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Matt Olson News / SportsTalkATL / June 3
Matt Olson powers Braves to another win, plus three injury updates
The Braves began the week with another win thanks to the highest home run recorded this season, courtesy of Matt Olson. Ozzie Albies also went 2-for-2 with a couple of RBIs in a much-needed bounce back game after a month of May he’d like to put in the rearview mirror.
Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / June 3
Braves iron man Olson stars on Lou Gehrig Day 
Matt Olson, baseball's reigning iron man, marked his 844th consecutive game with a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning, giving the Braves a 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays on Lou Gehrig Day.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2
3 Braves’ early trade targets to help Atlanta upset Dodgers in NL
The Atlanta Braves have spent the first two months of the 2026 season proving they belong atop Major League Baseball. After a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night, the Braves improved their MLB-best record to 41-20 and further cemented their status as a legitimate World Series contender.
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?
Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2
Braves’ Drake Baldwin gets encouraging injury return timeline update
The Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball and should be getting a key bat back soon. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was putting together a breakout season before an oblique injury put him on the shelf.
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.
Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / June 2
Walt Weiss provides injury update on Sean Murphy
On Tuesday, Walt Weiss said that Drake Baldwin could return on the Braves next homestand in a couple of weeks as he continues to recover from an oblique
Ha-seong Kim News / The Lead / June 2
Just How Bad Has Braves SS Ha-Seong Kim Been Struggling?
To say Ha-Seong Kim is struggling is an understatement. The Korean SS couldn’t play for his national team at the World Baseball Classic after tearing a tendon in his middle finger.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 2
Walt Weiss provides Drake Baldwin return timeline
Over the weekend, Alex Anthopoulos gave us a hint of when Braves star catcher Drake Baldwin might return, saying his oblique injury typically requires a 3-4 week recovery and that the club would err on the side of caution given the circumstances.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 2
Strange But True: Jorge Mateo Was A Higher Ranked Prospect Than Aaron Judge
The Braves announced their lineup for the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, and there are no changes at shortstop — with Jorge Mateo once again getting the nod over Ha-Seong Kim.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 2
Braves Promote 2025 Draft Pick to Single-A Augusta
The Atlanta Braves have promoted a recent draft pick to his next level of the minor leagues. Briggs McKenize, the team’s 2025 fourth-round pick, is being
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 on ClutchPoints / June 2
Veteran reveals Braves’ real secret for success in 2026
With the Atlanta Braves about to start a series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the team is entering the slate of games with the best record in all of the MLB at 40-20.
Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2
Braves Select Carlos Carrasco
The Braves announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Carlos Carrasco. The righty takes the 40-man spot that was opened when he himself was designated for assignment a few days ago.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 2
Spencer Schwellenbach on the hope of rejoining the Braves in 2026
Of the four Braves pitchers that came into the season rehabbing significant injuries — Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep, AJ Smith-Shawver, and Spencer Schwellenbach — Schwellenbach felt like the most unlikely to return in 2026.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 2
Carlos Carrasco is back with the Braves
Carlos Carrasco seems to be following the Jesse Chavez blueprint. He’s been designated for assignment a half-dozen times already this season and always finds his way back.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 2
Ranking the Atlanta Braves 5 best trade chips
All signs point to the Atlanta Braves being very active at this year’s trade deadline. They have one of the best rosters in the game, some clear areas for upgrades, and the prospect capital to do just about anything they want.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 2
How many Braves are on track to make the All-Star Game?
The Braves have the best record in baseball, and with that comes a shot at hardware across the board come season’s end. Chris Sale is once again in the thick of the NL Cy Young race.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / June 1
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. strives to continue HR tear vs. Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays will try to cool off the bat of Braves slugger Ronald Acuna Jr. when they open a three-game series in Atlanta on Tuesday. Acuna has homered in four straight games, with five homers during that time, and appears to be regaining the form that was slowed by an early-season injury.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 1
ESPN pundit says the NL East race is over, Braves can’t be caught
It was around this time in 2022 that Sal Licata infamously declared the NL East over, insisting it would be impossible for the Braves to catch the Mets, who owned a 10.5 game lead at the time.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 1
Atlanta Braves Injury: Spencer Schwellenbach Gets Update on Return Timeline
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has been out for the team since June of last season. Schwellenbach went down with a fractured right elbow and was expected to be ready for the start of the season.
Carlos Carrasco News / SportsTalkATL / June 1
Braves make roster move, Carlos Carrasco elects free agency
The Braves designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment last Friday for what feels like the 30th time this season. He cleared waivers and was outrighted to Gwinnett; however, he has instead elected free agency.
Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / June 1
Hurston Waldrep passes initial test in return to the mound
After undergoing surgery in February, Hurston Waldrep returned to the mound for the first time on Monday afternoon, beginning his rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League.
Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1
Braves Outright Carlos Carrasco
The Braves announced this morning that righty Carlos Carrasco went unclaimed on waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. Carrasco has the right to reject the assignment in favor of free agency.
Ha-seong Kim News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 1
What to Make of Ha-Seong Kim's Slow Start for Braves
In a sport like baseball, you can't win them all. Sure, there are 20 examples in the loss column for the Atlanta Braves, but that's not the type of lack of winning the focus will be on.
JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 31
Braves Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Struggles in Latest Triple-A Start
One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects, right-hander JR Ritchie, just produced his shortest and least effective outing of the 2026 season. Ritchie, Atlanta's No.
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.
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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