Atlanta Braves
Coverage of Atlanta Braves in the Nexus archive.
- Braves can’t overcome first-inning deficit in loss to Twins
The Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Tuesday night after Josh Bell's double started scoring in a four-run first inning. The game featured pitching from Martín Pérez, who surrendered nine hits and two walks in five innings. Yoendrys Gómez recorded his 17th save when the Twins failed to score with bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth.
- Bryce Elder leads NL East-leading Braves to 7th straight win
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to seven games in a row. Pitcher Bryce Elder delivered an excellent start, while Austin Riley and Mauricio Dubón contributed to the team's runs.
- Braves’ Anthopoulos explains quiet trade deadline, is confident in team’s current state to make deep postseason run
The Atlanta Braves made modest trade deadline acquisitions, including outfielder Lane Thomas and pitchers Tyler Mahle and Brent Suter, but did not secure top starting pitchers they targeted. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos expressed confidence in the team's current roster and rotation, stating they prioritized improving the team without overreaching. The Braves also traded away players like Joey Bart and Eli White to create roster space.
- Braves’ Anthopoulos explains quiet trade deadline, is confident in team’s current state to make deep postseason run
The Atlanta Braves made modest trade deadline acquisitions, including outfielder Lane Thomas and pitchers Bailey Falter, Tyler Mahle, and Brent Suter, while trading away Joey Bart and Eli White. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos expressed confidence in the team's current rotation and stated they prioritized improving the roster without pursuing high-profile starters like Jacob deGrom.
- Braves reinstate Ha-Seong Kim from injured list, designate Jorge Mateo for assingment
The Atlanta Braves activated Ha-Seong Kim from the 10-day injured list and designated Jorge Mateo for assignment. Rookie shortstop Jim Jarvis will remain the starting shortstop, while Kim shifts to a reserve role. The team also acquired players Lane Thomas, Tyler Mahle, and Brent Suter.
- Braves reinstate Ha-Seong Kim from injured list, designate Jorge Mateo for assingment
The Atlanta Braves activated Ha-Seong Kim from the 10-day injured list after his rehabilitation assignment, designating shortstop Jorge Mateo for assignment. Kim, who struggled with a .068 batting average since joining the team, will shift to a reserve role as rookie Jim Jarvis becomes the starting shortstop. The Braves also acquired Lane Thomas, Tyler Mahle, and Brent Suter ahead of the trade deadline.
- Braves trade catcher Joey Bart, outfielder Eli White to free up space for Sean Murphy, Lane Thomas
The Atlanta Braves traded catcher Joey Bart to the Chicago White Sox and outfielder Eli White to the Boston Red Sox to create roster space for newly acquired players Sean Murphy and Lane Thomas. The trades brought right-hander Duncan Davitt and minor league reliever Tyler Uberstine to Atlanta, while clearing room for Thomas and potentially accelerating Murphy's return from injury.
- Braves trade catcher Joey Bart, outfielder Eli White to free up space for Sean Murphy, Lane Thomas
The Atlanta Braves traded catcher Joey Bart to the Chicago White Sox for right-hander Duncan Davitt and outfielder Eli White to the Boston Red Sox for minor league reliever Tyler Uberstine to create roster space for newly acquired players Sean Murphy and Lane Thomas. The moves aim to accommodate Murphy's potential return from injury and integrate Thomas, acquired from the Kansas City Royals.
- Braves acquire veteran reliever Brent Suter from Angels
The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran left-handed reliever Brent Suter from the Angels in exchange for minor league infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. Suter, 36, had a 4.12 ERA over 63 1/3 innings in 41 appearances for Los Angeles this season. The Braves also acquired RHP Tyler Mahle from the Giants and outfielder Lane Thomas along with left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals.
- Braves acquire veteran reliever Brent Suter from Angels
The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran left-handed reliever Brent Suter from the Angels in exchange for minor league infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. Suter, 36, has a 4.12 ERA over 63 1/3 innings this season and provides bullpen depth for the NL East leaders. The Braves also acquired RHP Tyler Mahle from the Giants and outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals.
- Braves acquire RHP Tyler Mahle from Giants
The Atlanta Braves acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-hander Anthony Molina to add rotation depth. Mahle, who had a 2.18 ERA in 2025 with the Texas Rangers, joins a rotation led by Chris Sale. The Braves also acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals as they prepare for the postseason.
- Braves acquire RHP Tyler Mahle from Giants
The Atlanta Braves acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-hander Anthony Molina. Mahle, who had a 5.13 ERA in 18 starts this season, joins the Braves' rotation to add depth following Reynaldo López's placement on the injured list. The Braves also acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals ahead of the trade deadline.
