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Alex Anthopoulos discusses pitching plans for Braves Wild Card Series
Unless the Dodgers totally collapse this week and the Braves win out, Atlanta is going to be hosting a three-game Wild Card series at Truist Park, facing either the Padres, Cubs, or Phillies. The scary part about that is pretty much anything can happen in a three-game series, especially when facing teams of that caliber. […]
Hawks 2026 second-round pick suffers torn ACL
In an offseason report nobody ever wants to hear, Hawks second-round pick Henri Veesaar suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire 2026-2027 season. An @emoryhealthcare injury update: During a workout on Sept. 15, Henri Veesaar sustained a right knee injury. Following an MRI and evaluation at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, he was […]
Falcons officially name Michael Penix Jr. the starting quarterback
After the disaster the Falcons put on the field against the Panthers, it took them just 24 hours to publicly announce that Michael Penix Jr. will start on Thursday against the Packers. Michael Penix Jr. has been named starting quarterback for Thursday's gamehttps://t.co/EyBzaBvKii pic.twitter.com/320iqTJ4hN — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 21, 2026 There’s no debating that […]
Who is going to start at quarterback for the Falcons in Week 3?
Week 2 is one the Falcons and their fans would like to erase from their memory, which will be much easier to do once they know their starting quarterback is returning to the field. For now, Kevin Stefanski does not have an answer for the public, but Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport have reported that […]
Three reasons why the Braves can make a deep postseason run
It’s been an up-and-down ride for the Braves to reach the point they find themselves right now — NL East champions for the seventh time in the last nine seasons, with eyes on a 95+ win season. At no point over the last four months has Atlanta played perfect baseball for long stretches. The offense, […]
NL Playoff Picture: Braves Head Towards Familiar Foes
The Braves clinched the NL East over the weekend with a sweep over the Astros, returning to the postseason as a top-three seed after a brief one-year hiatus — and the path they’ll face is beginning to look quite familiar. NL Division Winners Milwaukee Brewers (98-68) Los Angeles Dodgers (96-60) Atlanta Braves (92-64) — The […]
Through two games, Falcons look like the worst team in the NFL
With Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa declared out again for Week 2, the Falcons made the questionable decision to ride with Cooper Rush again after he put together one of the worst quarterback performances in NFL history against the Steelers. The end result came as no surprise to anybody who watched Rush play a […]
Report: Falcons expected to start Cooper Rush against Panthers
According to Ian Rapoport, the Falcons are expected to start Cooper Rush for their home opener against the Panthers, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to make his debut. #Falcons QB Cooper Rush is taking the first-team reps now and is expected to start Week 2, sources say. No surprise, with Michael Penix Jr […]
The most disappointing development of the Braves season
The most unfortunate turn of events this season — and a primary reason why so many are concerned with the Braves’ rotation entering the playoffs — is the lack of contributions the club has received from its young starting pitching. Entering the season, Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep, AJ Smith-Shawver, JR Ritchie, and Owen Murphy were […]
Michael Penix Jr. responds to questions about his health ahead of Week 2
As Thursday approaches, Kevin Stefanski didn’t let us know a lot about who could be under center for the Falcons’ Week 2 matchup against the Panthers, saying any of the four quarterbacks on the roster could start — even undrafted rookie Jack Strand. That will make a lot of the fan base more hopeful after […]
Kevin Stefanski won’t rule out Jack Strand as Falcons starting quarterback
We are just a few days away from the Falcons taking the field for their Week 2 matchup against the Panthers, and head coach Kevin Stefanski won’t rule out any of the four quarterbacks on the roster as the potential starter — not even undrafted rookie Jack Strand. Stefanski: Jack Strand is not being ruled […]
Falcons’ problems run deeper than just Cooper Rush
The Falcons and Steelers combined for one of the worst offensive showings in NFL history, with all three touchdowns from the game coming as a result of a turnover. On the one hand, there are a lot of positives to discuss surrounding the defense, and even Bijan Robinson continued tearing teams to shreds on the […]
Acuña, Albies, and Baldwin go deep as the Braves close in on the NL East
