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Mauricio Dubón: I’m “finally getting a chance” to hit in big situations
Mauricio Dubón just continues to get the job done for the Atlanta Braves so far in 2026 in any way that they’ve asked of him. Whether it’s through his versatility in the field or increasingly more at the plate, Dubón’s been all over the place in a good way. Grant McAuley recently wrote an in-depth […]
Braves acquire Austin Wynns from the Angels, designate Chadwick Tromp for assignment
Due to injuries to both Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy, the Atlanta Braves are currently having to dip into their reserve tank for help at the catcher spot. Part of that help had been provided by Chadwick Tromp, who did deliver a walk-off knock not too long ago. With that being said, Sandy León has […]
Jeff Passan: Braves should “swing big” for Tarik Skubal at MLB Trade Deadline
With the calendar now having flipped to June, it’s only natural to start thinking about other events looming on the baseball horizon (well, outside of the potentially apocalyptic event that’s awaiting everybody once this offseason officially gets underway). One of those is the Trade Deadline, which is set for August 3 this season. As such, […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Brett Sears strikes out eight in four frames
Overall, it was a pretty abysmal day down on the farm as not a single Atlanta minor league affiliate was able to scratch out a win on Wednesday. With that being said, there were a few individual performances that stood out, so let’s get into it. (30-29) Gwinnett Stripers 4, (23-36) Norfolk Tide 6 Box […]
Which recovering Braves pitcher will have the biggest 2026 impact?
No scoring here, because trying to gauge this sort of thing when a rehab setback is nearly expected with pitchers will only end in metaphorical tears. The Braves have gotten a mild flurry of injury updates on the progress of young arms like Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep, and AJ Smith-Shawver in their respective rehabs and […]
Braves News: AJ Smith-Shawver injury news, series win, more
The Braves continue to win and are now 42-20. Not only do they continue to win, but they continue to win without many of their best players available. They have the best record in baseball and should see Drake Baldwin return towards the middle of the month, who was having a down-ballot MVP-caliber season, and […]
Braves clinch 17th series win against the Blue Jays with productive offense
In a game that seemed to speed up within each inning, the Atlanta Braves secured a 7-3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays to secure the three-game mid-week series. Looking at the highlight of the night first, Mauricio Dubón’s three-run homer is what forced a stop to Patrick Corbin and the Blue Jays. After a […]
Braves vs Blue Jays Chat and Discussion Grant Holmes vs Patrick Corbin
The stage is set for game two in Truist Park, where the Braves’ offense is looking to support Grant Holmes in a steady outing against the Toronto Blue Jays. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. EDT. Check back with us for a recap of tonight’s turn of events. Game Notes Preview Lineup
AJ Smith-Shawver throws bullpen sessions with return on the horizon
Not to fear, Braves fans, the starting rotation’s depth is soon to get stronger. While we are waiting for the return of some more helpful hands like Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep, Smith-Shawver is another young dominant arm that is expected to make an impact in Atlanta’s rotation. After suffering a torn UCL that cut […]
Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves lineup to face Blue Jays
The Atlanta Braves have a similar look to yesterday’s lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, with a few additions to spice it up a bit with a new game plan to secure tonight’s win. Ha-Seong Kim will be taking Jorge Mateo’s spot at shortstop in hopes of turning his slump around after a mediocre showing […]
Grant Holmes takes the mound to face the Blue Jays
After frustratingly exiting the mound with seven hits and two earned runs across 4 2/3 innings pitched against Cincinnati, Holmes is looking to turn it around with a dominant performance in today’s matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. In a back-and-forth matchup that ended with a Matt Olson homer, the Atlanta Braves are coming off […]
2026 DSL Braves roster preview
The Atlanta Braves DSL level squad, the lowest level in professional baseball, opened their play on June 1st to become the final affiliated league to get underway in 2026. I thought now would be a good time to take a look at that roster and give you some players to watch from that team. Unlike […]
Braves Minor League Recap: John Gil crushes Grand Slam
Tuesday was a fascinating evening for those fans of the Atlanta Braves minor league system. There were a couple of big returns — Drue Hackenberg off of the injured list and Blake Burkhalter to rehab in Rome. Then there were prospects making a huge impact at the dish, notably John Gil’s home run and the […]
Will Sandy Leon get another hit this year?
