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JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18

Braves Prospect JR Ritchie Masterful Again, Case for Call-Up Strengthening

JR Ritchie delivered another masterful outing for the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks while punching out eight.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 18

5 Greatest Atlanta Braves Hitters of All Time

Four of the five Atlanta Braves players on our list of the greatest five Braves hitters in history are in the Hall of Fame. The fifth player should be. The franchise is the oldest in baseball, having been established in 1871 and joining the National League in 1876 as the Boston Reds.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 18

Several Braves stars beginning to find their footing

Entering Friday night’s series opener against the Phillies, the Braves sat at 12–7, three games clear of the second-place Marlins and Nationals. But they didn’t get there quite how anyone expected.

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Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / April 18

Chris Sale, Braves eager to add to Phillies' woes

A pair of talented left-handers will take the mound on Saturday night when Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit Cristopher Sanchez and the scuffling Philadelphia Phillies.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Austin Riley News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18

Three Takeaways From Braves Austin Riley's Recent Surge

Austin Riley had another big night for the Atlanta Braves on Friday. He delivered his first multi-home run game of the season en route to a 9-0 win over the Phillies.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18

Braves Pitching Keeps Cruising With Win Over Phillies

Once again, the Atlanta Braves' pitching staff didn’t take its foot off the gas for a second. They picked up their fourth shutout of the season, leading the way to a 9-0 win over the rival Philadelphia Phillies. They improved to 13-7 on the year and lead the National League East by four games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 17

Braves blank Phillies as Austin Riley blasts two homers

Martin Perez tossed six scoreless innings and Austin Riley hit a pair of opposite-field home runs as the visiting Atlanta Braves smashed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17

Why Bryce Elder's Turnaround for Atlanta Braves is No Fluke

The success that Bryce Elder experienced toward the end of last year didn’t simply carry over. The Atlanta Braves right-hander managed to take his game

Spencer Strider News / Total Pro Sports / April 17

Atlanta Braves Injury Report: Spence Strider Gets Major Update

The Atlanta Braves lost Spencer Strider to the injured list after he suffered a Grade 1 left oblique strain. The pitcher’s absence has cost the Braves, especially putting more pressure on their starting rotation.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Alex Anthopoulos struck gold where nobody was looking

For the first seven years of Alex Anthopoulos’ tenure as Braves GM, nobody was better at finding spare parts that somehow fit perfectly into a championship-level ball club.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17

Braves’ Hot Start Powered by a Resurgent Familiar Face

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves have found their stride at the plate. They lead the Majors in team RBIs (103) and hits (180). They are in the top three for OPS (.790), batting average (.276), and runs (106). After a dreadful 2025, the lineup is beginning to feel like itself again.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Walt Weiss is pulling all the right strings as new Braves manager

The Braves way became a staple in Atlanta when Bobby Cox took over in the early ’90s, and it’s been instilled throughout the organization ever since. Through

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Phillies Series

The Atlanta Braves head back on the road, starting their next away slate with a three-games series in Philadelphia against the Phillies. It’s the first time that these division rivals will face each other this year, and it’s the second NL East bout for the Braves this season.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Braves resign utility player to minor league deal

The Atlanta Braves have re-signed Luke Williams to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s transactions tracker. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and also appeared in Thursday’s game as a pinch runner.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Braves set to enter brutal stretch of the 2026 schedule

Unlike last season, when the Braves‘ season began on the West Coast with seven straight games against the Padres and Dodgers, the Braves schedule has been much more favorable to begin 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Braves Recap: Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy take over Rome

While the Braves were enjoying a much-needed off day ahead of a pivotal NL East matchup against the Phillies, a couple of familiar faces provided some entertainment in Rome.

Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Braves Re-Sign Luke Williams To Minor League Deal

The Braves have re-signed Luke Williams to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and entered tonight’s game as a pinch runner.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 17

Braves announce major Spencer Strider injury update

Strider suffered an oblique injury before the start of the season.

Dodgers pull unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start

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Mets continue to make worrisome admissions as losing streak grows

Hitting coach has 'pretty simple' explanation for Mets' offensive woes

MLB umpire robbed and assaulted in Philadelphia, still worked Phillies series

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Braves Designate Osvaldo Bido, Select Ian Hamilton

The Braves have designated right-hander Osvaldo Bido for assignment, per a team announcement. Right-hander Ian Hamilton‘s contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move.

Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Luke Williams Elects Free Agency

Utilityman Luke Williams elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Braves, relays Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.