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Braves' relievers clamp down on Giants in 3-1 victory

Ozzie Albies drove in two runs, Reynaldo Lopez combined with five relievers on a seven-hitter and the Atlanta Braves opened a three-game road series with a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

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Braves potpourri of pitching leads to 3-1 win over Giants

The Braves used six pitchers on Friday night to snap their four-game losing skid and finally get a west coast win, taking down the San Francisco Giants, 3-1, at Oracle Park on a foggy night.

Robert Suarez News / Field Level Media / June 26

Braves place 2-time All-Star RHP Robert Suarez (forearm) on injured list

The Atlanta Braves placed right-handed reliever Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list on Friday because of right forearm tightness. The move is retroactive to Tuesday.

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Braves Place Robert Suarez On Injured List

The Braves placed setup man Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 23, before tonight’s series opener in San Francisco. He’s dealing with forearm tightness. Hurston Waldrep is up from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place on the active roster.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Battery Power / June 26

Braves at Giants chat and discussion: Reynaldo Lopez and Hurston Waldrep vs. Trevor McDonald

I don’t know why it took the Giants ages to announce Trevor McDonald, the guy whose turn it was all along. Sigh. Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system!

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 26

Michael Harris II, Mauricio Dubon at top of lineup against Giants

There was a point, less than four hours from first pitch, when the Giants hadn’t announced a starter, and neither team had announced a lineup. Closer to three hours now, we have the lineups, but still no actual known Giants starter or opener.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Braves’ Michael Harris II Makes Personal Announcement Before Giants Game

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II has been having a bounceback year. Halfway through the 2026 MLB season, he has been a top player on a great Braves team.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Reynaldo Lopez News / Battery Power / June 26

Braves pivot to Reynaldo Lopez, hope to avoid sliding into the Bay

Alright, it’s Friday, this game preview is going up in the mid-afternoon because this game is happening very late if you are on East Coast time, and I’m

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 26

Braves Manager Walt Weiss Among Several Fresh Faces in NL East

As Walt Weiss approaches the halfway point of his first season as the Atlanta Braves' skipper, another new face will emerge on the scene. The New York Mets opted to part ways with their manager Carlos Mendoza as they continue to stumble through 2026.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 26

10 Losses In 13 Games: What’s The Panic Meter At For The Braves?

It wasn’t long ago that the Braves had the best record in baseball and a double-digit cushion in the NL East — sporting a rotation, bullpen, and offense that were all at or near the top of the rankings.

Eric Hartman News / Battery Power / June 26

Road to The Show: A conversation with Eric Hartman

No prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization has generated more buzz this season than Rome Emperors outfielder Eric Hartman. The 20-year-old possesses a combination of power and speed that sent him rocketing up hot sheets in the midst of a breakout season.

Joey Bart News / Field Level Media / June 26

Braves' Joey Bart returns to San Francisco in series opener

The Atlanta Braves will have revenge on their minds and potentially a familiar face behind the plate when they open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 26

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Giants Series

The Atlanta Braves head to the Bay Area for another series with the San Francisco Giants. It's a frustrating couple of weeks for this ballclub. They've dropped four of their last five series played, including being swept by the San Diego Padres this week.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 25

Braves make major move with Reynaldo Lopez amid rotation struggles

The Atlanta Braves are shaking things up.

JP Sears shines in season debut as Padres finish sweep of Braves

Braves getting creative with catching options

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 25

Braves set to make several changes to their rotation

Coming into the season, the Braves rotation was a significant concern, especially after the injuries to Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep. They were able to hide those glaring issues over the first couple of months, but the warts are out in the open now.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 25

Braves woes continue at Petco Park, NL East up for grabs

There are some stadiums where teams just don’t play well. For the Braves, Petco Park is one of them. Atlanta fell in the first two games of the series by a combined two runs, then lost last night 5-2 as San Diego completed the sweep.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Braves Considering Moving Reynaldo López Back To Rotation

Reynaldo López will start for the Braves on Friday in their series opener at Oracle Park. It’ll be his first start since April 21, as Atlanta has used him out of the bullpen for the last two months.

Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin reaches brutal low amid alarming recent struggles

The Atlanta Braves reached a concerning point Wednesday afternoon with catcher Drake Baldwin, whose recent slide prompted a notable lineup change before the club’s series finale at Petco Park.

JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 24

Braves Make Another Tweak to Pitching Staff Involving Top Prospect JR Ritchie

The Atlanta Braves are once again adjusting their roster with a move that impacts one of the team's top prospects, right-handed pitcher JR Ritchie. Ritchie, the Braves' No.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment, Select Ian Hamilton

The Braves announced some moves on the pitching staff today. They reinstated right-hander Tyler Kinley from the 15-day injured list and selected the contract of righty Ian Hamilton.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury may keep him out until after All-Star break

The Atlanta Braves have another Ronald Acuna Jr. injury concern, and this one could stretch longer than fans hoped. The latest Braves injury update lists Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 23

Braves getting creative with catching options

The Atlanta Braves catcher position has been a revolving door.

A dismal season for Ha-Seong Kim leaves Braves in a major pickle at shortstop

Manny Machado homers for game's only run as Padres top Braves, 1-0

Dark-horse team has emerged for Tarik Skubal

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / June 22

Who Are the Braves’ Hidden Talents Leading to Their Success?

Once again, the Braves‘ lineup in June differs significantly from that of April. Although Atlanta’s starting nine has consistently been one of the best in Major League Baseball, recurring injuries over several seasons have forced general manager Alex Anthopoulos to continually find and use players deeper on the roster.