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Eli White leads off again as Braves take on Red Sox

Boston is going with the left-handed Garrett Crochet, which means Eli White is at the top of the order. The lineups for tonight’s series opener between the Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox are out.

Chris Sale News / Talking Chop / May 16

Chris Sale returns to the Fenway mound as Braves face Red Sox

Last season, Chris Sale simply made the trip to Boston. This time, he’s taking the mound in a premier pitching matchup. 2024 NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale will be returning to Fenway Park as a member of the Atlanta Braves in order to face off against the team that he won the 2018 World Series with: The Boston Red Sox.

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Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / May 16

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 5/16/2025

The Atlanta Braves kick off rivalry weekend tonight against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Tonight’s game will be a battle of aces as Chris Sale toes the rubber for Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Braves’ catcher gets 100% real on increased role

Atlanta Braves’ rookie catcher Drake Baldwin is taking the league by storm. More importantly, he is bringing value to a team that cherishes him. Before the season began, starting catcher Sean Murphy was placed on the Injured List, freeing up the opportunity for the rookie catcher to get the call to the big leagues.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 16

Braves Face Remaining Question to Begin Next Road Trip

The Atlanta Braves are trending in the right direction. They reached the .500 mark with three victories in a four-game set against the Washington Nationals this week.

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 16

Braves set to battle Red Sox in the land of .500

One of these teams will be either at or over .500 by the end of this weekend. Here’s hoping it’s the Braves! The Atlanta Braves are currently floating around .500 and now they’re heading up to Fenway Park to face off with another team that’s floating around .500.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Braves make pitching move before Spencer Strider’s injury return

After taking two of three games versus the Washington Nationals in Truist Park this week, the Atlanta Braves (22-22) are back to .500. They made several

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 16

Braves call up intriguing relief option

In wake of the Braves decision to option Bryce Elder, the club brought up a familiar face in a corresponding move, recalling left-handed pitcher Dylan Dodd.

Bryce Elder News / SportsTalkATL / May 16

Were the Braves right to option Bryce Elder?

When the Atlanta Braves announced Spencer Strider will return next week to face the Nationals, it meant somebody had to make room for him in the rotation.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 16

Ronald Acuña Jr. has big night in first game with Stripers

After just one game in the Florida Complex League to begin his rehab assignment, Ronald Acuña Jr. made his way to Gwinnett for his first appearance with the Stripers Thursday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 16

Is the Braves’ HR/FB doomed to stay elevated this year?

Even as they’ve performed better, it hasn’t come down The Braves’ pitching has not fared well this year... sorta. Through 44 games, the pitching staff has 2.4 fWAR, good for just 21st in MLB.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 16

Ronald Acuña Jr.: “Vacation’s over.”

The face of the franchise talked to the media before Wednesday’s game and two things are clear: He’s putting the controversy behind him and he’s ready to get back to work.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 16

This day in Braves History: Greg Maddux duels with Andy Benes

Andy Benes lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning but Greg Maddux pitched eight shutout innings and the Braves won anyways. Baseball! 1929: In Boston, Mel Ott hits for the cycle in New York’s 5-4, 10-inning loss to the Braves in a doubleheader nightcap.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 16

Your daily Braves trivia game, Friday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Drake Baldwin News / Yardbarker / May 16

Braves even their record as they climb NL East standings

After a miserable start to the season — they opened the year 0-7 — the Atlanta Braves have quietly gotten back to respectability.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 15

Braves Ronald Acuña Jr. Putting On Show In Latest Rehab Game

Ronald Acuña Jr. had another strong night at the plate in the second game of his rehab assignment. He went 2-for-3 with a standup double with the Atlanta Braves Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 15

Braves take care of business and return to .500

Also, this Drake Baldwin guy is pretty good, right? Heading into this series, the Atlanta Braves had gotten so close to enjoying the taste of being a .500 (or better) club but were seemingly so far away from actually pulling it off.

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Braves’ Spencer Strider set to return from injury

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider pitched just five innings in his 2025 debut before a hamstring strain sent him back to the injured list.

Huascar Ynoa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15

2021 World Series champion pitcher signs in Mexican League

The Mexican League’s Leones De Yucatán announced that they have signed right-hander Huascar Ynoa. He had signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins in the offseason but he was released last month, per his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 15

One-time World Series champion arrested on felony charges

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star shortstop Rafael Furcal is in trouble with the law.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Ronald Acuña Jr. apologizes for controversial social media post

Now that he is almost ready to make his season debut for the Atlanta Braves, Ronald Acuña Jr. is addressing the elephant in the room. Acuña, who started a minor-league rehab assignment earlier this week, spoke with reporters on Wednesday.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Braves Receive Positive Ronald Acuna Jr. News After Video Emerges

The Atlanta Braves haven't been all that impressive in the first quarter of the 2025 MLB season. With a record that has been on the verge of .500, they began 2025 losing their first seven games and have been battling their back into baseball relevancy.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 12