Atlanta Braves News

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.

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.

Walt Weiss Sounds Off on Braves Baserunning Issues

When a team is winning, a hole in their game can normally be overlooked. However, one issue the Atlanta Braves have dealt with all season continues to cause frustration, no matter how often they end up in the win column.  Two runners were picked off at first base during Tuesday night’s 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Braves limit Cubs to one hit, ride 4-run fifth to victory

Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in three runs, Austin Riley also homered and Dominic Smith went 4-for-4 on Tuesday night to help the Atlanta Braves post a 5-2 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs.

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.

A positive sign for Spencer Schwellenbach returning this season

The Atlanta Braves injury reports — both good and bad — have been dizzying to follow. The club opened the season with a handful of players on the IL, most of whom have since returned.

How Braves will honor Bobby Cox for rest of 2026 season

The Atlanta Braves announced Tuesday that players will wear a No. 6 patch on the back of their caps for the remainder of the 2026 season in honor of Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, one of the most influential and revered figures in MLB history.

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.

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.

Braves' Walt Weiss Shares Ronald Acuna Jr. News Before Cubs Game

The Atlanta Braves have had an excellent start to the 2026 MLB season, entering Tuesday’s series against the Chicago Cubs holding the best record in the league.

Walt Weiss Delivers Brutal Injury Update on Sean Murphy

Just eight days after returning from a hip injury that had kept him sidelined since last September, Sean Murphy is headed back to the IL after suffering a broken finger in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves rookie Jim Jarvis' NCAA baseball tournament highlights

Sean Murphy is headed back to the IL, other Braves roster moves

The Atlanta Braves made several roster moves ahead of their series against the Chicago Cubs. Most notably, Sean Murphy is headed back to the 10-day IL with a fractured right middle finger.

Former Braves pitching coach Leo Mazzone might have the best Bobby Cox story

The outpouring of love and admiration for Bobby Cox since his passing — not just from former Braves players and coaches, but from across the entire baseball world — has been nothing short of remarkable.

Braves Put Catcher on IL, Part of Flurry of Moves Before Cubs Series

Just like that, the Atlanta Braves are once again without veteran catcher Sean Murphy. The team announced on Tuesday that he has been placed on the 10-day injured list, backdated to May 11, with a left finger fracture.

Braves place Sean Murphy on injured list

The Braves announced that catcher Sean Murphy has been placed on the 10-day injured list.

Baseball’s Two Best Teams Finally Clash In Atlanta

Baseball fans are about to get one of the best regular-season series of the year. The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs — arguably the two best teams in Major League Baseball right now — will clash Tuesday through Thursday in a massive three-game series at Truist Park.

Two Braves Prospect Bats See Stock Soar in Eyes of Baseball America

After all the hype surrounding Atlanta Braves pitching prospects the last couple of years, more bats are starting to see their time arrive. One of their outfielders, Eric Hartman, has been named a top-100 prospect by Baseball America, capturing that No.

Could John Gil unseat Cam Caminiti as the Braves #1 prospect?

Over the last couple of years, it’s been mostly pitching prospects rocketing through the Braves system. Frankly, there haven’t been too many position players on the farm even worth discussing, outside of Drake Baldwin.

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.

The Braves Just Sent A Message To Baseball

The Atlanta Braves may have just reminded the entire MLB world who they are. After taking two of three games against the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, the Braves suddenly look like one of the most dangerous teams in baseball again.

What Braves' Q1 Report Revealed About The Battery, TV Revenue

The Atlanta Braves released their latest quarterly report, providing some insight into how they’re handling the changing landscape.  Two notable highlights were the television revenue and the increasing revenue coming out of The Battery, the development surrounding Truist Park.

Braves activate SS Ha-Seong Kim, put OF Eli White on concussion IL

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is set to make his season debut after he was activated off the injured list Monday, while outfielder Eli White was placed on the seven-day concussion IL.