Olson Reaches 69 XBHs, Chasing Historic Braves Milestones
Matt Olson's 37th homer leads all of MLB in extra-base hits and puts him in range of two rare Braves franchise records.
Matt Olson hit his 37th home run of the season, extending his MLB-leading extra-base hit total to 69. He remains in contention to become the first Braves player with multiple 50-homer seasons. Olson also has a realistic path to joining Hank Aaron as the only Braves players ever to record 80 or more extra-base hits in multiple seasons.
More on the Braves wire.
Mauricio Dubón Named Braves' 2026 Heart and Hustle Award Winner
The Atlanta Braves announced Mauricio Dubón as their 2026 Heart and Hustle Award winner, per the club's official account.
Braves Claim Vanasco Off Waivers, Option Him to Gwinnett
Atlanta adds bullpen depth by claiming right-hander Ricky Vanasco from the Tigers, then immediately optioning him to Triple-A.
Bryce Elder Emerging as Reliable Starter Post-Break
Elder has a 3.51 ERA in 7 second-half starts, limiting hard contact and pitching deep into games.
Schwellenbach Return Odds Grow Longer for Braves
Atlanta's beat reporter notes the already-slim chances of Schwellenbach pitching again in 2025 have diminished further.
Ha-Seong Kim Barely Used in 19 Games on Atlanta's Roster
Kim has appeared in just 4 of 19 games since joining the Braves, going 0-for-3 with minimal impact, echoing the sparse usage pattern of predecessor Jorge Mateo.
Braves' August Offense Is Legitimately Weak, Not Just Unlucky
Atlanta's team wOBA and xwOBA both rank in the bottom quarter of MLB in August, suggesting real offensive struggles beyond variance.