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Ronald Acuña Jr., Ha-Seong Kim begin rehab today in Florida
Happy All-Star break to all who celebrate. May we all come away from this refreshed and ready for what awaits us in the next half, which kicks off Friday at home versus the Rangers. This week is for rest and recovery, but also a secret third R: rehab. The Braves (55-40) have announced that Ronald […]
Will the Braves be better in the “second half?”
This is kind of a weird question, but hear me out. As it stands right now, the Braves are on pace for a 94-win season. That’s pretty good! Of course, you all know about how June (especially June 9-30) was a nightmare, and the best the Braves have managed since is .500 ball. So, at […]
Braves News: First Half Ends With Win, MLB Draft, more
With the All-Star Break now here, it was a busy weekend on and off the field for every MLB team. For the Braves, they were able to end the first half of the season on a positive note with a win over the Cardinals. Though they lost the series, the Braves now get a chance […]
Braves at Cardinals series recap: Time to retreat, regroup and recover
Remember when I asked in the headline of the Pirates series recap if the Atlanta Braves had finally found that spark at the plate that they’d been looking for? As it turned out, they probably haven’t found that spark because we ended up watching them fall into yet another extended period of struggling as the […]
MLB Draft Day 2: Atlanta Braves Tracker and Open Thread
The Braves had a whirlwhind day one of the 2026 MLB draft, taking five players overall who all are due to slot in the top 20 of the system immediately upon signing. Yet even going with likely over slot pitchers in the second through fourth rounds there is still a feeling they have the wiggle […]
Braves avoid sweep before going into All-Star break
The Atlanta Braves took a 4-3 win against the St. Louis Cardinals, and though they didn’t win the battle, they’ve won the war… or at least avoided being swept after dropping the series. Does that still count? The sunny days just might be here again. The Cardinals kicked off their bid on the scoreboard after […]
Braves vs Cardinals Chat and Discussion Danny Young vs Dustin May
Can the Braves end this matchup on a high note and avoid a sweep before going into the All-Star break? We’re set to find out in just a few hours. Tune in at 2:15 p.m. EDT for the first pitch at Busch Stadium. Lineup Preview-NOTE: Ritchie is scratched and replaced by Danny Young
Braves Select Tyson Grulkowski in 6th Round of 2026 MLB Draft
With the 112th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Atlanta Braves have selected Wisconsin prep right hander Tyson Grulkowski. Grulkowski is a cold weather arm with a mix of frame and stuff where he is an intriguing add for the Braves system. Bio Name: Tyson Grulkowski Position: Right Handed Pitcher Hometown: Muskego, WI (Muskego […]
Why AJ Gracia is a Home Run Pick for the Braves
Holding the 9th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, The Atlanta Braves had their highest slot since 2019. With the intention of contending for the foreseeable future they had only one chance to grab a truly premium talent in to add to the system, and even with top prospects falling in their lap they […]
Last minute pitching changes with Jarvis & Smith back in lineup for Cardinals series finale
Today could be the start of a beginning for the Atlanta Braves, as this game will close out the first half of the season before going into the All-Star break. JR Ritchie was originally set to take the mound today, but Danny Young (2.70 ERA) was just recently added in to replace him at the […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Patrick Clohisy, Rowdy Tellez, and the Stripers flex their muscles
(54-38) Memphis Redbirds 2, (45-45) Gwinnett Stripers 9 The Stripers clawed their way back to .500 with a dominant win over the Redbirds thanks to a strong pitching effort by the Gwinnett staff, and some explosive hitting. AJ Smith-Shawver got the rehab start and was okay – clearly running out of gas around the 40 […]
JR Ritchie takes the mound for Cardinals Finale
Though the Atlanta Braves have lost the series, they still have a chance to end the first half of the season on a high note before heading into the All-Star break. MLB Braves’ beat writer Mark Bowman had announced on Friday that, as Hurston Waldrep would be sent back down to Triple- A, JR Ritchie […]
Are you ready for a break?
