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Braves Determine Resumption Time After Rain Delay

Braves Determine Resumption Time After Rain Delay

The Atlanta Braves series finale against the Washington Nationals is officially in a rain delay. The game is scheduled to resume at 7:35 p.m. EDT. Play officially stopped at 6:07 p.m.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / May 24
Do the Atlanta Braves Have Too Much Depth?

Do the Atlanta Braves Have Too Much Depth?

In 2025, the Atlanta Braves snapped a seven-year playoff streak that started in 2018. Atlanta won just 76 games, their lowest win total since 2017. Coming off such a disastrous season, many expected Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos to make big moves in the offseason.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 24
Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision Before Nationals Game

Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision Before Nationals Game

The Atlanta Braves, at 36-17, own the best record in the National League and have been one of baseball's most dominant teams this season, even while managing injuries to key contributors throughout the year.

Dylan Dodd News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 24
Dylan Dodd Seeing Time to Shine Arrive in Braves Bullpen

Dylan Dodd Seeing Time to Shine Arrive in Braves Bullpen

Dylan Dodd provided valuable innings for the Atlanta Braves in their 2-0 loss to the Washington Nationals on Saturday. He delivered three scoreless innings to keep the game close.  It’s the second time he delivered a similar stat line this season.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23
Braves star pitcher shares huge injury update before Nationals clash

Braves star pitcher shares huge injury update before Nationals clash

The Atlanta Braves enter Saturday with an MLB-best 3.06 ERA, and they do not even have one of their most promising arms. Right-handed pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has not made a start since June of 2025, as an elbow injury forced him into an arduous recovery.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

Craig Kimbrel News / CBSSports.com / May 23

Mets cut Craig Kimbrel: Assessing veteran reliever's Hall of Fame chances with his MLB future unclear

Kimbrel was designated for assignment Friday, and the end of his impressive career is near... will he make it to Cooperstown one day?

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23
Braves' unsung heroes ready for Nationals

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.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / May 23
Braves reveal outstanding news on AJ Smith-Shawver

Braves reveal outstanding news on AJ Smith-Shawver

There’s been several updates on Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach, two young arms the Braves are expecting back at some point this season. However, we haven’t heard much on AJ Smith-Shawver, who underwent Tommy John surgery last year.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 23
Who has been the Braves biggest surprise of 2026?

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 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.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

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.

Chadwick Tromp News / Field Level Media / May 23
Chadwick Tromp's walk-off hit propels Braves past Nats in 11

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.

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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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 22
Braves Provide Positive Updates on Two Injured Starting Pitchers

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?

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 / SportsTalkATL / May 22
Another series win, Braves add a catcher, Ronald Acuña Jr. injury update

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

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

Bryce Elder News / Just Baseball / May 22
Bryce Elder Is Proving His Doubters Wrong

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 21
Michael Harris' two-HR game powers Braves to MLB-leading 14th series win

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 / Field Level Media / May 21
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves game with pain in thumb

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

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.

Ozzie Albies News / Athlon Sports / May 21
Braves’ Ozzie Albies Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season

Braves’ Ozzie Albies Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season

The Atlanta Braves are off to an outstanding start this season, holding the best record in baseball at 34-16. Much of their success has come from the heart of their lineup, including second baseman Ozzie Albies.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21
Braves Select Carlos Carrasco

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.

Atlanta Braves 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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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13
Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone

Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone

Wednesday was a monumental day for MLB's top early-season team. The Atlanta Braves clinched their series with the Chicago Cubs, winning the second game of the three-game set 4-1. 

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