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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > sandy-leon-other-mlb-vets-making-their-mark-on-younger-teammates-at-gwinnett

Sandy Le'n, other MLB vets making their mark on younger teammates at Gwinnett

3+ hour, 26+ min ago  (445+ words) LAWRENCEVILLE " If you look at the active roster of the Gwinnett Stripers, the Braves" Triple-A affiliate, a few names will likely ring a bell. Carlos Santana, Carlos Carrasco, Sandy Le'n, Jos" Az'car and Rowdy Tellez are just a few of…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > braves-hurston-waldrep-roughed-up-in-his-second-start-of-2026

Braves" Hurston Waldrep roughed up in his second start of 2026

9+ hour, 8+ min ago  (475+ words) PITTSBURGH " Hurston Waldrep, who was expected to compete for a permanent spot in the starting rotation before the season began, has made three appearances with the Braves since his return from February elbow surgery. There has been some good. There…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > ronald-acuna-jr-to-begin-rehab-assignment-during-all-star-break

Ronald Acu'a Jr. could begin rehab assignment during All-Star break

1+ day, 34+ min ago  (215+ words) PITTSBURGH " Right fielder Ronald Acu'a Jr. is getting closer to returning for the Braves, manager Walt Weiss indicated Tuesday before a game against the Pirates at PNC Park. Acu'a has been out since straining his left hamstring June 9 in Chicago…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > entertainment-district-concepts-are-popping-up-in-sec-towns-could-uga-follow

Entertainment district concepts are popping up in SEC towns. Could UGA follow?

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (599+ words) ATHENS " UGA athletic director Josh Brooks is keeping an open mind in regard to the creative usage for open land near the University of Georgia. Brooks, operating in his sixth year as the Bulldogs" AD, has taken note of planning…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > braves-drop-series-finale-to-mets-in-extras

Braves drop series finale to Mets in extras

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (441+ words) Late-inning drama took Truist Park by storm for the second straight day. Once again, the Braves fell to the Mets in a thriller, this time splitting the series. The Braves mounted a two-run ninth-inning rally to tie the game but…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > how-owen-murphy-earned-first-opportunity-with-the-braves

How Owen Murphy earned first opportunity with the Braves

2+ day, 6+ min ago  (792+ words) The Braves introduced their latest touted-prospect-turned-major-leaguer Monday in Owen Murphy, a 2022 draftee whose arm talent has created results worthy of the opportunity, however fleeting it might be. "It's crazy, it's awesome, I'm so excited to be here," a giddy Murphy…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > braves-honor-2021-world-series-champion-aj-minter-in-return-to-atlanta

Braves honor 2021 World Series champion A. J. Minter in return to Atlanta

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (566+ words) The Braves honored their former reliever A. J. Minter during Monday's game against his Mets, which was the conclusion of Minter's first series back at Truist Park as a rival. Minter, 32, made 384 appearances for the Braves, the third most in franchise history....

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > braves-call-up-owen-murphy-one-of-their-top-pitching-prospects

Braves call up Owen Murphy, one of their top pitching prospects

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (278+ words) One of the Braves" top pitching prospects could make his MLB debut this week after being called up Monday. A first-round draft pick by the Braves in 2022, Murphy was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett and will be with the Braves in…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > these-braves-arent-all-stars-but-have-had-all-star-game-worthy-seasons

These Braves aren't All-Stars but have had All-Star Game-worthy seasons

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (387+ words) The Braves will be well represented at the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia, and there's a strong possibility there could be another Braves' cap or two in the home dugout at Citizens Bank Park that day. Matt Olson, Ozzie…...

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ajc. com > sports > 2026 > 07 > braves-starter-perez-likely-headed-to-the-il

Braves" starter P'rez likely headed to the IL

3+ day, 7+ min ago  (492+ words) The Braves will be without Mart'n P'rez through the All-Star break, and possibly some time after it, after the left-handed started pitcher was hit with a line drive in the arm Sunday at Truist Park. P'rez is likely headed to…...

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