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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.

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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 / 5 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.

Atlanta Braves News / Bleacher Report / 2 hours ago

Braves' Breakout Players, Most Disappointing to Start 2024 Season

The Atlanta Braves didn't need to do much to tweak one of baseball's best rosters during the offseason, but the addition of Reynaldo López in free agency is…

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta fires Chuck Tanner

1919 - Boston holds Hank Gowdy Day at the ballpark as he plays in his first game after returning from the Army. Gowdy singles on the first pitch he sees but the Braves fall to the Reds 10-4.

Max Fried News / Total Apex Sports / 32 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.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 5 hours ago

Max Fried dominates, AJ Smith-Shawver starting Thursday and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday AJ Smith-Shawver is being called up to make his first major league start of the season on Thursday. I have some concerns about this for AJ, as I talked about in a quickpost (a new feature of ours if you missed it).

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.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

AJ Smith-Shawver will start Thursday’s game in Chicago

AJ Smith-Shawver will make his season debut in Thursday’s game against the Cubs The Atlanta Braves got a much-needed win Wednesday night at Wrigley Field and will be looking to secure a series win Thursday.

Adam Duvall News / Talking Chop / 5 hours ago

Adam Duvall in the lineup as Braves continue series with Cubs

Adam Duvall is in the starting lineup against Cubs’ lefty Justin Steele. The Atlanta Braves will try to get back in the win column Wednesday night when they continue a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / 5 hours ago

What’s the one move Alex Anthopoulos wants back?

Alex Anthopoulos is one of the best general managers in all of sports, not just baseball. Everything he touches seems to turn to gold, and he doesn’t appear to have a blind spot in any particular area.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

3 Braves players fans are already fed up with in 2024 season

If the saying “April showers bring May flowers” is true, then the Atlanta Braves must not have received much rain. After finishing their first month of the season with a record of 19-9, the Braves have gone 8-9 so far in May.

Jackson Stephens News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Braves Re-Sign Jackson Stephens On Minor League Deal

The Braves have re-signed righty Jackson Stephens to a new minor league contract, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’s been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

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 / 51 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.

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MLB 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