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This Day in Braves History: Hank Aaron hits his 450th career home run

1967 - Hank Aaron hits home run No. 450 against the Pirates. Roberto Clemente also homered in the game and the Braves fell to the Pirates 5-2. 1988 - Cardinals infielder Jose Oquendo becomes the first non-pitcher in 20 seasons to earn a decision when he allows a two-run double to Ken Griffey in the 19th inning of a 7-5 Braves win.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Reynaldo Lopez, AJ Minter Big in Braves win, Positive Austin Riley Injury Updates, More

Monday is was a nice rebound day for the Braves. Monday featured two of the best National League pitchers so far this season facing off against each other in Shota Imanaga of the Cubs and Reynaldo López of the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 11 hours ago

Braves get positive update on Austin Riley, Reynaldo Lopez exits early

The Braves got back to their winning ways on Monday night against the Cubs. Carried once again by their pitching staff, Reynaldo Lopez led the way, lowering his ERA to 1.34 after five scoreless innings, allowing just a couple of hits and a couple of walks on 71 pitches.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Braves baffle Cubs for 2-0 win

Zack Short drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth for his first RBI of the season and four pitchers combined on a shutout as the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 10 hours ago

Braves pitching dominant in 2-0 win over Cubs

Reynaldo Lopez and the bullpen held the Cubs in check as the Braves beat the Cubs 2-0. Reynaldo Lopez was sharp again and A.J. Minter held on at the end to help the Atlanta Braves to a 2-0 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Austin Riley News / SportsTalkATL / 5 hours ago

Austin Riley out of Braves lineup, further tests needed

Austin Riley was removed from yesterday’s game against the Mets after this swing in the fourth inning. Austin Riley apparently felt some soreness during batting practice and re-aggravated the issue during that at-bat.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 15 hours ago

Braves, Pirates matchup on June 30 now exclusively on Roku

MLB announced a new multi-year deal for “Sunday Leadoff” games on The Roku Channel The Atlanta Braves have two games that are now part of a new “Sunday Leadoff” MLB package that will be streamed on The Roku Channel.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 5 hours ago

Showdown set between two of the best offseason acquisitions

It was the winter of Shohei Ohtani this past offseason, and the Dodgers’ new $700 million man has come as advertised, leading all of baseball in a slew of offensive categories.

Marcell Ozuna News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Marcell Ozuna joined elite company last night

The Braves offense has been sputtering through much of the first two months of the season. At times, there are glimpses of it coming together, but the one constant has been Marcell Ozuna.

A.J. Minter News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Maybe the Braves shouldn’t use A.J. Minter as a closer

The Braves’ four-game win streak was snapped last night, as Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run walk-off blast in the bottom of the ninth off A.J. Minter to give the Mets a 4-3 victory.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Braves 3B Austin Riley’s injury scare gets quick Brian Snitker explanation

The Atlanta Braves have stayed relatively healthy in the 2024 MLB season, one of the few teams who can claim that midway through May. The injury bug finally got to the Braves on Sunday when All-Star third baseman Austin Riley was pulled from a 4-3 loss to the Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 46 minutes ago

Injury updates on Austin Riley, Pierce Johnson

The injury bug continues to bite the Braves, but the hope is that they avoided an IL stint with another All-Star. Austin Riley left last night’s game against the Mets after an awkward swing where he appeared to grab his right side.

MLB News / Action Network / 9 hours ago

Cubs vs. Braves pick, odds, predictions for 5/13: Target this total

Action Network's Tony Sartori shares his Cubs vs. Braves pick for Monday, May 13, including MLB odds and predictions for the showdown at Truist Park.

MLB Morning Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, predictions for Monday 5/13

Cubs, Braves look primed for a pitchers' duel

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Austin Riley News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 hours ago

Braves star leaves game early due to left side soreness

A top-seven finisher in NL MVP voting in each of the last three seasons, he has hit only .245/.319/.388 over his first 163 plate appearances, with just three home runs.

Braves ask Bryce Elder to continue strong pitching run vs. Mets

Watch: Braves lose no-hitter in the most brutal fashion

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

MLB News / Action Network / 9 hours ago

MLB bets: Braves vs. Mets odds, picks, prediction for 'Sunday Night Baseball'

Action Network's Doug Ziefel shares his Braves vs. Mets prediction for "Sunday Night Baseball," which includes the latest MLB odds and betting picks for the NL East series finale on Mother's Day.

Watch: Braves were one out away from first no-hitter in 30 years

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Braves ask Bryce Elder to continue strong pitching run vs. Mets

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said he believes starting pitchers can feed off the momentum generated by those who preceded them in the rotation.

Raisel Iglesias News / Larry Brown Sports / 12 hours ago

Watch: Braves lose no-hitter in the most brutal fashion

The Atlanta Braves were denied history on Saturday.

Watch: Braves were one out away from first no-hitter in 30 years

1Q report: Takeaways from the quarter mark of the 2024 MLB season

MLB insider sees this Yankees slugger winning his first MVP

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Watch: Braves were one out away from no-hitter

Watch: Braves were one out away from first no-hitter in 30 years

The Atlanta Braves have had some great pitchers over the past 30 years. But the one thing those pitchers have not done during that stretch is throw a no-hitter.

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Rafael Devers hits two-run double to lead Red Sox past Nationals

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Matt Chapman's grand slam powers Giants past Reds

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Max Fried News / Field Level Media / 43 minutes ago

Max Fried, Braves working on combined no-hitter

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried did not allow a hit through seven innings during Saturday's game against the host New York Mets. Fried was removed before the start of the bottom of the eighth inning after throwing 109 pitches and was replaced by right-hander Joe Jimenez.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago