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Braves recall AJ Smith-Shawver, DFA Tyler Kinley
We had noted last week that we’d likely see AJ Smith-Shawver rejoin the team during this week’s four-city road trip, and this has come to pass: not only have the Braves have recalled the 23-year old right-hander, he’s slated to start tomorrow’s Twins series finale. Chris Sale will shift to start the makeup game versus […]
Should the Braves have kept Jorge Mateo?
Hey did you see Jorge Mateo hit a home run last night for the Rays? Here you go. This was 101.7 MPH off the bat and 31 degree launch angle. That’s good for 406 feet and a no-doubter. Jorge Mateo was designated for assignment shortly after the trade deadline. He was jettisoned for the return […]
Braves News: Braves Offensive Struggles Continue, Martin Perez, More
While they looked as if they could come back, the Braves could not overcome a first inning deficit in a 4-2 loss to the Twins on Monday. After the first inning, the Braves pitching staff was able to lock in to give the Braves a chance. But an offense that is now 27th in baseball […]
Four-run first dooms Braves in 4-2 loss to Twins
I’d say “stop me if you heard this one before,” but you can’t stop me, because I have a recap to write. The Braves fell behind early, and didn’t hit any homers, losing a close-ish game on the margins to the Twins. When you don’t hit homers, you need BABIP, and when you don’t get […]
Braves at Twins chat and discussion: Martin Perez vs. Bailey Ober
This is a very generically solid lineup for Martin Perez to deal with. No one below .310 xwOBA-wise until the seventh spot.
Braves at Twins rain delay chat and discussion
The long and winding road trip for the Atlanta Braves will be getting off to a bit of a delayed start. Just a few minutes before Atlanta was set to do baseball battle with the Minnesota Twins, inclement weather hit the area surrounding Target Field in Minneapolis and now there’s a rain delay. Ivan was […]
Mauricio Dubon returns to lineup in left field, five-hole
What can you really say about the Braves’ lineup at this point… or ever? Mauricio Dubon is back in left field tonight, and hitting fifth. Dubon had a really fun time in June while the rest of the team was imploding offensively, with a .378 wOBA and .368 xwOBA. Unfortunately, he’s more or less fallen […]
Braves flee heat by heading to Minnesota, but hope to stay frosty
I’m writing this from Kiawah Island, SC, where the heat index is an absurd triple-digit number like 113 or something. The Braves finished up a heat dome-esque homestand at 3-3 on Sunday, and now they’ll head to the relatively tolerable temperatures of the North Star State to kick off a wild four-city road trip that […]
The Week Ahead for Atlanta: The most grueling road trip of the season
Seven days. Four ballparks. Three Teams. Two full series. One long week of travel. That is what awaits the Atlanta Braves this week as they get set to embark on a road trip that’ll see them getting well acquainted with putting their phones in airplane mode. The good news about this road trip is that […]
Braves biweekly: Dwelling in the dog days of August
Past summaries: The dog days of summer extend into August, and while they’re astronomically over now, the metaphor still works. Sorta. Has it been hot? Yes. Have the Braves been hot? Believe it or not, also yes. But, do you feel like there’s a degree of lethargy and listlessness? Maybe? Possibly? If so, well, the […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Dixon Williams monster weekend continues
(60-59) Gwinnett Stripers 8, (43-75) Norfolk Tide 9 Box Score Safe to say Gwinnett enjoyed the trip back home as they dropped Sunday’s game, and the overall series against the Tide, in rather heartbreaking fashion – as the Tide walked them off. Cedric De Grandpre got the start for the Stripers and started off strong, […]
Do the Braves need a dome?
