August 6th, 2025 was a big day here at ye old Braves sports blog nation. The sites were updated and some fun things were unveiled on both public and private sides of the Battery Power. Something else interesting happened the next day.

The Atlanta Braves have designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment only three starts into his time with the club.

Hurston Waldrep pitched six scoreless innings in a combined two-hitter and Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Michael Harris II each drove in a run, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

At the plate for Augusta on Friday night, Joe Olsavsky led the way by going 3-4 with a double and two RBI to his credit, while 2025 20th-rounder Hayden Friese came through with his best pro performance thus far, going 2-4 with an RBI and a run scored on the night in Augusta’s win.

The Atlanta Braves have some noteworthy decisions forthcoming in free agency, but an insider thinks one of those is already made.

Matt Olson would need to play another 12 seasons to break Cal Ripken Jr.’s seemingly unbreakable record. But the Braves first baseman should soon own one of MLB’s four-longest consecutive games streaks of the past half-century.

Atlanta star Ronald Acuña Jr. was activated Friday night before the Braves' series opener against the Cleveland Guardians. The 2023 NL MVP had been on the 10-day injured list since July 30 because of a strained right calf,

Atlanta has won six of its past eight games, including a 4-3, come-from-behind win in Thursday's series finale against the New York Mets.

Preview the Aug. 16 matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Atlanta Braves have struggled to stay healthy for this reason. This has put another assistant coach on the hot seat.