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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.

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Way Too Early Blockbuster Braves Trade Candidates

It’s never too early to start discussing trade possibilities, and unlike last season, we don’t have to guess whether the Braves will be buyers or sellers.

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.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21

Braves Throttle Marlins Again, Close in on Another Series Win

The Atlanta Braves clobbered their way to another win against the Marlins on Wednesday night. After the Marlins took a late lead, they piled on nine runs, with most of the action coming via two major rallies in the second and sixth innings. Austin Riley and Dominic Smith led the way with six combined RBIs in the game.

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The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 21

Braves vs. Marlins Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, May 21

Braves vs Marlins: An unbalanced NL East showdown will conclude as the Braves seek to win this series against the Marlins on Thursday. Atlanta holds on to the best record in the league, while they dominate the division.

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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 / ESPN / May 20

Braves activate OF White from IL; Azocar DFA'd

Braves outfielder Eli White was activated from the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday, and Jose Azocar, who hit .333 since being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on May 12, was designated for assignment.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Braves’ outfield receives boost ahead of Marlins clash

The Atlanta Braves bolstered their outfield depth ahead of Wednesday’s matchup with the Miami Marlins by reinstating Eli White from the 7-day concussion injured list.

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 / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Braves make roster move ahead of Wednesday’s game with Marlins

Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Marlins, the Braves made a roster move, activating Eli White from the 7-day concussion IL. In a corresponding move, Jose Azocar has been designated for assignment.

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.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Baseball America Updates Braves Top 10 Prospects

Baseball America recently updated their top 30 prospects for each organization. The Braves had some major shakeups with so many young guys off to scorching hot starts, let’s take a look at the updated top 10.

Aaron Bummer News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Was the Braves trade for Aaron Bummer actually a mistake?

They say hindsight is 20/20… but only if you’re being honest with yourself. And right now, I’m seeing a lot of Braves fans on the timeline who aren’t being completely truthful about the trade that brought Aaron Bummer to Atlanta, who was released on Tuesday.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

The only way the Braves will turn away from Ha-Seong Kim quickly

Ha-Seong Kim hasn’t exactly returned from the IL with grace. The Braves shortstop is just 2-for-23 at the plate to start his season, sporting a gaudy .292 OPS.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Braves get best possible news on Drake Baldwin

For a brief moment on Tuesday morning, things felt like they might start spiraling out of control for the Braves for the first time all season. The team had just been walloped by the Marlins in their worst loss of the year.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 20

What José Azócar Stepping Up Says About Braves Depth

There has been a next-man-up in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse this season. If someone goes down, someone has stepped up and filled in. Through most of the season so far, that story has been a trend in the infield.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

Injuries continues to plague Braves as they visit Marlins

The Atlanta Braves got a big offensive piece of their team back on Tuesday but lost another one. Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to the lineup after missing 13 games with a strained left hamstring, but Drake Baldwin, who leads all catchers with 13 home runs, was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 20

Acuña's Strong Return to Braves Reflects Pre-Injury Trend

Ronald Acuña Jr. had little trouble seeing the ball when he returned to the Atlanta Braves lineup on Tuesday. He reached base three times, including two

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

Braves rebound from beatdown, double up Marlins 8-4

Matt Olson's two-run single sparked a three-run rally in the eighth inning and helped the visiting Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 8-4 on Tuesday.

Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Braves' Walt Weiss Announces Drake Baldwin Update After Unfortunate Injury News

The Atlanta Braves made an unfortunate announcement ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins. Arguably their most impactful player, catcher Drake Baldwin, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Walt Weiss on JR Ritchie’s demotion, Drake Baldwin’s injury

Some significant news came out of the Atlanta Braves clubhouse today, as JR Ritchie was optioned back to Gwinnett following his start on Monday night, while Drake Baldwin was placed on the IL with an oblique strain.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Is Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. playing vs. Marlins after returning from IL?

As fans have been waiting to see the return of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. to play, they won’t have to wait much longer ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins.

Drake Baldwin News / Yardbarker / May 19