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Jarred Kelenic Injury Scare Should Turn Braves into Active Shoppers

The Atlanta Braves don’t need any more injuries to teach them the value of organizational depth. With season-ending ailments to Ronald Acuña and Spencer Strider, and other brief IL stints for other-star players, the Braves have already dealt with their fair share of the injury bug in 2024.

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Reynaldo López, Braves look to get back in the win column Thursday against Nationals

Reynaldo López looks to continue his good start to the season Thursday against the Nationals. The Atlanta Braves will continue a long road trip Thursday when they face the Washington Nationals in a rematch of a four-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Atlanta Braves first-time All-Star candidates

Last year, the Braves sent eight players to the All-Star Game in Seattle, including four first-timers. Ronald Acuna Jr., Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Orlando Arcia, Austin Riley, Sean Murphy, Spencer Strider, and Bryce Elder earned bids.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Some thoughts on the Braves as we enter trade season.

Braves’ President of Baseball Ops has some work to do this summer. In chess, the game is split into three parts; The Opening, The Middle Game, and The Endgame.

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Two pitchers the Colorado Rockies could offer the Braves at the trade deadline

After six straight NL East titles, nobody expected the loaded Braves to be sitting eight games back in the division entering the meat of June. Injuries

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Three Braves prospects land in updated Baseball America top 100

The newly-promoted Spencer Schwellenbach joins AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep on the list The season is entering June, and with a new month of baseball to be played there is a fresh Baseball America top 100 update for us to enjoy.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Ian Mejia wins Southern League Pitcher of the Month

Mejia threw a no hitter and didn’t allow a run for the M-Braves in May Atlanta Braves prospect Ian Mejia had about as good of a month as a pitcher can have, making four appearances for the Mississippi Braves and not allowing a single run.

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Braves vs. Nationals: June 6-9

The Braves’ road trip continues with a rematch against the Washington Nationals. A long road trip continues for the Atlanta Braves Thursday where they will begin a four-game series against the Washington Nationals.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Is it time for the Braves to call up Hurston Waldrep?

A frustrating start to the Braves 2024 campaign continued on Wednesday afternoon in a 9-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The offense, which had begun to show some signs of life, was held to just one hit, as the revolving door at the back of the rotation continued to rotate.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Dallas Keuchel

1975 - Hank Aaron spoils Nolan Ryan’s bid for a second consecutive no-hitter with a sixth inning single. However, Ryan will allow just one more hit in a 6-0 win.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Braves look for measure of revenge vs. Nationals

National League East rivals looking to move on from debacles meet on Thursday when the Atlanta Braves open a four-game series at the Washington Nationals.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 8 hours ago

Kelenic, Murphy avoid disaster, series split, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Well, the Braves avoided disaster in Boston, surviving two major injury scares with seemingly minimal impact.

MLB News / Action Network / 8 minutes ago

MLB best bets: Picks and predictions for Thu. 6/6

Action Network's MLB staff shares their MLB best bets for Thursday, June 6.

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

Brian Snitker News / ClutchPoints / 5 hours ago

Braves’ Brian Snitker breaks down starter’s brutal outing in 9-0 loss to Red Sox

Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach was roughed up in his second career start and Atlanta was shut out for the first time in more than a year in their 9-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / ClutchPoints / 6 hours ago

1 Braves trade need, and it’s not a Ronald Acuna Jr. replacement

When Ronald Acuna Jr. went down the first time with a torn ACL — then in his right knee — the shopping list for Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos was much easier: find Acuna’s replacement.

Jarred Kelenic News / ClutchPoints / 6 hours ago

Braves’ Jarred Kelenic breaks silence on wrist injury scare

The Atlanta Braves are being bitten by the injury bug quite hard this season. First, it was Ronald Acuna Jr. who suffered a season-ending injury. Then, Sean Murphy experienced a big blow to his elbow which could have him sidelined.

Vaughn Grissom News / SportsTalkATL / 8 hours ago

Vaughn Grissom really struggling with Red Sox

The blockbuster move of the Braves offseason came in a trade with the Red Sox, and it could end up being one of Alex Anthopoulos’ best trades as general manager.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

GM on Braves trade deadline: 'Alex (Anthopoulos) is always a buyer'

With Ronald Acuna Jr.’s season-ending injury, the overwhelming expectation is for the Braves to be active at this year’s trade deadline. I expect Atlanta to be in the market for an outfielder, but it’s far too early in the summer to write anything in ink.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Spencer Schwellenbach, Braves shoot for sweep of Red Sox

Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach will make his second major league start Wednesday afternoon when the Braves visit the Boston Red Sox for the back half of a two-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Max Fried strikes out 13 as Braves beat Red Sox

Ozzie Albies and Orlando Arcia each homered and Max Fried struck out a career-high 13 to propel the visiting Atlanta Braves to an 8-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

Atlanta Braves Sign Former Division Rival

Per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Braves signed Brian Anderson to a major-league deal on Tuesday. Anderson is a right-handed bat that has mostly played third base and right field throughout his seven years in the bigs.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 2 minutes ago

Braves sign veteran 3B to major league deal

The former third-round pick spent the 2017-22 seasons with the Marlins, taking regular at-bats between stints as the team’s everyday third baseman and everyday right fielder.

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Red Sox offseason trade with Braves continues to backfire

Boston sent its longtime ace left-hander and cash to Atlanta in exchange for infielder Vaughn Grissom in late December.

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

The '300 strikeouts in a season' quiz

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1

Ronald Acuna Jr. shares emotional reaction to ACL tear

Ronald Acuna Jr. shares emotional reaction to season-ending injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. opened up a bit more about his heartbreaking reaction to his season-ending ACL tear. Acuna discussed his injury on Thursday, and said through a translator that he was grateful for the “overwhelming” support he has received since suffering the injury.

Analyzing the Atlanta Braves offensive slump and hopes for a comeback

Atlanta Braves named the top landing spot for Jesús Luzardo

Multiple Braves appear on ESPN’s 2024 MLB Awards Watch

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / May 30