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Braves Matt Olson Set to Reach Historic Mark in Iron Man Streak

Braves Matt Olson Set to Reach Historic Mark in Iron Man Streak

There are few guarantees in life, and Matt Olson playing first base for the Atlanta Braves every game remains one of them. When he takes the field on Tuesday, he will extend his Iron Man streak to 800 games.  He took sole possession of the 11th-longest streak all-time with his 799th game played consecutively on Monday.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 14
Walt Weiss Explains Quick Hook After Braves’ Loss to Marlins

Walt Weiss Explains Quick Hook After Braves’ Loss to Marlins

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves struggled on the mound in a 10-4 loss to the Marlins at Truist Park. Grant Holmes started hot, throwing three perfect frames against the division rival, but lost control in the fourth inning and did not see a fifth.  The hook came fast for the starter, despite that strong start.

Sean Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14
Braves make important Sean Murphy injury recovery announcement

Braves make important Sean Murphy injury recovery announcement

The Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a solid start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting in first place in the NL East at 10-7 despite a loss to the Miami Marlins on Monday evening.

Hayden Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 14
Braves Call Up Prospect Pitcher, Option Another Back to Triple-A

Braves Call Up Prospect Pitcher, Option Another Back to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves made another move to freshen up the bullpen. They announced on Tuesday morning that they called up left-hander Hayden Harris from Triple-A and optioned right-hander Rolddy Muñoz.  This move wasn’t completely unexpected.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Reynaldo Lopez News / Field Level Media / April 14
With Reynaldo Lopez back, Braves strive to even series vs. Marlins

With Reynaldo Lopez back, Braves strive to even series vs. Marlins

Reynaldo Lopez will return from a five-game suspension to get the starting assignment for the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night when they host the Miami Marlins.

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

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.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 14
Walt Weiss Explains Cautiously Pulling Grant Holmes in Braves Loss

Walt Weiss Explains Cautiously Pulling Grant Holmes in Braves Loss

What began as a tight contest between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins on Monday quickly unraveled in the middle innings. It stemmed from the decision by manager Walt Weiss to lift starter Grant Holmes after four frames.

Sean Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 13
Braves Hammer Down Plans for Sean Murphy, Others Remain on Track

Braves Hammer Down Plans for Sean Murphy, Others Remain on Track

The Atlanta Braves brought a slate of positive injury updates on Monday ahead of their game against the Miami Marlins.  Sean Murphy’s plans for his rehab assignment have been ironed out.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 13

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 04/13/2026

The Atlanta Braves start a series against the Miami Marlins tonight. The Braves are the only team in baseball this season that has not lost a series yet.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13
Braves Designate Luke Williams For Assignment

Braves Designate Luke Williams For Assignment

The Braves announced today that outfielder Michael Harris II has been reinstated from the paternity list. In a corresponding move, infielder Luke Williams has been designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 13
Braves reinstate OF Michael Harris II, option LHP Dylan Dodd

Braves reinstate OF Michael Harris II, option LHP Dylan Dodd

The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Michael Harris II from the paternity list and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday in advance of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Braves announce multiple roster moves after crushing Guardians

Braves announce multiple roster moves after crushing Guardians

The Atlanta Braves cruised to a 13-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Atlanta ultimately earned a 2-1 series victory and improved to 10-6 overall with the win.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 13
Braves Recall Prospect Reliever, Pitching Shuffle Continues

Braves Recall Prospect Reliever, Pitching Shuffle Continues

The Atlanta Braves shuffled the pitching staff yet again ahead of their three-game series against the Miami Marlins. They announced Monday morning that they recalled right-hander Rolddy Muñoz and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13
Hot Braves offense, not-so-hot Marlins clash in early NL East series

Hot Braves offense, not-so-hot Marlins clash in early NL East series

The hot Atlanta Braves will host the struggling Miami Marlins in a three-game series that begins Monday night between the National League East rivals. Atlanta rolled to a 13-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 13
Braves Pitching Staff Silencing Doubts with Early Season Run

Braves Pitching Staff Silencing Doubts with Early Season Run

Chris Sale once again battled to give the Atlanta Braves the needed quality innings from the starting rotation. Despite allowing eight hits and a walk,

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 12
Could Braves' Matt Olson become this generation’s Cal Ripken Jr?

