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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 17
Braves blank Phillies as Austin Riley blasts two homers
Martin Perez tossed six scoreless innings and Austin Riley hit a pair of opposite-field home runs as the visiting Atlanta Braves smashed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.
Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17
Why Bryce Elder's Turnaround for Atlanta Braves is No Fluke
The success that Bryce Elder experienced toward the end of last year didn’t simply carry over. The Atlanta Braves right-hander managed to take his game
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
Spencer Strider News / Total Pro Sports / April 17
Atlanta Braves Injury Report: Spence Strider Gets Major Update
The Atlanta Braves lost Spencer Strider to the injured list after he suffered a Grade 1 left oblique strain. The pitcher’s absence has cost the Braves, especially putting more pressure on their starting rotation.
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.
Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / April 17
Alex Anthopoulos struck gold where nobody was looking
For the first seven years of Alex Anthopoulos’ tenure as Braves GM, nobody was better at finding spare parts that somehow fit perfectly into a championship-level ball club.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17
Braves’ Hot Start Powered by a Resurgent Familiar Face
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves have found their stride at the plate. They lead the Majors in team RBIs (103) and hits (180). They are in the top three for OPS (.790), batting average (.276), and runs (106). After a dreadful 2025, the lineup is beginning to feel like itself again.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17
Walt Weiss is pulling all the right strings as new Braves manager
The Braves way became a staple in Atlanta when Bobby Cox took over in the early ’90s, and it’s been instilled throughout the organization ever since. Through
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17
Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Phillies Series
The Atlanta Braves head back on the road, starting their next away slate with a three-games series in Philadelphia against the Phillies. It’s the first time that these division rivals will face each other this year, and it’s the second NL East bout for the Braves this season.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
Braves resign utility player to minor league deal
The Atlanta Braves have re-signed Luke Williams to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s transactions tracker. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and also appeared in Thursday’s game as a pinch runner.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17
Braves set to enter brutal stretch of the 2026 schedule
Unlike last season, when the Braves‘ season began on the West Coast with seven straight games against the Padres and Dodgers, the Braves schedule has been much more favorable to begin 2026.
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.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17
Braves Recap: Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy take over Rome
While the Braves were enjoying a much-needed off day ahead of a pivotal NL East matchup against the Phillies, a couple of familiar faces provided some entertainment in Rome.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17
Braves Finding Familiar Rhythm as Early-Season Surge Continues
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves continued their torrid start to the season on Wednesday night, locking in their sixth straight series without a loss. Aside from a brief scare in the eighth, the game never felt in doubt.
Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16
Braves Re-Sign Luke Williams To Minor League Deal
The Braves have re-signed Luke Williams to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and entered tonight’s game as a pinch runner.
Spencer Strider News / SportsTalkATL / April 17
Spencer Strider strikes out three in first rehab start
The Braves’ starting pitching has been beyond a pleasant surprise to begin the season. They essentially have an entire rotation sitting on the IL, with three arms that were slated to be in their Opening Day rotation going down in the months leading up to Spring Training in Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach, and Spencer Strider.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 16
Strider Dazzles, Murphy Catching Again in Braves Rehab Assignments
The first games of the rehab assignments for Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy are in the books. Both games go as planned when it comes to the scheduled workload. The Atlanta Braves' right-hander pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out three.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 17
Braves announce major Spencer Strider injury update
Strider suffered an oblique injury before the start of the season.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 16
Why Martín Pérez Returning to Braves Rotation Makes Sense
Walt Weiss confirmed Wednesday night that Martín Pérez would be back in the Atlanta Braves’ starting rotation on Friday. Between the off day and his start on Friday, everyone else in the rotation will get an extra day of rest. If someone is glad to see him back, it’s Weiss.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16
Braves Designate Osvaldo Bido, Select Ian Hamilton
The Braves have designated right-hander Osvaldo Bido for assignment, per a team announcement. Right-hander Ian Hamilton‘s contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move.
Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16
Luke Williams Elects Free Agency
Utilityman Luke Williams elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Braves, relays Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 15
Braves blast three home runs in victory over Marlins
Bryce Elder threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, and the Atlanta Braves backed him up with three home runs to defeat the visiting Miami Marlins 6-3 on Wednesday in the rubber game of their three-game series.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 15
Braves quickly bring Martin Perez back to bolster battered rotation
Martin Perez did not need to wait long for his next opportunity with the Atlanta Braves.
Dominic Smith News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14
Braves slugger Dominic Smith already making minor league contract look like a bargain
The Atlanta Braves are seeing immediate returns on a low-risk move, as Dominic Smith has quickly emerged as a prominent contributor in their lineup. His early output has provided a significant boost to an already potent offense.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 12
Could Braves' Matt Olson become this generation’s Cal Ripken Jr?
Matt Olson is doing something nobody else in baseball is right now. He is quietly becoming this generation’s Iron Man.
Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Braves Remove Michael Harris From Lineup After Personal News
Michael Harris was hoping to get off to a strong start in his fifth season with the Atlanta Braves, but that has not been the case. A concerning trend has continued, as Harris is once again dealing with the same first‑half struggles that have held him back in recent years.
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