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Braves Plans for Spencer Strider's Rehab Assignment Taking Shape

The Atlanta Braves are hammering down the plans for Spencer Strider’s recovery. Following the right-hander’s live batting practice on Saturday, Manager Walt Weiss said he will move on to having a rehab assignment. As of now, the date of his first rehab start is set for Thursday, April 16.

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Braves Remove Michael Harris From Lineup After Personal News

Michael Harris was hoping to get off to a strong start in his fifth season with the Atlanta Braves, but that has not been the case. A concerning trend has continued, as Harris is once again dealing with the same first‑half struggles that have held him back in recent years.

Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

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

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Austin Riley News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 11

Braves Keeping Faith in Austin Riley as Potential Turnaround Emerges

As the season marches on, Austin Riley might be starting to turn the corner. He’s not putting the ball in the stands yet, but the at-bats are looking better.

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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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / April 11

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. 'confident' heading into game vs. Guardians

Ronald Acuna Jr. remains confident even as his slow start to the season has dragged into another week. After what amounts to an offensive eruption, Acuna will lead the Atlanta Braves into the second contest of a three-game series against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night.

Matt Olson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 11

Braves May Be Getting Best Run From Matt Olson Yet

It’s been business as usual for Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson. His 441-foot home run to drive in two of the 11 runs scored against the Cleveland Guardians was nothing out of the ordinary. With the home run, he now has 10 extra-base hits.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 10

Braves tally six runs in sixth to outslug Guardians

Ronald Acuna Jr., Matt Olson and Michael Harris II each hit home runs in the sixth inning as the Atlanta Braves picked up an 11-5 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / April 10

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.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 10

Braves Determine Next Step for Spencer Strider's Recovery

Spencer Strider will take his next step in his recovery over the weekend. Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said Friday afternoon that he will have a live batting practice on Saturday. The decision comes after his latest bullpen session, which came on the road in Anaheim.

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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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 10

Braves Catcher Sean Murphy's Rehab Assignment Postponed

The return of catcher Sean Murphy to the Atlanta Braves will have to wait. The Gwinnett Stripers announced that he had his rehab assignment postponed due to a family matter. He was scheduled to play a rehab assignment game on Friday, April 10, when the Stripers played a game against the Nashville Sounds.

Drake Baldwin News / Just Baseball / April 10

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.

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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.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 9

After first rest day of season, Braves set to host hard-hitting Guardians

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss was happy his team finally got a day off on Thursday. The Braves opened their season with 13 straight games and kick off a three-game homestand against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 9

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Braves City Connect Jerseys Pay Tribute to a Golden Era of the Team

Despite all the injuries to the starting rotation to begin the season, the Atlanta Braves are 8-5. Possessing the best pitching staff in Major League Baseball (2.03 ERA).

Atlanta 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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