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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 1

Martín Pérez Making Most of Opportunities with Braves as They Come

His appearance on Tuesday night officially started off year 15 in the majors for Martín Pérez. He came out of the bullpen and pitched the final 4 1/3 innings of the Atlanta Braves' 5-2 loss to the Athletics.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. reveals credit for literally head-scratching celebration

The Atlanta Braves have had a solid start to the 2026 MLB regular season, currently sitting at 3-2 after Tuesday night’s defeat against the Athletics at home.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 1

Key Stats Reflect Braves' Inconsistencies on Offense Early in Season

Little went right for the Atlanta Braves in their 5-2 loss to the Athletics Tuesday night. Along with shaky performance from their starter, Jose Suarez, the bats did little to back him up. The Braves' heavy reliance on the longball and the big inning early in the season caught up with them.

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Jose Suarez News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 1

Braves Sticking With Suarez or Pérez for Rotation Plans (For Now)

The Atlanta Braves intend to stay the course with their current rotation plans for now. Manager Walt Weiss said after Tuesday’s 5-2 loss to the Athletics

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 31

Braves reveal unreal baby blue City Connect jerseys with nostalgic video

There is nothing like watching a new, sweet design of a baseball jersey. The City Connects are a big part of the uniform game now, and every team outside of the New York Yankees has one.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

Mauricio Dubón Providing Refreshing Change for Braves at Shortstop

Just remember this. The Atlanta Braves' acquisition of utility man Mauricio Dubón was a one-for-one swap where the return was Nick Allen. Nothing else had to be thrown in for them to get what was, by default, an upgrade at the position. Sure, they had Ha-Seong Kim in September.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

New Braves City Connect Jerseys Bring TBS Flare to BravesVision Era

Not before long, the Atlanta Braves will be taking the field with a new look. Shortly after they were leaked on social media, the team released a video that officially revealed new City Connect Nike uniforms.

Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

Bryce Elder Silences Doubts With Another Strong Start for Braves

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves entered the season with some lingering doubts in their rotation, but Monday’s strong performance from Bryce Elder provided another sigh of relief.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

Braves Pitching Staff Achieves Rare Franchise Feat

The Atlanta Braves' pitching staff has looked good in the early going this season, but it appears they’re historically good in the context of franchise history.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

Starting Pitching Concerns Easing for Braves One Outing at a Time

It's early. It's very early, as a matter of fact. But for the Atlanta Braves, winning three of their first four after starting 0-7 last year was crucial to putting minds at ease.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Three Takeaways From First Three Games of Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves' first series of the season is in the books. They took two of three against the Kansas City Royals and had their share of dramatic moments already.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / March 30

Braves option pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, call up Martin Perez

To further his development as a starting pitcher, the Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Martin Perez.

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Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 30

Braves Make Major Didier Fuentes Move After First MLB Outing of 2026

The Atlanta Braves are sending one of the team's top pitching prospects back down to the minors possibly sooner than some fans may have anticipated. Right-handed pitcher Didier Fuentes, Atlanta's No.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Braves' Grant Holmes Shows Encouraging Signs In First Start

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves dropped their first game of the season on Sunday afternoon, but it was not a lost game. They did get encouraging performances

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

Atlanta Braves demote top prospect for former all-star

The Atlanta Braves on Monday tweaked the roster before welcoming in the Athletics for a three-game series. According to the Braves on X, right-hander Didier Fuentes was optioned to Triple-A, and left-hander Martin Perez’s contract was selected from Gwinnett.