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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.

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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.

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

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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?

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21

Braves Receive Hopeful Update after Acuña Injury Scare

NOTE: This article has been updated since it was published to reflect updates to a developing story. The Atlanta Braves can exhale, at least for now, after Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 21

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves game with pain in thumb

The Atlanta Braves pulled right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. in the sixth inning of their Thursday game against the Miami Marlins due to a thumb injury. The

Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Braves claim Orioles catcher off waivers after Drake Baldwin injury

With the Atlanta Braves continuing to deal with injuries throughout the roster, one absence that the team now has to deal with is to catcher Drake Baldwin.

Hurston Waldrep News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21

Braves Add Valuable Catcher Depth, Make Decision With Hurston Waldrep

The Atlanta Braves announced on social media that they made a second move on Thursday, claiming catcher Maverick Handley off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.

Atlanta Braves News / Kicks on SI / May 21

How the Atlanta Braves Turned Nike Sneakers Into Timeless Tribute

Designing alternate uniforms every year is a monumental challenge for MLB teams and Nike. However, the Atlanta Braves hit it out of the ballpark with their 2026 City Connect uniforms.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Braves Select Carlos Carrasco

Carlos Carrasco is back with the Braves — again. Atlanta announced this morning that the veteran right-hander’s contract was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Drake Baldwin News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

The Braves offense is still elite, even without Drake Baldwin

Some panic began to set in when it was announced that Drake Baldwin would miss time with an oblique injury. Already down Sean Murphy for the next three months, one of the Braves’ primary catalysts to their 32-16 start instantly became the club’s most glaring deficiency.

Joe Jimenez News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Braves reporter provides unique insight on Joe Jimenez injury

One of the most dominant setup men in baseball over his first two seasons with the Braves, Joe Jimenez underwent a serious knee injury following the 2024 season — and the truth behind it is a lot grimmer than the organization ever let on publicly.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Braves Designate José Azócar For Assignment

The Braves announced that outfielder Eli White has been reinstated from the ten-day injured list. Fellow outfielder José Azócar has been designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 19

Ronald Acuña Jr. Is Back and the Braves Just Got Terrifying Again

Ronald Acuña Jr. is officially back, and the timing could not be scarier for the rest of Major League Baseball. The Atlanta Braves activated Acuña from the injured list this week, adding their superstar back into a lineup that already owns the best record in baseball at 32-16.

Drake Baldwin News / Yardbarker / May 19

Braves' Drake Baldwin lands on 10-day IL in significant blow

Braves star catcher Drake Baldwin lands on 10-day IL in significant blow

The Atlanta Braves have added another key addition to the 10-day injury list.

Braves eager to see Ronald Acuna Jr. hit against Marlins

Joe Mack, Javier Sanoja each drive in 4 as Marlins clobber Braves

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Braves Release Aaron Bummer, Place Drake Baldwin On Injured List

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve released left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer and placed catcher Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain.