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Walt Weiss Announces Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision After 10 Missed Braves Games

The Atlanta Braves have emerged as a top World Series contender throughout the early portion of the 2026 MLB season. Entering Friday with the best record in baseball at 30-14, Atlanta has been able to maintain consistent offensive production despite playing much of the season without superstar outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Bryce Elder Has Revived His Career Alongside League-Leading Braves

As of May 15, the Atlanta Braves have the best record in Major League Baseball. While Atlanta has gotten incredible results from the likes of Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Drake Baldwin and Michael Harris II, the resurgence of a certain pitcher has catapulted the Braves back to the top of the National League.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 15

Braves Remain Linked to Top 2027 International Prospect

Hype continues to build around an international prospect connected to the Atlanta Braves organization. Shortstop prospect out of the Dominican Republic, Alfredo Sena, will be part of next year’s international prospect signing class and is expected to sign when the window opens on Jan.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

With offense struggling, Red Sox brace for opener vs. front-running Braves

The Atlanta Braves own the majors' best record, batting average and ERA in the middle of May and are playing as confidently as they have since their 104-win season in 2023.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 15

Preview, Probable Starters for Braves vs Red Sox Series

The Atlanta Braves are to start their rivalry weekend series with the Boston Red Sox. The former crosstown ballclubs will go head-to-head for the first time this season.

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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.

Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Braves’ Chris Sale caught in odd mental lapse vs. Cubs

Chris Sale went viral for his mental lapse regarding the number of outs during one of the innings in the Atlanta Braves’ matchup against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury update will catch fans’ attention

The Atlanta Braves are playing the best baseball in the league right now, and they’re doing it without one of their best players. Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with a left hamstring injury and is on the 10-day injured list, and he is still progressing with agility and running training.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

Walt Weiss speaks on perhaps the Braves most underrated offseason signing

The Atlanta Braves offseason additions — outside of Mike Yastrzemski to this point — have all been essential to the club’s 30-13 start. Robert Suarez is on track to make his third consecutive All-Star Game while setting up for Raisel Iglesias.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14

Five young NL breakout performers in MLB this season

Let's explore five young NL breakout performers who have made memorable impressions this season.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start

Why Cardinals' Michael McGreevy is the luckiest pitcher in MLB this season

'In a zone': Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani early Cy Young favorite, but his bat lags

MLB executives predict if Mets will embrace fire sale before trade deadline

Aaron Judge has advice for Anthony Volpe after disappointing return

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 14

Three Takeaways at Atlanta Braves 30-Win Mark

With the win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night, the Atlanta Braves became the first team to reach 30 wins on the year. To take it a step further, they also reached the mark 30 days sooner than the year before.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Cubs vs. Braves Game 3: TV Channel, Free Streaming & Starting Pitchers – May 14

Cubs vs Braves: The Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves close out their series Thursday night in what feels like a sneaky-good pitching duel at Truist Park.

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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.

Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

Two catcher trade candidates the Braves could target

With Sean Murphy now expected to miss around three months after suffering a fractured middle finger last weekend, the Atlanta Braves have a very clear need at catcher.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 14

Braves counting on team effort as they attempt to sweep Cubs

It took the 2025 Atlanta Braves until June 13 to reach 30 wins. Eleven months later, Atlanta -- with a new manager and a fresh supporting cast -- is the first team to reach the mark in Major League Baseball in 2026.

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JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 14

JR Ritchie Passes Major Test in Braves Win Over Cubs

Another major league start is in the books for Atlanta Braves rookie JR Ritchie. He went 4 1/3 innings, allowing an earned run on two hits and three walks while striking out four. By his nature, there is frustration that he didn’t pitch deeper into the game.

Dylan Lee News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

A Dylan Lee Appreciation Post

If the MLB All-Star Game were held tomorrow, it would be an absolute travesty if Dylan Lee were not included. The Braves left-handed reliever has arguably been the most effective bullpen arm in all of baseball through the first seven weeks of the season, sporting both an ERA and FIP below one while appearing in a league-leading 21 games.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

Mauricio Dubón: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

The Atlanta Braves clinched yet another series victory on Wednesday night with a chance to complete the sweep today against a Chicago Cubs club that entered Truist Park with the second-best record in baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone

Wednesday was a monumental day for MLB's top early-season team. The Atlanta Braves clinched their series with the Chicago Cubs, winning the second game of the three-game set 4-1.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start vs. Padres

Watch: Mets get hosed by umpire Junior Valentine's blunder

Yankees ace leaves start with injury

Marlins top pitching prospect lands on IL with concerning injury

Cubs sign three-time All-Star reliever to minor-league contract

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 13

Braves first to 30 wins, hand Cubs fourth straight loss

Mike Yastrzemski hit a tiebreaking pinch-hit RBI double and Mauricio Dubon crushed a two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Atlanta Braves earn a 4-1 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 13

Cubs Cold Stretch Continues with Loss to Braves

The Chicago Cubs left Atlanta with more questions than answers Tuesday night after a 5–2 loss to the Braves at Truist Park. The Cubs dropped their third consecutive game as, once again, the offense stayed quiet.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / May 13

Atlanta Braves News & Notes 05/13/2026

The Atlanta Braves are 29-13 after picking up their third straight win last night. They’re sitting atop the National League East. They have a nine-game lead in the division and a two-game lead as the best record in the National League.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 13

The 2026 Braves Are Breaking Franchise Records

The Atlanta Braves are doing something that should terrify the rest of Major League Baseball. They are dominating the league while barely being healthy.

Michael Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Michael Harris Is Better Than Ever

Braves outfielder Michael Harris II picked up four hits on Friday against the Dodgers, pushing his batting average back over .300. The 25-year-old has a career-best 139 wRC+ through 38 games.

Sean Murphy News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Braves place Sean Murphy on injured list

The Braves announced that catcher Sean Murphy has been placed on the 10-day injured list.

Athletics' Shea Langeliers is dominating as an elite offensive catcher

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Jose Azocar News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Braves, Jose Azocar Agree To Minor League Deal

The Braves and outfielder Jose Azocar are reuniting on a new minor league deal, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’d previously been designated for assignment by Atlanta and briefly elected free agency after clearing waivers.

Bryce Elder News / Yardbarker / May 11