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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 1
Alex Anthopoulos provides update on Drake Baldwin
Braves star catcher Drake Baldwin has been out since May 18th after suffering a Grade 1 oblique strain. It was the best possible diagnosis given the alternatives, but it’s still an incredibly tricky injury to recover from — particularly for a catcher, a position that puts a unique amount of stress on the body.
Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / June 1
Hurston Waldrep set to begin rehab assignment
Even with a loss yesterday, the Braves wrapped up another series win, headlined by four home runs from Ronald Acuña Jr. On top of that, we received some fantastic news on Hurston Waldrep.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1
Craig Kimbrel’s Rays stint takes an unfortunate turn after just one appearance
The Tampa Bay Rays will have to wait a little longer before they can send veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel back to the mound. After just one appearance with Tampa Bay, Kimbrel was placed by the Rays on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to a right wrist strain, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
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.
Hurston Waldrep News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 31
Braves Determine Next Step for Hurston Waldrep Recovery
Hurston Waldrep is getting closer to his return to the Atlanta Braves. According to general manager Alex Anthopoulos, the right-hander is set to start his rehab assignment on Monday.
Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / May 31
Reds' De La Cruz exits with hamstring tightness 
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves with right hamstring tightness after singling to right center in the fifth inning.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 31
Elly De La Cruz Injury Update: Reds Make Announcement During Braves Game
Cincinnati Reds star shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves early due to an injury. In the bottom of the fifth inning, De La Cruz rocketed a ball into the right-center field gap, and as he got to first base, he pulled up and did not advance to second on what would usually be a stand-up double.
JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 31
Braves Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Struggles in Latest Triple-A Start
One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects, right-hander JR Ritchie, just produced his shortest and least effective outing of the 2026 season. Ritchie, Atlanta's No.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31
Insider declares Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. is ‘back’ after 438-foot moonshot
The Atlanta Braves look to Ronald Acuna Jr. to lead their offense this season. Acuna is doing just that in recent days. He hit yet another home run on Sunday to continue an impressive streak.
Mike Yastrzemski News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 31
How Mike Yastrzemski Has Found His Big Bat for Braves
It was almost as if a switch flipped when Mike Yastrzemski hit his first home run of the season back on May 12. Before that swing, the Atlanta Braves’ outfielder couldn’t find any consistency.
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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 31
Braves Ronald Acuña Makes MLB History In Win Over Reds
CINCINNATI – Ronald Acuña Jr. is no stranger to flirting with history. The Atlanta Braves ' right fielder has regularly found himself in the mix with things that no player before him has ever accomplished.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 31
Ronald Acuna Jr.'s power emerging as Braves seek sweep of fading Reds
The Atlanta Braves have accomplished plenty through the first two months of the regular season. The first team to reach 40 victories will look to add a three-game sweep of the host Cincinnati Reds to the list on Sunday afternoon.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 30
Red-hot Ronald Acuna Jr. homers twice to lead Braves past Reds
Ronald Acuna Jr. launched a pair of home runs on Saturday night to help the visiting Atlanta Braves post a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Acuna tallied his first multi-homer game of the year, hitting his third and fourth home runs in the last three games after he had just two in his first 42 games.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 30
Teams that could blow it up and a Braves trade target from each (AL)
We are slowly inching toward the trade deadline, and there’s no doubt the Braves will be buyers — potentially bigger buyers than we’ve ever seen under this regime.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 30
Braves enjoying hot bat of Michael Harris II against Reds
In search of their major league-leading 40th win, the visiting Atlanta Braves will look to post another series win on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 30
Walt Weiss has intriguing statement about the future at shortstop
The Braves offense stayed hot against the Reds on Friday night, winning 8-3 behind big nights from Michael Harris II, Dominic Smith, and Ronald Acuña — who homered for the second time in as many nights.
Atlanta Braves News / Total Pro Sports / May 30
What Time Is The Atlanta Braves Game Today? Starting Pitchers, TV Channel & More
The Atlanta Braves continue to hold the best record in the MLB. They moved up to 39-19 for the season after smacking the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at the Great American Ballpark on Friday night.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 30
Acuña's Pair of Big Games for Braves Showing Promise of Surge
Over the last couple of days, Ronald Acuña Jr. has seen the ball as well as anybody. The Atlanta Braves’ right fielder has homered in back-to-back games and has reached base six times. In Friday night’s win over the Cincinnati Reds, he smacked a lead-off home run off Chris Paddack to set the tone early.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 29
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits incredible 38th career leadoff home run
Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed his 38th career leadoff home run against the Cincinnati Reds.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 29
Ronald Acuña Jr. Is BACK and the Braves Just Got Even Scarier
The rest of Major League Baseball should be concerned. Ronald Acuña Jr. reminded everyone exactly who he is Thursday night, blasting a go-ahead grand slam as the Atlanta Braves crushed the Boston Red Sox 10-2 at Fenway Park.
Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29
Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment
The Braves announced Friday that veteran righty Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment yet again. His spot on the roster goes to righty Anthony Molina, who’s been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Braves Facing Chris Sale Decision After Red Sox Win
Chris Sale put in one of his best performances of the season at Fenway Park on Thursday. The veteran left-hander powered Atlanta to a 10-2 win over the Boston Red Sox while showing a noticeable jump in velocity throughout the afternoon.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27
Former MLB All-Star Bob Horner passes away at 68
Former All-Star and Rookie of the Year Bob Horner has passed away at 68. The Braves announced the news on Tuesday afternoon while sending their condolences to his family and friends.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27
Future Hall of Fame closer joins the best team in AL
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.
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.
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