Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves - September 11, 2024

Mike Yastrzemski back in right field, Dominic Smith at DH in Braves-Padres series finaleNL Player of the Week means you don’t get a break from catching - sorry, Drake.

Braves make Ronald Acuña Jr. decision with release of lineup vs. PadresThe Atlanta Braves released their lineup for the series finale against the Padres and it revealed their intentions with Ronald Acuña Jr.

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CJ Abrams is looking to exorcise his second half demons for the Washington NationalsCJ Abrams has struggled in the second half in the past, but his attempt to crush that narrative is off to a good start

Chris Sale slated to start series finale versus San Diego The Braves seek win #60 to secure the series win.

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Predicting 2nd-Half Breakouts 💥Players to watch in the back half of the year ➡️

Latest Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim injury updates foreshadow Braves' roster crunchRonald Acuna Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim nearing their return from injury could spell the end of Jim Jarvis and Brewer Hicklen on the Braves' big league roster.

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Thursday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minorsThe 'burgs -- Harris and Fredericks -- both won while the "colors" -- Red Wings and Blue Rocks both won on fourth Wednesday in July 2026

Building the Braves’ dream trade deadline if Atlanta were to go truly all-inThe Atlanta Braves have a lot of work to do at the trade deadline. Here is what things could look like if they pulled out all the stops and went for it.

Braves News: Trade deadline, Martin Perez returns, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday

Braves emerge victorious amid late eruptions, 7-6Two huge rallies, one for each team, but the Braves came away with a win

Padres vs. Braves (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 7-6 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Austin Riley drops to fifth as Braves look to do better against Michael KingDid you know this is the first time Mauricio Dubon has hit lower than sixth in about two months?

Nationals vs. Rockies (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 8-0 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Reynaldo Lopez’s dud vs. Padres is setting stage for huge Braves trade deadline overpayThe Atlanta Braves may have to be far more aggressive at the trade deadline than they want to be thanks to Reynaldo Lopez's collapsing stock.

Martin Perez returns for Game Three against PadresPerez Pachinko is back, baby (disclaimer: fun not guaranteed)

Three players the Braves need to acquire before the 2026 trade deadlineThe Braves sure could benefit from reuniting with an old friend, right?

Braves reinstate Martín Pérez, option JR RitchieYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Checking In On The MacKenzie Gore TradePaul Toboni’s biggest splash as Washington Nationals POBO was the MacKenzie Gore trade which is aging well so far

Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. Singles in RehabAcuna had three hard hit balls and played seven innings in right field

Braves finally lose Carlos Carrasco after shuffling him back and forth all season longThe Atlanta Braves are going to have to figure out some other way to manage their pitching roster, because Carlos Carrasco is no longer an option.

Braves News: Mike Yastrzemski returns, series even versus Padres, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

How weird was Tuesday’s game?I think it was pretty weird, and this isn’t a post about pitching management (not weird when botched by the Braves)

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Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

Braves won the Rafael Montero trade by an even wider margin than we all thoughtWhen the Atlanta Braves traded away Rafael Montero, it looked like they were just cutting him loose. However, that deal brought back Jim Jarvis in return.

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3 potential suitors for Luis Garcia Jr. if the Nationals trade him at the deadlineIt's been a breakout year for 26-year-old first baseman Luis García Jr. After spending six years trying to find any kind of year-to-year consistency, Lui's rais

2 familiar Braves trade partners that may be in play again, 2 who aren't worth a phone callTrading with familiar teams isn't a bad strategy at the deadline, but for Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves, only a couple make real sense.

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Wednesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minorsThe Red Wings extended their winning streak to four games while the Fredericksburg Nationals lost their fourth straight game

Abrams MASHING at Coors 😮‍💨

Nats star now has 4 HRs in last 3 games

Braves fall to the Padres in low-scoring fashionTwo down, two to go

WAS at COL Game Highlights

Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals - 07/21/2026

MiLB Team's STACKED Lineup 😯

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MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

Mike Yastrzemski back in lineup to face PadresYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Nationals swap relievers as team DFA's former waiver wire acquisitionThe Washington Nationals are set to play the second game in a 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies tonight, and the game could have some very real firewor

Mike Yastrzemski reinstated from injured list, Kyle Farmer releasedWhen will the Farmer minor league deal hit, do we think?

