Elder's lack of precision proves hurtful against Houston
ATLANTA -- Bryce Elder looked like he was finally finding some consistency ahead of Saturday’s start against the Astros. The right-hander entered the day having won three straight decisions over his past six starts dating back to Aug. 14. To make things better, the Braves were 5-1 in those outings
Acuña's health, Kim's future among 5 things to watch in final weeks
ATLANTA -- This has been a rough stretch for the Braves, who watched Hurston Waldrep endure his first subpar start of the year in an 11-3 loss to the Astros on Friday night at Truist Park. The Braves (65-82) have lost 10 of their past 14 games, and this latest
Game of inches: Does Albies really have Altuve beat, or is he telling a tall tale?
You can throw out the statistics when Ozzie Albies and Jose Altuve meet at second base. They say Braves second baseman Albies is 5-foot-7 and Altuve, his Astros counterpart, is 5-foot-6.
Snitker leaves door open to managing in 2026
ATLANTA -- Brian Snitker has spent portions of this season thinking he may move into an advisory role with the Braves next year. But with a little more than two weeks left in this season, he’s not 100 percent sure he’s ready to end his days as Atlanta’s manager. “I’m
Latest Braves injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news and transactions.
Strider (8 K's) able to find success without forcing four-seamer
ATLANTA -- If all goes well during the offseason, Spencer Strider will come to Spring Training ready to show he has regained the overpowering fastball that made him the Majors’ top strikeout artist just two years ago. But as the Braves' hurler nears the end of his first season back
'He's stuck with me': Albies blasts opens door for Snit's 800th win
ATLANTA -- Braves manager Brian Snitker and Ozzie Albies have experienced a lot together over the past decade, going all the way back to 2016, when they spent a couple weeks together with Triple-A Gwinnett. So, it seemed only fitting that they shared another big moment together as the Braves
Here are the 2025 Arizona Fall League rosters
If you thought the end of summer also brought the end of your chances to follow top prospects, just remember – there’s always desert ball. Rosters for the six Arizona Fall League teams were officially announced Wednesday afternoon, headlined by 13 Top 100 prospects, including two of the Top 5.
Baldwin leads final Rookie of the Year poll
With the stretch run well underway, the Rookie of the Year races in each league are shaping up quite differently. While the race in the AL has long been decided, thanks to a certain slugging lefty for the A's, the NL campaign is far less certain. A few players in
Murphy to undergo surgery to repair hip tear, miss rest of '25
ATLANTA -- Sean Murphy's struggles over the past month were likely influenced by the right hip ailment that will be surgically repaired later this week. Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Dr. Thomas Byrd will perform season-ending surgery on Murphy on Thursday in Nashville. An MRI performed Monday
Do the Braves have their SS of the future? It might be up to Kim
ATLANTA -- Jurickson Profar’s friendship with Ha-Seong Kim doesn’t guarantee Kim will opt to play for the Braves next year. But it certainly won’t hurt. “We’re not only teammates, he’s like a brother,” Profar said. “We have spent a lot of time together, just hanging out at the stadium and
Acuña's new lineup spot, Olson's HR among takeaways in loss to M's
ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. batted sixth for the first time since 2018, and Hurston Waldrep pitched around trouble after allowing the first of Julio Rodríguez's two home runs on Saturday night at Truist Park. Matt Olson hit his 22nd homer of the season, but Daysbel Hernández allowed two homers
Sale's electric post-injury form has ace wondering: 'What if?'
ATLANTA -- Chris Sale provided a genuine response when asked if he allows himself to wonder how this season might have evolved had he not missed two months with the fractured left rib he suffered when he dove for a Juan Soto chopper on June 18. “Tonight, that was one
No. 2 prospect Ritchie posts six more zeros at Triple-A
Sunday marked the end of the regular season at Single-A and High-A, the first full-season levels to wrap up play in the Minor Leagues. Fittingly, players across both turned in big performances that put exclamation points on their seasons to finish on high notes. But the top prospect performers weren't
Elder shines in 7 strong innings, continues to find form
CHICAGO -- It isn’t easy to go toe-to-toe with someone displaying no-hit stuff, but Bryce Elder was more than up for the challenge Wednesday night at Wrigley Field. For five innings, he battled with Cubs starter Cade Horton, who allowed only a first-inning walk to Matt Olson and otherwise shut
No. 1 prospect Caminiti twirls gem in final Single-A start of 2025
Every time you watch a Minor League Baseball game, whether in-person, at home or out in the wild, you’re liable to see something historic. Thursday delivered in that regard in the form of a 100-steal season being achieved, one of the game’s premier prospects hammering a walk-off homer and …
1 player from each team with lots to prove down the stretch
Every player always has something to prove, but some have quite a lot on the line. With the end of the regular season on Sept. 28 in sight, many players are under considerable pressure. Some must lead the charge in propelling their teams to the postseason, while others are simply
Predicting each club's top prospect in 2027
We're always looking ahead here at MLB Pipeline, and we're gazing even further into the future with this projection of who will rank as each organization's No. 1 prospect on Opening Day 2027. A lot has changed since we undertook this exercise at the beginning of February: differing degrees of
Kim gets two knocks in Braves debut, will get chance to be everyday SS
CHICAGO -- With a month left in a season marred by injury, Ha-Seong Kim is getting a fresh start. The 29-year-old shortstop joined the Braves’ active roster Tuesday, starting at shortstop and batting sixth for his new team in a 4-3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. He had
Iglesias named NL Reliever of the Month for August
August saw a number of outstanding performances from players around the Majors. We had veterans show us why they're a big deal, and we had rookies show us why they plan to be a big deal in the years to come.
Strider opens September with second straight strong start
CHICAGO -- A strong collective effort from Atlanta’s offense was not enough to secure a win for the Braves at Wrigley Field on Monday. Despite scoring six runs on 10 hits, the Braves fell to the Cubs in 10 innings, 7-6.
Braves claim INF Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from Rays
CHICAGO -- The Braves claimed infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Rays on Monday. He is expected to join the Braves at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday.
Waldrep finishes breakthrough August in rare territory with 1.01 ERA
PHILADELPHIA -- Hurston Waldrep’s first full month as a Major Leaguer was statistically one of the five best months produced by any Braves pitcher this century. Waldrep improved his bid to be named National League Rookie of the Month while helping the Braves claim a 3-1 win over the Phillies
Attention college students: Watch MLB.TV at no cost!
Schools are back in session, and there is no better way to spend time between classes than watching baseball. Now, college students can watch MLB.TV at no cost for the remainder of the 2025 season. Starting today, MLB.TV is for all eligible college students who authenticate their student credentials (no