The Braves fished Sandy Leon out of the Mexican League in the wake of injuries to their catchers. He got a hit in his first start. He got a hit in his second start. He has no hits since. He has no walks since. The Braves didn’t get him to hit, but his .064 wOBA […]
Braves News: Carlos Carrasco returns, Drake Baldwin update, and more
Likely to no one’s surprise, the Atlanta Braves have made another roster move involving right-hander Carlos Carrasco. After being designated for assignment for the third time this season, Atlanta selected him to the major league roster ahead of Tuesday’s game. His last appearance for the Braves came against the Boston Red Sox on May 27. […]
Braves win coin-flip game 4-3 behind Bryce Elder and bullpen
With a pitching matchup that favors the Blue Jays on paper, even with Bryce Elder’s solid performance this season, the Braves got off to a dream start in the first, with a Ronald Acuna turning into a run with a Michael Harris double. Harris came around on a groundout and a sac fly for a […]
Braves vs Blue Jays chat and discussion: Bryce Elder vs. Kevin Gausman
You can check out more on the pitching matchup in the game preview here and the lineups here. Join us and discuss the game in the comments below! Game Info Game Time: Monday, June 1st, 7:15 pm EDT Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Watch: BravesVision Radio/Audio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan
Walt Weiss: Drake Baldwin could return for Braves “next time we’re at home”
The Atlanta Braves are back in town, which means that the incredibly informative events that are Walt Weiss’ pregame press conferences are back in full swing. Fresh off the heels of Braves President of Baseball Operations/General Manager Alex Anthopoulos providing a bit of a nebulous update on Drake Baldwin’s injury status and being the first […]
Jorge Mateo starts again at shortstop in homestand opener
With a matchup of Bryce Elder vs Kevin Gausman on the mound in game 1 of the series against Toronto and of the two-series homestand, the Braves are once again rolling with Jorge Mateo over Ha-Seong Kim at shortstop. Mateo is the hot hand and has been legitimately very good for Atlanta this season, providing […]
Braves look to open homestand with a win behind Bryce Elder
The Braves are back home after another successful road trip. They’ll face Toronto and Pittsburgh now at home, but Toronto comes first and former Brave Kevin Gausman will take the mound Tuesday. Gausman has essentially pitched at a star level since leaving the Braves, as they seem to have done the right scouting, but couldn’t […]
Braves select Carlos Carrasco
The Atlanta Braves, who lead the NL East by 9.5 games and are leading the league in designating Carlos Carrasco for assignment, have made a roster move before tonight’s game with the Toronto Blue Jays. Lookie lookie lookie, here comes Cookie. I don’t quite understand why MLB doesn’t just allow teams to hold 14 pitchers […]
An updated look at potential 2026 Braves draft picks in NCAA Baseball Tournament
It was quite a bloodletting for seeded teams in the tournament this weekend. Seven of the sixteen seeded were wiped away in the first weekend, including the top two seeds in UCLA and Georgia Tech. There were some great performances in the tournament though. It’s possible some of these players that we’re tracking were able […]
How many Braves will absolutely rake in June?
The 2026 Braves have been no stranger to superlative offensive performance. In April, Michael Harris II dumped an absurd .443 xwOBA on the league. While he massively underhit his inputs, Dominic Smith and Matt Olson posted near-.400 xwOBAs and above-.400 wOBAs. In May, it was a trio of Drake Baldwin, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Jorge Mateo […]
Braves News: Mauricio Dubon, Hurston Waldrep, Week Ahead, More
Many good things have contributed to the amazing start to the season for the Braves. One of the biggest factors is how well many of the depth position player signings and acquisitions have worked out for Atlanta, such as Dominic Smith and Jorge Mateo. But the best of all was the trade for Mauricio Dubon, […]
Atlanta Braves off day chat and discussion: June 1
I hope everybody’s had a lovely Monday so far! The Braves aren’t alone in getting today to rest, as nearly half the league is off. If you want or need a baseball fix, there’s still plenty of college baseball going on over on the ESPN family of networks. Unfortunately for some of the locals (or […]
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