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Alex Verdugo, Marcell Ozuna help Braves past Nationals

Alex Verdugo's single with one out in the ninth inning drove home the winning run to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Monday in the opener of a four-game series.

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Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. to begin rehab assignment

After a tough start to the 2025 campaign, the Atlanta Braves received welcome news Monday. Four-time All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (torn ACL) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday after missing nearly a year.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 12

Braves walk off Nats in un-slugfest, 4-3

A lot of hard-hit balls led to a blown ninth-inning lead on a routine grounder and errant throw, but the Braves hit some hard grounders to walk it off This game was an un-slugfest in every sense of this term that I just now made up.

Michael Harris News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Braves’ Michael Harris makes circus catch in showdown vs. Nationals

The Atlanta Braves aim to win their 20th game of the regular season on Monday as they take on the Washington Nationals. During the contest, outfielder Michael Harris made a spectacular catch in the fourth inning that would have been costly for Atlanta.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Report: Ronald Acuña Jr. to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will begin a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Tuesday, according to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 12

Braves’ Brian Snitker feeling the heat as managerial carousel spins faster

In a season where expectations haven’t been met, Snitker is suddenly part of a league-wide hot-seat conversation.

Braves star OF to begin rehab assignment

Offensively challenged Braves could be salve for Nationals' losing ways

Pirates strike in ninth to edge Braves

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Braves star OF to begin rehab assignment

The Braves announced to reporters that he will start a rehab assignment in the Complex League Tuesday.

Offensively challenged Braves could be salve for Nationals' losing ways

Pirates strike in ninth to edge Braves

Braves designate veteran OF for assignment

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Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 12

Braves Reveal Plans for Acuña's, Strider's Return to Play

The Atlanta Braves have their next course of actions for Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider ready to go. They are sending the star right fielder to his rehab assignment starting Tuesday at the complex in North Port, Fla.

Michael Harris News / Talking Chop / May 12

Braves bump Michael Harris II to fifth as lineup tinkering continues

Harris will hit fifth for the first time this season Another day, another slightly different Braves lineup. This time, it’s Michael Harris II’s turn to

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 12

Former Braves All-Star Returns to Atlanta With NL East Rival

It's reunion week when the Atlanta Braves host the Washington Nationals for a four-game series. Michael Soroka (who Braves fans know as Mike) will make his return to Atlanta for the first time since he was traded to the Chicago White Sox following the 2023 season.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 12

Braves start Nats-heavy stretch by throwing Grant Holmes at Jake Irvin

Well, maybe the worm will turn for the 2025 Braves against Irvin in a way that differs from 2024 After a quick and ultimately disappointing jaunt out to Pittsburgh, the Braves are back in Atlanta this week, which features a four-day weekday set against the Washington Nationals.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 12

Braves Stuck in Middle on Latest MLB Power Rankings

It's still early in the 2025 MLB season. But with each passing week the Atlanta Braves remain below .500, the possibility of the Braves not contending this season increases.

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Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 12

Can the Braves bounce back against the Nats?

The Nationals are coming into town on a down note. Will the Braves extend their misery or give them a lifeline? The Atlanta Braves are back home after a quick-and-underwhelming trip to to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 12

Brian Snitker's Lineup Options to Fix Struggling Braves Offense

The Atlanta Braves have essentially reached the quarter mark of the 2025 season with their offense badly struggling. Overall, the Braves will enter Monday's action in the bottom half of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 12

Forecast, Where To Watch For Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals

It never hurts to keep the weather in mind when planning your trip to the ballpark. The weather has been chaotic for the Atlanta Braves a few times already this season.

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

Atlanta Braves Young Catcher No Longer Ranked on Top 100 Prospects List

Atlanta Braves' catcher Drake Baldwin has officially fallen off the MLB Top 100 prospects list, losing his eligibility by virtue of getting 45 days of major league service time.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 12

Braves at Pirates series recap: Too little, too late from Atlanta’s lineup

Atlanta’s lineup was nowhere to be found for long stretches of this series Right after the Atlanta Braves had gotten done taking three-out-of-four games against the Reds, the expectations in Braves Country were pretty high ahead of their trip to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates.

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 12

Braves host Nationals - and here’s how you can watch

Atlanta and Washington face off for the first time this season. The Atlanta Braves return home for a four-game series against the Washington Nationals - the first of two match-ups between the teams in next 10 days.

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Atlanta NHL Expansion Group Bringing Ambitious Plans to Table

The push for a third NHL franchise in Atlanta gains more legs. A group in Forsyth County (north Atlanta) believes they are in the home stretch of having a strong presentation ready for Gary Bettman and company.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / May 11

Braves hope for another strong effort from Chris Sale at Pirates

The Atlanta Braves' pitching rotation continues to put together strong performances over their past 10 games. Veteran left-hander Chris Sale (1-3, 4.07

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Braves’ Spencer Strider takes next step toward return from injury

The Atlanta Braves may be getting a major reinforcement soon, as Spencer Strider took another encouraging step in his recovery process. As Atlanta continues to battle for control in the NL East, an update on Strider’s progress brings a new wave of optimism for the team’s pitching depth.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Braves’ Brian Snitker explains why he’s sticking with Raisel Iglesias amid struggles

The Atlanta Braves won 89 games last season and earned a playoff berth in the National League. Brian Snitker’s squad couldn’t roll their success into 2025, and the team is sitting under .500 more than a month into the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 10

The Chatter’s Box: Atlanta’s Pierce Johnson talks to The Rockies Insider

The two best teams in Major League Baseball entering the week of May 5 have been the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Together they’ve won 48 games through the first six weeks of the season or, to put it painfully for those on the Southside of the Windy City, more games than the Chicago White Sox in all six months of their 2024 campaign.

Eddie Rosario News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Braves designate veteran OF for assignment

The Braves announced Friday that they’ve designated outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to infielder Luke Williams, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6