Albies drives in winning run in the 8th, Braves win 4-3 to snap Dodgers’ 6-game winning streak
ATLANTA — – Ozzie Albies singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning and…
Craig Kimbrel has spent a career proving he can close. But when will he finish?
LOS ANGELES — Craig Kimbrel was days removed from throwing a bullpen in his barn to stay ready.…
MLB Power Rankings: Which stars have surprisingly struggled this season? We have our list
Every week, we ask a selected group of our baseball writers — local and national — to rank…
2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Dodgers Bounce Back; Cubs, Phillies Surge
The Dodgers bounced back from their slump with an 11-5 victory over the Rockies on Monday behind two…
Why MLB teams — and players — want ballparks to keep getting louder
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The organ serenaded fans as they filed into a humid Louisville Slugger Field on July…
One bold prediction for each team ahead of the MLB trade deadline
To be bold is to be brave, and The Athletic’s staff endeavored to do just that, singling out…
AJ Smith-Shawver’s return to the Braves is imminent, but in what capacity?
ATLANTA — AJ Smith-Shawver is lined up to start Sunday for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, but he isn’t…
MLB Power Rankings: This week, we’ve got an unexpected rise, a new No. 1 and no No. 30
Every week, we ask a selected group of our baseball writers — local and national — to rank…
Braves ace Sale ejected before start of game against Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before a pitch…
George Lombard Jr. and Luis Garcia Jr. save the day for Yankees
In summoning George Lombard Jr., the Yankees knew he could play defense. In trading for Luis García Jr.,…
Details about the Tarik Skubal trade deadline sweepstakes and more MLB notes
In the end, the Los Angeles Dodgers simply made the best offer. One of the three players they…
The Big Board autopsy: Spotting trends in the wake of the trade deadline
The immediate aftermath of the trade deadline is full of evaluations: winners, losers, grades and awards. We here…