’s main event short. The two teams picked things back up on Sunday morning with almost the full game to play, but a damper was put on things on the Atlanta side pretty […]

The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds were set to square off in MLB’s first-ever Speedway Classic on Saturday. The highly anticipated event, held at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, sold more than 85,000 tickets. Unfortunately, the weather in Bristol didn’t cooperate as Mother Nature rained on Major League Baseball’s parade. After a lengthy […]

The Atlanta Braves finish up their series against the Cincinnati Reds at the Speedway Classic. Saturday night’s game is hosted by a NASCAR track with record attendance for one of Major League Baseball’s most exciting games. Unfortunately, the star pitching matchup that was expected won’t happen. Chase Burns is still the Reds’ starter, but Spencer […]

The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds are in the middle of an exciting series. Ozzie Albies and Elly De La Cruz’s teams made history against one another in an inning that saw 16 runs scored. Saturday’s game takes the cake, though. The Braves and Reds finish up their series at a NASCAR track. Bristol Motor […]

On a day where the Major League Baseball trade deadline was the main event, a game stole the show. In what might be the most electric inning of the season, the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves combined for 16 runs. In one inning. Everyone in the Great American Ballpark on Thursday night was shocked by […]

Thursday night in Cincinnati wasn’t just baseball — it was a full-on fever dream. In a game that had no business becoming historic, the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds exploded for a combined 16 runs in the eighth inning, marking the first time since 1901 that both teams scored 8+ runs in the same inning […]

After landing on the Injured List with an Achilles issue, it appears Ronald Acuña Jr. avoided the worst-case scenario. Initial testing revealed that the Atlanta Braves’ star isn’t dealing with a significant injury as Acuña was given a 2-3 week return timeline. But considering the former MVP’s injury history and the Braves’ current record, there […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2025 MLB trade deadline in unfamiliar territory—firmly out of playoff contention and staring down their first losing season since 2017. At 45-62 and sitting fourth in the National League East, the front office faced pressure to sell big. But GM Alex Anthopoulos chose a different path. Rather than launching a […]

With the rumors around Atlanta Braves star Marcell Ozuna and his trade status with the deadline ending imminently, he is currently in the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. As the Braves acquired some pitching before the trade deadline, there haven’t been any huge moves like one […]

Saying that the  Atlanta Braves’ season has not gone as planned is a massive understatement. Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals walked off Atlanta. Their record and an older roster has the future of Marcell Ozuna in question at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Contenders like the San Diego Padres with pitchers like […]

A tough 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves got a bit tougher with the injury to star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. The All-Star right fielder already missed quite a bit of time this season due to injury, and didn’t make his season debut until late May. Once again, he’ll miss time, as his leg continues […]

Even though 2025 has not gone the way that the Atlanta Braves have hoped, the mindset has not changed. The odds of the Braves making the playoffs at this juncture are pretty slim. However, that doesn’t mean that GM Alex Anthopoulos still doesn’t have a contending mindset. Now, with the MLB trade deadline looming, it […]

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list after his exit from Tuesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, according to several reports. “Ronald Acuña Jr. will go on the 10-day IL with right Achilles tightness,” said David O’Brien of The […]

In a game the Atlanta Braves really needed to win over the Kansas City Royals, disaster struck when star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. jogged off the field and exited the game with Achilles tightness. Breaking down what happened to the five-time All-Star in the sixth inning, The Athletic’s David O’Brien broke down what he saw […]

The struggles of the Atlanta Braves this season have caused many to speculate that the team would look to be sellers as opposed to buyers at the upcoming trade deadline. One of the key names mentioned in trade talks for the Braves has been that of slugger Marcell Ozuna, who was recently removed from the […]

The San Diego Padres have a roster loaded with big-name superstars. They’ve had plenty of other well-known players on their roster in recent years, too. Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Fernando Tatis Jr., Luis Arraez, Jackson Merrill, and Dylan Cease are the current leaders of the team. Blake Snell, Juan Soto, Josh Hader, Seth Lugo, and […]

The Atlanta Braves found a spark from the face of the franchise Monday night, as Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed a towering 468-foot two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals, tying the game 2-2 in the third inning at Kauffman Stadium. The blast was Acuña’s longest of the season and tied for the sixth-longest in […]

MLB is gearing up for one of the most ambitious events in recent memory. The Speedway Classic between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds was held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.  Already, 85,000 tickets have been sold before the game scheduled for August 2nd, according to Front Office Sports. The league is […]

The Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco from the New York Yankees for a player to be named later or cash. The YES Network’s Jack Curry was first to report the news. Carrasco appeared in eight games for the Yankees this season, starting six, but he had not pitched in the big […]

The Atlanta Braves are well out of the playoff race and should be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. That did not stop them from picking up pitcher Erik Fedde from the St Louis Cardinals ahead of the deadline. The Red Birds designated Fedde for assignment amid a miserable season. But a corresponding move showed […]

The Atlanta Braves have been a disaster so far in the 2025 MLB season, currently sitting at 15 games below the .500 mark ahead of Sunday’s series finale vs the Texas Rangers. Regression around the roster, Brian Snitker retirement rumors, and other factors have all added to the turmoil surrounding the team so far this […]

The Atlanta Braves have had a nightmare season so far in 2025, and another injury was added onto the end of the list on Saturday night. Starting pitcher Grant Holmes started having some elbow soreness during his start against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning and left the game at the conclusion of the […]

Longtime Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker will likely retire after this season, and one writer has already suggested a possible replacement who spent the majority of his MLB career with the franchise. Scott White of CBS Sports recently mentioned that former Braves catcher Brian McCann could be a fit to take the reins once Snitker […]

The Atlanta Braves are in the midst of a brutal 2025 campaign filled wth injuries and lackluster play on the field. They have lost two straight games and are 4-6 in their last 10 games, seeing their record fall to 44-57. The thing about the Braves, ahead of the trade deadline, is that they are […]

Some players remain in MLB well into their 40s. Especially pitchers who don’t have to run around or take at-bats. However, on Thursday, a former relief pitcher of the Atlanta Braves is likely retiring after he opened up about his playing status right now. During a guest appearance on “Foul Territory,” Jesse Chavez, who is […]

The San Diego Padres are 55-47 and in second place in the NL West, which means they’re in the position to be buyers before the trade deadline. There are a few players who they could have their eyes on, and in ESPN’s latest trade exercise, they weren’t able to land a player who would be […]

With rumors surrounding the Atlanta Braves ahead of the trade deadline, the latest reports provide more insight into the type of deals the team is not interested in making. While some within the baseball world predicted a boring trade deadline for the Braves, it could ultimately be the case. In the latest report from Ken […]

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 […]