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In Defense of the Braves Leaving Bryce Elder in to Pitch Eighth Inning

The Atlanta Braves took a tough loss on Saturday night at the hands of the Boston Red Sox. They watched a late 2-1 lead wiped away by a go-ahead two-run home run by first baseman Willson Contreras. Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder was left in to complete eight innings despite the double and home run that unfolded.

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Braves Ink Veteran Starting Pitcher to Minor League Contract

The Atlanta Braves made the move to add another left-hander to the system. They have signed Austin Gomber to a minor league contract, and he has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett, per his transaction page.

Austin Gomber News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Braves Sign Austin Gomber To Minor League Deal

The Braves have signed left-hander Austin Gomber to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News previously reported that the Rangers released Gomber from their own minor league pact.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Braves' Matt Olson Shares Injury Update Before Red Sox Game

Atlanta Bravesfirst basemanMatt Olson remains the most durable player in MLB. He currently holds the longest active consecutive games played streak, one that dates back to his time before joining the Braves.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. trending in right direction amid injury recovery

The Atlanta Braves received another encouraging injury update Saturday as Ronald Acuna Jr. continued progressing toward a return from the injured list.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 16

Bringing Back Sandy León Proving Fruitful Early on for Braves

The Atlanta Braves managed to get Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy back together, but it was short-lived. After just four games, Murphy suffered another long-term injury.

Bryce Elder News / Field Level Media / May 16

Bryce Elder, Braves bid to continue torrid pace vs. Red Sox

After claiming a series-opening win in walk-off fashion, the Atlanta Braves look to continue their majors-best pace when they host the middle of three interleague games against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.

Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 16

Didier Fuentes Flourishing as Big League Arm in Braves Bullpen

Didier Fuentes gave the Atlanta Braves another clutch inning out of the bullpen on Friday night, helping set up the walk-off win in extras. He pitched a scoreless inning and picked up a strikeout, working around the automatic runner on second base and a hit batter to keep the Red Sox off the board.

Mike Yastrzemski News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 16

Mike Yastrzemski Has Dream Moment in Braves Walk-Off Win Over Red Sox

When he’s dialed in, Mike is nearly unstoppable. He delivered for the Atlanta Braves yet again on Friday night to secure a walk-off win against the Boston

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Red Sox force extras, but Braves win on Mike Yastrzemski's hit

Mike Yastrzemski's leadoff double in the bottom of the 10th inning propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Walt Weiss Announces Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision After 10 Missed Braves Games

The Atlanta Braves have emerged as a top World Series contender throughout the early portion of the 2026 MLB season. Entering Friday with the best record in baseball at 30-14, Atlanta has been able to maintain consistent offensive production despite playing much of the season without superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Bryce Elder News / The Lead / May 15

Bryce Elder Has Revived His Career Alongside League-Leading Braves

As of May 15, the Atlanta Braves have the best record in Major League Baseball. While Atlanta has gotten incredible results from the likes of Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Drake Baldwin and Michael Harris II, the resurgence of a certain pitcher has catapulted the Braves back to the top of the National League.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

With offense struggling, Red Sox brace for opener vs. front-running Braves

The Atlanta Braves own the majors' best record, batting average and ERA in the middle of May and are playing as confidently as they have since their 104-win season in 2023.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 15

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Red Sox Series

The Atlanta Braves are to start their rivalry weekend series with the Boston Red Sox. The former crosstown ballclubs will go head-to-head for the first time this season.

Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Braves’ Chris Sale caught in odd mental lapse vs. Cubs

Chris Sale went viral for his mental lapse regarding the number of outs during one of the innings in the Atlanta Braves’ matchup against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury update will catch fans’ attention

The Atlanta Braves are playing the best baseball in the league right now, and they’re doing it without one of their best players. Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with a left hamstring injury and is on the 10-day injured list, and he is still progressing with agility and running training.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

Walt Weiss speaks on perhaps the Braves most underrated offseason signing

The Atlanta Braves offseason additions — outside of Mike Yastrzemski to this point — have all been essential to the club’s 30-13 start. Robert Suarez is on track to make his third consecutive All-Star Game while setting up for Raisel Iglesias.

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Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

Two catcher trade candidates the Braves could target

With Sean Murphy now expected to miss around three months after suffering a fractured middle finger last weekend, the Atlanta Braves have a very clear need at catcher.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone

Wednesday was a monumental day for MLB's top early-season team. The Atlanta Braves clinched their series with the Chicago Cubs, winning the second game of the three-game set 4-1.

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