Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Braves make roster move, Carlos Carrasco elects free agency

The Braves designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment last Friday for what feels like the 30th time this season. He cleared waivers and was outrighted to Gwinnett; however, he has instead elected free agency.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Hurston Waldrep passes initial test in return to the mound

After undergoing surgery in February, Hurston Waldrep returned to the mound for the first time on Monday afternoon, beginning his rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League.

Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / June 1

When Will Atlanta Braves Star Drake Baldwin Return From Injury?

The Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin has been out for the team on the 10-day injured list since May 19th with a strained right oblique muscle. Baldwin was removed from a game in mid-May against the Miami Marlins after feeling discomfort while batting.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 1

Walt Weiss deserves more credit for the Braves success

Because the Braves have been perennial playoff contenders with a roster full of All-Stars, the odds of Walt Weiss taking home Manager of the Year in his first season aren’t particularly high.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

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?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / June 1

Ronald Acuña Jr. Is Starting to Look Like Himself Again

The Atlanta Braves may have finally gotten their superstar back. After battling injuries for much of the 2026 season, Ronald Acuña Jr. is absolutely on fire right now.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Braves Outright Carlos Carrasco

The Braves announced this morning that righty Carlos Carrasco went unclaimed on waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. Carrasco has the right to reject the assignment in favor of free agency.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / June 1

Alex Anthopoulos discusses expectations for the Braves trade deadline

The Braves are in a remarkably fun position as the trade deadline inches closer. They’ve been the best team in baseball since Opening Day and have an opportunity to load up and make a serious push for another World Series under Alex Anthopoulos.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 1

Alex Anthopoulos provides update on Drake Baldwin

Braves star catcher Drake Baldwin has been out since May 18th after suffering a Grade 1 oblique strain. It was the best possible diagnosis given the alternatives, but it’s still an incredibly tricky injury to recover from — particularly for a catcher, a position that puts a unique amount of stress on the body.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / June 1

Hurston Waldrep set to begin rehab assignment

Even with a loss yesterday, the Braves wrapped up another series win, headlined by four home runs from Ronald Acuña Jr. On top of that, we received some fantastic news on Hurston Waldrep.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Ha-seong Kim News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 1

What to Make of Ha-Seong Kim's Slow Start for Braves

In a sport like baseball, you can't win them all. Sure, there are 20 examples in the loss column for the Atlanta Braves, but that's not the type of lack of winning the focus will be on.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1

Craig Kimbrel’s Rays stint takes an unfortunate turn after just one appearance

The Tampa Bay Rays will have to wait a little longer before they can send veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel back to the mound. After just one appearance with Tampa Bay, Kimbrel was placed by the Rays on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to a right wrist strain, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

Hurston Waldrep News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 31

Braves Determine Next Step for Hurston Waldrep Recovery

Hurston Waldrep is getting closer to his return to the Atlanta Braves. According to general manager Alex Anthopoulos, the right-hander is set to start his rehab assignment on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / May 31

Reds' De La Cruz exits with hamstring tightness

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves with right hamstring tightness after singling to right center in the fifth inning.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Elly De La Cruz Injury Update: Reds Make Announcement During Braves Game

Cincinnati Reds star shortstop Elly De La Cruz left Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves early due to an injury. In the bottom of the fifth inning, De La Cruz rocketed a ball into the right-center field gap, and as he got to first base, he pulled up and did not advance to second on what would usually be a stand-up double.

JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 31

Braves Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Struggles in Latest Triple-A Start

One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects, right-hander JR Ritchie, just produced his shortest and least effective outing of the 2026 season. Ritchie, Atlanta's No.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 31

Insider declares Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. is ‘back’ after 438-foot moonshot

The Atlanta Braves look to Ronald Acuna Jr. to lead their offense this season. Acuna is doing just that in recent days. He hit yet another home run on Sunday to continue an impressive streak.

Mike Yastrzemski News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 31

How Mike Yastrzemski Has Found His Big Bat for Braves

It was almost as if a switch flipped when Mike Yastrzemski hit his first home run of the season back on May 12. Before that swing, the Atlanta Braves’ outfielder couldn’t find any consistency.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 31

Braves Ronald Acuña Makes MLB History In Win Over Reds

CINCINNATI – Ronald Acuña Jr. is no stranger to flirting with history. The Atlanta Braves ' right fielder has regularly found himself in the mix with things that no player before him has ever accomplished.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 31

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s power emerging as Braves seek sweep of fading Reds

The Atlanta Braves have accomplished plenty through the first two months of the regular season. The first team to reach 40 victories will look to add a three-game sweep of the host Cincinnati Reds to the list on Sunday afternoon.

Michael Harris News / Field Level Media / May 30

Braves enjoying hot bat of Michael Harris II against Reds

In search of their major league-leading 40th win, the visiting Atlanta Braves will look to post another series win on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

What Time Is The Atlanta Braves Game Today? Starting Pitchers, TV Channel & More

The Atlanta Braves continue to hold the best record in the MLB. They moved up to 39-19 for the season after smacking the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at the Great American Ballpark on Friday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 29