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Braves News: Trade Deadline targets coming into focus?

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As the second-half begins, the Braves major league roster could be augmented in the near future.

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BRAVES NEWS

Adding an arm key for Braves’ division dreams

Braves beat writer Mark Bowman examines the club’s plans as the Trade Deadline grows closer. As Bowman notes, targets may be coming into focus as the Braves look to add to both the starting rotation and bullpen.

The pursuit of a starter is the priority. But the Braves could benefit from adding a proven late-inning piece to their much-improved bullpen. Sean Newcomb has found comfort in a relief role and A.J. Minter has recently shown some encouraging signs. The hope is Anthony Swarzak will be healthy down the stretch. But to assume so would be a gamble, given the fact this is the second right shoulder ailment he has battled this year.

Talking Chop’s Mid-Season 2019 Top 30 Braves prospects: 13-18

The prospect team rolls out the next installment of their Mid-Season Top 30 Prospects list, with six more members of the Braves deep farm system, including a member of the 2019 draft class.

18) Michael Harris - OF

After playing it safe with their first three picks of the 2019 draft going with high floor college players, the Braves went local and took a gamble in the third round with elite athlete Michael Harris out of Ellenwood, Georgia. Harris is just one of the many two-way players that the Braves drafted, and he will be starting his career in the outfield.

Atlanta Braves Roundtable: Recapping the first half of the season

The Talking Chop staff all give a quick rundown, answering four Braves-related questions about the first-half. Share your own answers in the comments section.

MLB NEWS

9 All-Stars who could get traded this month

Multiple potential Braves targets mixed into this list.

Nine things we learned in the first half

What have we learned so far?

MVP Poll: Favorites carry big leads into 2nd half

There is plenty to be determined in the second-half, but the MVP races may be over already.