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Preview, Weather, Probable Starting Pitchers for Braves vs Tigers

The Atlanta Braves are set to face the Detroit Tigers this week for a three-game series. There is plenty to keep in mind when planning your viewing experience, both at home and at the ballpark.

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Building the 2026 All-MLB Team after one month: Drake Baldwin, Ben Rice, Mason Miller highlight roster

We're not looking at a player's career or predicting his future; this is all about one month of baseball

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Braves Facing Mauricio Dubon Decision After Ha-Seong Kim Injury Update

The Atlanta Braves received good news on the injury front Monday, with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim set to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Columbus this week.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 27

Four Storylines to Watch During Braves vs Tigers Series

The Atlanta Braves resume action on Tuesday when they get their series with the Detroit Tigers underway. It's another interleague bout that will bring some of the same and some of the new narratives that we've seen during the first month of the season.

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Reynaldo Lopez News / Field Level Media / April 27

Braves' Reynaldo Lopez a reliever 'for now' to work on delivery flaw

Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez is moving to the bullpen "for now" to work out a mechanical flaw in his delivery, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss told reporters Sunday.

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 / Just Baseball / April 27

Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies Have Elevated the Braves’ Lineup

The Atlanta Braves have come out of the gate on an absolute tear to begin their 2026 campaign. At 20-9, they became the first team in baseball to reach the 20-win mark and currently hold a 6.5 game lead in the National League East.

Ha-seong Kim News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 27

Braves Determine Rehab Assignment Plan for Ha-Seong Kim

The Atlanta Braves are a step closer to getting Ha-Seong Kim back in the lineup. He will start his rehab assignment this week, heading down to play for Double-A Columbus. The Clingstones have Monday off, which is the norm for the minor league schedule.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 27

Chris Sale's 2026 Season for Braves Has Been Better Than You Think

Another go-around through the Atlanta Braves rotation, and Chris Sale was magnificent again. He went six scoreless innings, working around a bases-loaded jam in the third inning to make it happen.

Reynaldo Lopez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Braves make decision on Reynaldo Lopez after ugly start

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed on Sunday that right-hander Reynaldo Lopez will move to the bullpen following a difficult stretch, while rookie JR Ritchie is set for his second major league start on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers.

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

How did Braves’ Spencer Strider pitch in third rehab start?

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider completed his third Minor League rehab start on Sunday afternoon with Triple-A Gwinnett after returning from a left oblique strain suffered late in Spring Training, continuing his buildup toward an expected return to Atlanta’s rotation.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Reynaldo Lopez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Braves Temporarily Moving Reynaldo Lopez To Relief Role

After having their rotation depth tested by injuries in Spring Training, the Braves now find themselves in the position of having enough arms to allow

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

Why Braves' Chris Sale is a super-early NL Cy Young favorite

It's only late April, but a clear leader in the National League Cy Young race is emerging.

Angels quickly move on from reliever Jordan Romano

Kazuma Okamoto showing signs of adjustment at the plate for Blue Jays

Tommy Pham should be first of Mets' changes

Rockies still searching for direction after three decades

Underrated MLB sluggers helping their teams reach winning records

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Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / April 26

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.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 25

Atlanta Braves’ Red-Hot Start in 2026: What’s Fueling the 19–8 Start

The Atlanta Braves have stormed out of the gate in the 2026 MLB season, posting an impressive 19–8 record along with a staggering +64 run differential.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / April 25

The Atlanta Braves Invented Baseball

I mean, yeah, basically. ATLANTA — Historians may argue about the origins of baseball, but a growing — and extremely unbiased — body of evidence suggests the Atlanta Braves actually invented the sport sometime between batting practice and another routine dismantling of the Northeast.

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.

JR Ritchie News / Yardbarker / April 23

JR Ritchie makes Braves history in stellar debut

Ritchie looked like a seasoned veteran on the mound, not a guy pitching on an MLB mound for the first time.

Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Braves Announce Roster Move After Injury News

The Atlanta Braves are turning to one of their top prospects as the team continues to navigate a pitching staff that injuries have ravaged. The club selected the right-hander JR Ritchie to its major league roster Thursday, with the 22-year-old set to make his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals.