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Braves offensive collapse headlines a nightmare June
The Braves should be eager to get home after yet another dismal road trip that saw them go 1-5 out west, much of which can be attributed to a struggling offense that scored just seven runs in five of their games. That’s probably the most shocking aspect of Atlanta’s recent rough patch. The starting pitching […]
Report: Hawks looking to trade for a big man
It’s been an extraordinarily busy offseason for the Hawks from the top down that began with extensions for both general manager Onsi Saleh and head coach Quin Snyder. Atlanta then re-signed one of their own free agents in CJ McCollum — who was a huge piece of their second half turnaround after the Hawks acquired […]
Hurston Waldrep back, Robert Suarez to the IL, Braves snap losing streak
Yesterday was an interesting day for the Atlanta Braves that started with some mixed news, as Robert Suarez was placed on the IL with elbow inflammation and Hurston Waldrep was added to the active roster. Elbow injuries and pitchers are an uneasy combination, but Walt Weiss did say that there is no structural damage. The […]
10 Losses In 13 Games: What’s The Panic Meter At For The Braves?
It wasn’t long ago that the Braves had the best record in baseball and a double-digit cushion in the NL East — sporting a rotation, bullpen, and offense that were all at or near the top of the rankings. That all feels like a distant memory now, with the Braves losers of 10 of their […]
Hawks get rave reviews for draft from ESPN
Is grading a draft class before they’ve stepped on an NBA floor an incredible waste of time? Yes. Are we going to discuss it 100% of the time? Also, yes. ESPN recently released their draft grades for all 30 teams following the conclusion of last night’s second round, and they’re high on what Onsi Saleh […]
Braves set to make several changes to their rotation
Coming into the season, the Braves rotation was a significant concern, especially after the injuries to Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep. They were able to hide those glaring issues over the first couple of months, but the warts are out in the open now. As currently constructed, this is among the worst rotations in baseball, […]
Hawks nab potential steal of the draft in second round
After taking Kingtson Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor in the first round Tuesday night, the Hawks turned around on Wednesday and might have found the steal of the draft, selecting seven-foot center out of North Carolina Henri Veesaar. Sources: The Clippers are trading No. 52 to the Atlanta Hawks. Henri Veesaar's wait is over. — Shams […]
Braves woes continue at Petco Park, NL East up for grabs
There are some stadiums where teams just don’t play well. For the Braves, Petco Park is one of them. Atlanta fell in the first two games of the series by a combined two runs, then lost last night 5-2 as San Diego completed the sweep. The Braves managed just six hits, with Joey Bart‘s two-run […]
Kyle Pitts Contract Extension: Less Of A Gamble Than It Appears
The Falcons made Kyle Pitts one of the highest paid tight ends in the league yesterday, handing him a three-year, $54 million contract extension. The $18 million AAV places him only behind George Kittle and Trey McBride in terms of average annual value, probably a fair assessment if basing things solely on what happened last […]
Braves: Injury updates on Sean Murphy, Kyle Farmer
An intriguing nugget provided by Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman yesterday was that Kyle Farmer would try his hand at catching again on his latest rehab assignment. Farmer has caught 19 games in his career, most of which came in 2019. Not exactly a savant behind the plate, but an option nonetheless in emergency situations. […]
Braves make two roster moves ahead of series finale with Padres
Ahead of their series finale with the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves announced a couple of notable roster moves. JR Ritchie is heading back to Gwinnett after another rough start, allowing five runs over five innings. In his place, reliever Tyler Kinley has been activated from the IL. Additionally, Carlos Carrasco has been designated […]
Braves: AJ Smith-Shawver takes the next step towards returning
According to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal Constitution, AJ Smith-Shawver will begin his rehab assignment this Thursday. “The Braves’ right-handed pitcher is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment Thursday at the team’s spring training facility,” Bishop wrote. “Smith-Shawver will pitch two innings of a simulated game and throw between 35 to 40 pitches.” This […]
Hawks Build Culture with Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor Picks
There might have been one hundred rumors surrounding the Atlanta Hawks leading up to the NBA Draft. Some were connecting them to star players on the trade block like Jaylen Brown and Trey Murphy. Others suggested they only wanted to pick once in the first round despite owning two selections. But like most chatter leading […]
Yet another Braves All-Star is dealing with injury
If you’re wondering why the Braves were relying on Carlos Carrasco to pitch not one but two innings in a one-run game Tuesday night, Walt Weiss said about half the bullpen was unavailable, including All-Star reliever Robert Suarez who is dealing with forearm tightness. Suarez will play catch today to see how he’s feeling, but […]
Braves: How much longer can the JR Ritchie experiment continue?
