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Atlanta’s Unexpected Depth Has Fueled Their Hot Start

On the morning of April 20, 2025, the Atlanta Braves sat at 5-13. Reynaldo López was lost to injury, Jurickson Profar was suspended, and the team was still waiting on the returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Bryce Elder leads Braves to sixth straight win

Bryce Elder took the mound Monday night for the Braves carrying a ridiculous 0.77 ERA through his first four starts, and while this wasn’t his sharpest outing, it might’ve been the most telling of just how much he’s grown.

Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / April 21

Nationals have hands full with Matt Olson, Braves: 'They're really good'

Matt Olson will look to continue his success at Nationals Park when the Atlanta Braves visit the Washington Nationals for the second game of their four-game series Tuesday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 21

Braves Pull Away With Big Inning to Extend Winning Streak to Six

The Atlanta Braves picked up another series opening, beating the Washington Nationals, 9-4. What began as a back-and-forth game, they put up five runs in the sixth inning and two more in the ninth inning for good measure to put the game away.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / April 21

What Happened To Ronald Acuna Jr.? Latest Injury Update

The Atlanta Braves are having a great start to the season, holding the second-best record in the league. They are just half a game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 20

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (hand) day-to-day after HBP

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was hit by two pitches Monday night, and the second one prompted him to leave the game against the host Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Braves ring up sixth straight win with big inning vs. Nationals

Matt Olson hit a two-run home run, Bryce Elder pitched into the seventh inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the host Washington Nationals 9-4 Monday night for their sixth straight win.

Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / April 20

Braves' Acuna hit twice; X-rays come back clean

The Braves said X-rays were negative and that Ronald Acuna Jr. was day-to-day.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Braves Announce Michael Harris II Move Before Nationals Game

The Atlanta Braves are rewarding a hot bat and trying to shake a cold one ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Washington Nationals. Manager Walt Weiss moved Michael Harris II up to sixth in the lineup while sliding Mike Yastrzemski down to ninth as the veteran left fielder looks to find his footing at the plate.

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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.

Michael Harris News / SportsTalkATL / April 20

Several very encouraging early signs from Michael Harris II

The biggest determinant in whether the Braves could bounce back from a disastrous 2025 season was always going to come down to one thing: their stars playing like stars again.

Spencer Strider News / SportsTalkATL / April 20

Who is out of the Braves rotation when Spencer Strider returns?

The Braves have the kind of dilemma every team in the league should envy. Their rotation has been the best in baseball through the first month, and they have another potential frontline arm on the way back from the IL.

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 20

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Nationals Series

The Atlanta Braves have the wind in their sails, coming off a sweep of the Phillies, as they head to Washington to play the Nationals. It'll be their latest four-game series on the road, and the first time they're playing this division rival in 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 20

Next steps for Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy revealed

It’s been nothing but good news for the Braves since the season began, and things are set to get even better very soon, as both Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy are leaving Rome and headed to Triple-A Gwinnett to continue their rehab assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 20

When will Braves call upon their top prospects?

Teams don’t typically start 15–7, five games clear of the rest of the division, without a few pleasant surprises. For the Braves, that’s been the starting rotation.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 20

Recent Tear From Braves' Michael Harris II Was Only a Matter of Time

It seemed like it was only a matter of time before Michael Harris II went on a tear. The metrics indicated that the Atlanta Braves’ centerfielder was hitting the ball hard, and he was experiencing some tough luck.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 20

Braves accomplish something they hadn’t done in a decade

The Atlanta Braves walked into Citizens Bank Park for a three-game set beginning Friday and left with a sweep, taking all three from the Phillies in Philadelphia for the first time since September of 2016.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 19

Braves Determine Next Steps for Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy Recoveries

The Atlanta Braves determined the next course of action for right-hander Spencer Strider and catcher Sean Murphy. According to a press release from Triple-A Gwinnett, the two rehab teammates will join them for the next steps in their rehab assignments. Both of them are scheduled to get started on Tuesday when the Stripers face Jacksonville.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 19

5 Greatest Hits in Atlanta Braves Franchise History

As by far the most successful franchise in Atlanta professional sports history, the Atlanta Braves have had a lot of big moments in their 60 years in the south.

JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 18

Braves Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Shines Again in Latest Triple-A Gem

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie continued his dominant start to the Triple-A season in his most recent outing. Ritchie, MLB Pipeline's No.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Braves’ Ha-Seong Kim gets crucial injury update

Ha-Seong Kim has yet to make his 2026 debut as he’s still working his way back from surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right middle finger. On Saturday, he and the Atlanta Braves received a big update regarding his recovery process.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 18

5 Greatest Atlanta Braves Hitters of All Time

Four of the five Atlanta Braves players on our list of the greatest five Braves hitters in history are in the Hall of Fame. The fifth player should be. The franchise is the oldest in baseball, having been established in 1871 and joining the National League in 1876 as the Boston Reds.

Spencer Strider News / Total Pro Sports / April 17