- Yastrzemski, Olson hit home runs as Braves top slumping Nationals to complete 4-game sweep
Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson hit home runs as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 to complete a four-game sweep. The Nationals have lost five consecutive games, including their first-ever four-game sweep in Atlanta. JR Ritchie was recalled from Triple A Gwinnett, while Reynaldo López was placed on the injured list.
- Braves place Reynaldo López on 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation and recall JR Ritchie
The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation and recalled right-hander JR Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals. The move adds urgency to the Braves’ search for rotation help before Monday’s trade deadline.
- Nationals take road slide into matchup with the Braves
The Washington Nationals (55-57, fourth in the NL East) aim to end a three-game road losing streak against the Atlanta Braves (66-45, first in the NL East). The Braves lead the season series 7-3 and rank second in the NL with 148 home runs, while the Nationals have the fifth-highest on-base percentage in the league.
- Braves acquire outfielder Lane Thomas, left-hander Bailey Falter from Royals
The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for pitching prospects Lucas Braun and Carter Holton. The trade aims to address Atlanta's weakness against left-handed pitching and rotation issues, with Thomas providing a boost in that area and Falter offering depth despite injury concerns. The Braves are expected to make more moves before the trade deadline.
- Braves acquire outfielder Lane Thomas, left-hander Bailey Falter from Royals
The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for pitching prospects Lucas Braun and Carter Holton. The trade occurs as Atlanta remains active in the market ahead of the trade deadline, aiming to address left-handed hitting weaknesses and pitching needs.
- Martín Pérez, on short notice, flirts with a no-hitter as Braves power past Nationals
Martín Pérez nearly threw a no-hitter, and Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and Dominic Smith hit home runs as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 8-3. The Braves' victory extended their home winning streak to 8-2 since the All-Star break, while the Nationals dropped to 55-57 with a fourth consecutive loss.
- Braves blast past the Nationals as Harris and Olson launch long home runs
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 6-2, with Michael Harris II and Matt Olson hitting home runs. Foster Griffin struggled for the Nationals, while Bryce Elder and Elieser Hernández contributed to the Braves' victory. The Nationals hit a franchise-record 50 home runs in July.
- Braves overcome 3-run deficit to beat the Nationals 5-4
The Atlanta Braves overcame a three-run deficit with a two-run single by Ozzie Albies in the sixth inning to defeat the Washington Nationals 5-4. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski homered for the Braves, while Daylen Lile hit two solo home runs for the Nationals, who have hit 48 homers in July.
- Benge’s tie-breaking hit lifts Mets to third straight win, a 3-2 victory over the Braves
Carson Benge's RBI double in the seventh inning secured the Mets' 3-2 victory over the Braves, extending their winning streak to three games. The Mets' Francisco Alvarez and A.J. Ewing also contributed RBIs, while Atlanta's Matt Olson hit a two-run homer. The Mets' pitching staff, including Huascar Brazobán and Devin Williams, preserved the lead in the final innings.
- AJ Smith-Shawver to make first start for Braves in 14 months
AJ Smith-Shawver will start Game 1 of a doubleheader for the Atlanta Braves against the New York Mets, his first start in 14 months after undergoing an internal brace procedure to repair a torn UCL in June 2025. Smith-Shawver made five rehab starts with Single-A Augusta and Triple-A Gwinnett, posting a 1.53 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 17.2 innings, leading to his early promotion to bolster the Braves' injured and inconsistent rotation.
- AJ Smith-Shawver to make first start for Braves in 14 months
AJ Smith-Shawver will start for the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, his first start in 14 months after undergoing an internal brace procedure to repair a torn UCL. He made five rehab starts with Single-A Augusta and Triple-A Gwinnett, posting strong stats, and was promoted early to bolster the Braves' inconsistent rotation.
- Braves LHP Connor Thomas allows 11 runs in ugly loss to Mets
The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 14-3 as Francisco Lindor hit two homers and a triple, driving in six runs. Marcus Semien and Tyrone Taylor added three-run homers, and rookie Zac Thornton pitched effectively for the Mets.
- Braves LHP Connor Thomas allows 11 runs in ugly loss to Mets
The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 14-3 as Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled, driving in six runs. Braves' left-hander Connor Thomas allowed 11 runs in 2 2/3 innings, contributing to the loss. Marcus Semien and Tyrone Taylor also had key hits for the Mets.
- Weiss blasts 13-pitcher cap after Braves DFA Elieser Hernández
The Atlanta Braves designated right-hander Elieser Hernández for assignment after he earned a win in his first major league game since 2024. Braves manager Walt Weiss criticized the 13-pitcher roster cap, arguing it forces teams to DFA effective pitchers like Hernández. Baseball’s union is proposing rule changes to allow pitchers optioned after significant outings to receive pay and service time, but these wouldn’t have helped Hernández, who was DFA’d, not optioned.
