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Rising SS Jim Jarvis Reflects on Surging Stint with Braves Triple-A Team

Jim Jarvis was on the road in Akron when he received an unexpected call. The first of a six-game series was in the books. He batted ninth, went 1-for-3 while playing third base for the Double-A Erie SeaWolves. Little did he realize this would be the only game he saw action in.

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Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Shohei Ohtani

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is off to a scorching hot start and is on pace to have a historic season. Still, it may not be enough to help Baldwin.

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MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl

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Dodgers' Dave Roberts defends Shohei Ohtani's special treatment after backlash

Drake Baldwin News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 10

Drake Baldwin's Pace Early in Braves Season is Crazier Than You Think

Just one season after Cal Raleigh delivered his reign of terror over in the American League, Atlanta Braves' Drake Baldwin is on a similar pace over in the National League.

Atlanta Braves News / DailyClubGolf / April 10

Masters to Generate $25 Million More Than Atlanta Braves’ Annual Merch in One Week: Reports

The Masters is projected to generate staggering merchandise sales this week alone. According to business analyst Joe Pompliano, this figure eclipses the entire annual revenue of Georgia’s resident MLB team.

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How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 9

After first rest day of season, Braves set to host hard-hitting Guardians

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss was happy his team finally got a day off on Thursday. The Braves opened their season with 13 straight games and kick off a three-game homestand against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 9

Braves Expected to Have Prospect Starting Pitcher Back in Majors Soon

The performance from Didier Fuentes on Wednesday night left the proper impression on the Atlanta Braves. The big question has been when he will be ready to return to the majors.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 9

5 Reasons the Braves Rotation is Succeeding Despite Major Injuries

If you’ve been following the Atlanta Braves so far in 2026, you’re probably thinking “here we go again.” Once again, the trainer’s room is full of star players, and the starting rotation took a beating before the season even really got going.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Braves City Connect Jerseys Pay Tribute to a Golden Era of the Team

Despite all the injuries to the starting rotation to begin the season, the Atlanta Braves are 8-5. Possessing the best pitching staff in Major League Baseball (2.03 ERA).

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Braves’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Atlanta Braves have opened the 2026 season in a strong position. At 8–5, they sit atop the division and are riding back-to-back series wins over the Athletics and Los Angeles Angels.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Braves’ City Connect jerseys flying off the shelves, specifically for new ‘star’

The Atlanta Braves have had a solid start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 8-5 after winning the last two games of their West Coast swing. One of the standout players of the early season for the Braves has been Drake Baldwin, the young catcher who has smashed multiple home runs and is quickly becoming a fan favorite.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Angels’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

There were incredibly low expectations for the Los Angeles Angels. So far, that has mostly proved true, as the Halos are 6-7 after 13 games. But they have been in the baseball news twice over the last week.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Austin Riley News / Just Baseball / April 9

Have We Already Seen Austin Riley’s Peak?

At one point in time, Austin Riley looked like one of the best young players in all of Major League Baseball. It was hard to poke a hole in his game when he was going right.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Braves’ beat-up rotation shuts up haters with MLB-best mark in 13-game test

With players like Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach, amongst many more, opening the season on the injured list, the Atlanta Braves pitching rotation looked severely depleted.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 9

How Many Games Did MLB Suspend Jorge Soler and Reynaldo Lopez For?

It didn’t take long for tensions to spill over when the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels clashed on April 7. What started as a competitive matchup turned personal.

JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 9

JR Ritchie Keeping Faith in Process Amid Push for Braves Call Up

JR Ritchie continues to build his resume for a major league call-up. The Atlanta Braves No. 2 prospect is coming off arguably his strongest outing in Triple-A.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 9

Former MLB Stars Question Jonah Heim’s Disappearance During Jorge Soler & Reynaldo Lopez’s Brawl

The 2026 season had its first benches-clearing brawl in Game 2 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez and Angels slugger Jorge Soler traded punches with each other while catcher Jonah Heim was the closest witness to the mighty scrap.

Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 9

Didier Fuentes Continues to State His Case to Join Braves' Rotation

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Didier Fuentes just made his second Triple-A start of 2026 after beginning the season in the majors, and the young right-hander remained as dominant as he's been all year so far.

Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 8

Braves Prospect Didier Fuentes Delivers Electric Outing in Triple-A

Didier Fuentes is that much closer to being ready for the big league rotation after his latest outing on Wednesday. The Atlanta Braves prospect gave Triple-A Gwinnett six scoreless innings, while allowing two hits and four walks while striking out eight.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Braves never trail, pound Angels to take series

Matt Olson hit a home run and Ronald Acuna Jr. doubled twice and scored a run to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 9

MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl

Major League Baseball has suspended Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez for their scuffle in Anaheim on Tuesday.

Multiple players throw haymakers in intense Angels-Braves brawl

Watch: 62-year-old Walt Weiss takes down Jorge Soler during a wild brawl

Why Mets made this difficult decision on Juan Soto

Orioles lose key starter for rest of 2026

Phillies get big J.T. Realmuto update

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / April 8

Cameras Catch Ronald Acuna Jr. in Awkward Dugout Moment

MLB players are expected to set an example through their actions and serve as role models for youth. Especially when it comes to the biggest superstars of the game, such as Ronald Acuna Jr.

JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 8

Braves Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Dazzles in Third Triple-A Start of 2026

It's still very early in the 2026 season, but Atlanta Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie's latest Triple-A outing could wind up being one of his best performances on the mound this year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

After benches-clearing fight, Braves emerge with win over Angels

Ozzie Albies homered and Eli White doubled and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly, as the Atlanta Braves earned a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in a contest that featured a benches-emptying brawl on Tuesday in Anaheim, Calif.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 7

4 Major Concerns for the Atlanta Braves During a Rough Three-Game Skid

The Atlanta Braves are no strangers to early-season adversity, but after falling into a disappointing three-game skid in early April, the initial confidence surrounding the club has begun to show cracks.

Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7

Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale is known for his temper, but he demonstrated a whole new way to berate one’s self during Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.

Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Braves Make Austin Riley Decision Before Diamondbacks Game

The Atlanta Braves benched one of their most reliable performers over the past decade on Sunday. That player is the third baseman, Austin Riley. After generating significant hype during spring training this year with hopes of bouncing back to his elite form, Riley has struggled to carry that success into the regular season.