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Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies Have Elevated the Braves’ Lineup

The Atlanta Braves have come out of the gate on an absolute tear to begin their 2026 campaign. At 20-9, they became the first team in baseball to reach the 20-win mark and currently hold a 6.5 game lead in the National League East.

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Braves move Lopez to 'pen: A reliever 'for now'

Reynaldo Lopez, who opened the season as Atlanta's No. 2 starter, is moving to the bullpen as Braves manager Walt Weiss shuffles his rotation for a series against Detroit.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 27

Chris Sale's 2026 Season for Braves Has Been Better Than You Think

Another go-around through the Atlanta Braves rotation, and Chris Sale was magnificent again. He went six scoreless innings, working around a bases-loaded jam in the third inning to make it happen.

Reynaldo Lopez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Braves make decision on Reynaldo Lopez after ugly start

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed on Sunday that right-hander Reynaldo Lopez will move to the bullpen following a difficult stretch, while rookie JR Ritchie is set for his second major league start on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers.

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Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

How did Braves’ Spencer Strider pitch in third rehab start?

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider completed his third Minor League rehab start on Sunday afternoon with Triple-A Gwinnett after returning from a left oblique strain suffered late in Spring Training, continuing his buildup toward an expected return to Atlanta’s rotation.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Reynaldo Lopez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Braves Temporarily Moving Reynaldo Lopez To Relief Role

After having their rotation depth tested by injuries in Spring Training, the Braves now find themselves in the position of having enough arms to allow

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

Why Braves' Chris Sale is a super-early NL Cy Young favorite

It's only late April, but a clear leader in the National League Cy Young race is emerging.

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 26

Braves Hammer Out Rotation Plans Ahead of Tigers Series

The Atlanta Braves have settled on their rotation for the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers. Manager Walt Weiss said that Martín Pérez will get the start on Tuesday, JR Ritchie will get his second career start on Wednesday and Bryce Elder will be back out there on Thursday. Reynaldo López will stay in the bullpen for now.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / April 26

Chris Sale notches 150th win as Braves take rubber match from Phillies

Chris Sale pitched six scoreless innings to earn the 150th victory of his career as the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Sunday in the rubber game of their three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 26

Strider Takes Latest Step, Murphy Delivers in Braves Rehab Assignments

Sean Murphy and Spencer Strider were back to work on Sunday in their efforts to return to the Atlanta Braves. The All-Star catcher had the big day he had been searching for since getting to live action.

Brian Snitker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26

Brian Snitker reacts to joining Braves Hall of Fame after 50 years with organization

The Atlanta Braves have been the best team in baseball through one month of the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 19-9 on the season. This is the first year at the helm for manager Walt Weiss, who took over for Brian Snitker at the conclusion of the 2025 season.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 26

Ailment Not Stopping Michael Harris II From Delivering For Braves

Any issue that Michael Harris II may be feeling in his quad isn’t stopping him fro putting runs on the board for the Atlanta Braves. It’s keeping him off the field, and he’s a little slower out of the box, but the production continues. This action came with him back in the lineup as a designated hitter.

Michael Harris News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

What Braves’ Michael Harris II said about clutch pinch-hit double after previous injury scare

Michael Harris II got some much-needed support from the home crowd upon his return from injury and his game-winning highlight in the Atlanta Braves’ win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.

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Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 25

Braves Determine Spencer Strider's Next Rehab Start

The Atlanta Braves will have Spencer Strider back on the bump in Gwinnett. As expected, he’ll have the ball to start on Sunday. This will be his third rehab start and his second in Triple-A. The Stripers are set to finish their series with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 25

Atlanta Braves’ Red-Hot Start in 2026: What’s Fueling the 19–8 Start

The Atlanta Braves have stormed out of the gate in the 2026 MLB season, posting an impressive 19–8 record along with a staggering +64 run differential.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / April 25

The Atlanta Braves Invented Baseball

I mean, yeah, basically. ATLANTA — Historians may argue about the origins of baseball, but a growing — and extremely unbiased — body of evidence suggests the Atlanta Braves actually invented the sport sometime between batting practice and another routine dismantling of the Northeast.

Michael Harris News / Field Level Media / April 24

Michael Harris comes off Braves bench for clutch hit, win vs. Phillies

Michael Harris delivered a pinch-hit double to drive in two runs and help the Atlanta Braves rally for a 5-3 win on Friday and hand the visiting Philadelphia Phillies their 10th straight loss.

Ian Hamilton News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24

Braves Outright Ian Hamilton

Right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Braves and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, per Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 23