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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / ESPN / May 8
Herbert goes bogey-free, leads LIV Virginia by 6 
Lucas Herbert went bogey-free at Trump National for a 9-under 63 that gave him a six-shot lead going into the weekend at LIV Golf Virginia.
Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8
Braves Re-Sign Carlos Carrasco To Minor League Deal
Carlos Carrasco‘s latest trip to free agency was predictably brief. He’s back with the Braves on a new minor league deal and has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett, per the team’s MLB.com transaction log.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8
Four under-the-radar MVP candidates around MLB
This year, there are a few different players who could break through as under-the-radar MVP candidates. Here's a look at four of them.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8
Braves’ Matt Olson made Lou Gehrig Ironman history with walk-off vs Tigers
It seems like Atlanta’s Matt Olson is traveling in historic territory this season. And a reason for his success comes from adjustments. Olson took a new step when he made Lou Gehrig Ironman history with his walk-off against the Tigers, according to The Athletic.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 8
Alex Anthopoulos makes jarring statement about the Braves trade for Chris Sale
There’s a very real chance the Atlanta Braves trade for Chris Sale eventually goes down as the greatest move in franchise history. Sale has already delivered a Cy Young award in his first season with the club, and through the first six weeks of 2026, he looks firmly in the mix for another.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 8
Alex Anthopoulos on a Drake Baldwin contract extension
One of the headlines of the week came from Ken Rosenthal, who reported for The Athletic that, despite Drake Baldwin‘s red-hot start to his Braves career, there have yet to be any talks about an early contract extension.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / May 8
Braves vs. Dodgers: Starting Pitching Matchups
For the first time all season, the Atlanta Braves are coming off a series loss, but that sour taste will disappear quickly if they can go into Chavez Ravine and take a series from the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers — something Atlanta has struggled to do for years in the regular season.
Chris Sale News / Just Baseball / May 8
Is Chris Sale Doing Enough To Reach Cooperstown?
When it comes to the Hall of Fame, the Atlanta Braves are used to seeing their players on the ballot. This year, star outfielder Andruw Jones will finally be inducted.
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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 8
Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Dodgers Series
The Atlanta Braves are set for their biggest test to date. They aim to bounce back from dropping their three-game series to the Mariners, but it will have to come against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 8
Braves vs. Dodgers Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 8
Braves vs. Dodgers Game 1 is one of the most anticipated games this weekend. Atlanta will seek to maintain their dominance as they enter Dodger Stadium with the best record in the league.
Carlos Carrasco News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 7
Outrighted Braves Veteran Pitcher Elects Free Agency
The Atlanta Braves are without a veteran starting pitching option, at least for the time being. They announced that they outrighted Carlos Carrasco to Triple-A, but he opted to elect free agency.
Chipper Jones News / SportsTalkATL / May 7
Chipper Jones on what has made the 2026 Braves so good
The Atlanta Braves may have finally dropped their first series of the season earlier this week against the Seattle Mariners, but nobody would have complained
Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / May 7
Chris Sale, Braves look to take down two-time champion Dodgers
The team with the best record in the major leagues will match up with the two-time defending champions this weekend as the Atlanta Braves and host Los Angeles Dodgers each have something to prove.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7
Chipper Jones reveals ‘subtle adjustments’ sparking Matt Olson’s MVP start
Atlanta Braves’ Matt Olson is off to a scorching hot start to begin the 2026 season. The slugger with a beautiful left-handed swing is 25th with a .301 average, 5th with a 1.059 OPS, 3rd with 13 home runs, tied for 1st with 33 RBIs, 1st with 15 doubles, and 1st with 35 runs scored.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 7
MLB insiders name top starting pitchers that could be traded at the trade deadline
Prior to Opening Day, the Atlanta Braves rotation was the biggest storyline surrounding the club… and for all the wrong reasons. Atlanta saw not one, not two, but three of its most important arms go down with significant injuries during Spring Training.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 7
Three under-the-radar Braves prospects to watch closely
Not only are the Atlanta Braves off to one of the best starts in franchise history, but there are also some incredibly encouraging developments on the farm — and not just from highly drafted players or prospects that already carried top-100 hype.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6
Braves Select Jim Jarvis, Designate Jose Azocar
The Braves announced they’ve selected the contract of infielder Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett. He’ll head to the majors for the first call-up of his career.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 6
Ted Turner, former owner of Braves and TV mogul, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the former owner of the Atlanta Braves who signed baseball's first free agent, has died at 87. Turner Enterprises, in a news release, confirmed Turner died Wednesday surrounded by family and friends.
Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / May 6
Red-hot Matt Olson, MLB-best Braves eye series win vs. M's
Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves are on some kind of roll. And they're showing no signs of slowing down. Olson led off the ninth inning with a home run off Seattle closer Andres Munoz on Tuesday night, breaking a tie and giving the MLB-leading Braves a 3-2 come-from-behind road victory.
Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Braves Player Sends Message to Matt Olson After Career Milestone
The Atlanta Braves have started to the season red-hot at 25-11. Much of that surge stems from first basemanMatt Olson, one of the game’s most dangerous bats this year.
Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / May 4
Braves' Walt Weiss Announces Troubling Michael Harris Update After Second Straight Absence From Lineup
The Atlanta Braves outfield may soon be without all three projected Opening Day starters during the month of May. Jurickson Profar is suspended for the entire season.
Chris Sale News / Yardbarker / May 4
Chris Sale's dominance has been overlooked
At 37, the Braves pitcher has illustrated how he's pitching like a young superstar ace and making a comeback following several injuries.
Spencer Strider News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
Spencer Strider showed tremendous honesty about his 2026 debut
The Atlanta Braves finally got Spencer Strider back on the mound, but he was far from happy with his performance in his 2026 debut on Sunday. In his first start of the season, Strider pitched for just 3 1/3 innings and allowed 3 earned runs on 4 hits in an 11-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colo.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / May 3
Braves manager shares worrisome Ronald Acuna Jr. injury update
The Atlanta Braves can't seem to catch a break with injuries.
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