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Have we reached the end of the line for Tyler Matzek?

There probably aren’t five players with bigger moments in Braves franchise history than Tyler Matzek. The hard-throwing lefty made the ground at Truist Park shake following his dazzling performance in Game 6 of the 2021 NLCS a few years ago, coming in with the tying runner on and striking out the side.

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Pierce Johnson has encouraging comments on IL stint

Yesterday, the Braves placed reliever Pierce Johnson on the IL with elbow inflammation and added Jackson Stephens to the active roster. Any elbow related injury is going to raise some concerns.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

This Day in Braves History: May 5

1929 - The Boston Braves play their first Sunday home game ever, losing to the Pirates 7-2. 1935 - Dizzy Dean faces 40-year old Babe Ruth as the Cardinals take on the Braves at Braves Field.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Braves vs. Dodgers Probable Starting Pitchers – May 5

The Atlanta Braves (20-11) play on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET against the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-13), who enter the contest with a three-game winning streak.

Pierce Johnson News / Talking Chop / 48 minutes ago

Pierce Johnson to the IL, blow out loss, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday The Braves lost as their pitching, primarily Bryce Elder got shelled on Saturday night. Elder continues to struggle to miss bats, issue far too many walks, and allow far too many home runs for his profile as a pitcher, so it remains a question of how viable he is at the major league level.

MLB News / Action Network / 7 minutes ago

MLB best bets, picks and predictions for Sunday 5/5

Action Network's experts share MLB best bets, picks and predictions for the Sunday baseball slate on May 5.

MLB Opening Pitch: Expert picks, odds, predictions for Sunday 5/5

Max Muncy hits 3 homers as Dodgers crush Braves

Dodgers ace to make first start in nearly two years on Monday

MLB News / FanNation Braves Today / 7 hours ago

Braves Get Whacked By Dodgers to Drop Series on Saturday Night

The Atlanta Braves got whacked by the Los Angeles Dodgers, losing tonight’s game 11-2 to officially drop the series to LA. Here’s what you need to know about from the contest.

Bryce Elder News / Talking Chop / 5 hours ago

Braves blown out in L.A. as losing skid continues

Bryce Elder was no match for the Dodgers lineup as the offense continued to be MIA. The Braves faced their biggest obstacle of the season on Saturday night as Bryce Elder went head-to-head with Tyler Glasnow, arguably the best starter in baseball through the first month of the season.

Ken Giles News / SportsTalkATL / 5 hours ago

Former closer Ken Giles could make Braves debut soon

In case you missed it, Pierce Johnson has been placed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. In a corresponding move Jackson Stephens has taken his place on the active roster.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 5 hours ago

Braves’ bullpen dealt worrisome injury update

The Atlanta Braves’ bullpen took a major hit ahead of their contest with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. Following a loss in the first game of the series Atlanta will now be without one of its top relievers for the foreseeable future.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Braves roll with the regulars with d’Arnaud catching in game 2 at the Dodgers

Both teams copy-pasted yesterday’s lineups for today’s game. I wrote a little about the pitching matchup earlier in the game preview. The Braves also lost an important piece to their bullpen for a short IL stint with a scary designation.

MLB News / FanNation Braves Today / 1 hour ago

Braves Line Up To Face Dodgers and MLB's Strikeout Leader on Saturday Evening

The Atlanta Braves are in unfamiliar territory. For the first time in over a full calendar year, they’re in second place in the NL East after last night’s

Pierce Johnson News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

Braves lose Pierce Johnson to IL with elbow injury

The hits keep on coming for the Braves. Sean Murphy hasn’t played since the opening series against the Phillies after suffering an oblique injury. Spencer Strider is out for the season with a torn UCL.

Pierce Johnson News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Braves place RHP Pierce Johnson (elbow) on IL

The Atlanta Braves placed reliever Pierce Johnson on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with elbow inflammation, while the contract of fellow right-hander Jackson Stephens was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Sean Murphy News / FanNation Braves Today / 1 hour ago

Sean Murphy Hits Big Milestone in Return from Oblique Injury

The Atlanta Braves offense has hit a slump. While they’re still the highest-scoring offense in baseball at 5.33 runs per game, Atlanta’s put up three

Pierce Johnson News / MLB Trade Rumors / 15 hours ago

Braves right-hander lands on injured list

He did miss most of the 2022 season due to forearm tendinitis, so his recent injury history does have a prominent arm-related issue.

Sean Murphy latest injury update

Braves acquire veteran reliever in trade

Two Braves fall down Baseball America’s list of top 100 prospects

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Braves look to even series behind Elder, facing Glasnow

Bryce Elder and the Braves are looking at an uphill battle against Tyler Glasnow and the Dodgers in game 2 Bryce Elder will take the mound for Atlanta in what is a very lopsided pitching matchup on paper against Tyler Glasnow for LA.

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / 1 hour ago

Braves Fall to Second Place in NL East For First Time in Over a Year

The Atlanta Braves have had an amazing run of success in the National League East. The Braves have won six consecutive divisional titles - not as impressive

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / 3 hours ago

Braves Infield Prospect Off to Hot Start in AA Mississippi

The Atlanta Braves are set, for the most part, when it comes to position players in the major leagues. Atlanta's in the rare position of having a fully locked in position player core, with all eight defensive starters under team control for multiple seasons after this one.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Two Braves fall down Baseball America’s list of top 100 prospects

Coming into the season, the Braves had two prospects that were featured on nearly every top 100 prospect list, AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep. Per Baseball America, both were ranked in the top 50 less than two months ago.

Jimmy Herget News / MLB Trade Rumors / 21 hours ago

Braves acquire veteran reliever in trade

The 30-year-old is in his final option year.

Angels take expected course of action with veteran OF

Chris Sale dominates Mariners as Braves snap modest losing streak

Angels signing veteran OF in wake of star's injury

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AJ Smith-Shawver News / LWOSports.com / May 2

Braves Smith-Shawver impressing in Triple-A, Could get Tapped Soon

The Atlanta Braves have meticulously constructed a farm system brimming with pitching talent, a brilliant approach that has positioned them as a perennial World Series threat.

Austin Riley News / ClutchPoints / May 2

Austin Riley’s brutally honest Braves admission will get fans hyped

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley struggled throughout April, but he remained confident in his approach and that he would eventually get results.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / May 1

Atlanta Braves Receive High Grades in Month of April

As expected, the Atlanta Braves are off to a great start this season. In a recent article by ESPN, they received a solid grade of an “A” for their performance in April.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 minute ago

Braves two-time All-Star addresses future with team

Some obvious obstacles exist — he will be 35 in November 2025 and is essentially a DH-only player at this point in his career

Guardians pull out win over Braves

Andrew Benintendi's walk-off HR leads White Sox past Rays

Yankees score season-high 15 runs to pound Brewers

Red Sox acquire veteran slugger to fill vacancy at first base

Blue Jays' offseason approach in question as offense continues to struggle

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

Braves use explosive offense to beat Guardians in clash of MLB titans

This weekend's series between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians features the top team in both the American and National Leagues, but it was the home team that came out swinging in Friday night's heavyweight battle.

Braves 2B makes speedy recovery from fractured toe

AJ Smith-Shawver continues to thrive in Gwinnett

Where does the Braves front office rank among MLB teams?

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '300 strikeouts in a season' quiz