The Atlanta Braves continue to inch closer to the National League East crown. With a magic number of five, Atlanta (89-63) will turn to a rookie in search of a series win in Chicago against the Cubs on Wednesday.
The Atlanta Braves face off against the Chicago Cubs today looking for their ninetieth win of the season with ten games to go. Their magic number is at five and after the Cubs series they have the Astros, then the Marlins and Reds.
The Atlanta Braves could clinch a playoff spot tonight and could inch closer to clinching the division with a win tonight. JR Ritchie has been on fire in AAA and has been called up to pitch to allow some extra rest for Chris Sale.
The official post-season All Star teams for A-ball have been released by Minor League Baseball, and five Atlanta Braves prospects made the teams for the Carolina League and the South Atlantic League – though you could also argue for one snub.
How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Past summaries: So far, so good through mid-April Even better in late April May-be they’re just really good Late May just good, rather than absurdly awesome
I’m shamelessly stealing from the comments, because it’s a long season and I had nothing else for today anyway. Didier Fuentes is 12th among relievers with 2.0 fWAR.
Here we go again. The Atlanta Braves are once again looking to make some noise in the MLB postseason. After a disastrous 2025 campaign that saw them completely miss the postseason, Atlanta is on track to once again make the postseason.
Joe Jiménez's return to the mound finally arrived on Tuesday night. The Atlanta Braves' right-hander came to pitch the fifth inning for Triple-A Gwinnett and settled in after walking the first batter on four pitches.
Martín Pérez notched a career milestone in the effort to push the Atlanta Braves closer to a playoff berth and a potential division title. He ground out his 100th career win, going six innings and allowing three runs, two earned, while striking out two.
After dropping the first game of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs, the Atlanta Braves returned the favor. Atlanta got key hits from their stars that helped them overcome an early 3-0 deficit.
With the regular season reaching its final days and magic numbers shrinking around the league, every game for the Atlanta Braves feels like it comes with a playoff atmosphere — and Tuesday's win over the Chicago Cubs was no exception.
Joy, pride and relief all pervaded the Atlanta Braves clubhouse after the team clinched the final playoff berth on the last day of the 2024 regular season, but a sense of dread quickly swept the fan base.
The Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has been featured in almost every game this season, but will be hitting in a new spot in the order on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Atlanta Braves spent Monday night dropping the opener of their three-game set at Wrigley Field, falling 8-3 to the Chicago Cubs. With Game 2 slated for 7:40 p.m.
The Braves placed Reynaldo Lopez on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with shoulder inflammation. Atlanta recalled fellow right-hander JR Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding transaction.
The Braves are considering placing Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder discomfort, manager Walt Weiss told reporters (including Jesús Cano of The Athletic).
The Braves announced this morning that left-hander Bailey Falter has been designated for assignment. Right-hander Owen Murphy has been recalled from Triple-A to take his spot on the active roster.
The Braves re-signed right-hander Elieser Hernández to a minor league contract, per their transaction log at MLB.com. It was the obvious outcome for Hernández, who has stepped into the same revolving-door role with Atlanta previously held by fellow veterans Carlos Carrasco and Jesse Chavez.
Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim delivered another defining late-season hit Friday night, helping his team secure a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.
Now locked into a playoff spot after an impressive win, the Milwaukee Brewers have reached an historic level of dominance in the final weeks of the regular season.
Ronald Acuña Jr. may be nearing the end of his shelf life in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves star outfielder Acuña would welcome extension talks with the team this offseason, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Monday.