Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 7

Key Metrics Give Braves Good Reason for Hope for Michael Harris II

After a promising second half of 2025 and what began as a promising spring training, the Atlanta Braves are faced with another slow start from Michael Harris II.

Trevor Plouffe News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6

Trevor Plouffe compares one Braves player to an orange

The fruit-to-MLB player comparisons are not seen very often, but former MLB player Trevor Plouffe made sure to get into that action. During an episode of “Talkin’ Baseball,” Plouffe discussed his favorite fruits, but then said Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is like a navel orange.

Austin Riley News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 6

Braves Still Seeking That Needed Turnaround From Austin Riley

Manager Walt Weiss decided on Sunday to keep third baseman Austin Riley out of the starting lineup. The Atlanta Braves ultimately called upon him in a late-game situation, but that wasn't the plan.

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Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 5

Braves face D-backs, seeking third straight series win

The visiting Atlanta Braves can begin the season with three straight series wins for the first time since 2018 when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix.

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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.

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Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 5

Bryce Elder Giving Braves More Than Most Would Have Predicted

Even with the defensive blunder, the Atlanta Braves are in a better position this year with Bryce Elder on the mound. They managed to get seven innings out of him Saturday night during the 2-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. All three runs in the game came in the second inning.

Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 4

Braves' Didier Fuentes Remains Nearly Unhittable in First Triple-A Start of 2026

Regardless of whether it was in spring training or the regular season, Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Didier Fuentes has been one of the must-watch prospects in baseball early in 2026.

Jonah Heim News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 4

Jonah Heim Building Case to Stick Around Braves All Season

The Atlanta Braves have three shutouts so far this year, and they all have one common denominator. Jonah Heim has been the catcher. Apart from one inning

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 4

Braves set franchise record with 29 runs through 8 games

The Atlanta Braves are coming out to play this season! They have come out the gates swinging to start their 2026 campaign. A great start for them, as well as a slow start from their division rivals, has them on top of the NL East early with a 6-2 record.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 4

Grant Holmes No-Hit Bid Continues Dominant Run by Braves Pitching Staff

Grant Holmes looked as sharp as ever during the Atlanta Braves' 2-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. He didn't receive the win, but certainly did what he could to position his team to get over the top.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 4

Braves hit back-to-back homers in 9th, blank Diamondbacks

Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers off Paul Sewald to break a scoreless tie in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Friday night in Phoenix.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Braves Pitching, Lineup Showing Strength in the Face of Adversity

Despite all their injuries, the Atlanta Braves have proven to be a competitive team out of the gate. The Braves flipped the script through the first seven games this season (5-2) versus struggling (2-5) to begin last season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Braves announce trade with Angels after Spencer Strider news

The Atlanta Braves are searching for any positive injury news when it comes to their starting rotation.

Ozzie Albies pulls a disrespectful move on umpire during game

Big inning problems continue for Diamondbacks in blowout loss to Braves

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 3

Braves Make Move to Acquire Pitcher in Trade with Angels

The Atlanta Braves added more pitching help to the 40-man roster. They announced they acquired right-hander Víctor Mederos from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for international bonus pool money.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3

Braves acquire pitcher in trade with Angels

With all the injuries the Atlanta Braves have dealt with, they could use as much depth as possible. Now, the Braves have added some more in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 3

Braves Acquire Víctor Mederos

The Angels have traded right-hander Víctor Mederos to the Braves in exchange for international bonus pool space, according to announcements from both clubs.

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Braves' Walt Weiss Shares Sean Murphy Injury Update Before Diamondbacks Game

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is one step closer to returning to the starting lineup but will remain on the injured list, according to Braves manager Walt Weiss.

Dominic Smith News / Field Level Media / April 3

Dominic Smith, Braves try for encore in rematch vs. D-backs

When Dominic Smith signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves in mid-February, it was hard envisioning him having much of a role with the team.

Ozzie Albies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Ozzie Albies pulls a disrespectful move on umpire during game

Ozzie Albies is providing the latest entry in automated ball-strike (ABS) system entertainment. The Atlanta Braves second baseman Albies went viral during Thursday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks for the disrespectful move that he pulled.

Sean Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Braves’ Sean Murphy takes key step in injury recovery

The Atlanta Braves have quite an embarrassment of riches at the catcher position that even without Sean Murphy, they have managed to hold down the fort thanks to Drake Baldwin’s presence.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Braves ace Chris Sale to Hall of Fame? Look at this Sandy Koufax career comparison

The Atlanta Braves are watching Chris Sale move into historic territory, and his latest milestone has added momentum to an increasingly credible Hall of Fame case.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 2

Braves Pitching Prospect Throws Five Scoreless Innings in Latest Triple-A Start

Throughout spring training, Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Didier Fuentes was the young arm who was turning heads in the organization. But now, another one of the franchise's top pitching prospects recently showed there's more than one up-and-coming hurler to keep an eye on in Atlanta.

Brett Wisely News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1

Braves Outright Brett Wisely

Braves infielder Brett Wisely cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He’ll remain in the organization in a non-roster capacity, as he doesn’t have the previous career outright or three years of service time to elect free agency.

Matt Olson News / Yardbarker / March 26