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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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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.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

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

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

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Braves being ‘hot’ is motivating Ha-Seong Kim in injury rehab

The Atlanta Braves have had an excellent start to the 2026 MLB season, sitting at 22-10 and having won nine out of their ten series so far on the campaign.

Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Sean Murphy expected back against Seattle

Reinforcements will be joining the Braves on the upcoming road trip. Spencer Strider is slated to make his season debut on Sunday against the Rockies, and the very next day, Sean Murphy will rejoin the Braves in Seattle, according to Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Michael Harris News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

A possible IL stint on the table for Michael Harris II

The Atlanta Braves couldn’t complete the sweep over the Detroit Tigers on getaway day, despite another strong performance from Bryce Elder. The offense

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 30

Braves Still Juggling Michael Harris II Injury, Murphy Near Return

Getting Michael Harris II into the lineup has become a balancing act for the Atlanta Braves. He was out of the lineup for Thursday’s 5-2 loss to the Tigers after starting in centerfield the night before.

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The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

JR Ritchie News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Walt Weiss doesn’t expect JR Ritchie to go anywhere

JR Ritchie made his second MLB start on Wednesday night, drawing a tough matchup against reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. This one came with a few more bumps than his debut.

Chris Sale News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

The Chris Sale trade keeps getting worse for the Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves trade for Chris Sale has a real chance to go down as the best deal in franchise history. The Boston Red Sox essentially gave him away, even sending $17 million just to move the remainder of his contract.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Sean Murphy’s Braves return will make Drake Baldwin more deadly when it matters most

The Atlanta Braves have been the biggest success story in baseball so far this year, currently sitting with the best record in the MLB at 21-9 after Matt Olson’s walkoff home run over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 30

Matt Olson living up to reputation, powering Braves to hot start

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson continues to uphold his status as a durable, elite power hitter.

True-or-false for first month of 2026 MLB season: Yankees' AL dominance, Ohtani's NL Cy Young candidacy and more

The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 30

A Struggling Starter Just Became Atlanta’s Latest Weapon

ATLANTA – Reynaldo López’s night lasted only two innings, but it advanced the Atlanta Braves’ newest formula for surviving a battered rotation while putting up wins.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30

Braves bring historic pace into series finale vs. Tigers

The Braves will look for their 11th straight win against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon when the teams play the finale of a three-game series in Atlanta.

Spencer Strider News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves To Activate Spencer Strider On Sunday

The Braves will reinstate Spencer Strider from the 15-day injured list on Sunday, manager Walt Weiss told reporters before tonight’s walk-off win over Detroit (link via Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution).

Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / April 29

Matt Olson's walk-off homer lifts Braves over Tigers

Matt Olson delivered a long two-run walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

The Braves designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment on Wednesday, per a club announcement. His spot on the roster will go to left-hander Dylan Lee, who has been reinstated from the paternity list.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Braves Announce Michael Harris Move Before Tigers Game

The Atlanta Braves remain the most dangerous team in baseball entering Tuesday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Atlanta holds a 7.0-game lead in the National League East, and even though it is only April, the club continues to widen the gap between itself and the rest of the division.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 27