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Phils, on verge of worst skid this century, look for answers vs. Braves

The surging Atlanta Braves will try to compound Philadelphia's recent struggles when they open a three-game series against the visiting Phillies on Friday night.

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JR Ritchie, Ozzie Albies power Braves past Nationals

JR Ritchie threw seven strong innings in his major-league debut and Ozzie Albies collected three hits and four RBIs, fueling the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 7-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

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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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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 / Yardbarker / April 23

JR Ritchie makes Braves history in stellar debut

Ritchie looked like a seasoned veteran on the mound, not a guy pitching on an MLB mound for the first time.

Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

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JR Ritchie News / SportsTalkATL / April 23

JR Ritchie overwhelms Nationals in MLB debut

Despite consistently having a farm system ranked in the bottom 10 seemingly every season, the Braves continue to produce All-Star caliber talent from within.

JR Ritchie News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

The Atlanta Braves called up No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie, and the starting pitcher made his first-ever MLB start on Thursday against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Michael Harris News / Fastball on SI / April 23

2 Michael Harris II Replacements If Braves Outfielder Misses Time

The Atlanta Braves had a bit of an injury scare on Wednesday. Red-hot outfielder Michael Harris II was forced to exit the club's contest against the Washington

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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 / Athlon Sports / April 23

Braves Announce Roster Move After Injury News

The Atlanta Braves are turning to one of their top prospects as the team continues to navigate a pitching staff that injuries have ravaged. The club selected the right-hander JR Ritchie to its major league roster Thursday, with the 22-year-old set to make his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 23

Braves Release Veteran Catcher, Opening Door to Join Mexican League

An era came to a close this week for Sandy León and the Atlanta Braves. The veteran catcher has been granted his release from the organization, so he can pursue a career in the Mexican Baseball League. He is no longer on Triple-A Gwinnett’s roster, and was officially released on April 22.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Braves’ latest roster moves include Carlos Carrasco promotion

The Atlanta Braves are set to play the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon. The team announced multiple roster moves before the game. Right-handed pitchers Carlos Carrasco and JR Ritchie were selected to the MLB roster.

Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 23

Braves Replace Didier Fuentes With Another Highly Touted Pitching Prospect

The Atlanta Braves are relying on one of their young minor league arms to start on the mound for the second day in a row. Right-handed pitcher JR Ritchie, Atlanta's No.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 23

Braves make a slew of roster moves ahead of series finale with Nationals

Following last night’s game, the Braves made a slew of roster moves as they go for the series win over the Nationals. Didier Fuentes, who tossed three innings and surrendered four earned runs in his return to the majors, has been optioned back to Triple-A Gwinnett.

JR Ritchie News / Field Level Media / April 23

Braves' JR Ritchie faces 'challenge' in debut vs. Nationals

Right-hander JR Ritchie, Atlanta's No. 2 prospect, will make his major league debut when the Braves conclude their four-game series against the host Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

JR Ritchie News / New Baseball Media / April 23

What to Expect from Braves Pitcher JR Ritchie

The Braves are dipping into the Minor League prospect pool for pitching help. JR Ritchie, one of Triple-A’s best-performing pitchers over the first month of 2026 and a heavy ground-ball pitcher, will make his MLB debut on April 23 against the Nationals.