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Braves strike out on adding playoff-caliber starter, unlike NL rivals

The Dodgers, Cubs and Padres all traded for impact pitchers. The Braves, however, did not, and that could cost them in the postseason.

Braves President Alex Anthopoulos is seen during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Braves trade deadline day anticlimactic

Atlanta Dream vs Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena
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Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22), left, holds the ball during the first day of football practice at Rose Bowl Field and the Mary and John Brock Football Practice Facility, Monday, August 3, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Talented running back room leaves Haynes ‘no room to really coast,’ Key says

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Clinch County prospect Trezmen Marshall
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This football hotbed leads Georgia’s 159 counties in prospects per capita

One little South Georgia county is No. 1 in an all-classification category — the most major college prospects this century per capita.

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Marist, Buford finish as top teams in inaugural AJC Varsity all-sports standings

The AJC Varsity all-sports rankings are modeled after similar competitions used by college divisions and other high school associations but with a twist.

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Clarke Central’s David Perno, former UGA baseball coach, reveals cancer diagnosis

Perno led the Bulldogs to three College World Series, including the program’s most recent in 2008.

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Braves shortstop Jorge Mateo high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Braves designate Jorge Mateo for assignment

Braves trade deadline day anticlimactic

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

Braves strike out on adding playoff-caliber starter, unlike NL rivals

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Sean McVay and the L.A. Rams are digging Stetson Bennett’s ‘swagger’

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The Andrew Smart hype isn’t slowing down: ‘I’ve never seen an arm like this’

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Atlanta Falcons first day of training camp
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Falcons contract extension ‘means the world’ to Matthew Bergeron

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Everything we learned from the Falcons’ first padded training camp practice

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Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22), left, holds the ball during the first day of football practice at Rose Bowl Field and the Mary and John Brock Football Practice Facility, Monday, August 3, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Talented running back room leaves Haynes ‘no room to really coast,’ Key says

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Georgia Tech’s Justice Haynes named to Maxwell Award watchlist

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Georgia Tech eagerly counting down to season, Georgia rivalry game

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Atlanta United's home opener versus Real Salt Lake
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Atlanta United surrender late lead, fall to Philadelphia Union

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‘Everybody’s frustrated’: Atlanta United seeks first win since World Cup break

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Where Atlanta United stands after World Cup

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On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks will once again host the Million Meal Pack at State Farm Arena. More than 5,000 volunteers, along with yet-to-be-announced celebrities, will package 1 million meals for food banks in metro Atlanta. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC 2024)
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Hawks announce date for sixth annual Million Meal Pack

KEN SUGIURA

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East Lake out as permanent host for Tour Championship after 2027

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Rogers runs away with eight-shot win at 105th Georgia Amateur

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Dream host "Barbie Night" vs. Aces
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Atlanta Dream fans wave pink towels during the second half of the Dream’s game against the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena, Monday, August 3, 2026, in Atlanta. The Dream lost to the Aces 109-87. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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Alex Anthopoulos
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Braves strike out on adding playoff-caliber starter, unlike NL rivals

Braves President Alex Anthopoulos is seen during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Braves trade deadline day anticlimactic

Atlanta Dream vs Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena
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Not-so-Dream house: Aces spoil Barbie Night

Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22), left, holds the ball during the first day of football practice at Rose Bowl Field and the Mary and John Brock Football Practice Facility, Monday, August 3, 2025, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Talented running back room leaves Haynes ‘no room to really coast,’ Key says

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