The Braves have certainly put fans through the ringer after the hottest first two months ever. A June swoon has somewhat leveled off into a 5-6 July with JR Ritchie set to finish off the first half. The team is reeling after several injuries. We asked internally if the team could use the time off. […]
Braves News: AJ Gracia drafted at 9, prep upside later, more
The Braves put together a fascinating day 1 of the draft, taking AJ Gracia with their first pick and some intriguing upside plays with the rest of their picks. I am a big fan of the approach they took, taking an intriguing combination of floor and ceiling with the ninth pick in Gracia, for reportedly […]
Braves bats lifeless again as they drop second series to St. Louis
The Braves once again made Matthew Liberatore look like Cy Young reincarnated for the second time in the span of two weeks. Reynaldo López gritted out five innings, but ended his streak of four consecutive starts only giving up an earned run. The first inning has been the challenge in most of his starts since […]
2026 MLB Draft Day 1 Tracker and Open Thread
The 2026 MLB Draft is set to take place in Philadelphia today at 1:00 pm, and it is going to be a monumental day for the Atlanta Braves. On the heels of their disappointing 2025 season they hold they 9th overall pick — the highest pick for them since 2019 — along with an extra […]
Braves select Cole Dennis with 112th Pick in 2026 MLB Draft
With the 112th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Atlanta Braves have selected overslot Florida prep right hander Cole Dennis. Dennis has risen this spring as he is a talented young arm who is still just 17 years-old and already shown the stuff that makes him worth a high draft choice. Bio Name: Cole […]
Braves vs. Cardinals Chat and Discussion: Reynaldo López vs. Matthew Liberatore
Happy Draft Day to all who celebrate. Missed out on the Braves picks today? We got you covered here: MLB Draft The Braves are looking to bounce back from a soggy series opener with ReyLo on the mound. First pitch is at 7:15 pm ET. Game Notes Pitching matchup Lineups ICYMI Braves place Mike Yastrzemski […]
Braves select Jensen Hirschkorn with 84th Pick of 2026 MLB Draft
With the 84th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Atlanta Braves have selected overslot California prep right hander Jensen Hirschkorn. Hirschkorn is a first round talent who is going to take some time, but will be a significant add to the Braves system. Bio Name: Jensen Hirschkorn Position: Right Handed Pitcher Hometown: Kingsburg, CA […]
Braves select Kaiden McCarthy with 48th Pick in 2026 MLB Draft
With the 48th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Atlanta Braves have selected Vermont prep right hander Kaiden McCarthy. McCarthy is a reclassification into this draft, young for the class, and really impressed with his showing at the combine. Bio Name: Kaiden McCarthy Position: Right Handed Pitcher Hometown: Chester, VT (Vermont Academy HS) School: […]
Eli White, Joey Bart, and Jorge Mateo to start for the Braves in Game 2 vs. Cardinals
If a loss happens on Apple TV (and after midnight), did it really ever happen? The bullpen choices of Walt Weiss are unknowable, but the lineup is largely predictable. For tonight’s contest, he’s running with the same 1-5 as last night. Drake Baldwin remains in the cleanup spot but will DH. Joey Bart, the only […]
Braves select Carter Beck with 26th Pick in 2026 MLB Draft
With the 26th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Atlanta Braves have selected Indiana State outfielder Carter Beck. Beck is a very toolsy college outfielder who had a ton of helium this year. Bio Name: Carter Beck Position: Outfielder Hometown: Saskatchewan, Canada (Carnduff HS) School: Indiana State Height: 5’11 Weight: 206 Bats/Throws: L/R Rankings […]
Braves select AJ Gracia with 9th Pick in 2026 MLB Draft
With the ninth pick in the 2026 MLB Draft the Atlanta Braves have selected Virginia outfielder AJ Gracia. Gracia has been a very productive player over the past three seasons, and is a player who should be able to hit for both average and power at the next level. Bio Name: AJ Gracia Position: Outfielder […]
Braves place Mike Yastrzemski on IL among multiple roster moves
With two games remaining until the All-Star break, the Atlanta Braves have announced a number of roster moves ahead of tonight’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The most notable is outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on the 10-day IL with left elbow inflammation. Taking his spot on the roster is outfield Brewer Hicklen. The team also […]
Reynaldo López and the Braves look to even the series in St. Louis
I’ve never been more grateful for my inability to hang – I was fast asleep before last night’s rain-soaked resumption. And it seems like that was for the best. There was a lot of time during yesterday’s delay to worry about postponement logistics and the radar for the rest of the weekend’s games. But for […]
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