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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.

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Braves stick with same lineup for Tuesday’s opener against Red Sox

No changes for the Braves’ lineup as they look to snap a three-game skid Tuesday against Boston. The Atlanta Braves return home Tuesday for a brief two-game series against the Boston Red Sox.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 6 minutes ago

A’s promote piece acquired from Braves for Sean Murphy trade

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos has become notorious for his trades with the Oakland Athletics. First, it was Matt Olson who replaced Freddie Freeman. Shea Langeliers, Cristian Pache, Ryan Cusick, and Joey Estes were the return for Oakland.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Two biggest concerns for Braves amid struggles

Braves fans have had it so good in recent years, that they’ve forgotten what it feels like to see the team struggle for an extended period during the regular season.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Braves return home against Red Sox with hopes of returning to good form

That road trip was nasty, wasn't it? Let's keep it int he past. After going on a nasty road trip that saw them go 1-5 against Seattle and Los Angeles, the Atlanta Braves are looking to snap out of their first real funk of the season with some home cooking as they open up a quick series against the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Red Sox vs. Braves: May 7-8

The Atlanta Braves return to Truist Park Tuesday in hopes of snapping a three-game losing skid. The Atlanta Braves will try to snap a three-game losing streak Tuesday night when they begin a brief two-game series against the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / FanNation Braves Today / 2 hours ago

Braves Hope to Solve Offensive Woes Versus Stout Boston Pitching Staff

The Atlanta Braves have not had a good week. The Braves went 1-5 on their most recent road trip, a swing across the West Coast, only winning one game against the Seattle Mariners and then getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Braves old friend in new threads thriving with White Sox

Alex Anthopoulos swung a number of trades this offseason. Some were much more impactful than others, but one that caught a lot of headlines because of the sheer size of it was the Braves’ 5-for-1 trade with the White Sox for Aaron Bummer.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Braves vs. Red Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Two of the league’s top power hitters will meet Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves (20-12) and Boston Red Sox (19-16) take the field at 7:20 PM ET, live on NESN.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Another Braves’ arm hits IL amid roster moves ahead of Red Sox series

The Braves have made a couple of roster moves ahead of their two-game series against the Red Sox in Atlanta, recalling Ray Kerr and placing Tyler Matzek on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.

Matt Olson News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Matt Olson might MLB’s most unlucky hitter this season

Hangovers are real folks, and on the surface Matt Olson is having a Hall of Fame hangover following his career-best season in 2023 in which he broke a Braves franchise record for home runs, finishing with 54.

Julio Franco News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

This Day in Braves History: Julio Franco becomes second oldest player to homer in a game

1975 - The Atlanta Braves trade holdout first baseman Dick Allen and catcher Johnny Oates to the Phillies for catcher Jim Essian, outfielder Barry Bonnell and cash.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Atlanta returns home to welcome Red Sox, offense continues search for answers, more

Can a return to Truist Park help the Braves offense wake up? The is zero doubt that basically the entire Braves lineup is currently in a slump. But one factor that has played a part in the recent struggles is the fact that the Braves have faced some very good pitching, especially in terms of relievers.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 12 hours ago

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?

MLB News / Talking Chop / 11 hours ago

Braves return home to face Red Sox after brutal road trip

Atlanta returns to Truist Park for a brief two-game series against the Boston Red Sox. The Atlanta Braves will return to Truist Park Tuesday and will be looking to rebound after a 1-5 road trip that did all sorts of damage to their spot in the standings and team stats.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox Series May 7-8: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

In the first of a two-game series, on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:20 PM ET, the Atlanta Braves will host the Boston Red Sox. Braves vs. Red Sox Series Info Red Sox @ Braves Time: Tuesday, May 7 at 7:20 PM ET Braves Starting Pitcher: Reynaldo López Red Sox Starting Pitcher: Kutter Crawford TV Channel: […]

Chris Sale News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Braves’ Chris Sale gets emotional on facing Red Sox for first time since trade

Chris Sale is set to face his former team on Wednesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, and given that he won a World Series with Boston in 2018, it is understandably an emotional moment for the veteran starting pitcher.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Braves face Red Sox looking to get back on track

The off-kilter Atlanta Braves hope a quick stop at home will put them back on the right path. The Braves open a two-game home series on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox after they lost five of their last six games and were swept in a three-game series over the weekend by the surging Los Angeles Dodgers.

Jarred Kelenic News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Familiar issues plaguing Jarred Kelenic’s offense

From the moment the Braves traded for Jarred Kelenic, it was always going to be a process to help him reach his full potential. This a player who was taken 6th overall out of high school.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

What’s the Braves panic meter after recent slide?

The Braves are amid one of their most frustrating stretches in recent memory. They’ve lost five of their last six and are coming off an embarrassing three-game sweep at the hands of the rival Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 6 hours ago

For the 2024 Atlanta Braves’ offense it is deja vu all over again

How soon we forget that at this point in the season, the 2023 Braves were playing a lot like the 2024 Braves are this year. That provides reasons for optimism for the team’s offense.

Shohei Ohtani News / FanNation Fastball / 2 hours ago

Shohei Ohtani Just Put Together an All-Time Series Against the Atlanta Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Atlanta Braves over the weekend, finishing it off with a 5-1 win on Sunday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers took it to the Braves for all three games in what could be a National League Championship Series preview.

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / 1 hour ago

COLUMN: Braves Fans Shouldn’t Panic After That Road Trip

The Atlanta Braves stumbled last week. The Braves went 1-5 on their most recent road trip, a swing across the West Coast, only winning one game against the Seattle Mariners and then getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pierce Johnson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Braves right-hander lands on injured list

He did miss most of the 2022 season due to forearm tendinitis, so his recent injury history does have a prominent arm-related issue.

Sean Murphy latest injury update

Braves acquire veteran reliever in trade

Two Braves fall down Baseball America’s list of top 100 prospects

Which pitchers have the most strikeouts in MLB postseason history?

The '2022 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

AJ Smith-Shawver News / LWOSports.com / May 2

Braves Smith-Shawver impressing in Triple-A, Could get Tapped Soon

The Atlanta Braves have meticulously constructed a farm system brimming with pitching talent, a brilliant approach that has positioned them as a perennial World Series threat.