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Two double steals highlight Braves win over Pirates

Dominic Smith lobbed an opposite-field home run just inside the left-field foul pole to highlight a three-run rally and help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Saturday.

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Watch: Braves take down Pirates with reliable hitting

In the second game of a three-game weekend series on Saturday, the Atlanta Braves took down the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3. Pittsburgh came up empty in the first, a trend that would continue for a large part of the game.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / June 6

Red Sox already fielding trade calls, several Braves could choose from

The Red Sox have been one of the biggest disappointments through the first two-plus months, sitting at 27-35 and 11 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays. However, with the American League being a disaster in its own right, Boston finds itself just 3.5 games out of a playoff spot.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 6

Braves 2025 first-round pick earns quick promotion

What a first full professional season it’s been for Braves 2025 first-round pick Tate Southisene. Southisene began the year with the Low-A Augusta Green Jackets, hitting just under .300 with eight home runs, a .929 OPS, and a league-leading 36 stolen bases.

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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?

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 6

Walt Weiss has ominous update on Braves star Spencer Schwellenbach

Is Spencer Schwellenbach going to pitch for the Braves in 2026? That’s a question everybody has been wondering since it was announced he would need surgery on his elbow prior to the season, and while he’s back to throwing, Walt Weiss reminded everyone on Friday that Schwellenbach pitching this year is far from a guarantee.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 6

Mauricio Dubon has bold statement following huge game in Braves win over Pirates

The Braves can’t stop winning, and Mauricio Dubon has been a significant reason why the club is still sporting the best record in the sport. Starting at shortstop yesterday, Dubon homered for the third consecutive game — a two-run shot that tied the game at three.

Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Braves ace Chris Sale’s brutally honest admission will have fans dreaming of World Series

The Atlanta Braves enter Saturday looking every bit like a World Series contender, and southpaw Chris Sale gave fans another reason to believe the ceiling is real.

Mauricio Dubon News / Field Level Media / June 6

Amid power surges, Mauricio Dubon and Braves head into rematch vs. Pirates

Atlanta's Mauricio Dubon will try to boost his home run streak to four games on Saturday afternoon when the Braves host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a three-game series.

Jorge Mateo News / Total Pro Sports / June 6

Ronald Acuña Jr. Drops Priceless Reaction to Jorge Mateo and Mauricio Dubón’s Celebration

The Atlanta Braves are the platinum standard in the MLB this year, but Ronald Acuna Jr. has not produced to his potential as yet. The 2023 National League MVP has also struggled with injuries.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 6

Mauricio Dubón Extends Dominant Week, Braves Claim Another Series Opener

The week of Mauricio Dubón added another chapter to it, as the Atlanta Braves picked up another series-opening win, this one against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 6-3. For the third straight game, he belted one over the fence for a home run.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 5

Mauricio Dubon, Braves take down Pirates in series opener

Mauricio Dubon homered for the third straight game and helped the Atlanta Braves defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday in the opener of their three-game series.

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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.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Spencer Schwellenbach injury update could impact Braves’ trade deadline plans

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach is currently recovering from an elbow injury. While the Braves have performed well despite his injury absence, Atlanta would obviously love for the starter to join the rotation this season.

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Ken Rosenthal News / SportsTalkATL / June 5

Ken Rosenthal on if the potential lockout will affect the trade deadline

One intriguing aspect that must be considered at this year’s trade deadline is the potential MLB lockout currently threatening the 2027 season. Almost every notable MLB insider is expecting some form of work stoppage.

Didier Fuentes News / SportsTalkATL / June 5

Will the Braves move Didier Fuentes back to the rotation?

The Braves’ gutsy decision to move Didier Fuentes to the bullpen after some early-season struggles as a starter — rather than sending him back to Gwinnett — has paid massive dividends.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 5

Sale's Desire to Fine-Tune After Braves Loss Speaks Volumes to Who He Is

Chris Sale had to battle through a string of rallies on Thursday night in the Atlanta Braves' 7-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. While he made it 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs and two walks with six strikeouts, a key stat on the night was the 10 hits allowed.

Reynaldo Lopez News / SportsTalkATL / June 5

What exactly are the Braves doing with Reynaldo Lopez?

When the Braves signed Reynaldo Lopez, he was an established late-inning reliever they believed could transition back to the rotation where he started his career.

Tarik Skubal News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 4

ESPN Sees Braves as Frontrunner for Tarik Skubal

As of the beginning of June, the Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball. A punishing offense and better-than-expected pitching have spurred them to 42 wins and one of the best starts in their 155-year history. With the season nearly reaching the 40% mark, attention can start to turn to the impending trade deadline at the end of July.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 4

Braves Utility Man Mauricio Dubón is Better in the Clutch Than You Think

Few thrive in the clutch the way Mauricio Dubón has for the Atlanta Braves this season. His latest example came in one of his preferred spots, with two

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Braves latest roster moves include making DFA decision on catcher

The Atlanta Braves adjusted their roster Thursday, and the latest moves included designating catcher Chadwick Tromp for assignment. Atlanta selected Austin Wynns to the major league roster, giving the team a veteran catching option while it continues working through injury-related depth issues.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Braves Acquire Austin Wynns, Designate Chadwick Tromp

The Braves announced a slate of roster moves today, most notably shaking up their catching corps a bit. Atlanta acquired veteran catcher Austin Wynns from the Angels in exchange for cash (as first noted on the MLB.com transaction log) and selected him to the major league roster.