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Adam Duvall starts in left for Braves Friday against Mets

Adam Duvall is one of several Braves that have had some success against Mets lefty Jose Quintana. Charlie Morton will get the start Friday when the Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at Citi Field against the New York Mets.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Braves look to extend streak against Mets

The Braves head back out on the road Friday for a three-game series against the Mets. After a brief two-game homestand, the Atlanta Braves will head back out on the road Friday where they will begin a three-game series against the New York Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Battery Power TV: Knocked out of first place, Atlanta Braves aiming to get going in the month of May

The Braves are headed to New York for another matchup with the Mets. The Atlanta Braves are in need of an offensive spark as they seek to keep the momentum of a brief two-game stay at Truist Park going and get their season back on track.

MLB News / Action Network / 28 minutes ago

MLB betting: Braves vs. Mets pick odds, prediction for Friday 5/10

Action Network's Mike Ianniello shares his Braves vs. Mets pick for Friday, May 10, including MLB odds and predictions for the series opener at Citi Field.

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Chris Sale News / Just Baseball / 1 hour ago

Chris Sale Has Rediscovered His Ace Form in Atlanta

Chris Sale has become the No. 1 starter that the Braves didn’t know they would need this season, as he’s turned back the clock to his All-Star form from years past.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Braves vs. Mets: May 10-12

Atlanta heads back out on the road for a quick three-game series against the New York Mets. After righting the ship with a two-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox, the Atlanta Braves will head right back out on the road for a quick trip to New York to face the Mets.

Jesse Chavez News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

Is Jesse Chavez on the Braves the best reliever ever?

The entire Braves pitching staff has been excellent to begin the season. The starters have picked up the slack with Spencer Strider down for the season, and Brian Snitker couldn’t ask for much more out of his bullpen.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

Former Brave Finds Himself in Poverty and One Day Shy for MLB Pension

Gary Cooper, who once played for the Atlanta Braves, is in dire need of income that the players pension can provide. So what’s the problem? Cooper was with the Braves for just 42 days in 1980.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Luis Guillorme trade, Zack Short acquisition, NL East showdown, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The team may have been off, but the front office was busy as the Atlanta Braves made a couple of trades on Thursday.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 11 hours ago

Braves head to New York for NL East matchup against Mets

The Braves will head back out on the road Friday for a three-game series against the New York Mets. After a brief stop at home, the Atlanta Braves will head back out on the road Friday where they will begin a three-game series against the New York Mets.

MLB News / Just Baseball / 16 hours ago

The Phillies-Braves Talent Gap Is Far Closer Than We Thought

The Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball. But the Philadelphia Phillies are the best team in baseball. As contradictory as those two statements sound, they’re both equally true.

Aaron Bummer News / Talking Chop / 17 hours ago

Aaron Bummer has been better than you think

Aaron Bummer has had a better season than just the surface numbers might say. A 4.50 ERA is never going to jump off the page at you. It’s pretty average production for a pitcher and in some circles, considered below average.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Braves make another trade with Red Sox after sweeping them

Earlier today, it was announced that Luis Guillorme had been traded to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Guillorme was serving as the Braves’ primary utility infielder, but they also had David Fletcher ready at a moment’s notice in Gwinnett.

Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / 4 hours ago

Braves acquire infielder from Red Sox

The infielder has been bouncing around the league since the end of last season.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 51 minutes ago

Big week for the Braves top three prospects

When it comes to the Braves prospects, they have a clear top three and then a pretty significant dropoff. All the talk coming into the season surrounded AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep.

Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Sean Murphy takes significant step towards returning for Braves

The Braves ended their three-game losing streak with a sweep of their own, taking two from the Red Sox. Chris Sale and Reynaldo Lopez toed the rubber on Tuesday and Wednesday, giving Boston’s offense fits.

Luis Guillorme News / MLB Trade Rumors / 0 minutes ago

Angels to acquire longtime Mets infielder from Braves

The Angels are reportedly acquiring infielder Luis Guillorme from the Braves.

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Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago

Chris Sale sharp as Braves shut out Red Sox

Chris Sale threw six shutout innings and Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday and sweep their two-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / 43 minutes ago

Watch: Braves star becomes MLB's new home run leader

Marcell Ozuna continues to rake this season.

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Braves place LHP Tyler Matzek (elbow) on 15-day injured list

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Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / May 7

Bally Sports Brings Back “Legends Booth” for Braves vs Cardinals Next Wednesday

Bally Sports knows how to appeal to Atlanta Braves fans. Fresh off of the success of their “Legends Booth” last season , where the quarter of Tom Glavine,

Tyler Matzek News / Field Level Media / May 7

Braves place LHP Tyler Matzek (elbow) on 15-day injured list

The Atlanta Braves placed left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek, who has struggled since his return from Tommy John surgery, on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of inflammation in his throwing elbow.

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / May 7

Braves Postseason Hero Goes on Injured List

The Atlanta Braves did a lot of work to fortify their bullpen this offseason. The attention goes to the high-profile moves, with Atlanta dishing out a

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / May 6

1 early-season trade Braves must make

The Atlanta Braves came into the season as a World Series favorite. With a loaded roster that boasts a lineup featuring Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley, and Matt Olson, among a rotation with Chris Sale, Max Fried, and Charlie Morton, how could they not be favorites for the Fall Classic?