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Braves activate closer Raisel Iglesias from injured list

The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Raisel Iglesias from the injured list Tuesday and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment. Iglesias, 36, last pitched on April 19 and has been out with right shoulder inflammation.

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Ken Rosenthal on Braves, Drake Baldwin contract negotiations

If you look around the league through the first month of the season, you’ll see team after team locking in their young stars to long-term contracts before they even finish their rookie campaigns.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Braves Player Sends Message to Matt Olson After Career Milestone

The Atlanta Braves have started to the season red-hot at 25-11. Much of that surge stems from first basemanMatt Olson, one of the game’s most dangerous bats this year.

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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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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Braves make roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s matchup with Mariners

Ahead of Tuesday’s game with the Seattle Mariners, the Atlanta Braves made several roster moves. Closer Raisel Iglesias has been reinstated from the Injured 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.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

The Braves announced Tuesday that veteran righty Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster goes to closer Raisel Iglesias, who has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

Braves rumors: Why Drake Baldwin contract talks aren’t happening despite MVP start

The Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a hot start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 25-11 despite a recent loss to the Seattle Mariners. In that game, Drake Baldwin hit a leadoff home run to get things started for Atlanta, continuing his epic first portion of the 2026 season.

Didier Fuentes News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Are Braves making the right decision with Didier Fuentes?

Entering the season, 20-year-old Didier Fuentes was widely viewed as a top-100 prospect — a pitcher with legitimate frontline upside if everything clicks.

Matt Olson News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Matt Olson: The best player in baseball so far this season

There’s a new league leader in fWAR, and his name is Matt Olson, who passed Aaron Judge last night after launching his 12th home run of the season and the 300th of his career.

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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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 5

Four Storylines to Follow Up on From Braves Loss to Mariners

The Atlanta Braves dropped their series opener in Seattle to the Mariners, 5-4, on Monday night. They watched as their 4-0 lead was squandered by a five-spot in the bottom of the sixth by the Mariners' bats.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Braves’ handling of Michael Harris’ injury starting to raise questions

Michael Harris II suffered a quad injury a couple of weeks ago, and the way the Atlanta Braves have managed it since has been a bit puzzling. He initially missed just one game, then returned as the designated hitter for a couple of contests before moving back to center field.

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Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 5

The Atlanta Braves Are the Hottest Team in Baseball

It has been a full 180-degree turn for the Atlanta Braves entering May as opposed to last season. Atlanta currently sits 25-10, leading the National League East by 8.5 games and sporting the best record in the entire MLB.

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Braves' Walt Weiss Announces Troubling Michael Harris Update After Second Straight Absence From Lineup

The Atlanta Braves outfield may soon be without all three projected Opening Day starters during the month of May. Jurickson Profar is suspended for the entire season.

Ha-seong Kim News / SportsTalkATL / May 4

Braves transfer Ha-Seong Kim to Gwinnett

All signs point to Ha-Seong Kim returning to the Atlanta Braves sooner rather than later. He began his rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus, appearing in four games and hitting .333 with four walks.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 4

Sean Murphy in the starting lineup, Jonah Heim DFA’d

Professional sports can be a cruel world. Just a day after Jonah Heim delivered his best performance as a member of the Braves — knocking in five runs in the club’s 11-6 win over the Rockies — he’s been designated for assignment to make room for Sean Murphy.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Braves Designate Jonah Heim For Assignment, Activate Sean Murphy

The Braves announced they’ve reinstated catcher Sean Murphy from his season-opening injured list stint. That pushed Jonah Heim off the team, as he has been designated for assignment to create space for Murphy on the active roster.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 4

Braves Top 2025 Draft Pick Establishing Himself in Single-A

Tate Southisene is a month into his first full professional baseball season, and the Atlanta Braves should be happy with what they see. Now that he's had some time to adjust, he's performing at a solid level.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 4

Andruw Jones has sky-high praise for Walt Weiss, Braves coaching staff

There are no shortage of storylines surrounding the Atlanta Braves through the first month-plus of the season. Michael Harris II, Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin, and Ozzie Albies have each looked like the best player at their respective positions.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

How Braves have upset expectations despite injury-plagued season

The Atlanta Braves have endured injuries to the pitching staff, and recently got hit by a tough setback in their everyday lineup. But here is how the Braves have upset expectations despite the injury-plagued season.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 4

Braves Lose Ronald Acuña Jr., But Return Someone They Needed

The Atlanta Braves just got hit with the kind of injury news no team wants to hear, but somehow, it came with a little bit of hope attached. Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 4

Chris Sale's dominance has been overlooked

At 37, the Braves pitcher has illustrated how he's pitching like a young superstar ace and making a comeback following several injuries.

Chris Sale stifles Rockies as Braves cruise in blowout

Braves manager shares worrisome Ronald Acuna Jr. injury update

Spencer Strider showed tremendous honesty about his 2026 debut

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Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Spencer Strider showed tremendous honesty about his 2026 debut

The Atlanta Braves finally got Spencer Strider back on the mound, but he was far from happy with his performance in his 2026 debut on Sunday. In his first start of the season, Strider pitched for just 3 1/3 innings and allowed 3 earned runs on 4 hits in an 11-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colo.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 3

Braves put RF Ronald Acuna Jr. on IL, recall P Spencer Strider

Atlanta Braves star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went on the injured list on Sunday, with right-hander Spencer Strider returning from the IL to make his season debut against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.