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Cubs Sign Aaron Bummer to Minor League Deal

The spiraling Chicago Cubs have made a move to add bullpen depth. On Wednesday, it was reported by Bob Nightengale of USA Today that the Cubs signed left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer to a minor league contract.

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Braves old friend Aaron Bummer finds a new home

According to Bob Nightengale, the Chicago Cubs are signing recently released former Braves reliever Aaron Bummer. Aaron Bummer’s time in Atlanta was not as miserable as most Braves fans would like to describe.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

What does a fully healthy Braves 26-man roster look like?

The Braves are 1.5 games clear of the Tampa Bay Rays for the best record in baseball, 2.0 games ahead of the Dodgers for the best record in the National League, and a remarkable 8.5 games better than the Nationals in the NL East.

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The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz

In MLB history, 31 pitchers have amassed 300 or more saves over the course of their careers. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?

Gerrit Cole News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

How will the Braves address shortstop moving forward?

No position has hamstrung the Braves quite like shortstop since Dansby Swanson departed in free agency following the 2022 season, and despite pouring a ton of assets into the position this offseason, they find themselves with yet another dilemma on their hands.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 27

Braves Manage to Re-Sign Key Outfield Depth Piece

The Atlanta Braves were able to lock back down a key piece of their outfield this week. According to his transaction log, they re-signed José Azócar to a minor league contract on Monday.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

Red Sox trade candidates that should interest Braves

It’s hard to watch a game against the Boston Red Sox and not come away thinking they make a lot of sense as a trade partner for the Braves if they continue to fall behind in the standings.

Michael Harris News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

Michael Harris’ bounce back campaign continues, powers Braves past Red Sox

The Braves headed to Fenway Park on Tuesday hoping to avoid a three-game losing streak for the first time all season. However, the night couldn’t have started worse, as it took just five pitches for the Red Sox to blast back-to-back home runs off Spencer Strider.

Michael Harris News / Sport Relay / May 26

Harris, Braves Edge Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox fell, 7–6, to the to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Fenway Park. Michael Harris II went 4‑for‑4 with three RBI, including a pivotal eighth‑inning home run.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 26

Former Braves slugger Bob Horner dead at 68

Bob Horner, a former No.1 overall pick who went straight to the big leagues and once hit four home runs in a game, died Tuesday at the age of 68. A Kansas

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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 26

Braves awaken offensively, then hold off Red Sox late

Michael Harris II collected four hits, including a two-run home run, and the visiting Atlanta Braves ended a two-game skid by beating the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday to open a three-game interleague series.

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.

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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 / Ball Exclusives / May 26

Former Braves No. 1 pick Bob Horner dies at age 68

Former Atlanta Braves No. 1 pick and Arizona State icon Bob Horner has died at the age of 68, the Braves announced on Tuesday. “Bob Horner built a career out of being first.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Paul Skenes, Jacob deGrom among most difficult pitchers Braves’ Ozzie Albies has faced

The Atlanta Braves have enjoyed a hot first third of the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting in first place in the MLB with a record of 36-18. The Braves have seen resurgent hitting seasons from several players this season, including fan favorite Ozzie Albies.

Atlanta Braves News / The Spun / May 26

MLB Community Pays Tribute After Braves Legend Bob Horner Dies At 68

Former Atlanta Braves slugger Bob Horner died at age 68, the team announced on Tuesday. Horner jumped straight to the major leagues to win the National League Rookie of the Year award with an .852 OPS in 1978.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 26

Former Braves All-Star Bob Horner Passes Away at 68

The Atlanta Braves have lost another team legend. Bob Horner, who was a key member of the franchise in the late 1970s and for most of the 1980s, has passed away at 68.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 26

Numbers don’t lie: Braves have four of the best relievers in baseball

After a mostly disastrous 2025 campaign, the Braves bullpen was expected to be much improved following the addition of Robert Suarez — but not many pegged it as the best in baseball, which is exactly what it has been for most of the first two months of the season.

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.

Tigers manager drops huge Tarik Skubal injury update

How the Tigers could boost the trade market for ace Skubal

Luis Castillo showed frustration after getting pulled from his start against A's

Jacob Misiorowski had the best response to his historic performance

Yankees make franchise history with hit parade in 15-1 win over Royals

Craig Kimbrel News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Craig Kimbrel Elects Free Agency

Craig Kimbrel has elected free agency, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The Mets designated the right-hander for assignment last week, and he passed through outright waivers unclaimed.

Ozzie Albies News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Braves' Ozzie Albies Announces New Partnership

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is having a resurgent season. Now in his 10th year in MLB, all spent in Atlanta, he entered 2026 with real questions surrounding his future after a down 2025 campaign.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / May 24

Do the Atlanta Braves Have Too Much Depth?

In 2025, the Atlanta Braves snapped a seven-year playoff streak that started in 2018. Atlanta won just 76 games, their lowest win total since 2017. Coming off such a disastrous season, many expected Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos to make big moves in the offseason.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 24