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Braves Minor League Recap: Eric Hartman homers twice, Ethan Bagwell strikes out eight for Rome
All in all it was a very successful day down on the farm as multiple teams came away with wins. Above all else, there were plenty of individual performances to highlight. (53-48) Gwinnett Stripers 7, (46-55) Durham Bulls 3 (GAME ONE) Box Score The bats showed up and showed out in game one of Gwinnett’s […]
Will the Braves curtail Austin Riley’s playing time?
Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But, will they, before the season is done? On the one hand — no. They don’t really have other options (at least not right now), they haven’t done it yet, and Riley has at least shown temporary signs of righting the ship, even if they’ve evaporated as quickly as […]
Braves News: Tate Southisene to the IL, top prospects list, more
AJ Smith-Shawver has returned to Atlanta’s rotation. While it was only a middling 4.1 inning start, the talent he shows and the dire situation of the rotation should cause him to get a decent leash in the major league rotation as he continues to return from injury. This is of course pending reinforcements that could […]
Braves avoid sweep in one-run shutout over Mets
Though this might not have been the most exciting game of the series, as the New York Mets made the first one. The Atlanta Braves have successfully avoided a sweep against their division rivals in a 1-0 win. Once again, the hero of the day was Matt Olson, as he knocked in an RBI single […]
Braves chat & discussion Chris Sale vs Christian Scott
Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets series finale. Once again, the Braves are in a position where they’re trying to avoid a sweep. Can they do it and score the runs they need with Chris Sale on the mound? First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. E.T. Lineups Preview
Drake Baldwin leads off in Mets series finale
Welp, The Atlanta Braves won’t take the series win against the New York Mets, but they have a shot to avoid a sweep. Let’s take a look at these lineups for the series finale. Drake Baldwin will be leading off, which will place Ronald Acuña Jr. in the second batting slot. Some good news, Jim Jarvis […]
AJ Smith-Shawver turns heads but Braves falter in doubleheader opener at Mets
The opening game of Wednesday’s doubleheader at the New York Mets was a bit of a good news, bad news situation for the Atlanta Braves. The good news was that AJ Smith-Shawver’s 2026 debut largely went well and appeared likely to give the Braves rotation an immediate upgrade. The bad news is the offense didn’t […]
Tate Southisene on Columbus IL After HBP
The Atlanta Braves made the ultra-aggressive move to promote their star infield prospect Tate Southisene to Double-A at the age of 19 after just 104 professional games, but his run with the Clingstones is going to have an unfortunate interruption. In the second inning of his debut on Tuesday night Southisene was hit in the […]
Chris Sale gets the start against the Mets in series finale
Rise and shine, Braves country! A Wednesday split doubleheader is at your service. Chris Sale is on the mound for the Atlanta Braves to face the New York Mets in today’s second game of the doubleheader in this three-game series. With a 2.19 ERA, Sale has been a dominant force on the mound that continues […]
Braves at Mets chat and discussion (Game 1): AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Sean Manaea
After Tuesday’s game was rained out, the Braves will (weather permitting) close out their 2026 slate of Mets road games with a Wednesday doubleheader which is scheduled to begin at 1:10 p.m. ET. AJ Smith-Shawver is set to make his season debut at the major league level for the Braves after completing his rehabilitation from […]
AJ Smith-Shawver is the Braves’ 27th man in Mets doubleheader
It’s a nice enough day for baseball, even in New York City. So why not have a doubleheader, no? The Braves returned RHP AJ Smith-Shawver from his rehabilitation assignment, reinstated him from the injured list, and appointed him as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader. AJ makes his first start since May 29th in Philadelphia. […]
2026 Battery Power Braves Midseason Top 30 Prospects: 18-13
18. Ethan Bagwell – RHP How he got to the Braves: 2024 6th round pick (#191 overall) In a farm system full of intriguing young arms, Bagwell continues to fly under the radar despite putting up excellent numbers to begin his career. Last season, Bagwell made a total of 10 starts with Augusta after dealing […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Tate Southisene Injured in Double-A Debut
