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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23
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.
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?
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 / EasySportz / May 23
The Braves Ceiling This Season Is Historical
The Atlanta Braves are 36-16, own the best record in Major League Baseball, and honestly, this might be the most dangerous Braves team since the 2021 World Series run.
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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23
Perfect trade Braves must offer Tigers for Tarik Skubal
The Atlanta Braves are one of baseball’s bounce-back stories of 2026 after an injury-marred 2025 season. With a lineup headlined by a healthy Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and Austin Riley this Braves lineup has been mashing the baseball.
Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 23
Key Trait of Braves' SP Bryce Elder That Played a Role in His Turnaround
Another strong night for Bryce Elder is in the books. He pitched another six innings, allowing just a lone run, helping the Atlanta Braves navigate their way to a 5-4 win in the 11th inning. He took on another top offense, and he got the job done.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23
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
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?
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.
Chadwick Tromp News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 23
Chadwick Tromp Picks Up Career First in Braves Walk-Off Win
The Atlanta Braves walked it off again, taking the series opener against the Washington Nationals on Friday night, 5-4. They battled into extras in the rain, behind multiple times in the game, by multiple runs at one point.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23
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.
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.
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.
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.
MLB 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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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 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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13
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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