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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9
Braves’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season
The Atlanta Braves have opened the 2026 season in a strong position. At 8–5, they sit atop the division and are riding back-to-back series wins over the Athletics and Los Angeles Angels.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9
Braves’ City Connect jerseys flying off the shelves, specifically for new ‘star’
The Atlanta Braves have had a solid start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 8-5 after winning the last two games of their West Coast swing. One of the standout players of the early season for the Braves has been Drake Baldwin, the young catcher who has smashed multiple home runs and is quickly becoming a fan favorite.
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?
Austin Riley News / Just Baseball / April 9
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.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9
Braves’ beat-up rotation shuts up haters with MLB-best mark in 13-game test
With players like Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach, amongst many more, opening the season on the injured list, the Atlanta Braves pitching rotation looked severely depleted.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 9
How Many Games Did MLB Suspend Jorge Soler and Reynaldo Lopez For?
It didn’t take long for tensions to spill over when the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels clashed on April 7. What started as a competitive matchup turned personal.
JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 9
JR Ritchie Keeping Faith in Process Amid Push for Braves Call Up
JR Ritchie continues to build his resume for a major league call-up. The Atlanta Braves No. 2 prospect is coming off arguably his strongest outing in Triple-A.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 9
Former MLB Stars Question Jonah Heim’s Disappearance During Jorge Soler & Reynaldo Lopez’s Brawl
The 2026 season had its first benches-clearing brawl in Game 2 between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez and Angels slugger Jorge Soler traded punches with each other while catcher Jonah Heim was the closest witness to the mighty scrap.
Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 9
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.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 8
Braves Prospect Didier Fuentes Delivers Electric Outing in Triple-A
Didier Fuentes is that much closer to being ready for the big league rotation after his latest outing on Wednesday. The Atlanta Braves prospect gave Triple-A Gwinnett six scoreless innings, while allowing two hits and four walks while striking out eight.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8
Braves never trail, pound Angels to take series
Matt Olson hit a home run and Ronald Acuna Jr. doubled twice and scored a run to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 9
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.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 8
Braves SP AJ Smith-Shawver Reveals Major Recovery Update
AJ Smith-Shawver is a step closer to making his return to the Atlanta Braves. He posted a video on his personal Instagram story on Wednesday, showing himself
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
MLB hands down suspensions from Angels-Braves brawl
Major League Baseball has handed down suspensions stemming from Tuesday’s brawl between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels.
Jorge Soler News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8
Walt Weiss got all the memes for tackling Jorge Soler
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss got all the memes on social media after his tackle of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler went viral.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / April 8
Cameras Catch Ronald Acuna Jr. in Awkward Dugout Moment
MLB players are expected to set an example through their actions and serve as role models for youth. Especially when it comes to the biggest superstars of the game, such as Ronald Acuna Jr.
JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 8
Braves Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Dazzles in Third Triple-A Start of 2026
It's still very early in the 2026 season, but Atlanta Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie's latest Triple-A outing could wind up being one of his best performances on the mound this year.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8
After benches-clearing fight, Braves emerge with win over Angels
Ozzie Albies homered and Eli White doubled and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly, as the Atlanta Braves earned a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in a contest that featured a benches-emptying brawl on Tuesday in Anaheim, Calif.
Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 7
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.
Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / April 5
Braves Make Austin Riley Decision Before Diamondbacks Game
The Atlanta Braves benched one of their most reliable performers over the past decade on Sunday. That player is the third baseman, Austin Riley. After generating significant hype during spring training this year with hopes of bouncing back to his elite form, Riley has struggled to carry that success into the regular season.
Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 4
Braves' Didier Fuentes Remains Nearly Unhittable in First Triple-A Start of 2026
Regardless of whether it was in spring training or the regular season, Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Didier Fuentes has been one of the must-watch prospects in baseball early in 2026.
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