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Walt Weiss, Braves pursue more success vs. Rockies

Walt Weiss had a successful return to Coors Field on Friday, and the Atlanta manager hopes to make it two straight wins there when the Braves play the second of three games against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Saturday night.

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Chris Sale gives JR Ritchie the ultimate compliment

JR Ritchie has made two starts — both wins for the Atlanta Braves — and flashed a few things that show exactly why he was regarded as a top-100 prospect by every major outlet.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 2

Michael Harris II a Pinch Hit Hero Again as Braves Rally to Beat Rockies

The Atlanta Braves rallied on Friday night to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 and start their latest road trip on a mile-high note. They found themselves

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1

Braves rally from 6-run hole, defeat Rockies on late HR

Michael Harris II blasted a pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied late to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 in Denver on Friday night.

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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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Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Carlos Carrasco Elects Free Agency

Carlos Carrasco elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The Braves designated him for assignment on Thursday when Dylan Lee returned from the paternity list.

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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 / Athlon Sports / May 1

Braves’ Austin Riley Announces Career News Before Rockies Game

The Atlanta Braves are off to a strong start this MLB season, winning three of their last four games. They have shown dominance and are positioning themselves as the top seed in the National League East with a 22-10 record.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 1

Status of Braves Pitching Staff Heading into West Coast Road Trip

The Atlanta Braves are set for a long road trip out west, getting started with a three-game series in Colorado against the Rockies. As per usual, the ongoing discussion revolves around the pitching staff and the carousel moving arms on and off the staff.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 05/01/2026

The Atlanta Braves start a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies tonight. They’re coming off their 11th series win of the season as they took two out of three from the Detroit Tigers over the past week.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 1

What Could the Future of the Atlanta Braves Rotation Look Like?

As of late, we’ve had a look at the Atlanta Braves’ future. Two of their top three prospects, Didier Fuentes and JR Ritchie, have seen action for the team.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Braves designate 2 pitchers for assignment before Rockies game

The Atlanta Braves announced multiple roster moves ahead of their series against the Colorado Rockies. Atlanta designated two pitchers for assignment as part of the moves.

Bryce Elder News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Metrics suggest Bryce Elder has staying power in the Braves rotation

In a situation few expected coming into the season — especially with four starting pitchers on the IL — the Atlanta Braves rotation might quickly find itself with an unusual problem: too many viable options.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Braves make changes to bullpen ahead of series with Rockies

I wrote earlier this morning about the possibility of changes coming to the Braves bullpen in the near future, and within less than two hours of that post, the Braves designated both Joel Payamps and Jose Suarez for assignment.

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Ozzie Albies News / CBSSports.com / May 1

Free MLB home run picks May 1: Braves' Ozzie Albies facing ideal pitcher in thin air at Coors Field on Friday

CBS Sports and SportsLine's Matt Severance reveals his best MLB home run props picks for Friday's games

Atlanta Braves News / Legends On Deck / May 1

Dominant Braves Taking Control of the NL East

The Atlanta Braves have been the standard of the NL East since 2018, a run that included six consecutive division titles and a World Series championship in 2021.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

A few Braves relievers may soon be looking for new homes

It’s difficult to complain about anything with a 22-10 record, but Thursday afternoon’s series finale with the Detroit Tigers did highlight one of the Atlanta Braves’ few flaws.

Atlanta Braves News / Stadium Rant / May 1

Atlanta Braves 2026: How Albies, Olson, And Sale Are Fueling A Captivating Comeback Season

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2026 season with expectations that felt both familiar and justified. Following a disappointing 2025 season that saw the

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 1

The Atlanta Braves: Kings of April 2026

The Atlanta Braves are off to a blisteringly hot start. Never in franchise history have they won 20 games before May 1st, but this year, they accomplished that on April 26th.