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Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / April 18

Chris Sale, Braves eager to add to Phillies' woes

A pair of talented left-handers will take the mound on Saturday night when Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit Cristopher Sanchez and the scuffling Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18

Braves Pitching Keeps Cruising With Win Over Phillies

Once again, the Atlanta Braves' pitching staff didn’t take its foot off the gas for a second. They picked up their fourth shutout of the season, leading the way to a 9-0 win over the rival Philadelphia Phillies. They improved to 13-7 on the year and lead the National League East by four games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 17

Braves blank Phillies as Austin Riley blasts two homers

Martin Perez tossed six scoreless innings and Austin Riley hit a pair of opposite-field home runs as the visiting Atlanta Braves smashed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

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Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17

Why Bryce Elder's Turnaround for Atlanta Braves is No Fluke

The success that Bryce Elder experienced toward the end of last year didn’t simply carry over. The Atlanta Braves right-hander managed to take his game

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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.

Spencer Strider News / Total Pro Sports / April 17

Atlanta Braves Injury Report: Spence Strider Gets Major Update

The Atlanta Braves lost Spencer Strider to the injured list after he suffered a Grade 1 left oblique strain. The pitcher’s absence has cost the Braves, especially putting more pressure on their starting rotation.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Alex Anthopoulos struck gold where nobody was looking

For the first seven years of Alex Anthopoulos’ tenure as Braves GM, nobody was better at finding spare parts that somehow fit perfectly into a championship-level ball club.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17

Braves’ Hot Start Powered by a Resurgent Familiar Face

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves have found their stride at the plate. They lead the Majors in team RBIs (103) and hits (180). They are in the top three for OPS (.790), batting average (.276), and runs (106). After a dreadful 2025, the lineup is beginning to feel like itself again.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Walt Weiss is pulling all the right strings as new Braves manager

The Braves way became a staple in Atlanta when Bobby Cox took over in the early ’90s, and it’s been instilled throughout the organization ever since. Through

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Phillies Series

The Atlanta Braves head back on the road, starting their next away slate with a three-games series in Philadelphia against the Phillies. It’s the first time that these division rivals will face each other this year, and it’s the second NL East bout for the Braves this season.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Braves resign utility player to minor league deal

The Atlanta Braves have re-signed Luke Williams to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s transactions tracker. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and also appeared in Thursday’s game as a pinch runner.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Braves set to enter brutal stretch of the 2026 schedule

Unlike last season, when the Braves‘ season began on the West Coast with seven straight games against the Padres and Dodgers, the Braves schedule has been much more favorable to begin 2026.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Braves Recap: Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy take over Rome

While the Braves were enjoying a much-needed off day ahead of a pivotal NL East matchup against the Phillies, a couple of familiar faces provided some entertainment in Rome.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17

Braves Finding Familiar Rhythm as Early-Season Surge Continues

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves continued their torrid start to the season on Wednesday night, locking in their sixth straight series without a loss. Aside from a brief scare in the eighth, the game never felt in doubt.

Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Braves Re-Sign Luke Williams To Minor League Deal

The Braves have re-signed Luke Williams to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and entered tonight’s game as a pinch runner.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Spencer Strider strikes out three in first rehab start

The Braves’ starting pitching has been beyond a pleasant surprise to begin the season. They essentially have an entire rotation sitting on the IL, with three arms that were slated to be in their Opening Day rotation going down in the months leading up to Spring Training in Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach, and Spencer Strider.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 16

Strider Dazzles, Murphy Catching Again in Braves Rehab Assignments

The first games of the rehab assignments for Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy are in the books. Both games go as planned when it comes to the scheduled workload. The Atlanta Braves' right-hander pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out three.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 17

Braves announce major Spencer Strider injury update

Strider suffered an oblique injury before the start of the season.

Dodgers pull unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start

Can Pirates hurry Seth Hernandez to majors like they did Konnor Griffin?

Mets continue to make worrisome admissions as losing streak grows

Hitting coach has 'pretty simple' explanation for Mets' offensive woes

MLB umpire robbed and assaulted in Philadelphia, still worked Phillies series

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 16

Why Martín Pérez Returning to Braves Rotation Makes Sense

Walt Weiss confirmed Wednesday night that Martín Pérez would be back in the Atlanta Braves’ starting rotation on Friday. Between the off day and his start on Friday, everyone else in the rotation will get an extra day of rest. If someone is glad to see him back, it’s Weiss.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Braves Designate Osvaldo Bido, Select Ian Hamilton

The Braves have designated right-hander Osvaldo Bido for assignment, per a team announcement. Right-hander Ian Hamilton‘s contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move.

Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Luke Williams Elects Free Agency

Utilityman Luke Williams elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Braves, relays Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 15