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Should the Braves be resting players the final week of the season?
An entire country of Braves fans collectively held their breath last night when Ronald Acuña Jr. fouled a ball off his shin and went down writhing in pain. Ronald Acuña Jr. has left the game tonight after fouling a ball off his left leg pic.twitter.com/qGYJGX8xTr — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 23, 2026 It was the […]
Ronald Acuña Jr. exits game with leg injury against Reds
From an injury perspective, nothing has gone right for the Braves over the last three years. It’s been gut punch after gut punch, and they may have gotten the ultimate one during the final week of the regular season. With essentially nothing left to play for, Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Tuesday night’s game after taking […]
Hawks make trade for Dorian Finney-Smith
Per Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks are sending Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard, and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith. The Atlanta Hawks are trading Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for Dorian Finney-Smith, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/bf3zzlZgVK — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 22, 2026 This continues the Hawks’ offseason […]
Braves injury updates on Bryce Elder and Lane Thomas
The Braves have had a litany of significant injuries this season, several of which the club is still hoping to get back for the postseason. Robert Suarez began a rehab assignment over the weekend, tossing a scoreless inning. He’s expected to rejoin the Braves in the coming days, which could prove to be a massive […]
Predicting The Atlanta Braves Playoff Roster (Final Edition)
The playoff picture for the Braves is just about set. They’ve clinched the NL East and will almost certainly host a three-game Wild Card Series at Truist Park. The only question left is who they will play — with the Padres, Phillies, and Cubs all jockeying for seeding in the Wild Card standings. Braves 2026 […]
Michael Penix Jr. discusses the final hurdle he needed to clear before returning
There’s been a lot of doubt cast among the fan base when it comes to Michael Penix Jr., stemming from the fact that he has been cleared medically for several weeks now but decided against playing in the Falcons’ first two games. He attempted to put those questions to bed ahead of his first start […]
Falcons adding cornerback in wake of injury to A.J. Terrell
Following the news that A.J. Terrell is heading to the IR with a groin injury, the Falcons are signing cornerback Robert Longerbeam off the Eagles practice squad, per Mike Garafolo. The #Falcons are working to sign CB Robert Longerbeam to their active roster off the #Eagles’ practice squad, sources say. A sixth-round pick for the […]
Falcons make slew of roster moves ahead of matchup with Packers
Ahead of their matchup with the Packers, the Falcons made a slew of roster moves: A.J. Terrell placed on IR Zach Harrison to the 53-man roster Released James Brockermeyer Signed Colby Sorsdal to the Practice Squad — The big news is obviously A.J. Terrell heading to the Injured Reserve. He’ll miss at least the next […]
Primetime Falcons? A spot where they’ve been surprisingly good
After two games where the Falcons didn’t even look like they belonged in the National Football League, one of the top narratives going into Week 3 from the national media is Atlanta being featured in primetime three consecutive weeks. Admittedly, those complaining probably won’t get too much pushback from Falcons fans. We don’t want to […]
What’s been the biggest success and disappointment for the Braves in 2026?
The Braves’ 2026 regular season campaign is wrapping up, with Atlanta taking home their seventh NL East crown over the last nine years. Postseason baseball is returning to Truist Park next week, as the Braves will host either the Cubs, Padres, or Phillies with hopes of reaching the NLDS for the first time since 2023. […]
Where does the Braves pitching staff rank among playoff contenders?
When it comes to critics of the Braves, the one area they’ve pointed at all season is the pitching staff, particularly the starting rotation. It’s a fair concern given all the injuries the group has had to overcome. Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach, and Reynaldo Lopez were all expected to be major contributors coming […]
The Robert Suarez Question Could Decide the Braves’ Postseason
With the NL East clinched and the likelihood of improving their seeding over the final week of the season being very small, there are a couple of storylines off the field that matter a lot more than the games — none bigger than the return of Robert Suarez. The All-Star reliever pitched over the weekend […]
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 […]
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