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Luis Guillorme trade, Zack Short acquisition, NL East showdown, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The team may have been off, but the front office was busy as the Atlanta Braves made a couple of trades on Thursday.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 11 hours ago

Braves head to New York for NL East matchup against Mets

The Braves will head back out on the road Friday for a three-game series against the New York Mets. After a brief stop at home, the Atlanta Braves will head back out on the road Friday where they will begin a three-game series against the New York Mets.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Series May 10-12: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Friday, May 10 at 7:10 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the New York Mets and the visiting Atlanta Braves will begin. Mets vs. Braves Series Info Braves @ Mets Time: Friday, May 10 at 7:10 PM ET Mets Starting Pitcher: José Quintana Braves Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton TV Channel: SNY Livestream: Fubo Braves […]

MLB News / Just Baseball / 15 hours ago

The Phillies-Braves Talent Gap Is Far Closer Than We Thought

The Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball. But the Philadelphia Phillies are the best team in baseball. As contradictory as those two statements sound, they’re both equally true.

Aaron Bummer News / Talking Chop / 17 hours ago

Aaron Bummer has been better than you think

Aaron Bummer has had a better season than just the surface numbers might say. A 4.50 ERA is never going to jump off the page at you. It’s pretty average production for a pitcher and in some circles, considered below average.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Braves make another trade with Red Sox after sweeping them

Earlier today, it was announced that Luis Guillorme had been traded to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Guillorme was serving as the Braves’ primary utility infielder, but they also had David Fletcher ready at a moment’s notice in Gwinnett.

Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / 4 hours ago

Braves acquire infielder from Red Sox

The infielder has been bouncing around the league since the end of last season.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 19 hours ago

Six Braves Prospects who have stood out early

Some lower-tier names that have put themselves on the map with a strong start to 2024 There is a tendency with any system to focus really only on the top prospects, and rightfully so as those are usually the ones that are going to make an impact at the major league level.

Luis Guillorme News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Angels acquire INF Luis Guillorme from Braves

The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Luis Guillorme from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 53 minutes ago

Big week for the Braves top three prospects

When it comes to the Braves prospects, they have a clear top three and then a pretty significant dropoff. All the talk coming into the season surrounded AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep.

Marcell Ozuna News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Marcell Ozuna gets yet another glowing review from new teammate

After a frankly miserable road trip out west, the Braves are back on track following a two-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox, and last night was particularly encouraging, thanks to big performances from Chris Sale and Marcell Ozuna.

Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Sean Murphy takes significant step towards returning for Braves

The Braves ended their three-game losing streak with a sweep of their own, taking two from the Red Sox. Chris Sale and Reynaldo Lopez toed the rubber on Tuesday and Wednesday, giving Boston’s offense fits.

Luis Guillorme News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Braves make early season trade with the Angels

The Braves made an early season trade! Sending Luis Guillorme to the Angels for what I assume to be cash considerations. Guillorme signed a one-year pact with the Braves during the offseason to be their backup utility infielder.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 22 hours ago

Takeaways from the Braves’ two-game sweep of the Red Sox

Atlanta’s starting pitching continued its good run while the offense finally showed some signs of life. It was a quick trip home for the Atlanta Braves, but the short stay provided a much-needed boost after a rough road trip.

Luis Guillorme News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 minute ago

Angels to acquire longtime Mets infielder from Braves

The Angels are reportedly acquiring infielder Luis Guillorme from the Braves.

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Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Chris Sale sharp as Braves shut out Red Sox

Chris Sale threw six shutout innings and Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday and sweep their two-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / 42 minutes ago

Watch: Braves star becomes MLB's new home run leader

Marcell Ozuna continues to rake this season.

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Braves place LHP Tyler Matzek (elbow) on 15-day injured list

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Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / May 7

Bally Sports Brings Back “Legends Booth” for Braves vs Cardinals Next Wednesday

Bally Sports knows how to appeal to Atlanta Braves fans. Fresh off of the success of their “Legends Booth” last season , where the quarter of Tom Glavine,

Tyler Matzek News / Field Level Media / May 7

Braves place LHP Tyler Matzek (elbow) on 15-day injured list

The Atlanta Braves placed left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek, who has struggled since his return from Tommy John surgery, on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of inflammation in his throwing elbow.

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / May 7

Braves Postseason Hero Goes on Injured List

The Atlanta Braves did a lot of work to fortify their bullpen this offseason. The attention goes to the high-profile moves, with Atlanta dishing out a

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / May 6

1 early-season trade Braves must make

The Atlanta Braves came into the season as a World Series favorite. With a loaded roster that boasts a lineup featuring Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley, and Matt Olson, among a rotation with Chris Sale, Max Fried, and Charlie Morton, how could they not be favorites for the Fall Classic?

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / May 4

Sean Murphy Hits Big Milestone in Return from Oblique Injury

The Atlanta Braves offense has hit a slump. While they’re still the highest-scoring offense in baseball at 5.33 runs per game, Atlanta’s put up three

Pierce Johnson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Braves right-hander lands on injured list

He did miss most of the 2022 season due to forearm tendinitis, so his recent injury history does have a prominent arm-related issue.

Sean Murphy latest injury update

Braves acquire veteran reliever in trade

Two Braves fall down Baseball America’s list of top 100 prospects

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Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / May 2

Braves Smith-Shawver impressing in Triple-A, Could get Tapped Soon

The Atlanta Braves have meticulously constructed a farm system brimming with pitching talent, a brilliant approach that has positioned them as a perennial World Series threat.