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On YouTubeJR Ritchie News / Yardbarker / April 23
JR Ritchie makes Braves history in stellar debut
Ritchie looked like a seasoned veteran on the mound, not a guy pitching on an MLB mound for the first time.
JR Ritchie News / SportsTalkATL / April 23
JR Ritchie overwhelms Nationals in MLB debut
Despite consistently having a farm system ranked in the bottom 10 seemingly every season, the Braves continue to produce All-Star caliber talent from within.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
JR Ritchie News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23
Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career
The Atlanta Braves called up No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie, and the starting pitcher made his first-ever MLB start on Thursday against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
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.
Michael Harris News / Fastball on SI / April 23
2 Michael Harris II Replacements If Braves Outfielder Misses Time
The Atlanta Braves had a bit of an injury scare on Wednesday. Red-hot outfielder Michael Harris II was forced to exit the club's contest against the Washington
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 23
Braves Announce Roster Move After Injury News
The Atlanta Braves are turning to one of their top prospects as the team continues to navigate a pitching staff that injuries have ravaged. The club selected the right-hander JR Ritchie to its major league roster Thursday, with the 22-year-old set to make his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 23
Braves Release Veteran Catcher, Opening Door to Join Mexican League
An era came to a close this week for Sandy León and the Atlanta Braves. The veteran catcher has been granted his release from the organization, so he can pursue a career in the Mexican Baseball League. He is no longer on Triple-A Gwinnett’s roster, and was officially released on April 22.
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.
The 'National League MVPs' quiz
How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?
Carlos Carrasco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23
Braves’ latest roster moves include Carlos Carrasco promotion
The Atlanta Braves are set to play the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon. The team announced multiple roster moves before the game. Right-handed pitchers Carlos Carrasco and JR Ritchie were selected to the MLB roster.
Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 23
Braves Replace Didier Fuentes With Another Highly Touted Pitching Prospect
The Atlanta Braves are relying on one of their young minor league arms to start on the mound for the second day in a row. Right-handed pitcher JR Ritchie, Atlanta's No.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 23
Braves make a slew of roster moves ahead of series finale with Nationals
Following last night’s game, the Braves made a slew of roster moves as they go for the series win over the Nationals. Didier Fuentes, who tossed three innings and surrendered four earned runs in his return to the majors, has been optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett.
JR Ritchie News / Field Level Media / April 23
Braves' JR Ritchie faces 'challenge' in debut vs. Nationals
Right-hander JR Ritchie, Atlanta's No. 2 prospect, will make his major league debut when the Braves conclude their four-game series against the host Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.
JR Ritchie News / New Baseball Media / April 23
What to Expect from Braves Pitcher JR Ritchie
The Braves are dipping into the Minor League prospect pool for pitching help. JR Ritchie, one of Triple-A’s best-performing pitchers over the first month of 2026 and a heavy ground-ball pitcher, will make his MLB debut on April 23 against the Nationals.
Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22
Braves To Select Carlos Carrasco
The Braves are selecting veteran righty Carlos Carrasco onto the MLB roster, reports Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Left-hander Dylan Dodd will go on the 15-day injured list with an oblique strain.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 22
Braves could turn to another top prospect to pitch Thursday
The Braves pitching staff is amid quite the dilemma. Because Reynaldo Lopez only recorded three outs on Tuesday, the bullpen was forced to cover basically the entire game, which left many of them unavailable on Wednesday.
JR Ritchie News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22
Braves To Select JR Ritchie
The Braves are promoting pitching prospect JR Ritchie to start tomorrow afternoon’s game against the Nationals, reports Harrison Smajovits of Sports Illustrated.
Didier Fuentes News / SportsTalkATL / April 22
Braves bats pick up Didier Fuentes in his return to the majors
Braves top prospect Didier Fuentes made his highly anticipated return to the majors on Wednesday night — his first appearance since the opening series against the Royals back in March.
Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / April 22
Braves Make Chris Sale Move After Roster News
The Atlanta Braves are looking to rebound on Wednesday after an 11–4 loss to the Washington Nationals as they continue their four-game series on the road.
Didier Fuentes News / Field Level Media / April 22
Braves promote RHP Didier Fuentes, shuffle rotation
The Atlanta Braves promoted right-hander Didier Fuentes from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Wednesday's road game against the Washington Nationals. Right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Fuentes.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 21
Bizarre injury sidelines Braves closer Raisel Iglesias
The Atlanta Braves' bullpen took a hit Tuesday when the team placed right-hander Raisel Iglesias on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / April 21
Atlanta’s Unexpected Depth Has Fueled Their Hot Start
On the morning of April 20, 2025, the Atlanta Braves sat at 5-13. Reynaldo López was lost to injury, Jurickson Profar was suspended, and the team was still waiting on the returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr.
Spencer Strider News / Yardbarker / April 17
Braves announce major Spencer Strider injury update
Strider suffered an oblique injury before the start of the season.
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