Each time there is a rainout for a Braves game, whether we were at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Turner Field, or Truist Park, there was always someone complaining that they should have a dome. My response have always been the same. Domed stadiums add a prohibitive cost to an already expensive item. That cost is almost […]
Braves News: Matt Olson Goes Deep in Win, Ray Kerr Back with Braves
Though the Braves have had their share of struggles over the past few weeks, they continue to find ways to ensure the struggles do not last too long. That was the story this weekend, as even though the Braves lost the series, they were able to avoid a sweep due a big hit from Matt […]
Braves vs. Diamondbacks series recap: Braves avoid brooms with big hit from Matt Olson
Sometimes you roll snake eyes and the Atlanta Braves very nearly did end up doing so against the Snakes, themselves. The Arizona Diamondbacks may have been coming into town following a series loss to the Colorado Rockies (in Arizona, mind you) but they were entering this series with two monsters getting starts for them in […]
Matt Olson’s 36th homer the difference as Braves salvage finale vs. D-backs
Matt Olson has hit quite a few home runs this season. But few have been as momentous as the three-run shot he crushed in the bottom of the seventh in the Braves’ 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday afternoon to help Atlanta salvage one game from the weekend set. The homer was Olson’s 36th […]
Braves vs. Diamondbacks chat and discussion: Bryce Elder vs. Michael Soroka
The Braves have avoided a three-game losing streak through the first month of the second half of the season. They need a win in Sunday’s home series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks to maintain that run and avoid being swept for the first time since June 22-24 at San Diego. Bryce Elder gets the ball […]
Ray Kerr returns, Danny Young designated for assignment
The Atlanta Braves have selected left-handed reliever Ray Kerr to the the big league roster and designated fellow lefty Danny Young for assignment. For Kerr, this would be his first big league action since 2024 when he underwent “Tommy John” surgery on his pitching elbow. Kerr has been making steady progress in Atlanta’s minor league […]
Mike Yastrzemski moves up in order for series finale vs. Diamondbacks
Seeking a spark in the lineup after managing just three runs and nine hits in the first two games of their home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Atlanta Braves are switching a few things up in the batting order for Sunday’s 1:35 p.m. ET series finale. Most notably, the Braves moved Mike Yastrzemski up […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Dixon Williams Bats in 10 Runs
Dixon Williams was the headliner in the Atlanta Braves system on Saturday, as he was the first minor league player in two years to have a 10-RBI game. Eric Hartman, John Gil, Patrick Clohisy, Carter Beck, Alex Lodise, Conor Essenburg, and Luis Guanipa were also among the players to have multi-hit games as the Rome […]
Bryce Elder faces Michael Soroka as Braves look to prevent Diamondbacks sweep
In order to avoid being swept for just the second time this season, the Atlanta Braves will have to beat one of their homegrown arms. Former Braves first-round draft pick Michael Soroka will return to pitch in his former ballpark for the second time when Atlanta closes out a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks […]
Braves News: Danny Young, AJ Smith-Shawver, more
Danny Young this season has an ERA over 8, a FIP over 7, and an xFIP over 6. He has at times in his 5 season, 73.0 inning major league career been an acceptable major league reliever and even has acceptable career numbers over that time, but he has simply not given the Braves a […]
Braves get pummeled in miserable 10-3 loss to Arizona
After a tough game from the offense on Friday night, the Braves were hoping for another good start from Grant Holmes to help tie the series. Things started very well for Atlanta, as Ronald Acuna did his thing and led the home first off with an absolute bomb to dead center. Baldwin roped a double […]
Braves vs Diamondbacks Game Thread: 8/15/2026
Join us in the comments below as the Braves look to even the series! Game Info Game Time: Saturday, August 15, 7:15 PM ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA Watch: FOX Radio/Audio: 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan, La Mejor 1600/1460/1130 AM
Lane Thomas starts in left, Mauricio Dubon mans short against the lefty Rodriguez
The Braves are stacking right-handed bats with a lefty starter on the mound for Arizona. While Ha-Seong Kim is still mysteriously present on the bench without being used for…anything, Dubon does replace Jarvis in the more advantageous platoon situation. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks lineup can be found below, featuring Lars Nootbar at leadoff. Game Info Game […]
Braves look to even series behind Grant Holmes
The Braves got all they needed from the pitching staff Friday, but couldn’t do anything on offense. Today’s game features a pitching matchup between Eduardo Rodriguez and Grant Holmes. Rodriguez has a massive gulf between his 2.70 ERA and his 4.41 xFIP. I trust the xFIP more than the ERA to tell us how good […]
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