Braves welcome back Mike Yastrzemski from the IL, but his return cost them bench depthThe Atlanta Braves are getting more healthy after bringing Mike Yastrzemski back from the injured list. Unfortunate, it cost a bench bat his job.

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8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

Reynaldo López gets the start against the PadresCan we make it three in a row?

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Five prospects the Washington Nationals could target in a Luis Garcia Jr. tradeThese farmhands could boost the Nationals already excellent farm system

Alex Anthopoulos: “We thought” Braves had completed Kyle Schwarber trade in 2021File this near the top of the “We Tried” folder for the Atlanta Braves

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Revisiting the best trade of Paul Toboni's first offseason with the NationalsThe Washington Nationals took the series opener from the Colorado Rockies on Monday evening in solid fashion. After a tie game earlier, the Nationals took a lea

Victor Mederos is quickly becoming Braves' spark plug as well as a fan favoriteThe Atlanta Braves have a new secret weapon in Victor Mederos. While the attention was first on his "bat", he has become much more than a one-hit wonder.

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Andres Chaparro is on a generational run this road tripThe Washington Nationals first baseman came under some fire in the first half, but is rewarding his teams faith now

Atlanta Braves News: Mederos Mania Has Arrived, Hurston Waldrep Injury News, MoreGood Way to start the week for Braves.

How back is Austin Riley?Austin Riley is on a bit of a streak. Are you hopeful?

Reveal of Braves' failed Kyle Schwarber pursuit a reminder of trade deadline opportunityAlex Anthopoulos just revealed how close the Atlanta Braves were to trading for Kyle Schwarber at a previous trade deadline. It would have changed everything.

Braves Notes: Brutal Hurston Waldrep update, Drake Baldwin makes history, Alex LodiseCatch up on the latest Atlanta Braves news, including an tough update on Hurston Waldrep, Drake Baldwin's historic game, and Alex Lodise's torrid stretch.

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Tuesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals' minorsIt's the first full week after the All-Star break, with the Senators, Blue Rocks, and Fred Nats all remaining at home while the Red Wings visit Buffalo

Bryce Elder strong, Ozzie Albies homers, and bullpen gets it done in Braves win over PadresThis was quite possibly the most encouraging one run win all season

Nationals vs. Rockies (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Hurston Waldrep being evaluated with right arm discomfortAtlanta’s starting pitching depth may be thinned further.

Padres vs. Braves (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 3-2 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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Nationals surprisingly re-sign lefty waiver claim after previously parting waysAlthough the Washington Nationals almost got no-hit by the Athletics on Saturday night, they were able to bounce back in a huge way on Sunday afternoon. Backed

Braves Rumors: Latest Spencer Strider injury update came with clear trade deadline warningThe Atlanta Braves will have to find out exactly what Spencer Strider's injury situation is before they can truly decide on a path at the trade deadline.

Drake Baldwin announced as National League Player of the WeekAtlanta’s All-Star catcher caps off a memorable week with a memorable performance

Braves announce signings of all 21 2026 MLB Draft PicksThe Atlanta Braves announce they have signed all 21 of their 2026 MLB Draft picks today.

Drake Baldwin at DH and Eli White gets start as Braves face PadresThe red hot Braves offense takes on another hot offense in the Padres

Top Skubal Suitors 👀

MLB insider Jon Heyman reveals potential best fits for Tigers ace

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Anthopoulos On Braves' Deadline NeedsThe Braves could use a starter, a reliever and a bat. They're not prioritizing one deadline need over the others. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Bryce Elder takes the mound as the Braves take on the PadresCan the red hot offense of the Braves carry Elder to a win against the Padres?

The Week Ahead for Atlanta: Return of The BoogeymanIt might be a bad time to see the Orioles. It’s apparently never a good time to see the Padres.

