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Should the Braves be giving Jorge Mateo more playing time?

The Braves got shelled by the Red Sox 8-0 on Wednesday night in a game that had very few positives, but if there’s one worth talking about, it’s Jorge Mateo.

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Red Sox serve Bryce Elder, Braves a harsh reminder

The Braves failed in all three phases on Wednesday night against the Red Sox. The offense was shut out as they continue to struggle to find consistent success with Drake Baldwin out of the lineup, and Bryce Elder delivered his worst performance of the season — aided by a rare critical error from first baseman Matt Olson.

Bryce Elder News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

Braves manager Walt Weiss drops Bryce Elder truth bomb amid bounce back season

The Atlanta Braves did not get the start they wanted from Bryce Elder on Wednesday, but manager Walt Weiss made clear that one difficult outing will not define the right-hander’s bounce-back season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

Buster Olney floats Astros Jeremy Peña as trade target for Braves

Buster Olney must be expecting Alex Anthopoulos to be much more aggressive at this year’s trade deadline than in years past — because after floating Byron Buxton as a potential Braves target a couple of weeks ago, he’s now throwing Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña into the conversation.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Bryce Elder News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Braves Manager Praises Bryce Elder Amid Breakout Season

Entering this season, the starting rotation looked to be the Atlanta Braves' biggest weakness, especially after it had plagued them much of last season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Cubs, Aaron Bummer Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and left-hander Aaron Bummer have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The O’Connell Sports Management client will presumably report to Triple-A Iowa at some point in the coming days.

Aaron Bummer News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

Braves old friend Aaron Bummer finds a new home

According to Bob Nightengale, the Chicago Cubs are signing recently released former Braves reliever Aaron Bummer. Aaron Bummer’s time in Atlanta was not as miserable as most Braves fans would like to describe.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

How legendary late Braves trio’s dramatic turmoil paved way for dynasty

With former All-Star Bob Horner’s recent death, the Atlanta Braves organization has gone through a tough stretch. The franchise also saw former owner Ted Turner and Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox pass away this month.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

What does a fully healthy Braves 26-man roster look like?

The Braves are 1.5 games clear of the Tampa Bay Rays for the best record in baseball, 2.0 games ahead of the Dodgers for the best record in the National League, and a remarkable 8.5 games better than the Nationals in the NL East.

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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.

Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz

In MLB history, 31 pitchers have amassed 300 or more saves over the course of their careers. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

How will the Braves address shortstop moving forward?

No position has hamstrung the Braves quite like shortstop since Dansby Swanson departed in free agency following the 2022 season, and despite pouring a ton of assets into the position this offseason, they find themselves with yet another dilemma on their hands.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 27

Braves Manage to Re-Sign Key Outfield Depth Piece

The Atlanta Braves were able to lock back down a key piece of their outfield this week. According to his transaction log, they re-signed José Azócar to a minor league contract on Monday.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

Red Sox trade candidates that should interest Braves

It’s hard to watch a game against the Boston Red Sox and not come away thinking they make a lot of sense as a trade partner for the Braves if they continue to fall behind in the standings.

Michael Harris News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

Michael Harris’ bounce back campaign continues, powers Braves past Red Sox

The Braves headed to Fenway Park on Tuesday hoping to avoid a three-game losing streak for the first time all season. However, the night couldn’t have started worse, as it took just five pitches for the Red Sox to blast back-to-back home runs off Spencer Strider.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 26

Harris, Braves Edge Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox fell, 7–6, to the to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Fenway Park. Michael Harris II went 4‑for‑4 with three RBI, including a pivotal eighth‑inning home run.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 26

Former Braves slugger Bob Horner dead at 68

Bob Horner, a former No.1 overall pick who went straight to the big leagues and once hit four home runs in a game, died Tuesday at the age of 68. A Kansas

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26

Braves awaken offensively, then hold off Red Sox late

Michael Harris II collected four hits, including a two-run home run, and the visiting Atlanta Braves ended a two-game skid by beating the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday to open a three-game interleague series.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Former MLB All-Star Bob Horner passes away at 68

Former All-Star and Rookie of the Year Bob Horner has passed away at 68. The Braves announced the news on Tuesday afternoon while sending their condolences to his family and friends.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Braves Re-Sign José Azócar To Minor League Deal

The Braves have re-signed outfielder José Azócar to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / May 27

Future Hall of Fame closer joins the best team in AL

His dominance in the closer role for the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2015 was among the greatest four-year stretches for any closer ever. Recently, though, it has been a rough go for the soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran.

Tigers manager drops huge Tarik Skubal injury update

How the Tigers could boost the trade market for ace Skubal

Luis Castillo showed frustration after getting pulled from his start against A's

Jacob Misiorowski had the best response to his historic performance

Yankees make franchise history with hit parade in 15-1 win over Royals

Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 26

Next Step for Didier Fuentes as He Flourishes in Braves Bullpen Role

Ever since he was moved to the bullpen in late April, Didier Fuentes has been one of the top arms in the bullpen for the Atlanta Braves. It's not the role many envisioned he'd step into this season.

Ozzie Albies News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Braves' Ozzie Albies Announces New Partnership

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is having a resurgent season. Now in his 10th year in MLB, all spent in Atlanta, he entered 2026 with real questions surrounding his future after a down 2025 campaign.

Atlanta Braves News / The Lead / May 24

Do the Atlanta Braves Have Too Much Depth?

In 2025, the Atlanta Braves snapped a seven-year playoff streak that started in 2018. Atlanta won just 76 games, their lowest win total since 2017. Coming off such a disastrous season, many expected Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos to make big moves in the offseason.

Michael Harris News / Yardbarker / May 21

Michael Harris' two-HR game powers Braves to MLB-leading 14th series win

Major League Baseball's best team by record keeps winning, as the Atlanta Braves picked up their league-leading 14th series win of the season on Thursday.

Braves ride Michael Harris II's 2 homers to series win over Marlins

Marlins pitching prospect requires surgery after one start

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz