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The Braves are finally using Sean Murphy the right way
Ha-Seong Kim will grab all the headlines Thursday morning, and rightfully so — movie directors couldn’t have written that script. But the performance from Sean Murphy last night shouldn’t get lost in Kim’s heroics. The veteran catcher, who has spent most of the season on the IL, played in back-to-back games for the second time […]
Which of the top free agents should the Braves target in the offseason?
It’s never too early to start looking ahead, and that’s exactly what Mark Feinsand did at MLB.com, ranking the top 10 players set to test free agency this offseason. The list is, admittedly, pretty lackluster outside of a few names, but most of them should be on the Braves’ radar, especially with so much money […]
Atlanta Falcons 53-man roster predictions before the preseason finale
The Falcons’ final preseason game is Friday against the Dolphins. All of the healthy starters — outside of Michael Penix Jr. — are expected to get some run. But the biggest day for a lot of the players who’ll see the field over the last three quarters is Sunday, when final 53-man rosters are announced […]
Za’Darius Smith gets vulnerable on why he retired last year
One of the Falcons’ most exciting signings of the offseason came just weeks before the start of the season, as they inked three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith to a one-year deal. The decision came in the wake of the injury to Jalon Walker, who tore his ACL and will miss the rest of […]
Ha-Seong Kim, the most unlikely of heroes, delivers another win over the Dodgers
If we’ve learned one thing this week, it’s that matchups between the Braves and Dodgers aren’t built for the faint of heart. Following a nail-biter on Tuesday, one that was primarily a pitcher’s duel for most of the evening, Wednesday’s affair had a little bit of everything. Matt Olson started the scoring with a screaming […]
Braves claim pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from Tigers
The Braves announced on Wednesday that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. The #Braves today claimed RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 26, 2026 Vanasco has appeared in five games this season for the […]
Two veteran players the Braves could consider extending right now
Over the years, the Braves have issued a plethora of early extensions to their young talent. Some have worked out wonderfully. Others haven’t aged as well. We haven’t seen any of that this year. Perhaps that’s a result of how some of those deals have turned out, but there are a couple of veteran players […]
Report: Michael Penix Jr. will not play in Falcons final preseason game
According to Tori McElhaney, Michael Penix Jr. will not play in the Falcons final preseason contest on Friday against the Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa will start, with Cooper Rush and Jack Strand coming in afterwards. Michael Penix Jr. will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Tua Tagovailoa will start. Cooper Rush and […]
Four under the radar prospects Braves fans must know
The Braves farm system has made leaps and bounds this season, with several new faces inside the top 100 prospects overall and others who could join them in the not-too-distant future. However, there are also some really intriguing under-the-radar guys in the system having incredible 2026 campaigns — players who aren’t highly ranked but could […]
What has been the second most important storyline of the Falcons preseason?
The top storyline surrounding the Falcons as Week 1 approaches has been the same one that’s followed this franchise ever since Matt Ryan departed. Who’s going to start under center, and can he be the guy who leads this organization for the foreseeable future? Things only ramped up this week, when Michael Penix Jr. was […]
Tuesday proved to be a huge night for the Braves all around
Tuesday night’s series opener against the Dodgers featured a pitching matchup that looked awfully lopsided on paper. Tyler Glasnow toed the rubber for Los Angeles, while Bryce Elder went for the Braves, hoping to build on a really nice outing against the Diamondbacks his last time out. For Glasnow, though, it was his first time […]
Walt Weiss provides injury updates on Robert Suarez and several other Braves
Ahead of the Braves’ pivotal showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Walt Weiss had a fairly encouraging update on Robert Suarez. He hasn’t started throwing bullpens yet, but he’s worked his way up to throwing from 100 feet, and getting on a mound could be right around the corner. #Braves RHP Robert Suarez could begin […]
It’s not that the Braves won’t spend. It’s how they spend.
