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The Atlanta Braves may be struggling on offense this season. But there’s not much wrong with the pitching staff, and it could potentially result in some hardware at the end of the year.

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Travis d’Arnaud in the lineup to catch Hurston Waldrep’s debut

Sean Murphy gets a day off and Snitker swapped the catcher spot with Arcia’s spot in the lineup, but otherwise keeps the lineup the same from Saturday.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz slows down Rockies

1906 - The Boston Beaneaters snap an NL record 19-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Cardinals. 1992 - The Dodgers beat the Braves 3-2 as Kal Daniels hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning off of Mike Stanton.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

Atlanta Braves Offensive Woes

Heading into 2024, the Atlanta Braves were again favorites to win the National League East. But with the rise of the Philadelphia Phillies as a powerhouse, it’s possible Atlanta will not win the division.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 3 hours ago

Braves vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, June 9, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (35-27) are favorites (-163) on the moneyline when they take on the Washington Nationals (29-35) Sunday at 1:35 PM ET, live on BSSE.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Braves vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – June 9

The Atlanta Braves (35-27) go on the road against the Washington Nationals (29-35) on Sunday. The matchup is set to begin at 1:35 PM ET. The Braves will give the ball to Hurston Waldrep and the Nationals will counter with DJ Herz (0-1, 9.00 ERA).

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Nats look for another series win over Braves

The tables appear to be turning in the rivalry between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals. With their 7-3 win at home on Saturday, the Nationals have taken two of the first three games in this series after winning three of four May 27-30 in Atlanta.

MLB News / Action Network / 9 hours ago

MLB best bets: Picks and predictions for Sunday, June 9

Action Network's MLB best bets for Sunday, June 9, feature expert picks and predictions for Mets vs. Phillies and Braves vs. Nationals.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Offensive struggles continue, roster shuffle, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The offense continued to entirely fail to get the job done, as the Braves made a peripheral roster move, sending Jimmy Herget to the 15-day IL for Daysbel Hernandez.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 6 hours ago

Braves don’t do anything particularly well in 7-3 loss to Nationals

Losing this one by four runs was a team effort There was a point in this game where you could’ve pointed to all the wacky stuff that went against the Braves and in favor of the Nationals and had that be the summary.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 6 hours ago

Braves make huge top prospect roster move

As the Atlanta Braves wrap up their weekend road series against the Washington Nationals, they’ll be making a big roster move for Sunday’s finale, per David O’Brien of The Athletic: “The Braves are calling up top prospect Hurston Waldrep to start Sunday’s series finale against the Nationals in Washington.

Jimmy Herget News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 9 hours ago

Braves Recall 27-Year-Old RHP, Place Jimmy Herget on 15-Day IL: Report

The Atlanta Braves have made a change to their bullpen as the result of an injury. The Athletic's David O'Brien reported on Saturday that the Braves have recalled right-handed pitcher Daysbel Hernández.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 9 hours ago

Braves could turn to old reliable for help at the trade deadline

With less than two months to the trade deadline, I’ve started evaluating early potential targets for the Braves, beginning with teams that will 100% be selling off their spare parts this summer.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Braves to promote top prospect Hurston Waldrep

The Braves have never been hesitant to push their top prospects through the minors extraordinarily quickly, and they are not changing their M.O. for top prospect Hurston Waldrep.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 11 hours ago

Bleacher Report’s bold predictions for Braves after 60 games

The Braves are 35-26 through 61 games, about the same mark they were a year ago when they nearly broke the franchise record for most wins in a season with 104, but it certainly feels worse than that.

Jarred Kelenic News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Braves outfielder on verge of injury return

The Atlanta Braves are breathing a sigh of relief. The team is getting closer to having outfielder Jarred Kelenic back on the field, per MLB.com. Kelenic has been out after jamming his wrist during a game.

Charlie Morton News / Field Level Media / 22 hours ago

Charlie Morton, Braves look to solve Nationals

Atlanta right-hander Charlie Morton will be looking for a measure of revenge when the Braves visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Morton (3-2, 3.88 ERA) faced the Nationals in Atlanta on May 27 and it did not go well.

Alex Anthopoulos News / Last Word On Sports / June 7

Offseason Addition Could Be Another Anthopoulos Bargain for the Atlanta Braves

Gold may have struck again for the Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos. This time, it might be in the form of a free-agent pitcher signing.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / June 7

Atlanta Braves' Offseason Acquisition Joins Rare Group of Team History Over Last 30 Years

The Atlanta Braves' signing of pitcher Reynaldo Lopez over the winter may turn out to be one of the best moves of the entire offseason. Having served as a reliever nearly exclusively since 2022, the Braves said they wanted to utilize Lopez as a starter, and that's worked out to historic proportions.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / June 7

Atlanta Braves Expected to Pursue More Starting Pitching

As the Atlanta Braves prepare to be active before the MLB Trade Deadline, recent reports are that they will seek to bolster their pitching staff. It has been a good and bad season for the Atlanta Braves this year.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / ClutchPoints / June 5

1 Braves trade need, and it’s not a Ronald Acuna Jr. replacement

When Ronald Acuna Jr. went down the first time with a torn ACL — then in his right knee — the shopping list for Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos was much easier: find Acuna’s replacement.

Max Fried News / Total Apex Sports / June 5

Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher Has Wonderful Outing On June 4

Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher Max Fried dominated on the road last night against the Boston Red Sox. Max Fried tossed seven innings and surrendered two

Brian Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Braves sign veteran 3B to major league deal

The former third-round pick spent the 2017-22 seasons with the Marlins, taking regular at-bats between stints as the team’s everyday third baseman and everyday right fielder.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3