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Braves go the college athlete route in latest first-round mock draft

In about six weeks, the Atlanta Braves will welcome an entire draft class into an already vastly improved farm system — and it begins with two picks in the first round, No.

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Braves Facing Chris Sale Decision After Red Sox Win

Chris Sale put in one of his best performances of the season at Fenway Park on Thursday. The veteran left-hander powered Atlanta to a 10-2 win over the Boston Red Sox while showing a noticeable jump in velocity throughout the afternoon.

Jorge Mateo News / SportsTalkATL / May 29

This is an insane Jorge Mateo stat

The Braves got back in the series win column on Thursday, with the big hit coming from Ronald Acuña Jr., who mashed a grand slam over the green monster and out of the stadium.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 29

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Reds Series

The Atlanta Braves head to Cincinnati for a weekend series against the Reds. It’s the first time that these two will go head-to-head this season. Last season, the matchup was a bright spot during a down season, the Braves going 5-2 against one of their oldest opponents in the senior circuit.

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How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Braves’ Chris Sale velocity stat is cherry on top of Red Sox rout

Atlanta Braves star Chris Sale can still get things done on the mound. Sale was all business again on Thursday during a start against his former team Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, with the nine-time All-Star earning his eighth win of the season, as the Braves dominated the home team for a 10-2 victory.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / May 29

2026 MLB Daily Recap: League Wants Salary Cap, Braves’ Blowout Win

It was a light day of baseball action on May 28, as just six games were contested on the day. However, the big news came from the MLB office, as it countered the players’ union proposal for a new CBA.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Braves’ Chris Sale gives Payton Tolle his flowers after 10-2 win vs. Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves finished off a three-game series at Fenway Park with a 10-2 victory over the struggling Boston Red Sox. The start of the game saw the two teams engaged in a sharp pitching duel between Chris Sale of the Braves and youngster Payton Tolle of the Red Sox.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 28

Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves blast Red Sox 10-2

Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a grand slam and Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies also homered to propel the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 10-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Watch Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. clear Green Monster with bonkers grand slam

The Atlanta Braves dropped their first home series of the season after losing to the Washington Nationals last Sunday, but stunningly enough, they have actually been better overall away from Truist Park.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 28

Based on the Latest CBA News, Enjoy This Braves Season While You Can

Take a moment and just reflect on what the Atlanta Braves have done this season. They have the best record in baseball (37-19), and they’ve lost two series all year. This is a bona fide World Series contender.

Jorge Mateo News / SportsTalkATL / May 28

Should the Braves be giving Jorge Mateo more playing time?

The Braves got shelled by the Red Sox 8-0 on Wednesday night in a game that had very few positives, but if there’s one worth talking about, it’s Jorge Mateo.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 28

Braves Prospect Check-In: Standouts Searching for Footing at New Levels

It's been some time since a full breakdown has been done down on the farm in the Atlanta Braves' system. While some prospects have been highlighted individually, such as Jim Jarvis, JR Ritchie, Eric Hartman and Tate Southisene, there's more ground to cover.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 28

Red Sox serve Bryce Elder, Braves a harsh reminder

The Braves failed in all three phases on Wednesday night against the Red Sox. The offense was shut out as they continue to struggle to find consistent success with Drake Baldwin out of the lineup, and Bryce Elder delivered his worst performance of the season — aided by a rare critical error from first baseman Matt Olson.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

Buster Olney floats Astros Jeremy Peña as trade target for Braves

Buster Olney must be expecting Alex Anthopoulos to be much more aggressive at this year’s trade deadline than in years past — because after floating Byron Buxton as a potential Braves target a couple of weeks ago, he’s now throwing Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña into the conversation.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Cubs, Aaron Bummer Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and left-hander Aaron Bummer have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The O’Connell Sports Management client will presumably report to Triple-A Iowa at some point in the coming days.

Aaron Bummer News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

Braves old friend Aaron Bummer finds a new home

According to Bob Nightengale, the Chicago Cubs are signing recently released former Braves reliever Aaron Bummer. Aaron Bummer’s time in Atlanta was not as miserable as most Braves fans would like to describe.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 27

What does a fully healthy Braves 26-man roster look like?

The Braves are 1.5 games clear of the Tampa Bay Rays for the best record in baseball, 2.0 games ahead of the Dodgers for the best record in the National League, and a remarkable 8.5 games better than the Nationals in the NL East.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 27

Braves Manage to Re-Sign Key Outfield Depth Piece

The Atlanta Braves were able to lock back down a key piece of their outfield this week. According to his transaction log, they re-signed José Azócar to a minor league contract on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 26

Former Braves slugger Bob Horner dead at 68

Bob Horner, a former No.1 overall pick who went straight to the big leagues and once hit four home runs in a game, died Tuesday at the age of 68. A Kansas

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / May 26

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Has Reportedly Died

Bob Horner, the standout slugger known for his remarkable transition from amateur baseball directly into the major leagues, has died at the age of 68.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Former MLB All-Star Bob Horner passes away at 68

Former All-Star and Rookie of the Year Bob Horner has passed away at 68. The Braves announced the news on Tuesday afternoon while sending their condolences to his family and friends.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Braves Re-Sign José Azócar To Minor League Deal

The Braves have re-signed outfielder José Azócar to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27

Future Hall of Fame closer joins the best team in AL

His dominance in the closer role for the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2015 was among the greatest four-year stretches for any closer ever. Recently, though, it has been a rough go for the soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran.

Tigers manager drops huge Tarik Skubal injury update

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Luis Castillo showed frustration after getting pulled from his start against A's

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Yankees make franchise history with hit parade in 15-1 win over Royals

Craig Kimbrel News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25