Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Marcell Ozuna News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 5

Early Slump Making Braves' Decision to Part Ways with All-Star Look Good

It’s early in the year, but the Atlanta Braves aren’t stressing that they moved on from their long-time designated hitter, Marcell Ozuna. They aren’t necessarily missing that big bat in the lineup.

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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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.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 3

Ozzie Albies Quietly Assembling Bounce-Back Season for Braves

With the individual players standing out early in the season, it can be easy to overlook the progress made by Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies.

Drake Baldwin News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 3

Braves, Drake Baldwin Make History in Barrage Versus Diamondbacks

PHOENIX – There is a hot start, and then there is what Drake Baldwin is doing for the Atlanta Braves to start the 2026 MLB season. After Thursday night’s

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3

Offensive explosion like the one vs. D-Backs has only happened 3 times in Braves history

The Atlanta Braves delivered one of the most complete offensive performances in recent history in their 17-2 dismantling of the Arizona Diamondbacks to open the four-game series.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Braves Backstop Chases Down Hank Aaron to Tie Franchise Record

Atlanta Braves catcher and reigning National League Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin has been on fire to begin the season. After putting together a fantastic spring, .349 average and 1.066 OPS, Baldwin’s hot start finds him neck and neck with a legend for a Braves record.

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