Alex Anthopoulos has typically not been the “big splash” type of general manager over his tenure with the Braves, and the past couple of offseasons have been no different. But that doesn’t mean the Braves haven’t spent. They’ve actually thrown around quite a bit of cash. Most of those players have just fallen well short […]
NFL pundit has a spicy take on Jack Strand, Falcons QB competition
Jack Strand mania is ripping through Atlanta right now after his flawless performance Saturday against the Colts — one that saw him account for 239 yards of offense and two scores while showing off a cannon for an arm and unique mobility for a quarterback who stands an astounding 6-foot-5, 240 pounds. And it’s not […]
The Athletic lays out the big question for the Atlanta Braves?
The Athletic recently released its MLB power rankings for the week, which saw the Braves come in at No. 4 — quite generous, I must add, given the way the club has performed since the trade deadline. However, as they always do, there was a theme of the week. This one focused on the looming […]
Didier Fuentes appears to have added a new pitch to his repertoire
Not a ton has gone right for the Braves over the last three weeks, but Didier Fuentes is a beaming light who keeps flashing why he’s become arguably the most important arm in the entire organization. In a game it felt like Atlanta had to have on Sunday to avoid a sweep, Fuentes relieved Tyler […]
Kevin Stefanski: Expect to see Falcons starters in preseason finale
The Falcons sat most of their starters in Saturday’s 34-6 beatdown of the Indianapolis Colts, but that won’t be the case in Friday’s preseason finale, according to Kevin Stefanski. The only question is whether we’ll get our first look at Michael Penix Jr. since he went down with an ACL injury against the Panthers last […]
Braves line up starting pitching ahead of pivotal series with Dodgers
The Braves are hoping to snap a three-week skid that’s seen them lose ten of their last sixteen games. Unfortunately, to do that they’ll have to find a way to beat a Dodgers squad that’s found its footing after a rough patch of its own, coming to Atlanta on the heels of back-to-back sweeps of […]
Braves finally make a decision at shortstop with notable roster move
The Braves appear to have finally made their decision at shortstop, choosing to option Jim Jarvis back to Triple-A Gwinnett. In a corresponding move, outfielder Brewer Hicklen rejoins the major-league club. The #Braves today recalled OF Brewer Hicklen to Atlanta and optioned INF Jim Jarvis to Triple-A Gwinnett. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 24, 2026 This is something I’ve […]
Kevin Stefanski on Jack Strand and the Falcons QB competition
It is rightfully Jack Strand mania following his performance against the Colts in the Falcons’ second preseason game — one that saw him total 239 yards of offense with a couple of touchdowns and no turnovers. He’s as impressive as they come physically, and when you combine that with the tape he’s put out through […]
Former Braves executive Dana Brown fired as Astros GM
The call was made today by the Houston Astros, who have parted ways with general manager Dana Brown after four underwhelming seasons with the club. The Astros announced that the club and General Manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. […]
Should Jack Strand make the Falcons 53-man roster?
With just one more preseason game remaining this Friday against the Miami Dolphins, we’re very close to the Falcons releasing their 53-man roster for the Week 1 matchup with the Steelers. A lot of guys made strong cases against the Colts this weekend — none stronger than quarterback Jack Strand. The undrafted free agent out […]
Grading Braves trade deadline acquisitions after three weeks
The Braves’ trade deadline has been widely scrutinized over the last several weeks, and with the way the team has performed since it passed, it’s hard to build much of an argument defending general manager Alex Anthopoulos. He didn’t do enough to address the clear holes littered throughout the roster. But that doesn’t mean the […]
Takeaways from an impressive Falcons preseason win over the Colts
In Week 1 of the preseason, nothing could go right for the Falcons in a 27-7 loss to the Broncos, but Week 2 brought about a much more encouraging script. Tyler Goodson Earns Roster Spot The party really got going when Tyler Goodson busted one outside and took it 49 yards to the house for […]
The Falcons quarterback competition just got real
Up until this point, calling the Falcons quarterback situation a competition was probably generous. Michael Penix Jr. hadn’t been cleared for 11-on-11 work, and Tua Tagovailoa delivered some very uninspiring performances in the public eye — highlighted by a 3-for-5, 22-yard showing in the preseason opener against the Broncos that also featured multiple mishandled snaps. […]
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