There is so much to talk about for the Braves minor league system from the opener of this week’s action. The Tate Southisene hit by pitch that forced him from the game is the news that could have the biggest ramifications on the rest of the season, but it was by far the low point […]
AJ Smith-Shawver set for season debut in opener of Braves-Mets doubleheader
With the calendar about to turn to August, the Braves get another pitcher back off the injured list to make his season debut in the opening game of Wednesday’s road doubleheader at the New York Mets. AJ Smith-Shawver will make his first major league start back from Tommy John surgery for the 1:10 p.m. ET […]
Braves News: Elieser Hernández selected, double header scheduled, and more
The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that they have selected the contract of right-hander Elieser Hernández and optioned left-hander Connor Thomas to Triple-A Gwinnett. The move comes after Monday’s game, where Thomas gave up 11 earned runs in just 2.2 innings against the New York Mets. Hernández is back with Atlanta after appearing for the club […]
Atlanta Braves rained-out chat and discussion
Well, tomorrow’s going to be a busy one! The Braves and Mets played through a little bit of rain during Monday night’s debacle and even though tonight has already been declared a washout, there’s a chance that they may have to dodge some more raindrops tomorrow as well. The weather is looking really bleak either […]
Braves select Elieser Hernández, option Connor Thomas
The Braves have had their game with the New York Mets rained out. Does that mean they’re standing pat today? No, sir or madam. Do you think they’re out there actively trying to improve the team? In theory. The Atlanta Braves, who hold a five and a half game lead in the NL East and […]
Braves vs Mets game two rescheduled
Due to inclement weather in Citi Field, Tuesday’s matchup against the Atlanta Braves vs the New York Mets is postponed in a doubleheader for Wednesday July 29. As of now, Grant Holmes is set to pitch in the early matchup against Sean Manaea at 1:10 p.m. ET. And Chris Sale, who was set for Tuesday […]
2026 Battery Power Braves Midseason Top 30 Prospects: 24-19
Gone are the days of no international free agents making the list as three from this last period debut on the list, as well as a 2025 stand out. We also begin to see an influx of positional prospects throughout the list, as pitchers are no longer the dominant representatives on this list. Strong, projectable […]
What’s the worst baseball cap ever?
There is an internal SB Nation Slack channel that spans the various baseball team sites. (Team sites also have their own internal channels.) Like most nowhere-near-mandatory work things, both the “attendance” and use of this channel is not really a reflection of stuff that’s needed or useful to running or contributing to a site, but […]
Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns, Bad Loss to Mets, More
Monday started off in a good way for Braves Country as Ronald Acuna Jr. returned from injury. However, it did not end well as the Braves lost in a big way to the Mets by the score of 14-3. While simply a loss to forget and move on from, the Braves need to get back […]
Tank engine: Mets tee off on Connor Thomas in 14-3 loss
Once upon a time (although it wasn’t just once), the Braves used Carlos Carrasco in a close game. Ronald Acuña Jr. got injured in that game and ended up missing about six weeks of play. The use of Carrasco turned sinister, the Braves lost that game, and then ended up mired in a funk that lasted […]
Braves at Mets chat and discussion: Martin Perez vs. Zac Thornton
Yay, the phenom is back!
Ronald Acuña Jr. back in the leadoff spot as Braves visit Mets
He’s back, y’all. Yes, Ronald Acuña Jr. will return tonight after about a six-week layoff due to a hamstring injury. He recovers his leadoff spot, sliding Drake Baldwin down to second, and shunting Ozzie Albies into the cleanup spot. Seems like Albies maybe would’ve made more sense between Baldwin and Matt Olson, but oh well. […]
It’s time for more Martin Perez as Braves head to New York
The Braves are having fun. Mostly. Probably. They have a top five-ish record in the league both after the All-Star Break, and in July as a whole. No team has scored more runs in July, even though the Braves are just 15th in xwOBA for the month. They haven’t lost a series since the All-Star […]
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