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Braves’ Spencer Strider exits Mets clash with arm soreness

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider’s start against the New York Mets on Friday ended early after he exited in the fourth inning due to right arm soreness, with the team later confirming discomfort in both his shoulder and elbow.

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Atlanta Braves Suffer Huge Blow With Spencer Strider’s Latest News

Spencer Strider can be one of the most dominant starting pitchers in the MLB when healthy. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old has spent the greater part of the past two years on the injured list.

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The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Maverick Handley News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Braves Release Maverick Handley

The Braves announced they’ve released catcher Maverick Handley, who’d been on optional assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett. That opens a 40-man roster spot for Hurston Waldrep, who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 12

Braves vs Mets Series Opener in Weather Delay

The Atlanta Braves must battle the weather once again. Their series opener against the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, is in a weather delay.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 12

Braves vs. Mets Delay Chat and Discussion: June 12, 2026

The first instance of Braves vs. Mets will have to wait a little longer, as the Mets have announced that first pitch (originally set for 7:15 pm ET) will be delayed.

David Stearns News / Athlon Sports / June 12

David Stearns Praises Jeremy Hefner's Success with Braves

An old friend will be returning to Citi Field tonight when the New York Mets begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner will be making his return to New York this weekend after spending the previous six seasons as the Mets pitching coach.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

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Mauricio Dubon News / Battery Power / June 12

Mauricio Dubon leading off for Braves’ opener at Mets

With Ronald Acuña Jr. back on the injured list, the Braves are back in the market for a leadoff hitter for at least the next handful of days. After Michael

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 12

Braves announce a slew of roster moves ahead of series with Mets

The Braves announced a slew of roster moves ahead of their series with the Mets.

Massive injury update on Mets' Francisco Lindor emerges

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 12

Braves' Top Pitching Prospect Looks Sharp in Scoreless First Start of June

The Atlanta Braves' highest-ranked prospect delivered a solid performance in his first appearance on a minor league mound this month. Left-handed pitcher Cam Caminiti, Atlanta's No.

Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Braves Announce Drake Baldwin Update Before Mets Series

Positive news surrounding Atlanta Braves' catcher Drake Baldwin was announced on Friday before the start of their series against the New York Mets. Baldwin has been on the 10-day injured list for Atlanta since May 19 with a strained right oblique muscle, he has missed 20 games thus far.

Spencer Strider News / Battery Power / June 12

Spencer Strider, Braves finally face Mets, looking to avoid 3-game skid

After losing the first two games of a series for the first time this season, the Braves didn’t even get a chance to salvage a game from their White Sox series on Thursday, with the final game postponed to August due to inclement weather.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Braves Predicted to Draft 1.119 OPS Shortstop

The Atlanta Braves have established themselves as one of the top teams throughout the 2026 MLB season. Under first-year manager Walt Weiss, they are 45-23 and have an eight-game lead in the National League East over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 12

Braves reliever Tyler Kinley provides clarity on elbow injury

It went somewhat under the radar amid the concern surrounding Ronald Acuña Jr.‘s hamstring, but Tyler Kinley was also added to the IL with right elbow inflammation.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / June 12

When will Hurston Waldrep rejoin the Braves?

Hurston Waldrep made his Double-A debut on Thursday for his third rehab start after a couple of appearances in the Florida Complex League, and while the final stat line was ugly, it was another positive step toward getting him back to Atlanta.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Massive injury update on Mets' Francisco Lindor emerges

The New York Mets have remained arguably the biggest disappointment of the ongoing MLB season as star shortstop Francisco Lindor has been out of the lineup

Freddy Peralta, Mets reportedly have an understanding amid his struggles

Three bullpen arms the Pirates should target at the MLB trade deadline

Atlanta Braves News / Total Pro Sports / June 11

MLB Rumors: Atlanta Braves Linked To 3 Players As Trade Deadline Nears

Following a hugely disappointing 2025 campaign, the Atlanta Braves are setting the standard in the MLB this season. The club presently ranks among the top five teams offensively, while their pitching department is arguably the best in the league.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / June 11

Braves Hit With Another Gut Punch as Acuña Returns to IL

The Atlanta Braves just cannot catch a break. Ronald Acuña Jr. is headed back to the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after leaving Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.

James Karinchak News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 11

Braves Reliever James Karinchak Makes Most of Return to Majors

As Karinchak trotted out from the visiting bullpen dugout at Rate Field in Chicago on Wednesday night, it marked a major moment for himself. He was back on a major league mound for the first time in 984 days. He stepped off the mound representing the Cleveland Guardians on Sept.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / June 10

2026 Transactions: Braves Select Karinchak & Tellez, Lara DFA’d

It was a busy day on June 10 for the Atlanta Braves, as the team reshuffled its roster. James Karinchak is back in the Majors, as is Rowdy Tellez, as the two were promoted to Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 10