- Weiss blasts 13-pitcher cap after Braves DFA Elieser Hernández
The Atlanta Braves designated Elieser Hernández for assignment after he pitched effectively in his first 2026 big league game. Manager Walt Weiss criticized the 13-pitcher roster cap, arguing it forces teams to DFA effective pitchers. Baseball’s union is proposing rule changes to address roster churn, including limits on optional assignments and pay for pitchers after significant outings.
- Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr. from injured list
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list after he strained his left hamstring. Outfielder Brewer Hicklen was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Acuña will join the team in New York for a series against the Mets, and the Braves have a stronger record with him in the lineup.
- Braves activate Ronald Acuña Jr. from injured list
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list, optioning outfielder Brewer Hicklen to Triple-A Gwinnett. Acuña's activation was delayed due to a postponed game in Gwinnett, and the Braves have a 37-16 record with him and 23-26 without him this season.
- Braves let Orioles tie it, then Atlanta escapes a bases-loaded jam in 10th before winning 3-2 in 11
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 in 11 innings after Matt Olson turned a double play in the 10th and Austin Riley delivered an RBI double in the 11th. The series featured close games, with each decided by one run, including extra-inning wins for both teams.
- Braves escape bases-loaded jam before beating Orioles in extras
The Atlanta Braves escaped a bases-loaded jam in the 10th inning with a double play by Matt Olson and later won 3-2 in the 11th on Austin Riley's RBI double. The series saw each game decided by a run, with Atlanta winning two in extra innings.
- Beavers’ 9th-inning hit gives the Orioles a 3-2 victory over the Braves
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in the ninth inning as Dylan Beavers singled home a run. Jackson Holliday's double and Gunnar Henderson's homer contributed to the win, while Ozzie Albies homered for the Braves. The Orioles improved their one-run game record, remaining 2.5 games out of the AL playoff spot, while the Braves lead the NL East by 5.5 games.
- Braves’ late rally wasted as Orioles win on walk-off hit
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 with a walk-off single by Dylan Beavers in the ninth inning. The Braves tied the game in the eighth on Ozzie Albies' RBI grounder, but the Orioles won on Beavers' hit. The Orioles improved to 9-16 in one-run games, while the Braves remain 5 1/2 games ahead in the NL East.
- Orioles host the Braves, look to extend home win streak
The Baltimore Orioles aim to extend their four-game home win streak against the Atlanta Braves, who are first in the NL East with a 60-42 record. The Orioles, with a 50-53 overall record, will face Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (3.70 ERA) and Orioles starter Trevor Rogers (4.28 ERA). Key performers include Orioles' Taylor Ward (.251 BA) and Braves' Matt Olson (26 HRs).
- Matt Olson’s 3-run homer in the 10th inning lifts the Braves past the Orioles 7-6
Matt Olson hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The Braves scored four runs in the 10th, including a solo home run by Drake Baldwin, while Christian Encarnacion-Strand had a two-run homer for the Orioles.
- Trump trashes the Mets during Georgia rally: 'They lose all the time'
President Trump criticized the New York Mets during a rally in Marietta, Georgia, calling them a team that 'lose all the time.' The event took place at Wheeler High School in an area known for supporting the Atlanta Braves.
- Jarvis doubles in go-ahead run in 6-run 8th inning as Braves hold on to edge Padres
The Atlanta Braves defeated the San Diego Padres 7-6, fueled by a six-run eighth inning led by rookie Jim Jarvis's run-scoring double. The Braves overcame a ninth-inning scare as the Padres threatened to tie the game, with Raisel Iglesias securing the win via a two-run homer by Luis Rengifo.
- ‘Everybody’s favorite teammate’: Braves make difficult decision to release infielder Kyle Farmer
The Atlanta Braves released infielder Kyle Farmer, a clubhouse favorite, to reinstate outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list. Farmer, who appeared in 12 games this season and battled injuries, was praised by manager Walt Weiss for his contributions and team credibility.
- ‘Everybody’s favorite teammate’: Braves make difficult decision to release infielder Kyle Farmer
The Atlanta Braves released Kyle Farmer, a clubhouse favorite, to reinstate Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list, citing roster constraints. Farmer, who had a limited role this season, expressed appreciation for the organization's professionalism.
- Braves’ 2027 schedule released, will open season on road vs. Dodgers, Brewers
The Atlanta Braves' 2027 MLB schedule was released, featuring a season-opening road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers. The team will play its home opener on April 2 against the Houston Astros, and the season could begin on March 25, the earliest Opening Day in MLB history. The schedule includes a balanced format with home-and-home series against all National League teams and most American League teams, including two series against the Boston Red Sox.