With a 4.5-game lead in the NL East and the season tiebreaker in hand over the Phillies entering play yesterday, every win for the Braves and loss for their division rivals — with just 11 games to play — is worth celebrating. And that’s especially true when both happen on the same day. Martin Perez […]
Falcons stick with Cooper Rush as Week 2 starter — for now
It’s almost incomprehensible, but the Falcons haven’t immediately made a change to their starting QB plans. Cooper Rush remains QB1, though, the door is still open for things to change before we get to Sunday, according to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi. QB Cooper Rush is scheduled for the #Falcons QB weekly press conference slot currently. However, […]
Braves beat reporter provides timeline on Robert Suarez return
The Braves have maintained a stance for months that they believe Robert Suarez will be available for the playoffs. However, he hasn’t pitched in a game since mid-June, and the time for a potential rehab assignment has passed. The minor-league season ends this week, which means if Suarez is going to get some work in […]
Predicting the Atlanta Braves playoff roster (2.0)
As I’ll do each week leading up to the postseason, it’s time for the second edition of predicting the Braves’ playoff roster. Typically, there’s not a ton of movement from week to week, but a couple of significant injuries to Reynaldo Lopez and Lane Thomas have really opened the door for several players who would […]
Braves: Joe Jimenez returning to pitch for first time since 2024
Joe Jimenez has a chance to be one of the best stories in baseball this season — even if it’s a long shot. After undergoing knee surgery following the 2024 season, there were real concerns about whether he would ever pitch again. He’s had several procedures on the same knee since in an attempt to […]
Preseason standout poached from Falcons practice squad
The Falcons suffered yet another mini-hit to their roster on Tuesday morning as it was announced that Tyler Goodson has been signed by the Cowboys off of Atlanta’s practice squad. The Cowboys are signing RB Tyler Goodson off the #Falcons practice squad, per @AaronWilson_NFL. Risk you take with just 2 RBs on the active roster. […]
Braves: Reynaldo Lopez done for the season, JR Ritchie returns
Reynaldo Lopez got the start in yesterday’s series opener against the Cubs — just his second since returning from the IL — and it only took three innings before the game was totally out of hand. Chicago put up three in the second before adding a couple more in the third. Lopez was out of […]
Shareholder pushing for a sale of the Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are the only publicly traded team in Major League Baseball, and because of that, reports like this sometimes come to light. Breach Inlet Capital is urging Atlanta Braves Holdings to pursue a sale of the Braves, citing the skyrocketing value of franchises across sports and a potential MLB lockout looming in the […]
Executives and scouts not high on the Braves chances come the playoffs
The Braves have been among the best teams in baseball since the start of the season, even if they’re likely to finish with the third-best record in the National League. However, when it comes to playoff darlings, the people inside the business are not liking Atlanta’s chances come October. ESPN recently polled 16 executives and […]
Positive takeaways from the Falcons Week 1 loss to the Steelers
The Falcons’ Week 1 loss to the Steelers was eerily similar to what fans have witnessed over the last seven seasons under multiple different coaching staffs. Atlanta did enough good things to win, but they were ultimately let down by abysmal quarterback play, a gaudy number of penalties, and multiple missed kicks. It’s almost impossible […]
Jeff Francoeur has bold take on Braves trade deadline acquisition
The noise surrounding the Braves’ trade deadline has taken a significant turn for the better because of how the new faces have actually performed. Most notably Tyler Mahle, who Jeff Francoeur called the best pitcher to move midseason — ahead of Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize, and Kevin Gausman. Sorry, Tarik Skubal, Kevin Gausman and Casey […]
Falcons defense faces another potentially season-ending injury
The Falcons suffered a few notable injuries in Sunday’s 20-13 loss to the Steelers, one of which could be season ending. According to Ian Rapoport, Da’Shawn Hand is believed to have suffered a torn quad that could require surgery. #Falcons DL Da’Shawn Hand is believed to have suffered a torn quad that could require surgery […]
Could the Braves turn to JR Ritchie down the stretch?
Due to injuries and inconsistencies, the Atlanta Braves’ rotation has been a revolving door all season, and it’s not stopping with two weeks remaining. AJ Smith-Shawver was seen in the bullpen over the weekend as Atlanta squared off with Philadelphia. Given the struggles he’s had as a starter since returning from Tommy John surgery, this […]
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