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Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 19

Ronald Acuña Jr. Is Back and the Braves Just Got Terrifying Again

Ronald Acuña Jr. is officially back, and the timing could not be scarier for the rest of Major League Baseball. The Atlanta Braves activated Acuña from the injured list this week, adding their superstar back into a lineup that already owns the best record in baseball at 32-16.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Walt Weiss on JR Ritchie’s demotion, Drake Baldwin’s injury

Some significant news came out of the Atlanta Braves clubhouse today, as JR Ritchie was optioned back to Gwinnett following his start on Monday night, while Drake Baldwin was placed on the IL with an oblique strain.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Is Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. playing vs. Marlins after returning from IL?

As fans have been waiting to see the return of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. to play, they won’t have to wait much longer ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

AJ Pierzynski gets brutally honest on what Drake Baldwin’s injury means for Braves

The Atlanta Braves got some brutal news on Tuesday, as it was announced that slugger Drake Baldwin is headed to the injured list. He is dealing with an oblique problem.

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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.

Aaron Bummer News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Atlanta Braves Release Player From 40-Man Roster

The Atlanta Braves announced a number of roster moves today, including the release of relief pitcher Aaron Bummer from the roster. Bummer had been a member of the Braves organization since 2024.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 19

Braves Send One of Their Top Pitching Prospects Back Down to Minors

The Atlanta Braves have decided to demote one of their promising young arms. Right-handed pitcher JR Ritchie, the Braves' No. 2 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, has been sent down to Triple-A Gwinnett, Atlanta announced on Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Can Braves continue hot start without Drake Baldwin?

The recent news surrounding Drake Baldwin going to the IL with an oblique injury is a nightmare situation. In the span of the week, the Braves went from by far the best catching situation in baseball to the worst — with Chadwick Tromp and Sandy Leon set to handle duties behind the plate for the foreseeable future.

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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.

Drake Baldwin News / Field Level Media / May 19

Braves C Drake Baldwin (oblique) placed on 10-day IL

The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained right oblique muscle. The Braves selected fellow catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Gwinnett to take the roster spot of Baldwin.

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Drake Baldwin News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Braves make a ton of roster moves, including Drake Baldwin to IL

Roster moves were expected following the Atlanta Braves loss last night to the Miami Marlins. The club chose to outright release Aaron Bummer, ending his time in Atlanta.

Drake Baldwin News / Yardbarker / May 19

Braves' Drake Baldwin lands on 10-day IL in significant blow

Braves star catcher Drake Baldwin lands on 10-day IL in significant blow

The Atlanta Braves have added another key addition to the 10-day injury list.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Braves’ perfect trade offer for Mets’ Freddy Peralta

The Atlanta Braves sit atop the NL East with the Majors’ best record at 32-16. But the story of their 2026 season is not just one of dominance, it is one of survival.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Braves Release Aaron Bummer, Place Drake Baldwin On Injured List

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve released left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer and placed catcher Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

What is the Braves roster missing the most through 48 games?

A 12-0 loss to the Miami Marlins, combined with a 16-4 stretch from the Philadelphia Phillies over their last 20 games, and suddenly it feels like the walls are closing in a little too close for comfort.

Robbie Ray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Braves’ perfect trade offer for Giants’ Robbie Ray

The Atlanta Braves have been the best team in baseball in 2026. At 32-15, they own the best record in the Majors and lead the NL East by 8 games, an achievement made all the more remarkable when you realize they have done it while operating with one of the most injury-ravaged rotations in modern baseball history.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / May 19