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On YouTubeSean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / May 14
Two catcher trade candidates the Braves could target
With Sean Murphy now expected to miss around three months after suffering a fractured middle finger last weekend, the Atlanta Braves have a very clear need at catcher.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 14
Braves counting on team effort as they attempt to sweep Cubs
It took the 2025 Atlanta Braves until June 13 to reach 30 wins. Eleven months later, Atlanta -- with a new manager and a fresh supporting cast -- is the first team to reach the mark in Major League Baseball in 2026.
Dylan Lee News / SportsTalkATL / May 14
A Dylan Lee Appreciation Post
If the MLB All-Star Game were held tomorrow, it would be an absolute travesty if Dylan Lee were not included. The Braves left-handed reliever has arguably been the most effective bullpen arm in all of baseball through the first seven weeks of the season, sporting both an ERA and FIP below one while appearing in a league-leading 21 games.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 14
Mauricio Dubón: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
The Atlanta Braves clinched yet another series victory on Wednesday night with a chance to complete the sweep today against a Chicago Cubs club that entered Truist Park with the second-best record in baseball.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13
Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone
Wednesday was a monumental day for MLB's top early-season team. The Atlanta Braves clinched their series with the Chicago Cubs, winning the second game of the three-game set 4-1.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 13
Braves first to 30 wins, hand Cubs fourth straight loss
Mike Yastrzemski hit a tiebreaking pinch-hit RBI double and Mauricio Dubon crushed a two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Atlanta Braves earn a 4-1 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13
Braves make Ronald Acuna Jr. decision ahead of Cubs game
The Atlanta Braves are scheduled to take on the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday for the second contest of the three-game series. While Ronald Acuna Jr. is expected to return from the 10-day IL soon, the club announced its official decision on his status for Wednesday’s matchup.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 13
Braves injury updates on Hurston Waldrep, Eli White
The Braves injury updates keep on rolling in, this time surrounding Hurston Waldrep and Eli White. Waldrep has begun his throwing program. He’s feeling good with no setbacks, but the Braves haven’t set a date for him to return.
Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / May 13
Atlanta Braves News & Notes 05/13/2026
The Atlanta Braves are 29-13 after picking up their third straight win last night. They’re sitting atop the National League East. They have a nine-game lead in the division and a two-game lead as the best record in the National League.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Bobby Cox News / SportsTalkATL / May 13
Walt Weiss credits Tuesday night’s win to a trait he stole from Bobby Cox
With the Atlanta Braves honoring Bobby Cox as they returned to Truist Park on Tuesday, the night ended with a fitting victory, highlighted by home runs during a four-run fifth inning from the two players that had gotten off to the slowest starts — Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 13
Hall of Fame Pitcher High on Atlanta Braves World Series Chances
The Atlanta Braves picked up another impressive win on Tuesday when they took down the Chicago Cubs, 5-2. The latest win comes right after they took two out of three against the Los Angeles Dodgers out west.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 13
The 2026 Braves Are Breaking Franchise Records
The Atlanta Braves are doing something that should terrify the rest of Major League Baseball. They are dominating the league while barely being healthy.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13
Braves’ Walt Weiss sends urgent message amid Atlanta’s 1 concerning problem
On Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Braves kept their winning ways going with a 5-2 home win over the Chicago Cubs. The Braves only allowed just one hit to the Cubs, who had been red-hot coming into this game, and Atlanta continued to sit with the best record in baseball at 29-13.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 13
Braves' 2025 first-round pick off to terrific start to his pro career
When the Braves selected high school shortstop Tate Southisene with the 21st pick in the draft last year, the Athletic’s Keith Law dubbed it the biggest
Mike Yastrzemski News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 13
A Long-Awaited Breakthrough Arrives for Braves in Win Over Cubs
The Atlanta Braves topped the Cubs on Tuesday night in large part due to one player finally breaking free of a tough start to the season. Mike Yastrzemski’s struggles were one of the few disappointing things the Braves had to endure through the opening month of the season.
Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / May 13
The Braves shouldn’t wait to acquire a catcher
The Atlanta Braves received even more grim news on Sean Murphy yesterday, as further testing revealed a fractured middle finger. It’s an injury expected to require roughly eight weeks just to heal, and Murphy will likely need another 2-3 weeks after that to ramp back up before returning to Atlanta.
Didier Fuentes News / SportsTalkATL / May 13
Has Didier Fuentes earned another crack in the Braves rotation?
The Atlanta Braves kicked off their series against the Chicago Cubs with another win behind a four-run explosion in the fifth inning and some tremendous work from Didier Fuentes out of the bullpen.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 13
MLB-best Braves work to clinch series against skidding Cubs
The major-league-leading Atlanta Braves will continue to lean on their youthful pitching staff as they look to clinch another series on Wednesday night, this time against the visiting Chicago Cubs.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 13
Pedro Martinez has high praise for the Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves have dealt with more injuries this season than just about any team in baseball. At no point have they been anywhere close to fully healthy, yet they still own the best record in the sport and sit nine games clear of the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals atop the NL East.
Michael Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12
Michael Harris Is Better Than Ever
Braves outfielder Michael Harris II picked up four hits on Friday against the Dodgers, pushing his batting average back over .300. The 25-year-old has a career-best 139 wRC+ through 38 games.
Sean Murphy News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12
Braves place Sean Murphy on injured list
The Braves announced that catcher Sean Murphy has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
Jose Azocar News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11
Braves, Jose Azocar Agree To Minor League Deal
The Braves and outfielder Jose Azocar are reuniting on a new minor league deal, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’d previously been designated for assignment by Atlanta and briefly elected free agency after clearing waivers.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 11
Bryce Elder re-establishing dominance with Braves amid 2025 struggles
Elder has made a 365-degree turnaround from being a bust to a high-floor starter.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 9
Longtime Braves manager Bobby Cox dies days after former team owner Ted Turner
The Atlanta Braves lost a second franchise legend this week on Saturday. Three days after former owner Ted Turner died at 87, longtime manager Bobby Cox, enshrined in Cooperstown at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014, died at 84, the team announced in a statement released to social media.
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