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Braves: AJ Smith-Shawver takes the next step towards returning

According to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal Constitution, AJ Smith-Shawver will begin his rehab assignment this Thursday. “The Braves’ right-handed pitcher is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment Thursday at the team’s spring training facility,” Bishop wrote. “Smith-Shawver will pitch two innings of a simulated game and throw between 35 to 40 pitches.” This […]

Yet another Braves All-Star is dealing with injury

If you’re wondering why the Braves were relying on Carlos Carrasco to pitch not one but two innings in a one-run game Tuesday night, Walt Weiss said about half the bullpen was unavailable, including All-Star reliever Robert Suarez who is dealing with forearm tightness. Suarez will play catch today to see how he’s feeling, but […]

Braves: How much longer can the JR Ritchie experiment continue?

The early signs of Tuesday’s game were promising, as the Braves looked to bounce back from back-to-back losses. Rowdy Tellez got the club on the board with a two-run single in the second inning. Michael Harris II added on with a double — one of his three hits on the night — and Matt Olson […]

Are the Braves done chasing wins?

To set some context: the Braves have a 5.5-game lead in the division, playoff odds north of 96 percent, and MLB’s third-best record. They don’t need to chase wins. But, in the same vein, they didn’t need to chase wins in 2025 (although it wasn’t ever quite as comparable, as playoff odds dipped below 90 […]

Padres slugger Manny Machado walks off Braves with clutch hit

Manny Machado delivered the decisive swing Tuesday night, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 7-6 extra-innings win over the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. With the game tied 6-6 in the bottom of the 10th inning, the Padres’ seven-time All-Star lined a walk-off single to center field that scored automatic runner Jackson Merrill from […] The post Padres slugger Manny Machado walks off Braves with clutch hit appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Braves blow another one in 7-6 loss to Padres

A wild night at Petco Park was capped off by a walk-off single by way of Manny Machado as the Braves fell to the Padres, 7-6, in 10 innings. This is a bad baseball team at the moment. The second inning was a doozy for both sides. The Braves loaded the bases and cashed in […]

Sweeping changes to Braves lineup as they search for a spark in San Diego

As an offensive slump continues for the Braves, Tuesday’s lineup reflects a team trying a number of different things to try and figure things out in the second game of Atlanta’s series at the San Diego Padres. Michael Harris II, who hit fifth in each of his three games since returning from another brief absence […]

3 sneaky Braves’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

With the Atlanta Braves winning in exciting ways and piling up wins, it’s no surprise they have been linked with big names on the trade market. But they could also surprise with these three sneaky Braves’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase. More than any other club so far, the Braves have been the […] The post 3 sneaky Braves’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Some real (and old) concerns about the 2026 Braves are starting to emerge

Let’s start this off with some good news: If the Braves play straight-up mediocre .500 baseball from this point forward, they should still have enough wins to get them back into the Postseason. The fantastic level of form that they reached during late-March and throughout April and most of May has essentially ensured that the […]

Struggling San Diego Padres Star Still Owed $273 Million

The San Diego Padres are looking to get their season back on track after a rough last month and a half or so. On Monday, San Diego was able to beat MLB’s best team (by win percentage) in the Atlanta Braves 1-0, thanks to a stellar outing by Michael King, and just one single swing, […] The post Struggling San Diego Padres Star Still Owed $273 Million appeared first on HEAVY .

Mauricio Dubon says he’s open to contract extension with the Braves

For Alex Anthopoulos, contract extensions have to be on his mind regarding several current Braves. Ozzie Albies has just one more year left on his deal and is once again proving he’s one of the best second basemen in the game. The Braves aren’t going to find a better option, and he’s been a staple […]

Braves Get Clarity on Rumored All-Star SP Trade Target

The Atlanta Braves should certainly be involved in many trade discussions and rumors this summer as they look to improve their roster before the MLB trade deadline. Atlanta, first place in the NL East, has World Series aspirations, but recent circumstances have led to its starting rotation looking a little bit weaker over the past […] The post Braves Get Clarity on Rumored All-Star SP Trade Target appeared first on HEAVY .

Braves To Get Kyle Farmer Reps At Catcher On Rehab Stint

The Braves are planning to get injured utilityman Kyle Farmer some reps behind the plate on his upcoming minor league rehab assignment, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. This won’t be Farmer’s first foray into catching — far from it, in fact. The 35-year-old infielder (36 in August) was drafted as a catcher and logged nearly […]

How do the Braves feel about Dylan Dodd?

This isn’t a “how do you feel about Dylan Dodd” post. It’s more about the Braves. Two buckets of facts, and then I’ll add a third. Bucket the first: in 2025, Dodd had an 85/94/83 line (ERA-/FIP-/xFIP-). That’s not a dominant reliever line, but it is a pretty good one. In 2026 so far, Dodd […]

The Braves’ June Swoon Hits a New Low in San Diego

If you stayed up until nearly 1:00 AM Eastern to watch the Braves try to pull out a win in San Diego, I apologize. But I was right there with you. Grant Holmes started the game, and it was a very Grant Holmes type of outing. He didn’t make it through five innings, largely due […]

Braves News: Tarik Skubal, Drake Baldwin, More

While the product on the filed for the Braves is having some ups and downs at the moment, it appears many around baseball continue to think Atlanta is clearly a contender. And for some, the Braves are the contender that could make the most sense as the landing spot for coveted pitcher Tarik Skubal. While […]

Braves offense lifeless again in loss to Padres

The Braves offense was lifeless against Michael King and the San Diego bullpen on Monday night, losing 1-0 to drop their second game in a row. It was more of the same for Grant Holmes, who labored through 4 2/3 innings. He hung a slider to struggling Manny Machado in the fourth inning that was […]

Mauricio Dubón Open To Extension Talks With Braves

The Braves’ deal for Mauricio Dubón has turned into one of the better trades of last offseason. Acquired from Houston in a one-for-one swap for defensive specialist Nick Allen, Dubón has played a valuable utility role for the NL East leaders. Dubón takes a league average .262/.316/.408 batting line into tonight’s series opener in San […]

Atlanta Braves Announce Injury Update On 10-Year MLB Player

On Monday night, the Atlanta Braves opened up a series with the San Diego Padres in California.They are coming off a series where they won two out of three games over the Milwaukee Brewers (at home).Braves Announce Injury Update On 10-Year PlayerAhead of their series with the Padres, the Braves announced an update on Kyle […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Injury Update On 10-Year MLB Player appeared first on HEAVY .

Game 77: Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres

Atlanta Braves (48-28) at San Diego Padres (39-37), June 22, 2026, 7:10 p.m. PST Watch: ESPN Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.