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Michael Harris II Returns to Braves From Paternity List, Infielder DFA'd

Michael Harris II Returns to Braves From Paternity List, Infielder DFA'd

Michael Harris II is off the paternity list, and he’s back with the Atlanta Braves. He missed the last two games due to the birth of his son, Michael Harris III.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 13

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 04/13/2026

The Atlanta Braves start a series against the Miami Marlins tonight. The Braves are the only team in baseball this season that has not lost a series yet.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13
Braves Designate Luke Williams For Assignment

Braves Designate Luke Williams For Assignment

The Braves announced today that outfielder Michael Harris II has been reinstated from the paternity list. In a corresponding move, infielder Luke Williams has been designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 13
Braves reinstate OF Michael Harris II, option LHP Dylan Dodd

Braves reinstate OF Michael Harris II, option LHP Dylan Dodd

The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Michael Harris II from the paternity list and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday in advance of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 13
Braves Recall Prospect Reliever, Pitching Shuffle Continues

Braves Recall Prospect Reliever, Pitching Shuffle Continues

The Atlanta Braves shuffled the pitching staff yet again ahead of their three-game series against the Miami Marlins. They announced Monday morning that they recalled right-hander Rolddy Muñoz and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13
Hot Braves offense, not-so-hot Marlins clash in early NL East series

Hot Braves offense, not-so-hot Marlins clash in early NL East series

The hot Atlanta Braves will host the struggling Miami Marlins in a three-game series that begins Monday night between the National League East rivals. Atlanta rolled to a 13-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 13
Braves Pitching Staff Silencing Doubts with Early Season Run

Braves Pitching Staff Silencing Doubts with Early Season Run

Chris Sale once again battled to give the Atlanta Braves the needed quality innings from the starting rotation. Despite allowing eight hits and a walk,

MLB News / NBC Sports / April 12
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 12
Could Braves' Matt Olson become this generation’s Cal Ripken Jr?

Could Braves' Matt Olson become this generation’s Cal Ripken Jr?

Matt Olson is doing something nobody else in baseball is right now. He is quietly becoming this generation’s Iron Man.

Cardinals’ patience paying off as Jordan Walker becomes one of MLB's best hitters
Yankees, Mets set New York futility mark
Ben Rice costs the Yankees with an ABS blunder
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 12
Braves pound 19 hits, crush Guardians

Braves pound 19 hits, crush Guardians

Dominic Smith homered and Jorge Mateo collected four hits as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 13-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Atlanta Braves News / NBC Sports / April 12
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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
 The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
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 The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
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 The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 12
Braves DFA Starting Pitcher, Rotation Spot Opens Up

Braves DFA Starting Pitcher, Rotation Spot Opens Up

The Atlanta Braves make a major change to their pitching staff ahead of their rubber match against the Cleveland Guardians. Manager Walt Weiss said that left-hander Martín Pérez had been designated for assignment.  Another left-hander, Dylan Dodd, was called up to the majors to take his place on the active roster.

Martin Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12
Braves To Designate Martin Perez For Assignment

Braves To Designate Martin Perez For Assignment

The Braves are designating left-hander Martin Perez for assignment, as Walt Weiss told reporters (including Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal Constitution).

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12
Braves’ Walt Weiss reveals silver lining of Rockies tenure that changed his life

Braves’ Walt Weiss reveals silver lining of Rockies tenure that changed his life

The Atlanta Braves are one of the biggest surprises in Major League Baseball this season, with first-year manager Walt Weiss. While he takes up his new job, Weiss is also opening up about the years he spent managing the Colorado Rockies.

Jim Jarvis News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 12

Rising Braves Triple-A Shortstop Jim Jarvis Extends On-Base Streak

Jim Jarvis continues to keep his impressive streak alive to open the Triple-A season. With a single in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Atlanta Braves' shortstop extended his on-base streak to 14 games.  For good measure, the Stripers capitalized on his time on the basepaths.

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12
Braves’ Spencer Strider to begin rehab assignment soon, but there’s a catch

Braves’ Spencer Strider to begin rehab assignment soon, but there’s a catch

The Atlanta Braves are hoping to have starting pitcher Spencer Strider back as soon as possible. The hurler is dealing with oblique problems. Strider is getting an injury update.

Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11
Braves Select Luke Williams

Braves Select Luke Williams

The Braves announced a quartet of roster moves today, including the news that Michael Harris II has been placed on the team’s paternity list.  Utilityman

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Braves Announce Sean Murphy Personal News Amid MLB Season

Braves Announce Sean Murphy Personal News Amid MLB Season

The Atlanta Braves are still awaiting the return of catcher Sean Murphy, who has not played since September of last year while recovering from a right hip labral tear.

Drake Baldwin News / Just Baseball / April 10
Drake Baldwin Could Take Another Leap in 2026

Drake Baldwin Could Take Another Leap in 2026

Last year, the Atlanta Braves entered 2025 spring training as one of the favorites to win the World Series. Seemingly each week after there was a new injury, a new struggle, or a new speed bump.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 10
Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Shohei Ohtani

Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Shohei Ohtani

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is off to a scorching hot start and is on pace to have a historic season. Still, it may not be enough to help Baldwin.

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl
Which MLB hot starts can last?
Dodgers' Dave Roberts defends Shohei Ohtani's special treatment after backlash
Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 9
5 Reasons the Braves Rotation is Succeeding Despite Major Injuries

5 Reasons the Braves Rotation is Succeeding Despite Major Injuries

If you’ve been following the Atlanta Braves so far in 2026, you’re probably thinking “here we go again.” Once again, the trainer’s room is full of star players, and the starting rotation took a beating before the season even really got going.

Austin Riley News / Just Baseball / April 9
Have We Already Seen Austin Riley’s Peak?

Have We Already Seen Austin Riley’s Peak?

At one point in time, Austin Riley looked like one of the best young players in all of Major League Baseball. It was hard to poke a hole in his game when he was going right.

Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 9
Didier Fuentes Continues to State His Case to Join Braves' Rotation

Didier Fuentes Continues to State His Case to Join Braves' Rotation

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Didier Fuentes just made his second Triple-A start of 2026 after beginning the season in the majors, and the young right-hander remained as dominant as he's been all year so far.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 9
MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl

MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl

Major League Baseball has suspended Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez for their scuffle in Anaheim on Tuesday. 

Multiple players throw haymakers in intense Angels-Braves brawl
Watch: 62-year-old Walt Weiss takes down Jorge Soler during a wild brawl
Why Mets made this difficult decision on Juan Soto
Orioles lose key starter for rest of 2026
Phillies get big J.T. Realmuto update
Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 7
4 Major Concerns for the Atlanta Braves During a Rough Three-Game Skid

4 Major Concerns for the Atlanta Braves During a Rough Three-Game Skid

The Atlanta Braves are no strangers to early-season adversity, but after falling into a disappointing three-game skid in early April, the initial confidence surrounding the club has begun to show cracks.

Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7
Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball

Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale is known for his temper, but he demonstrated a whole new way to berate one’s self during Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.

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