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Minor-league relievers that could make an impact this year

The Atlanta Braves are still sorting out exactly what they want their pitching staff to look like, and as more guys return to health, some difficult decisions are going to have to be made.

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Which Braves unsung hero is your favorite?

The Braves have been led by their stars through the first six weeks of the season. Matt Olson would probably take home NL MVP honors if the season ended today, leading all of baseball in WAR.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 6

Feels like 2023 again: Bryce Elder, Matt Olson power Braves to another win

Through the first month-and-a-half, the similarities to 2023 are impossible to ignore. The Atlanta Braves offense is the best in baseball, random guys are suddenly turning into stars, and the club owns the best record in the league while already threatening to run away with the NL East before the calendar even flips to June.

Atlanta Braves News / Stadium Rant / May 6

How The Atlanta Braves Are Dominating MLB

In a league that features the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and New York Yankees, the best team in baseball this year is the Atlanta Braves. They currently hold the best record in all of the big leagues and are thriving on both sides of the ball.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 6

Could Bryce Elder Snap a Decade-Long Braves Drought This Season?

The Atlanta Braves beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday to tie up their weekday series, with Bryce Elder setting the tone again on the mound. He gave his team six innings of two-run ball while striking out a season-high nine batters, continuing his strong start to the season.

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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.

Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / May 6

Red-hot Matt Olson, MLB-best Braves eye series win vs. M's

Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves are on some kind of roll. And they're showing no signs of slowing down. Olson led off the ninth inning with a home run off Seattle closer Andres Munoz on Tuesday night, breaking a tie and giving the MLB-leading Braves a 3-2 come-from-behind road victory.

Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / May 6

Braves sink Mariners on Matt Olson's ninth-inning HR

Matt Olson hit a tiebreaking home run leading off the ninth inning as the Atlanta Braves rallied to defeat the host Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday night.

JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 5

Braves Prospect JR Ritchie Earns Monthly Award for Efforts in AAA

The dominant run from Atlanta Braves' prospect JR Ritchie in Triple-A that earned him a call-up to the major leagues is now award-winning. He has been named the International League's (Triple-A) pitch of the month for April.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 5

Braves activate closer Raisel Iglesias from injured list

The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Raisel Iglesias from the injured list Tuesday and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment. Iglesias, 36, last pitched on April 19 and has been out with right shoulder inflammation.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Ken Rosenthal on Braves, Drake Baldwin contract negotiations

If you look around the league through the first month of the season, you’ll see team after team locking in their young stars to long-term contracts before they even finish their rookie campaigns.

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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.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Braves Player Sends Message to Matt Olson After Career Milestone

The Atlanta Braves have started to the season red-hot at 25-11. Much of that surge stems from first basemanMatt Olson, one of the game’s most dangerous bats this year.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Braves make roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s matchup with Mariners

Ahead of Tuesday’s game with the Seattle Mariners, the Atlanta Braves made several roster moves. Closer Raisel Iglesias has been reinstated from the Injured List.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

The Braves announced Tuesday that veteran righty Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster goes to closer Raisel Iglesias, who has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

Braves rumors: Why Drake Baldwin contract talks aren’t happening despite MVP start

The Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a hot start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 25-11 despite a recent loss to the Seattle Mariners. In that game, Drake Baldwin hit a leadoff home run to get things started for Atlanta, continuing his epic first portion of the 2026 season.

Didier Fuentes News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Are Braves making the right decision with Didier Fuentes?

Entering the season, 20-year-old Didier Fuentes was widely viewed as a top-100 prospect — a pitcher with legitimate frontline upside if everything clicks.

Matt Olson News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Matt Olson: The best player in baseball so far this season

There’s a new league leader in fWAR, and his name is Matt Olson, who passed Aaron Judge last night after launching his 12th home run of the season and the 300th of his career.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 5

Four Storylines to Follow Up on From Braves Loss to Mariners

The Atlanta Braves dropped their series opener in Seattle to the Mariners, 5-4, on Monday night. They watched as their 4-0 lead was squandered by a five-spot in the bottom of the sixth by the Mariners' bats.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Braves’ handling of Michael Harris’ injury starting to raise questions

Michael Harris II suffered a quad injury a couple of weeks ago, and the way the Atlanta Braves have managed it since has been a bit puzzling. He initially missed just one game, then returned as the designated hitter for a couple of contests before moving back to center field.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 5

The Atlanta Braves Are the Hottest Team in Baseball

It has been a full 180-degree turn for the Atlanta Braves entering May as opposed to last season. Atlanta currently sits 25-10, leading the National League East by 8.5 games and sporting the best record in the entire MLB.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Braves' Walt Weiss Announces Troubling Michael Harris Update After Second Straight Absence From Lineup

The Atlanta Braves outfield may soon be without all three projected Opening Day starters during the month of May. Jurickson Profar is suspended for the entire season.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Braves Designate Jonah Heim For Assignment, Activate Sean Murphy

The Braves announced they’ve reinstated catcher Sean Murphy from his season-opening injured list stint. That pushed Jonah Heim off the team, as he has been designated for assignment to create space for Murphy on the active roster.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 4

Braves Lose Ronald Acuña Jr., But Return Someone They Needed

The Atlanta Braves just got hit with the kind of injury news no team wants to hear, but somehow, it came with a little bit of hope attached. Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 4

Chris Sale's dominance has been overlooked

At 37, the Braves pitcher has illustrated how he's pitching like a young superstar ace and making a comeback following several injuries.

Chris Sale stifles Rockies as Braves cruise in blowout

Braves manager shares worrisome Ronald Acuna Jr. injury update

Spencer Strider showed tremendous honesty about his 2026 debut

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Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Spencer Strider showed tremendous honesty about his 2026 debut

The Atlanta Braves finally got Spencer Strider back on the mound, but he was far from happy with his performance in his 2026 debut on Sunday. In his first start of the season, Strider pitched for just 3 1/3 innings and allowed 3 earned runs on 4 hits in an 11-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colo.