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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 […]
Braves make notable roster move ahead of series with Cubs
Ahead of their series with the Cubs, the Braves made a notable roster move. Owen Murphy is back with the major-league club. In a corresponding move, Bailey Falter has been designated for assignment. The #Braves today recalled RHP Owen Murphy to Atlanta and designated LHP Bailey Falter for assignment. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 14, 2026 The […]
Cooper rush dooms Falcons, will Michael Penix Jr. be ready for Week 2?
The Falcons and Steelers played one of the worst combined games of football in NFL history — and that’s not hyperbole. The Atlanta Falcons/Pittsburgh Steelers game combined for the 1,069th ranked Total EPA out of 1,097 games currently in the @SumerSports data set A combined 3rd percentile overall offensive performance on the day — Shawn […]
Braves widen gap in NL East, Lane Thomas injury update
Fans were met with a rather lengthy rain delay when they arrived at Truist Park on Friday ahead of the Braves’ highly anticipated series opener with the Phillies, but it proved to be worth the wait. Atlanta fell behind early with Chris Sale on the bump — a rare occurrence this season, as the former […]
Falcons: With Tua out, Cooper Rush draws the start — but Jack Strand looms
After it was revealed Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury during yesterday’s practice, Kevin Stefanski announced that Cooper Rush will start the Falcons opening game against the Steelers. Stefanski: Cooper Rush will start and Jack Strand will be the backup. #Falcons — Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) September 11, 2026 Stefanski would add that Tagovailoa is week-to-week, […]
Braves: Can Chris Sale find a way to win his second NL Cy Young?
The Braves take the field against the Phillies on Friday night, which kicks off the final three-game set between the two sides — and Atlanta couldn’t have hand-picked a better guy to toe the rubber. Over the last three seasons, there has not been a better pitcher in baseball than Chris Sale, and I really […]
Here’s how the Braves will replace Lane Thomas
The Braves received some unfortunate news yesterday when Lane Thomas was placed on the 10-day IL with an intercostal strain. There’s a decent chance his season is over depending on the severity, and he was replaced today on the roster by DaShawn Keirsey Jr. The #Braves today recalled OF DaShawn Keirsey Jr. to Atlanta and placed […]
Report: Lane Thomas could miss remainder of season with intercostal strain
The Braves avoided a sweep on Thursday afternoon against the Rays, but they may have lost Lane Thomas for the remainder of the season. The outfielder whom Atlanta acquired at the trade deadline was a late scratch, and after the game, Walt Weiss said he will be placed on the IL with an intercostal strain. […]
Several big names featured on the Falcons injury report
Some shocking news was reported Thursday afternoon, as Falcons QB1 Tua Tagovailoa went down with an oblique injury during practice. Backup QB Cooper Rush took all the first-team reps, and from Atlanta’s injury report on Thursday, there appears to be some real doubt about who will be under center against the Steelers. Falcons Injury Report […]
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