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Chris Sale notches 150th win as Braves take rubber match from Phillies

Chris Sale pitched six scoreless innings to earn the 150th victory of his career as the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Sunday in the rubber game of their three-game series.

Brian Snitker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26

Brian Snitker reacts to joining Braves Hall of Fame after 50 years with organization

The Atlanta Braves have been the best team in baseball through one month of the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 19-9 on the season. This is the first year at the helm for manager Walt Weiss, who took over for Brian Snitker at the conclusion of the 2025 season.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 26

Ailment Not Stopping Michael Harris II From Delivering For Braves

Any issue that Michael Harris II may be feeling in his quad isn’t stopping him fro putting runs on the board for the Atlanta Braves. It’s keeping him off the field, and he’s a little slower out of the box, but the production continues. This action came with him back in the lineup as a designated hitter.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 26

Braves Legends Reflect on Brian Snitker's Legacy

The Atlanta Braves inducted Brian Snitker into their Hall of Fame on Saturday, as part of a ceremony to honor his legacy with the team. In all kinds of weather, the show went on. Rain proved to be a blessing in disguise.

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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.

Michael Harris News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

What Braves’ Michael Harris II said about clutch pinch-hit double after previous injury scare

Michael Harris II got some much-needed support from the home crowd upon his return from injury and his game-winning highlight in the Atlanta Braves’ win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 25

Braves Determine Spencer Strider's Next Rehab Start

The Atlanta Braves will have Spencer Strider back on the bump in Gwinnett. As expected, he’ll have the ball to start on Sunday. This will be his third rehab start and his second in Triple-A. The Stripers are set to finish their series with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 24

Michael Harris comes off Braves bench for clutch hit, win vs. Phillies

Michael Harris delivered a pinch-hit double to drive in two runs and help the Atlanta Braves rally for a 5-3 win on Friday and hand the visiting Philadelphia Phillies their 10th straight loss.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 24

Braves Remain Cautious with Michael Harris, Iglesias Still Not Throwing

The Atlanta Braves are choosing to be more cautious with outfielder Michael Harris II after he sustained a quad injury on Thursday. After anticipating he would play on Friday, he found himself out of the lineup. Eli White will play in centerfield on Friday, and he’ll bat ninth.

Ian Hamilton News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24

Braves Outright Ian Hamilton

Right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Braves and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, per Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 24

Braves Outright Right-Hander to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves have decided on their plans for right-hander Ian Hamilton. They announced Friday afternoon that they have outrighted him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

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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 / Total Pro Sports / April 24

Phillies vs. Braves Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 23

Phillies vs. Braves: The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series against their big National League East rivals. Game 1 starts on Friday evening at Truist Park.

Sean Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 24

Sean Murphy Building Up for Braves in Rehab Assignment, Still Hitless

Sean Murphy conditioned himself further on Thursday night with Triple-A Gwinnett. The Atlanta Braves catcher is up to catching seven innings behind the dish.

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Phils, on verge of worst skid this century, look for answers vs. Braves

The surging Atlanta Braves will try to compound Philadelphia's recent struggles when they open a three-game series against the visiting Phillies on Friday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 23

JR Ritchie, Ozzie Albies power Braves past Nationals

JR Ritchie threw seven strong innings in his major-league debut and Ozzie Albies collected three hits and four RBIs, fueling the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 7-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 23