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Rays acquiring RHP Craig Kimbrel from Mets

Today at 12:51 p.m. MLB posted on X that RHP and MLB veteran Craig Kimbrel has been traded to the Tampa Bay Rays. Kimbrel will play for his 11th franchise, with the Mets, Kimbrel posted a 6 ERA through 15 IP.

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Hall of Fame closer joins best team in American League

His dominance in the closer role for the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2015 was among the greatest four-year stretches for any closer ever. Recently, though, it has been a rough go for the soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran.

Mets' Nolan McLean has easy explanation for latest rough outing after loss to Reds

Mets' Freddy Peralta gets real on trade rumors

Carlos Mendoza sends message to Mets amid latest losing streak, ahead of potential fire-sale date

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Rays To Sign Craig Kimbrel

Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel is heading to the Rays on a major league deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Kimbrel was designated for assignment by the Mets last week and elected free agency.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 26

Teams that could blow it up, and a Braves trade target from each (NL)

Sitting at 36-18, armed with better prospect depth than in years past and a significant amount of cash freed up by the Jurickson Profar suspension, the Braves are in an ideal position to be more aggressive than ever at the trade deadline. This piece will highlight potential National League sellers with a trade target from each team.

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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?

Chris Sale News / Stadium Rant / May 26

Chris Sale Finally Looks Like The Ace Boston Always Wanted

The Boston Red Sox spent years waiting for Chris Sale to fully become himself again. The flashes never completely disappeared. His slider still looked unfair at times.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / SportsTalkATL / May 26

Timeline revealed for Spencer Schwellenbach’s return

The Braves starting staff has been remarkably deep through the first two months, and they have a three-headed monster working its way back from injury.

Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 26

Next Step for Didier Fuentes as He Flourishes in Braves Bullpen Role

Ever since he was moved to the bullpen in late April, Didier Fuentes has been one of the top arms in the bullpen for the Atlanta Braves. It's not the role many envisioned he'd step into this season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 26

Several Braves in the running for top awards after two months

We are officially one-third of the way through the season, and there’s not much to complain about in Atlanta — even after just their second series loss of the year over the weekend against the pesky Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 26

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Red Sox Series

The Atlanta Braves are back on the road, and they’re set for the final three games of their annual interleague showdown with the Boston Red Sox. For the Braves, it's also the annual return to the city they called home for 82 seasons before moving first to Milwaukee and then Atlanta.

Craig Kimbrel News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Craig Kimbrel Elects Free Agency

Craig Kimbrel has elected free agency, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The Mets designated the right-hander for assignment last week, and he passed through outright waivers unclaimed.

Ozzie Albies News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Braves' Ozzie Albies Announces New Partnership

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is having a resurgent season. Now in his 10th year in MLB, all spent in Atlanta, he entered 2026 with real questions surrounding his future after a down 2025 campaign.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Braves’ Walt Weiss gets brutally honest after difficult loss vs. Nationals

The Atlanta Braves had a rough weekend, losing two out of three games against the Washington Nationals and dropping their record to 36-18 as a result. Inclement weather in the Atlanta area affected multiple games in this series, and the Braves’ bats were not able to heat up during the team’s 2-1 loss on Sunday.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Braves vs. Red Sox Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 26

Braves vs. Red Sox Game 1 feels a little like a measuring-stick game for Boston. Atlanta has looked like one of the most complete teams in baseball lately, while the Red Sox are still trying to climb out of an inconsistent start.

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 25

Braves Move to Sign Robert Suarez Paying Off Beyond Expectations

As the season marches on, the bullpen remains a key stressor for the Atlanta Braves. Among all the shuffling, a few have notably stood out, one of them

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 25

Braves Frustrating Weekend Could Have Easily Gone Differently

A lot has changed from one season to the next for the Atlanta Braves. Last year, the poor showing from the bats would have just been the norm. Now, it’s an off couple of games. That doesn’t mean a rough weekend at the plate doesn’t sting.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / May 24

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

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 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.

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.

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.

Chadwick Tromp News / Field Level Media / May 23

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.

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.

Michael Harris 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

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 21