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Braves’ Sean Murphy exits early vs. Red Sox just 1 week after injury return

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy was forced to exit his team’s 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch, per David O’Brien of The Athletic.

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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.

Brian Anderson News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Braves sign veteran infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson

The Atlanta Braves signed veteran third baseman and right fielder Brian Anderson on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, left-hander Tyler Matzek was moved to the 60-day injured list to make room for Anderson on the 40-man roster.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

MLB executives believe regression is coming for Chris Sale, Reynaldo Lopez

The Braves sit nine games over .500 and are in a similar position as last year at this point in the season; however, it looks much different. The 2024 Atlanta Braves have been pitching-led, compared to the 2023 lineup that broke records.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Why Braves’ 2024 season is fully riding on June

To say that the Atlanta Braves have been dealt a bad hand as of late would be a bit of an understatement. They’ve dealt with injuries all season long, some season-ending, like that of superstar reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuna Jr.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 4 hours ago

Braves roll with same lineup from Sunday in series opener against Red Sox

The day and the city may have changed but the lineup remains the same for Atlanta. The lineups for tonight's game between the Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox are out.

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.

Adam Duvall News / CBSSports.com / 1 hour ago

Braves' Adam Duvall tosses ball into stands to knock down pyramid of cups

Braves fans rejoiced after Duvall knocked over the cups

Max Fried News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

It's Fried Day at Fenway as Braves face Red Sox

Earlier this season, it was a bad time for the Braves to run into Kutter Crawford. Now, it's a bad time for the Red Sox to run into Max Fried. Following

Tyler Matzek News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Braves sign infielder, Tyler Matzek to 60-day IL

Per the Braves official X/Twitter account, the Braves have signed infielder Brian Anderson to a major-league contract. He will join the active roster. In a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster, Tyler Matzek has been transferred from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 0 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.

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

Atlanta Braves Outfielder Starting To Heat Up

Alex Anthopoulos went into the 2023 winter as arguably the luckiest general manager. He had two big objectives this past off-season: upgrade the left field position and find the Atlanta Braves a fifth starter.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Hurston Waldrep rockets up Keith Law’s prospect rankings

The story of the 2024 Atlanta Braves — if we’re looking at things positively — has been the pitching. Atlanta’s rotation has been one of the best in baseball — led by Max Fried, Chris Sale, and Reynaldo López — and the bullpen has been equally as reliable.

Jim Bowden News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Jim Bowden names Braves early trade deadline needs

As we get into the thick of June, trade deadline talk around the league really begins to heat up, and around this time next month, we may even see some deals starting to come to fruition.

Chipper Jones News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta selects Chipper Jones with the first pick of the 1990 MLB draft

1952 - The Reds purchased veteran outfielder Willard Marshall from the Boston Braves. 1975 - The Braves draft second baseman Glenn Hubbard in the 20th round of the MLB Draft.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 8 hours ago

Braves vs. Red Sox: June 4-5

A long road trip for the Atlanta Braves will begin Tuesday night with a two-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Atlanta just completed a 3-4 homestand and enter Tuesday with a 33-24 record, seven games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the NL East.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 16 hours ago

Braves hope bats awaken vs. Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves will attempt to jump-start their slumping offense when they visit the Boston Red Sox for the opener of a two-game series Tuesday night.

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.

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Charlie Morton News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 2

Braves Win Finale and Series Behind Scoreless Outing from Charlie Morton

The Atlanta Braves rallied late to take down the Oakland Athletics 3-1 to officially win the weekend series in Truist Park. Here’s what you need to know about from the contest.

Chris Sale News / ClutchPoints / June 1

Braves’ Chris Sale bluntly calls out real culprit behind brutal loss to Athletics

The slumping Atlanta Braves offense finally got rolling on Saturday, but the starting pitching let them down in Atlanta’s 11-9 loss to the Oakland Athletics.

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.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 1

Braves Move Top Healthy Pitching Prospect To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves have a job opening in their rotation, if anyone wants it. Since starter Spencer Strider went down, Atlanta’s cycled through options in the 5th spot of the rotation and so far, no one’s seized the spot and kept it.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / June 1

Can the Braves or Acuña Survive this Injury?

The devastating news hit the baseball world like a thunderbolt on a sunny day – Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr., the reigning National League MVP, will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after tearing the ACL in his left knee.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / May 30