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Former closer Ken Giles could make Braves debut soon

In case you missed it, Pierce Johnson has been placed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. In a corresponding move Jackson Stephens has taken his place on the active roster.

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Braves roll with the regulars with d’Arnaud catching in game 2 at the Dodgers

Both teams copy-pasted yesterday’s lineups for today’s game. I wrote a little about the pitching matchup earlier in the game preview. The Braves also lost an important piece to their bullpen for a short IL stint with a scary designation.

MLB News / FanNation Braves Today / 1 hour ago

Braves Line Up To Face Dodgers and MLB's Strikeout Leader on Saturday Evening

The Atlanta Braves are in unfamiliar territory. For the first time in over a full calendar year, they’re in second place in the NL East after last night’s

Pierce Johnson News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

Braves lose Pierce Johnson to IL with elbow injury

The hits keep on coming for the Braves. Sean Murphy hasn’t played since the opening series against the Phillies after suffering an oblique injury. Spencer Strider is out for the season with a torn UCL.

Pierce Johnson News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Braves place RHP Pierce Johnson (elbow) on IL

The Atlanta Braves placed reliever Pierce Johnson on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with elbow inflammation, while the contract of fellow right-hander Jackson Stephens was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Sean Murphy News / FanNation Braves Today / 2 hours ago

Sean Murphy Hits Big Milestone in Return from Oblique Injury

The Atlanta Braves offense has hit a slump. While they’re still the highest-scoring offense in baseball at 5.33 runs per game, Atlanta’s put up three

Pierce Johnson News / MLB Trade Rumors / 47 minutes ago

Braves right-hander lands on injured list

He did miss most of the 2022 season due to forearm tendinitis, so his recent injury history does have a prominent arm-related issue.

Sean Murphy latest injury update

Braves acquire veteran reliever in trade

Two Braves fall down Baseball America’s list of top 100 prospects

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Braves look to even series behind Elder, facing Glasnow

Bryce Elder and the Braves are looking at an uphill battle against Tyler Glasnow and the Dodgers in game 2 Bryce Elder will take the mound for Atlanta in what is a very lopsided pitching matchup on paper against Tyler Glasnow for LA.

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / 1 hour ago

Braves Fall to Second Place in NL East For First Time in Over a Year

The Atlanta Braves have had an amazing run of success in the National League East. The Braves have won six consecutive divisional titles - not as impressive

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / 3 hours ago

Braves Infield Prospect Off to Hot Start in AA Mississippi

The Atlanta Braves are set, for the most part, when it comes to position players in the major leagues. Atlanta's in the rare position of having a fully locked in position player core, with all eight defensive starters under team control for multiple seasons after this one.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Two Braves fall down Baseball America’s list of top 100 prospects

Coming into the season, the Braves had two prospects that were featured on nearly every top 100 prospect list, AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep. Per Baseball America, both were ranked in the top 50 less than two months ago.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 5 hours ago

Sean Murphy update, extra inning thriller in LA, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves have been without catcher Sean Murphy for a month, after he suffered an oblique strain on March 29.

MLB News / FanNation Braves Today / 10 hours ago

Braves Battle Dodgers in Low Scoring Affair, but Drop Series Opener in Extras

The Atlanta Braves lost a close matchup to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-3, in eleven innings on Friday night to open the series between the two NL pennant contenders.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 5 hours ago

Braves offense pitiful again in 4-3 extra innings loss to Dodgers

Six hits and one walk over 11 innings won’t cut it. As has been the case for seemingly every game lately, the Braves found themselves in a pitcher’s duel.

Jose Perdomo News / Talking Chop / 5 hours ago

Jose Perdomo, Luis Guanipa assigned to FCL Braves roster

The number one prospects from the past two international classes head to North Port, as assignments went out for the Florida Complex League Braves The Florida Complex League season is starting up a month earlier than usual, and to be exact the opening day for the league is May 4th.

Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / 4 hours ago

Sean Murphy latest injury update

The Braves have been without their All-Star catcher Sean Murphy since Opening Day after he suffered an oblique injury. Obliques are typically tricky and can take months to heal from, even minor ones.

MLB News / FanNation Braves Today / 3 hours ago

Braves Prepare to Open Series vs Dodgers in Los Angeles

The Atlanta Braves are ready for the challenge. Despite Atlanta’s consistent success - they’ve won the NL East for each of the previous six seasons, twice

MLB News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Top offenses on display when Braves visit Dodgers

Through the first full month of the season, the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers have indeed shown they are two of the top World Series-title threats, with a chance to compare notes this weekend amid play that has not been up to either's standards.

Jimmy Herget News / MLB Trade Rumors / 21 hours ago

Braves acquire veteran reliever in trade

The 30-year-old is in his final option year.

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Chris Sale dominates Mariners as Braves snap modest losing streak

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Austin Riley News / ClutchPoints / May 2

Austin Riley’s brutally honest Braves admission will get fans hyped

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley struggled throughout April, but he remained confident in his approach and that he would eventually get results.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / May 1

Atlanta Braves Receive High Grades in Month of April

As expected, the Atlanta Braves are off to a great start this season. In a recent article by ESPN, they received a solid grade of an “A” for their performance in April.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Chris Sale dominates Mariners as Braves snap modest losing streak

Austin Riley hit a two-run triple and Chris Sale allowed one run over five innings as the Atlanta Braves salvaged the finale of a three-game interleague series in Seattle, defeating the host Mariners 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

MLB home run props for 4/29: Braves sluggers to feast on M's pitching

It's a new week for us in home run props, and we're looking to kick off the week with a bang. Let's break down our three favorite HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.

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Marcell Ozuna News / MLB Trade Rumors / 0 minutes ago

Braves two-time All-Star addresses future with team

Some obvious obstacles exist — he will be 35 in November 2025 and is essentially a DH-only player at this point in his career

Guardians pull out win over Braves

Andrew Benintendi's walk-off HR leads White Sox past Rays

Yankees score season-high 15 runs to pound Brewers

Red Sox acquire veteran slugger to fill vacancy at first base

Blue Jays' offseason approach in question as offense continues to struggle

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

Braves use explosive offense to beat Guardians in clash of MLB titans

This weekend's series between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians features the top team in both the American and National Leagues, but it was the home team that came out swinging in Friday night's heavyweight battle.

Braves 2B makes speedy recovery from fractured toe

AJ Smith-Shawver continues to thrive in Gwinnett

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