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Chris Sale stifles Rockies as Braves cruise in blowout

Chris Sale tossed seven stellar innings and Drake Baldwin homered and drove in four runs on Saturday night to help the visiting Atlanta Braves post a 9-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. Injury: Latest Update On The Braves Star

With his combination of power and speed, Ronald Acuna Jr. is quite possibly the most impactful player on the Atlanta Braves roster when healthy. But the 2023 National League MVP had a poor start to the 2026 campaign, although the Braves are having an outstanding 2026 season thus far.

Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / May 2

Braves' Acuña exits early with hamstring tightness...

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Saturday night's game against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning with left hamstring tightness.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 2

Braves Star Ronald Acuña Jr. To Undergo Testing After In-Game Injury

The Atlanta Braves face another injury dilemma with star right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. He exited Saturday night’s game with left hamstring tightness, per a team announcement. He was 1-for-2 with a run scored at the time that he exited the game.

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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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 2

Braves RF Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves Rockies game with hamstring tightness

Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Saturday's game at the Colorado Rockies with left hamstring tightness. Acuna grabbed at his hamstring and pulled up when attempting to run out a grounder he hit in the second inning in Denver.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2

Reds pitchers tie record for futility in awful day vs. Pirates

Cincinnati Reds pitchers did not have a great day on Saturday in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. You usually do not need any further analysis when

Orioles' starting pitching issues continue in blowout loss to Yankees

It's time for Marlins to end Chris Paddack experiment

Patrick Corbin has effectively stabilized the Blue Jays rotation

Blue Jays' Yohendrick Pinango making case for long-term roster spot

Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season

Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 2

The Atlanta Braves Are the Best Team in Baseball

What looked like a comfortable win turned into a late-game scare—but the Atlanta Braves found a way to hold on, outlasting the Colorado Rockies in an 8–6 thriller that had way more drama than the final score suggests.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Carlos Carrasco gets another opportunity with Braves

The Atlanta Braves recently designated veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment. After electing free agency, Carrasco is now back with the Braves, the team announced.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 2

Mauricio Dubon has strong words for Austin Riley detractors

Entering last night’s game, Austin Riley was hitting below the Mendoza Line, and frankly, it’s been a rough few years for the highest-paid player in franchise history, who has dealt with a myriad of injuries and inconsistencies since receiving that $212 million contract.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 2

Braves Bring Veteran Arm Back into Fold to Aid Bullpen

The Atlanta Braves pulled the trigger on another move to get a fresh arm in the bullpen. They announced Saturday morning that they had selected right-hander Carlos Carrasco to the 40-man roster.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Walt Weiss, Braves pursue more success vs. Rockies

Walt Weiss had a successful return to Coors Field on Friday, and the Atlanta manager hopes to make it two straight wins there when the Braves play the second of three games against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Saturday night.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 2

Chris Sale gives JR Ritchie the ultimate compliment

JR Ritchie has made two starts — both wins for the Atlanta Braves — and flashed a few things that show exactly why he was regarded as a top-100 prospect by every major outlet.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 2

Michael Harris II a Pinch Hit Hero Again as Braves Rally to Beat Rockies

The Atlanta Braves rallied on Friday night to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 and start their latest road trip on a mile-high note. They found themselves

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1

Braves rally from 6-run hole, defeat Rockies on late HR

Michael Harris II blasted a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied late to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 in Denver on Friday night.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Carlos Carrasco Elects Free Agency

Carlos Carrasco elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The Braves designated him for assignment on Thursday when Dylan Lee returned from the paternity list.

Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Braves’ Austin Riley Announces Career News Before Rockies Game

The Atlanta Braves are off to a strong start this MLB season, winning three of their last four games. They have shown dominance and are positioning themselves as the top seed in the National League East with a 22-10 record.

Bryce Elder News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Metrics suggest Bryce Elder has staying power in the Braves rotation

In a situation few expected coming into the season — especially with four starting pitchers on the IL — the Atlanta Braves rotation might quickly find itself with an unusual problem: too many viable options.

Atlanta Braves News / Stadium Rant / May 1

Atlanta Braves 2026: How Albies, Olson, And Sale Are Fueling A Captivating Comeback Season

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2026 season with expectations that felt both familiar and justified. Following a disappointing 2025 season that saw the

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 1

The Atlanta Braves: Kings of April 2026

The Atlanta Braves are off to a blisteringly hot start. Never in franchise history have they won 20 games before May 1st, but this year, they accomplished that on April 26th.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Braves being ‘hot’ is motivating Ha-Seong Kim in injury rehab

The Atlanta Braves have had an excellent start to the 2026 MLB season, sitting at 22-10 and having won nine out of their ten series so far on the campaign.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Braves’ Walt Weiss Makes Michael Harris Announcement After Tigers Game

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris was absent from the lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Detroit Tigers. Instead, Eli White drew the start in center field in his place.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Sean Murphy’s Braves return will make Drake Baldwin more deadly when it matters most

The Atlanta Braves have been the biggest success story in baseball so far this year, currently sitting with the best record in the MLB at 21-9 after Matt Olson’s walkoff home run over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 30

Matt Olson living up to reputation, powering Braves to hot start

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson continues to uphold his status as a durable, elite power hitter.

True-or-false for first month of 2026 MLB season: Yankees' AL dominance, Ohtani's NL Cy Young candidacy and more

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Spencer Strider News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves To Activate Spencer Strider On Sunday

The Braves will reinstate Spencer Strider from the 15-day injured list on Sunday, manager Walt Weiss told reporters before tonight’s walk-off win over Detroit (link via Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution).