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Braves enjoying hot bat of Michael Harris II against Reds

In search of their major league-leading 40th win, the visiting Atlanta Braves will look to post another series win on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 30

Walt Weiss has intriguing statement about the future at shortstop

The Braves offense stayed hot against the Reds on Friday night, winning 8-3 behind big nights from Michael Harris II, Dominic Smith, and Ronald Acuña — who homered for the second time in as many nights.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

What Time Is The Atlanta Braves Game Today? Starting Pitchers, TV Channel & More

The Atlanta Braves continue to hold the best record in the MLB. They moved up to 39-19 for the season after smacking the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at the Great American Ballpark on Friday night.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 30

Acuña's Pair of Big Games for Braves Showing Promise of Surge

Over the last couple of days, Ronald Acuña Jr. has seen the ball as well as anybody. The Atlanta Braves’ right fielder has homered in back-to-back games and has reached base six times. In Friday night’s win over the Cincinnati Reds, he smacked a lead-off home run off Chris Paddack to set the tone early.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29

Braves' bats stay hot in win over Reds

Michael Harris II went 3-for-5 with three RBIs, Ronald Acuna Jr. homered and the visiting Atlanta Braves posted an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the first contest of a three-game set on Friday.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 29

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits incredible 38th career leadoff home run

Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed his 38th career leadoff home run against the Cincinnati Reds.

Mets' latest change is like rearranging deck chairs on Titanic

Mets may make stunning Francisco Lindor decision after new Juan Soto claim

Ex-Yankee resurrecting career with White Sox is latest Chicago surprise

Blue Jays' low-cost addition of Jesus Sanchez paying off after Kyle Tucker miss

Giants make change to coaching staff two months into season

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 29

Ronald Acuña Jr. Is BACK and the Braves Just Got Even Scarier

The rest of Major League Baseball should be concerned. Ronald Acuña Jr. reminded everyone exactly who he is Thursday night, blasting a go-ahead grand slam as the Atlanta Braves crushed the Boston Red Sox 10-2 at Fenway Park.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 29

Braves make roster move ahead of series with Reds

Ahead of their series with the Reds, the Braves made a minor roster move, recalling Anthony Molina from Gwinnett. In a corresponding transaction, Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

The Braves announced Friday that veteran righty Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment yet again. His spot on the roster goes to righty Anthony Molina, who’s been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 29

What is the panic meter at for Austin Riley?

Most every Braves star looks like they’re headed to the All-Star Game — even Ronald Acuña Jr. snapped out of his mini-slump with a grand slam in yesterday’s win over the Red Sox — with one glaring exception: Austin Riley.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 29

Braves go the college athlete route in latest first-round mock draft

In about six weeks, the Atlanta Braves will welcome an entire draft class into an already vastly improved farm system — and it begins with two picks in the first round, No.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 29

Takeaways From Braves Series Win vs Red Sox at Fenway Park

The Atlanta Braves head to Cincinnati with the win in their sails, winning another series against their designated interleague rival, the Boston Red Sox.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Braves Facing Chris Sale Decision After Red Sox Win

Chris Sale put in one of his best performances of the season at Fenway Park on Thursday. The veteran left-hander powered Atlanta to a 10-2 win over the Boston Red Sox while showing a noticeable jump in velocity throughout the afternoon.

Jorge Mateo News / SportsTalkATL / May 29

This is an insane Jorge Mateo stat

The Braves got back in the series win column on Thursday, with the big hit coming from Ronald Acuña Jr., who mashed a grand slam over the green monster and out of the stadium.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 29

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Reds Series

The Atlanta Braves head to Cincinnati for a weekend series against the Reds. It’s the first time that these two will go head-to-head this season. Last season, the matchup was a bright spot during a down season, the Braves going 5-2 against one of their oldest opponents in the senior circuit.

Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Braves’ Chris Sale velocity stat is cherry on top of Red Sox rout

Atlanta Braves star Chris Sale can still get things done on the mound. Sale was all business again on Thursday during a start against his former team Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, with the nine-time All-Star earning his eighth win of the season, as the Braves dominated the home team for a 10-2 victory.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 28

Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves blast Red Sox 10-2

Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a grand slam and Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies also homered to propel the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 10-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.

Bryce Elder News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

Braves manager Walt Weiss drops Bryce Elder truth bomb amid bounce back season

The Atlanta Braves did not get the start they wanted from Bryce Elder on Wednesday, but manager Walt Weiss made clear that one difficult outing will not define the right-hander’s bounce-back season.

Bryce Elder News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Braves Manager Praises Bryce Elder Amid Breakout Season

Entering this season, the starting rotation looked to be the Atlanta Braves' biggest weakness, especially after it had plagued them much of last season.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / May 26

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Has Reportedly Died

Bob Horner, the standout slugger known for his remarkable transition from amateur baseball directly into the major leagues, has died at the age of 68.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Former MLB All-Star Bob Horner passes away at 68

Former All-Star and Rookie of the Year Bob Horner has passed away at 68. The Braves announced the news on Tuesday afternoon while sending their condolences to his family and friends.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Braves Re-Sign José Azócar To Minor League Deal

The Braves have re-signed outfielder José Azócar to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27

Future Hall of Fame closer joins the best team in AL

His dominance in the closer role for the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2015 was among the greatest four-year stretches for any closer ever. Recently, though, it has been a rough go for the soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran.

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Michael Harris News / Yardbarker / May 21

Michael Harris' two-HR game powers Braves to MLB-leading 14th series win

Major League Baseball's best team by record keeps winning, as the Atlanta Braves picked up their league-leading 14th series win of the season on Thursday.

Braves ride Michael Harris II's 2 homers to series win over Marlins

Marlins pitching prospect requires surgery after one start

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