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Max Fried looks better than ever, and it will cost the Braves

The Braves were able to bounce back nicely following a frustrating series with the Padres, wining two out of three at Wrigley Field. There were several notable storylines, but nothing stood out more than the brilliance of Max Fried.

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Braves vs. Pirates: May 24-26

The Braves’ road trip continues Friday with a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates After taking two of three at Wrigley Field, the Atlanta Braves will continue their road trip Friday where they will begin a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Under the radar Braves prospect promoted to Gwinnett

The Braves arms on the farm have been nothing short of dominant early in the season, much like the big-league club. Fans got their first glimpse of top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver yesterday afternoon, who tossed 4.1 scoreless innings against the Cubs.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

AJ Smith-Shawver shines, another homer for Sean Murphy

After a brief onslaught on Wednesday night from the Braves offense, they were back to their dormant ways on Thursday afternoon, mustering only three runs.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz becomes first pitcher with 200 wins and 150 saves

1957 - Cubs rookie Frank Ernaga hits a solo home run and then triples in his first two major league at-bats against Warren Spahn. The Cubs beat the Braves 5-1 and Ernaga is the second National League rookie to debut with a triple and a homer.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Talking Chop / 9 hours ago

AJ Smith-Shawver sharp in season debut, Pittsburgh pitching probables, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. AJ Smith-Shawver and the Atlanta Braves shutout the Chicago Cubs on Thursday with a 3-0 final. It was Smith-Shawver’s first big league start of the season, and he came up huge to contribute to the Braves’ series win.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Road trip continues as Braves move on to Pittsburgh for a matchup with the Pirates

The Braves are 29-18 after a series win in Chicago. They will continue their road trip Friday with a three-game series in Pittsburgh. The Atlanta Braves began their road trip with an uninspiring performance on Tuesday night, but recovered to win the next two games and secure a series win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Takeaways from the Braves’ series win at Wrigley Field

The Braves didn’t exactly break out offensively, but pitching carried the day once again in a series win The Atlanta Braves did this week what they also did last week: take a series from the Chicago Cubs.

Jarred Kelenic News / Field Level Media / 15 hours ago

Jarred Kelenic's homer, Braves' pitchers too much for Cubs

Jarred Kelenic homered and six Atlanta pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the visiting Braves blanked the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in the rubber game of their three-game series on Thursday afternoon.

Max Fried News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

Atlanta Lefty Has 2 Complete Games in His First 10 Starts This Season

Max Fried came close to a no-hitter and remains the top pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. He carried his latest no-hit id into the sixth inning as the Braves won 9-2 over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 5 hours ago

Luke Williams, Jarred Kelenic, and Chadwick Tromp in the lineup for finale with Cubs

It is the battle of two rookies in the series finale between the Braves and Cubs. As the Atlanta Braves face off against the Chicago Cubs for the sixth time in their past ten games concluding their series at Wrigley Field, two rookie pitchers will be facing off in Ben Brown and AJ Smith-Shawver.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / 6 minutes ago

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 5/23

The Atlanta Braves will take on the Chicago Cubs today as they are looking for a series win coming a week after already picking up a series win against the Cubs.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 6 hours ago

Braves most MLB ready prospect could be a surprise

The Braves’ top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver returns to the major-league squad tonight to face the Cubs. It will be the first time he’s pitched for Atlanta since Game 3 of last year’s NLDS.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Braves recall AJ Smith-Shawver, option Daysbel Hernandez to Gwinnett

AJ Smith-Shawver will make his season debut in Thursday’s matchup in Chicago The Atlanta Braves recalled AJ Smith-Shawver in advance of Thursday’s series finale against the Cubs.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Top Braves prospect to make his 2024 debut

Following last night’s game, Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Justin Toscano reported that Braves top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver will toe the rubber against the Cubs on Thursday.

Max Fried News / Total Apex Sports / 37 minutes ago

Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher Has Spectacular Start On May 22

Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher Max Fried had a great start on Wednesday night on the road against the Chicago Cubs. He tossed a complete game and surrendered one earned run while striking out nine batters.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Braves' A.J. Smith-Shawver expected to make season debut vs. Cubs

Atlanta is expected to recall top rookie pitching prospect A.J. Smith-Shawver to start the rubber game of the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday.

Max Fried News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Braves' Max Fried goes the distance, continues domination of Cubs

Left-hander Max Fried continued his mastery of the Chicago Cubs by throwing a complete game to lead the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 9-2 win on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Apex Sports / May 20

Rumor: Atlanta Braves Already Targeting Rays Pitcher For Trade Deadline Move

The Atlanta Braves are one of the best teams in all of baseball. However, there have been some bumps in the road in the first two months of the season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 42 minutes ago

MLB launches gambling investigation into Shohei Ohtani’s ex-teammate

Shohei Ohtani’s former Los Angeles Angels teammate is now being investigated by Major League Baseball for his alleged ties to the same illegal bookie that took wagers from Ippei Mizuhara.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 20

MLB investigating Shohei Ohtani's former teammate for gambling allegations

It was reported on Friday that former Los Angeles Angels infielder (and teammate of Shohei Ohtani) David Fletcher placed wagers through the same illegal bookie as Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Ronald Acuna Jr.'s bemusing start continues with embarrassing error

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. isn't accustomed to struggling much in his career. His issues continued Sunday with a gaffe in the outfield.

Braves get Pierce Johnson back, Travis d’Arnaud injury update

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Zach Eflin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Braves reportedly interested in Rays right-hander

The Braves are reportedly “keeping a close eye on” the pitcher as a potential trade target prior to the deadline.

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Austin Riley News / ClutchPoints / May 19

Braves’ Austin Riley takes major step toward injury return

The Atlanta Braves have been struck by the injury bug this season but still reside in second place in the National League East. They’re still considered a powerhouse though, as they’re in line to be in playoff contention late in the season.

Austin Riley News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18