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Braves' unsung heroes ready for Nationals

The Atlanta Braves continue to find ways to win -- and unlikely contributors have helped to propel the club to a major-league-leading 36 victories. Ahead of the second contest of a three-game set against the visiting Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon, Atlanta is more than content to continue seeing production from unexpected sources.

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Who has been the Braves biggest surprise of 2026?

Friday night’s win was led by “the other guys” — a group that’s just as responsible for the Braves’ 36-16 start as the marquee names that collect most of the headlines from the national media.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

José Azócar Elects Free Agency

José Azócar elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The Braves designated the outfielder for assignment on Wednesday when Eli White returned from a concussion.

Chadwick Tromp News / Field Level Media / May 23

Chadwick Tromp's walk-off hit propels Braves past Nats in 11

Chadwick Tromp laced a walk-off RBI single in the 11th inning on Friday to propel the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Craig Kimbrel News / ESPN / May 22

Mets DFA well-traveled P Kimbrel after brief stint...

The Mets have designated 37-year-old reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment Friday after 14 appearances with the club.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 22

Braves Provide Positive Updates on Two Injured Starting Pitchers

Two Atlanta Braves pitchers continue their progress on the recovery front. Manager Walt Weiss said that AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep are still throwing bullpen sessions and building up.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Is Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. playing tonight vs. Nationals after injury scare?

Atlanta Braves fans were forced to hold their breath when Ronald Acuna was removed from Thursday’s game. However, they can all now breathe a sigh of relief.

Chris Sale News / CBSSports.com / May 22

Chris Sale thought Braves were crazy to trade for him -- now the only crazy part is how well it's worked out

Sale joked that Braves exec Alex Anthopoulos should have been drug tested after he dealt for the Cy Young-winning lefty three years ago

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 22

$100 Million Outfielder Named Perfect Trade Candidate for World Series Contender

The Atlanta Braves are once again proving to be one of MLB's top teams during the 2026 MLB season. Going into their Friday matchup against the Washington Nationals, they are 35-16 and have a 9.5-game lead in the National League East.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 22

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Nationals Series

The Atlanta Braves are set for another National League East bout when they face the Washington Nationals this weekend. It'll be a bout of the bats, with both teams being the two best in baseball in runs scored so far this season.

Tarik Skubal News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

What would it take for the Braves to land Tarik Skubal?

If you’re putting together a list of the most disappointing teams in baseball this season, the Tigers might belong at the top. Detroit is sitting in last place in the AL Central, 9.5 games back of the Guardians.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Another series win, Braves add a catcher, Ronald Acuña Jr. injury update

It was another busy day for the Braves, filled with mostly very good news. On the field, they wrapped up another series win, bludgeoning the Marlins pitching for nine runs behind two homers from Michael Harris II and another from Mike Yastrzemski.

Matt Olson News / CBSSports.com / May 22

Free MLB home run picks for May 22: Braves' Matt Olson among expert's best bets for Friday

Expert Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for games on Friday, May 22

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / HITC / May 22

What the Atlanta Braves did after a 12-0 loss says plenty about this team

After the Atlanta Braves’ worst loss of the season, Walt Weiss gave his team a simple message: flush it, move on, and show up ready the next day. Monday’s

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 22

Young Talent in Braves System Continuing Upward Trend

A group of young talent at the plate is showing what could be in store for the Atlanta Braves in the future. According to co-host of the Hardcore Braves Podcast, Ben Weaver, there are 11 players in the minor leagues who are 21 years or younger with seven home runs or more, 10 stolen bases or more and a 120 or better wRC+.

Bryce Elder News / Just Baseball / May 22

Bryce Elder Is Proving His Doubters Wrong

The Atlanta Braves starting rotation has been one of the best units in the league to this point. Braves starters rank first in MLB with a .205 batting average, second in ERA at 3.07, and sixth in WHIP at 1.16.

Bryce Elder News / Field Level Media / May 22

Braves' Bryce Elder brings strong form into start vs. Nationals

Among the biggest surprises in the National League this year has been the re-emergence of Bryce Elder. Ahead of his start for the Atlanta Braves on Friday against the visiting Washington Nationals, Elder (4-2, 2.01 ERA) appears to be back in top form.

Michael Harris News / Field Level Media / May 21

Braves ride Michael Harris II's 2 homers to series win over Marlins

Michael Harris II hit two home runs and Mike Yastrzemski broke out of a slump with a homer and three hits to help the visiting Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 9-3 on Thursday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 21

Michael Harris' two-HR game powers Braves to MLB-leading 14th series win

Major League Baseball's best team by record keeps winning, as the Atlanta Braves picked up their league-leading 14th series win of the season on Thursday.

Braves ride Michael Harris II's 2 homers to series win over Marlins

Marlins pitching prospect requires surgery after one start

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21