MLB Trade Deadline Buzz👂

👀 5 teams eyeing Skubal ⛽ More pitchers on the block 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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These four teams could be potential trade partners with the Washington NationalsThe Red Sox, Guardians, Angels and Cubs are intriguing trade partners for Paul Toboni at the upcoming deadline

Which pitchers will the Braves (and other contenders) go after at the Trade Deadline?Tarik Skubal is the big domino in this season’s Trade Deadline but there are other prime targets to be had

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

Braves Minor League Recap: Eric Hartman, Alex Lodise go yardMake that 22 home runs, to go with 32 stolen bases in an impressive 2026 for Eric Hartman

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Nationals Rumors: Slugger emerging as potential trade target for several contendersThe Washington Nationals closed out their series against the Athletics in style on Sunday afternoon, taking the finale and rubber game by a score of 5-2, and no

Nationals vs. Athletics (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 23-4 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Solving Braves’ Grant Holmes problem may require this former All-Star arm to step up The Atlanta Braves can't keep Grant Holmes in their rotation for much longer. In order to make the switch, they really need Reynaldo Lopez's best effort.

How back is Drake Baldwin?Perhaps so back?

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The Washington Nationals have signed the core of their 2026 draft classChase Brunson, Luke Williams and Cooper Harris have all signed with the Nats. Their bonuses are quite revealing

Atlanta Braves News: Austin Riley and Drake Baldwin Dominate, Owen Murphy Back To Minors, MoreSundays are fun days when the offense arrives.

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

Braves News: Anthopoulos' trade deadline plan, Ronald Acuña Jr. update, Ha-Seong KimThings are getting interesting for the Atlanta Braves after a key series win and the trade deadline coming up fast.

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Monday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Red Wings and Blue Rocks both completed three-game sweeps while the Senators tossed a three-hit shutout to highlight Sunday on the Nats farm

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Nationals Sign Matt Krook To Major League DealKrook elected free agency five days ago after being designated for assignment. MLBTR breaks down Krook's return and other Nats roster moves.

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Braves Select Elieser HernándezThe Braves are selecting the contract of Hernández and sending Murphy down to Triple-A after he threw 49 pitches yesterday.

All-Star arm might be perfect fit for Braves, but agreeing on a trade package could be toughWhile the Atlanta Braves desperately need rotation help and Michael Wacha seems to be available, trading for him could be tricky.

Braves vs. Rangers series recap: Bats embiggened after BreakYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Foster Griffin delivers yet again as the Washington Nationals get back to .500The Nats got the series win against the A’s thanks to standout performances from All-Stars CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin

Nationals vs. Athletics (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 5-2 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

These key bats trending in right direction exactly what Braves fans have been waiting forAustin Riley and Drake Baldwin both homered in the Braves' series finale on Sunday. Here's how each returning to form goes a long way toward helping Atlanta.

Drake Baldwin career game, Austin Riley breakthrough lead Braves past RangersIs the Braves’ lineup returning to form? Promising, if early, signs.

Rangers vs. Braves (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 8-5 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Baldwin Multi-HR Game 😤

Braves catcher is 5-for-5 and not slowing down

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MLB Teams About to Get Hot 🔥5 clubs primed for second-half surges after All-Star break 📲

Brewer Hicklen, Dom Smith in lineup for Braves-Rangers finaleThe Braves are overdue for a big Dom Smith moment.

Braves Minor League Recap: AJ Smith-Shawver Goes 4.1 Scoreless in RehabAJ Smith-Shawver’s scoreless rehab outing led the action on the Atlanta Braves farm system on Saturday.

Braves option Owen Murphy, select Elieser HernandezPitcher merry-go-round re-engaged

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Braves are running out of internal rotation options after latest roster moveYet another Atlanta Braves move to address their rotation this year seems to have fallen short after Owen Murphy gets sent back to the minors.

Braves hand ball to Grant Holmes for Rangers rubber matchCan Grant Holmes carry a strong first-half finish into the second half?

How does the Mets fire sale affect the Braves?Or does it at all?

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Braves should use the trade deadline to try and steal this former Cy Young contender from AL EastThe Orioles could be a great trade partner for the Atlanta Braves. Lefty starter Trevor Rogers may not be the biggest name, but he could be a nice addition.

