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Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 1

The Atlanta Braves: Kings of April 2026

The Atlanta Braves are off to a blisteringly hot start. Never in franchise history have they won 20 games before May 1st, but this year, they accomplished that on April 26th.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Braves’ Walt Weiss Makes Michael Harris Announcement After Tigers Game

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris was absent from the lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Detroit Tigers. Instead, Eli White drew the start in center field in his place.

Sean Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Braves manager Walt Weiss announces ‘likely’ Sean Murphy return series

The Atlanta Braves received encouraging news regarding catcher Sean Murphy, as manager Walt Weiss indicated he could return during the team’s upcoming road trip.

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MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 30

Braves Still Juggling Michael Harris II Injury, Murphy Near Return

Getting Michael Harris II into the lineup has become a balancing act for the Atlanta Braves. He was out of the lineup for Thursday’s 5-2 loss to the Tigers after starting in centerfield the night before.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Sean Murphy’s Braves return will make Drake Baldwin more deadly when it matters most

The Atlanta Braves have been the biggest success story in baseball so far this year, currently sitting with the best record in the MLB at 21-9 after Matt Olson’s walkoff home run over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 30

Matt Olson living up to reputation, powering Braves to hot start

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson continues to uphold his status as a durable, elite power hitter.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 30

A Struggling Starter Just Became Atlanta’s Latest Weapon

ATLANTA – Reynaldo López’s night lasted only two innings, but it advanced the Atlanta Braves’ newest formula for surviving a battered rotation while putting up wins.

JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 30

JR Ritchie's Strong Composure Set Stage for Braves Walk-Off Win

JR Ritchie faced a major test when he took on the Detroit Tigers lineup in the Atlanta Braves’ win on Wednesday night. In his second career start, he pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs, two earned.

Matt Olson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 30

Career First Reflects Matt Olson's Dominant Run During Braves Season

Matt Olson delivered in the clutch again for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. He belted a soaring shot into the home bullpen to walk it off in the bottom of the ninth, 4-3.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30

Braves bring historic pace into series finale vs. Tigers

The Braves will look for their 11th straight win against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon when the teams play the finale of a three-game series in Atlanta.

Spencer Strider News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves To Activate Spencer Strider On Sunday

The Braves will reinstate Spencer Strider from the 15-day injured list on Sunday, manager Walt Weiss told reporters before tonight’s walk-off win over Detroit (link via Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution).

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Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / April 29

Matt Olson's walk-off homer lifts Braves over Tigers

Matt Olson delivered a long two-run walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Spencer Strider’s Braves season debut date announced

The Atlanta Braves have had an excellent first month of the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting with the best record in the league at 20-9. Making matters even more impressive is the fact that the Braves have done all of this with multiple starting pitchers yet to play due to injury, including Spencer Strider.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 29

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 04/29/2026

The Atlanta Braves play the second game of their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers tonight. They’re coming off a 5-2 win to start the series, and it was their second straight win.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

The Braves designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment on Wednesday, per a club announcement. His spot on the roster will go to left-hander Dylan Lee, who has been reinstated from the paternity list.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Braves Announce Michael Harris Move Before Tigers Game

The Atlanta Braves remain the most dangerous team in baseball entering Tuesday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Atlanta holds a 7.0-game lead in the National League East, and even though it is only April, the club continues to widen the gap between itself and the rest of the division.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 27