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Austin Riley out of Braves lineup, further tests needed

Austin Riley was removed from yesterday’s game against the Mets after this swing in the fourth inning. Austin Riley apparently felt some soreness during batting practice and re-aggravated the issue during that at-bat.

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Braves, Pirates matchup on June 30 now exclusively on Roku

MLB announced a new multi-year deal for “Sunday Leadoff” games on The Roku Channel The Atlanta Braves have two games that are now part of a new “Sunday Leadoff” MLB package that will be streamed on The Roku Channel.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Braves come back home to quarrel with the Cubs

Reynaldo López vs. Shōta Imanaga. This should be fun! After a nationally-televised walk-off helped thwart the plans for a sweep in New York, the Atlanta Braves are now returning home and looking to bounce back by taking their frustrations out on the visiting Chicago Cubs.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 5 hours ago

Showdown set between two of the best offseason acquisitions

It was the winter of Shohei Ohtani this past offseason, and the Dodgers’ new $700 million man has come as advertised, leading all of baseball in a slew of offensive categories.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 5 minutes ago

Marcell Ozuna joined elite company last night

The Braves offense has been sputtering through much of the first two months of the season. At times, there are glimpses of it coming together, but the one constant has been Marcell Ozuna.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Quick thoughts on the Braves and Statcast’s new bat tracking data

A new era in hitter evaluation is here with the release of Statcast’s bat tracking metrics. Here are some early thoughts on what it says about the Atlanta Braves.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Cubs vs. Braves: May 13-15

The Atlanta Braves return to Truist Park Monday where they will begin a seven-game homestand with a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs. The Braves took two out of three in New York.

A.J. Minter News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Maybe the Braves shouldn’t use A.J. Minter as a closer

The Braves’ four-game win streak was snapped last night, as Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run walk-off blast in the bottom of the ninth off A.J. Minter to give the Mets a 4-3 victory.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Braves 3B Austin Riley’s injury scare gets quick Brian Snitker explanation

The Atlanta Braves have stayed relatively healthy in the 2024 MLB season, one of the few teams who can claim that midway through May. The injury bug finally got to the Braves on Sunday when All-Star third baseman Austin Riley was pulled from a 4-3 loss to the Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 49 minutes ago

Injury updates on Austin Riley, Pierce Johnson

The injury bug continues to bite the Braves, but the hope is that they avoided an IL stint with another All-Star. Austin Riley left last night’s game against the Mets after an awkward swing where he appeared to grab his right side.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Braves return to Truist Park for three-game series against Cubs

The Braves took a disappointing loss Sunday, but have won four of five and are headed home for a seven-game homestand. The Atlanta Braves will return to Truist Park Monday where they will begin a seven-game homestand with a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Takeaways from the Braves’ series win in New York

Marcell Ozuna continues to carry the Braves’ offense. The Atlanta Braves saw their four-game winning streak come to an end in soul-crushing fashion Sunday night as Brandon Nimmo’s walk-off home run turned a 3-2 lead into a 4-3 loss.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

This Day in Braves History: Ryan Klesko extends Atlanta’s home run streak to 25 games

1942 - Jim Tobin has a huge day as he throws a five hitter and slugs three consecutive home runs in a 6-5 win over the Cubs at Braves Field. Tobin is the first pitcher in modern history to collect three home runs in a game.

Austin Riley News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Atlanta Loses To Mets in Walk-Off Fashion, Austin Riley Injury, more

After a good week of bounce back production. Sunday proved to be less than ideal for Atlanta. Overall, this was a nice bounce back week for the Braves after an abysmal trip out West the week before.

MLB News / Action Network / 59 minutes ago

Cubs vs. Braves pick, odds, predictions for 5/13: Target this total

Action Network's Tony Sartori shares his Cubs vs. Braves pick for Monday, May 13, including MLB odds and predictions for the showdown at Truist Park.

MLB Morning Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, predictions for Monday 5/13

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Austin Riley News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 hours ago

Braves star leaves game early due to left side soreness

A top-seven finisher in NL MVP voting in each of the last three seasons, he has hit only .245/.319/.388 over his first 163 plate appearances, with just three home runs.

Braves ask Bryce Elder to continue strong pitching run vs. Mets

Watch: Braves lose no-hitter in the most brutal fashion

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Max Fried News / ClutchPoints / May 12

Why Braves star Max Fried cemented himself as 2025’s top free agent pitcher with no-hit bid

On Saturday, Braves pitcher Max Fried was close to solidifying himself in team history after throwing seven innings without allowing a single hit. But closer Rasiel Iglesias gave up a home run to New York Mets’ JD Martinez in the bottom of the ninth to end the combined bid.

MLB News / Action Network / 8 hours ago

MLB bets: Braves vs. Mets odds, picks, prediction for 'Sunday Night Baseball'

Action Network's Doug Ziefel shares his Braves vs. Mets prediction for "Sunday Night Baseball," which includes the latest MLB odds and betting picks for the NL East series finale on Mother's Day.

Watch: Braves were one out away from first no-hitter in 30 years

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Braves ask Bryce Elder to continue strong pitching run vs. Mets

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said he believes starting pitchers can feed off the momentum generated by those who preceded them in the rotation.

Raisel Iglesias News / Larry Brown Sports / 12 hours ago

Watch: Braves lose no-hitter in the most brutal fashion

The Atlanta Braves were denied history on Saturday.

Watch: Braves were one out away from first no-hitter in 30 years

1Q report: Takeaways from the quarter mark of the 2024 MLB season

MLB insider sees this Yankees slugger winning his first MVP

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Watch: Braves were one out away from no-hitter

Watch: Braves were one out away from first no-hitter in 30 years

The Atlanta Braves have had some great pitchers over the past 30 years. But the one thing those pitchers have not done during that stretch is throw a no-hitter.

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Max Fried News / Field Level Media / 41 minutes ago

Max Fried, Braves working on combined no-hitter

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried did not allow a hit through seven innings during Saturday's game against the host New York Mets. Fried was removed before the start of the bottom of the eighth inning after throwing 109 pitches and was replaced by right-hander Joe Jimenez.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago