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Braves Offense Continues to Sputter, Reaching New Low

The Atlanta Braves came into this season with sky-high expectations. After winning the National League East for the last six seasons and winning over 100 games in two out of the last three years, the Braves have seen their season thus far continue to spiral.

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Braves GM acknowledges 'we're not playing well'

Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos held a media session before Wednesday's game -- which sort of says it all about how the team has been playing.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

Braves Promote Infield Prospect to Triple-A, Hopeful To Find Future Starter

The Atlanta Braves promoted Nacho Alvarez Jr., their fifth-round draft pick from the 2022 draft, to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. The now-21-year-old shortstop was taken with the 155th pick and is getting his opportunity at the Triple-A level.

Luis Robert News / SportsTalkATL / 5 hours ago

MLB insider names Braves one of six suitors for Luis Robert Jr.

The Braves must add at the trade deadline. They don’t have a choice if they want any chance at winning the World Series this year after losing their two best players — Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 6 hours ago

Just like 2021, could the Braves swing a trade with the Marlins at the trade deadline?

When discussing this year’s Braves team, it’s impossible not to think back to 2021. Atlanta is struggling, sitting well back of the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 8 hours ago

This stat is exactly why Braves MUST add offense at trade deadline

Over the last week or so, I’ve begun taking a deep dive into potential trade targets and discussing the Braves needs ahead of the trade deadline. Once one of the most complete teams on paper to begin the season, injuries and regression have Atlanta’s offense looking more like the Miami Marlins.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Talking Chop / 4 hours ago

Spencer Schwellenbach, Braves look to snap skid in Baltimore

Rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach will make his third career start Wednesday as the Braves look to snap a four-game losing streak. The Atlanta Braves will once again try to pick up the pieces Wednesday when they continue a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Sporting News / 9 hours ago

Why Braves Need to Acquire Current White Sox Outfielder at the Trade Deadline

The Atlanta Braves have been struggling offensively since losing star slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. But there's one Chicago White Sox outfielder an insider believes would make all the difference.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 11 hours ago

How are former Braves faring in 2024 thus far?

The Braves are in Baltimore for a three-game set with the Orioles amid a lengthy slump, one that’s going on close to two months now. The pitching staff and Marcell Ozuna have kept the club afloat, but as we inch further into summer, it gets more concerning.

Atlanta Braves News / Sporting News / 13 hours ago

With Loss, Braves Could Reach Low Point They Haven’t Approached Since 2017

The Atlanta Braves are losing ground in the National League East, and on Wednesday they will look to stop the bleeding in Baltimore against the high-flying Baltimore Orioles.

Marcell Ozuna News / Talking Chop / 13 hours ago

Marcell Ozuna is having an MVP season

Despite the struggles the Atlanta Braves have had offensively throughout the 2024 season, Marcell Ozuna has been putting up numbers that should have him in the Hank Aaron and MVP conversation.

Orlando Arcia News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Potential Orlando Arcia replacement promoted to Gwinnett

There must be something in the water the Braves front office is drinking because they are handing out promotions like candy on the farm. We’ve seen a few of them in Atlanta recently.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 13 hours ago

The Braves officially have a claim to the worst offense in baseball

The Braves haven’t just been bad offensively. They have been the worst offense in baseball for quite some time now. Following an off-day, the Braves had the opportunity to flush the last few series out of their system and start over.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 2 hours ago

Braves Still Sinking to New Lows With Offense

The Atlanta Braves offense couldn't have started the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles much better. Michael Harris II opened the game with a triple.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 16 hours ago

Three potential landing spots for Alex Bregman

The Houston Astros have a difficult decision coming up regarding third baseman Alex Bregman.

Dodgers trade for son of Hall of Famer

Marlins get veteran righty back from IL just in time to possibly trade him

Right-handed reliever lands with new NL team after Mets saga

Mets could reportedly make unusual move with Pete Alonso

Should Yankees try to replace slumping 1B before trade deadline?

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 16 hours ago

New MLB Players Poll Deems Braves Star as Top 3 Talent and Teammate

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is out for the rest of the year due to a season-ending ACL injury. However, in a recent poll of over 100 Major League Baseball players by The Athletic - Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 17 hours ago

This Day in Braves History: June 12th

1954 - Milwaukee Braves’ pitcher Jim Wilson pitches the season’s only no-hitter in a 2-0 win over the Phillies. 2001 - The Dodgers’ Gary Sheffield becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1-0 games in a season with a home run when he hits a solo shot to beat Atlanta.

Ian Anderson News / Talking Chop / June 12

Ian Anderson throws live BP, offensive horrors continue, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution provided a promising update on Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson, who underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2023.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 11

Braves get shut out for the second time in seven days in 4-0 loss to Orioles

Folks, this is bad. In what is continuing to be a very disturbing run of form for this offense, the Atlanta Braves were once again unable to get much of anything tangible going at the plate.

Ian Anderson News / SportsTalkATL / June 11

Ian Anderson takes massive step in recovery from Tommy John surgery

For as long as I can remember, the Braves have been searching for answers at the back of their rotation. This year is better than most, as four pitchers have really established themselves as reliable starters in Max Fried, Chris Sale, Charlie Morton, and Reynaldo Lopez.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 4 hours ago

The Athletic’s one big question for the Braves

The Athletic recently released their MLB power rankings for the week, and the one thing I love about The Athletic’s power rankings is they have a theme for each week.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

3 early Braves MLB trade deadline targets

After a pair of 100-win seasons and no playoff series wins to show for it in the last two years, the Atlanta Braves are looking to break through in 2024

Ozzie Albies News / Talking Chop / June 11

Harris and Albies go 1-2 at the top of the lineup for Braves against Orioles

The new looks continue as the Braves try to find a solution at the plate The lineups are out for tonight’s game between the Atlanta Braves and the Baltimore Orioles.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 10

Braves Ranked Among Top 10 MLB Franchises 'Primed' For Future Success

Atlanta Braves fans are looking for something positive amidst the team's six-week slide. On June 10, Bleacher Report obliged. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller ranked the Braves fourth among MLB franchises primed for the most success over the next half a decade.

Hurston Waldrep News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8