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Sunday’s News & Notes from the Nationals MinorsThe Washington Nationals won three of five games played on Saturday, including a pair of 7-4 tallies by the Senators and Blue Rocks

Braves News: AJ Smith-Shawver, tough loss, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday

Nationals vs. Athletics (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 15-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

BABIP and defense doom Braves in loss to TexasThe Braves lost a bummer of a game, as bad BABIP luck and poor defense proved too much for the offense to overcome

Rangers vs. Braves (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 7-6 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

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Dylan Lee deserves extension from Braves, but Atlanta's own stubbornness may prevent itDylan Lee has pitched exceptional in 2026, but the Atlanta Braves' previous deals makes us think an extension for Lee is not on the horizon.

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Should the Washington Nationals trade Luis Garcia Jr. at the deadline?Luis Garcia Jr’s name has come up in trade talks, so let’s break down the pros and cons of trading the slugger

Braves Minor League Recap: Luis Consoro tallies two XBH in DSL Braves’ winConsoro tripled, doubled and drove in three to lead the DSL squad to victory on Friday.

Eli White gets the start in RF, with Joey Bart catchingThe Braves shuffle their lineup a bit to face the lefty Gore, with Eli White replacing Dominic Smith

Braves hope to start second half with a series win behind Owen MurphyThe Braves’ former first round pick has a big chance with his first big league start

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Nationals reliever's meltdown vs Yankees officially sent him into free agencyThe Washington Nationals are getting back into the swing of things in the second half of the 2026 season in Sacramento. Heading into this series, the Nationals

Jim Jarvis' sudden adjustments could have Braves changing trade deadline plansJim Jarvis has defied expectations since being called up by the Atlanta Braves thanks to a couple of small, but key adjustments at the plate.

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The Washington Nationals put an historic beatdown on the A’s last nightLed by Harry Ford and Andres Chaparro, the Nats put up an insane 23 runs last night in Sacramento

Are the Braves seeking pitches to destroy now?Please tell me last night is a trend

Braves News: Second half starts strong, Ronald Acuña Jr., and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.

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Teams Eyeing Luis García Jr.Nats 'open to listening further' amid trade interest for infielder (The Athletic)

For the Braves, their trade deadline goals are clear, even if the names keep changingThe Atlanta Braves can’t keep kicking the can down the road and hoping for the best. They have what they need to make bold moves at the deadline, but will they?

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Saturday’s News & Notes - News and Notes on the Washington Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Washington Nationals' full-season teams started back up and took two of three games played, with one game postponed due to wildfire smoke

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Top 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 📈10 players to know heading into next year's event 📲

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Nationals slugger flips his season narrative around with historic game vs AthleticsThe Washington Nationals began their second half of the 2026 season with a huge bang. Actually, it might have been several bangs, as the team ended up dominatin

Reunion with this former Braves starter at the trade deadline would be extremely riskyThe Braves bringing back right-hander Kevin Gausman may seem like a good idea, but it would be a massive risk.

Nats Up 23-2 on A's 😦

Ties the second-most runs in franchise history

Chaparro With EIGHT RBI's 📈

Nats 1B makes it 18-2 after 2nd HR tonight

Braves shut down Rangers in dominant series openerNow that’s the way to start a second half series

Braves Pitcher Collects Hit ⁉️

Watch out Shohei, Victor Mederos hits two-run single off catcher Kyle Higashioka

Rangers vs. Braves (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 15-1 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Braves should take advantage of Astros’ dysfunction at trade deadline and here’s howThe Atlanta Braves are going to have to be creative at the trade deadline and one potential option could take advantage of the Astros' unique situation.

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

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Three Washington Nationals players who need to have a big second halfDylan Crews, CJ Abrams and Daylen Lile are players who need to produce down the stretch all for different reasons

The season’s second-half begins with Chris Sale on the moundBraves baseball is back…but are then better than ever?

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Braves, White Sox Looking to BuyTwo division leaders want to strengthen at deadline (Rosenthal)

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Nationals begin their second-half run on the road against the AthleticsThe quest for a playoff berth continues for the Washington Nationals as the All-Star break concludes