The early signs of Tuesday’s game were promising, as the Braves looked to bounce back from back-to-back losses. Rowdy Tellez got the club on the board with a two-run single in the second inning. Michael Harris II added on with a double — one of his three hits on the night — and Matt Olson […]
Hawks take Kingston Flemings with 8th overall pick
Despite a flurry of rumors leading up to the draft surrounding the Hawks, Atlanta stood pat and took Houston point guard Kingston Flemings with the 8th overall pick. The draft fell the way most predicted months ago. The big four of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson went with the top four […]
Falcons ink three-year contract extension with Kyle Pitts
According to Ian Rapoport, the Atlanta Falcons have inked a three-year, $54 million contract extension with Kyle Pitts. The #Falcons and star TE Kyle Pitts have agreed to terms on a 3-year, $54M contract. Pitts will not play on the $15M franchise tag and instead receives $36M fully guaranteed over the next two seasons. The […]
Braves front office on their biggest needs ahead of the trade deadline
The trade deadline is a little over a month away, and some of the Braves flaws are finally starting to show following a torrid start to the season, both with the pitching staff and the lineup. So, it should come as no surprise that when former GM Jim Bowden asked all 30 front offices their […]
Braves trying out intriguing option at catcher
The Braves announced today that Kyle Farmer will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus. INF Kyle Farmer today begins a rehabilitation assignment with Double-A Columbus. The #Braves also transferred LHP Danny Young’s rehabilitation assignment from the FCL Braves to Columbus. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 23, 2026 That by itself isn’t all that interesting. […]
Mauricio Dubon says he’s open to contract extension with the Braves
For Alex Anthopoulos, contract extensions have to be on his mind regarding several current Braves. Ozzie Albies has just one more year left on his deal and is once again proving he’s one of the best second basemen in the game. The Braves aren’t going to find a better option, and he’s been a staple […]
Add another insider to the list who believes Braves will target Tarik Skubal
If the Braves want to win another World Series, they need to add a starting pitcher at the trade deadline. And not just any starting pitcher — a true frontline arm capable of winning a game by himself behind Chris Sale. Nobody fits that description better than Tarik Skubal, who most expect to be traded […]
The Braves’ June Swoon Hits a New Low in San Diego
If you stayed up until nearly 1:00 AM Eastern to watch the Braves try to pull out a win in San Diego, I apologize. But I was right there with you. Grant Holmes started the game, and it was a very Grant Holmes type of outing. He didn’t make it through five innings, largely due […]
Major reinforcement could soon rejoin Braves
The Braves have a starting pitching problem. June has exposed that clearly, with the rotation currently sporting a 5.80 ERA on the month. Outside of Chris Sale, there’s not a single arm on the roster the Braves should feel comfortable handing the ball to in a playoff game. There’s an expectation they’ll be one of […]
A dismal season for Ha-Seong Kim leaves Braves in a major pickle at shortstop
No organization that’s been around as long as the Braves avoids a few miscues when it comes to trades and free agency. B.J. Upton and Sean Murphy are a couple that come to mind off the top of the head in recent memory — but Ha-Seong Kim is quickly working his way up the list. The […]
Where do the Hawks stand one day before the NBA Draft?
The Hawks made their first two significant moves of the offseason on Sunday, bringing back CJ McCollum on a one-year deal and trading for Aaron Wiggins. The roster already looks deeper than it did when the season ended a couple of months ago, and more moves are on the horizon. Picking up Jonathan Kuminga‘s $24 […]
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