Could Braves' Matt Olson become this generation’s Cal Ripken Jr?

Matt Olson is doing something nobody else in baseball is right now. He is quietly becoming this generation’s Iron Man.

Cardinals’ patience paying off as Jordan Walker becomes one of MLB's best hitters
Yankees, Mets set New York futility mark
Ben Rice costs the Yankees with an ABS blunder
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 12
Braves pound 19 hits, crush Guardians

Braves pound 19 hits, crush Guardians

Dominic Smith homered and Jorge Mateo collected four hits as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 13-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night.

Chris Sale News / NBC Sports / April 12
Martin Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12
Braves To Designate Martin Perez For Assignment

Braves To Designate Martin Perez For Assignment

The Braves are designating left-hander Martin Perez for assignment, as Walt Weiss told reporters (including Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal Constitution).

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12
Braves’ Spencer Strider to begin rehab assignment soon, but there’s a catch

Braves’ Spencer Strider to begin rehab assignment soon, but there’s a catch

The Atlanta Braves are hoping to have starting pitcher Spencer Strider back as soon as possible. The hurler is dealing with oblique problems. Strider is getting an injury update.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Braves Remove Michael Harris From Lineup After Personal News

Braves Remove Michael Harris From Lineup After Personal News

Michael Harris was hoping to get off to a strong start in his fifth season with the Atlanta Braves, but that has not been the case. A concerning trend has continued, as Harris is once again dealing with the same first‑half struggles that have held him back in recent years.

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Braves Announce Sean Murphy Personal News Amid MLB Season

Braves Announce Sean Murphy Personal News Amid MLB Season

The Atlanta Braves are still awaiting the return of catcher Sean Murphy, who has not played since September of last year while recovering from a right hip labral tear.

Drake Baldwin News / Just Baseball / April 10
Drake Baldwin Could Take Another Leap in 2026

Drake Baldwin Could Take Another Leap in 2026

Last year, the Atlanta Braves entered 2025 spring training as one of the favorites to win the World Series. Seemingly each week after there was a new injury, a new struggle, or a new speed bump.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 10
Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Shohei Ohtani

Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Shohei Ohtani

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is off to a scorching hot start and is on pace to have a historic season. Still, it may not be enough to help Baldwin.

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl
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Dodgers' Dave Roberts defends Shohei Ohtani's special treatment after backlash
Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 9
5 Reasons the Braves Rotation is Succeeding Despite Major Injuries

5 Reasons the Braves Rotation is Succeeding Despite Major Injuries

If you’ve been following the Atlanta Braves so far in 2026, you’re probably thinking “here we go again.” Once again, the trainer’s room is full of star players, and the starting rotation took a beating before the season even really got going.

Austin Riley News / Just Baseball / April 9
Have We Already Seen Austin Riley’s Peak?

Have We Already Seen Austin Riley’s Peak?

At one point in time, Austin Riley looked like one of the best young players in all of Major League Baseball. It was hard to poke a hole in his game when he was going right.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 9
MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl

MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl

Major League Baseball has suspended Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez for their scuffle in Anaheim on Tuesday. 

Multiple players throw haymakers in intense Angels-Braves brawl
Watch: 62-year-old Walt Weiss takes down Jorge Soler during a wild brawl
Why Mets made this difficult decision on Juan Soto
Orioles lose key starter for rest of 2026
Phillies get big J.T. Realmuto update
Chris Sale News / Larry Brown Sports / April 7
Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball

Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale is known for his temper, but he demonstrated a whole new way to berate one’s self during Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels.

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