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Craig Kimbrel Elects Free Agency

Craig Kimbrel has elected free agency, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The Mets designated the right-hander for assignment last week, and he passed through outright waivers unclaimed.

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Braves' Ozzie Albies Announces New Partnership

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is having a resurgent season. Now in his 10th year in MLB, all spent in Atlanta, he entered 2026 with real questions surrounding his future after a down 2025 campaign.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 25

Braves’ Walt Weiss gets brutally honest after difficult loss vs. Nationals

The Atlanta Braves had a rough weekend, losing two out of three games against the Washington Nationals and dropping their record to 36-18 as a result. Inclement weather in the Atlanta area affected multiple games in this series, and the Braves’ bats were not able to heat up during the team’s 2-1 loss on Sunday.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 25

Braves vs. Red Sox Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 26

Braves vs. Red Sox Game 1 feels a little like a measuring-stick game for Boston. Atlanta has looked like one of the most complete teams in baseball lately, while the Red Sox are still trying to climb out of an inconsistent start.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 25

Braves Move to Sign Robert Suarez Paying Off Beyond Expectations

As the season marches on, the bullpen remains a key stressor for the Atlanta Braves. Among all the shuffling, a few have notably stood out, one of them

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 25

Braves Frustrating Weekend Could Have Easily Gone Differently

A lot has changed from one season to the next for the Atlanta Braves. Last year, the poor showing from the bats would have just been the norm. Now, it’s an off couple of games. That doesn’t mean a rough weekend at the plate doesn’t sting.

Dylan Dodd News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 24

Dylan Dodd Seeing Time to Shine Arrive in Braves Bullpen

Dylan Dodd provided valuable innings for the Atlanta Braves in their 2-0 loss to the Washington Nationals on Saturday. He delivered three scoreless innings to keep the game close. It’s the second time he delivered a similar stat line this season.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 23

Braves Choosing Patient Route with Spencer Schwellenbach

Spencer Schwellenbach is continuing his slow ramp-up in his rehab. The Atlanta Braves’ right-hander has been back to throwing for about a week, and he’s throwing at about 60 feet. He told 92.9 The Fan’s Grant McAuley on Saturday that after two weeks, he’ll move up to 75 feet and throw from that distance for two weeks as well.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 23

The Braves Ceiling This Season Is Historical

The Atlanta Braves are 36-16, own the best record in Major League Baseball, and honestly, this might be the most dangerous Braves team since the 2021 World Series run.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Perfect trade Braves must offer Tigers for Tarik Skubal

The Atlanta Braves are one of baseball’s bounce-back stories of 2026 after an injury-marred 2025 season. With a lineup headlined by a healthy Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and Austin Riley this Braves lineup has been mashing the baseball.

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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.

Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 23

Key Trait of Braves' SP Bryce Elder That Played a Role in His Turnaround

Another strong night for Bryce Elder is in the books. He pitched another six innings, allowing just a lone run, helping the Atlanta Braves navigate their way to a 5-4 win in the 11th inning. He took on another top offense, and he got the job done.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

Braves' unsung heroes ready for Nationals

The Atlanta Braves continue to find ways to win -- and unlikely contributors have helped to propel the club to a major-league-leading 36 victories. Ahead of the second contest of a three-game set against the visiting Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon, Atlanta is more than content to continue seeing production from unexpected sources.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / May 23

Braves reveal outstanding news on AJ Smith-Shawver

There’s been several updates on Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach, two young arms the Braves are expecting back at some point this season. However, we haven’t heard much on AJ Smith-Shawver, who underwent Tommy John surgery last year.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 23

Who has been the Braves biggest surprise of 2026?

Friday night’s win was led by “the other guys” — a group that’s just as responsible for the Braves’ 36-16 start as the marquee names that collect most of the headlines from the national media.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

José Azócar Elects Free Agency

José Azócar elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The Braves designated the outfielder for assignment on Wednesday when Eli White returned from a concussion.

Chadwick Tromp News / Field Level Media / May 23

Chadwick Tromp's walk-off hit propels Braves past Nats in 11

Chadwick Tromp laced a walk-off RBI single in the 11th inning on Friday to propel the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Another series win, Braves add a catcher, Ronald Acuña Jr. injury update

It was another busy day for the Braves, filled with mostly very good news. On the field, they wrapped up another series win, bludgeoning the Marlins pitching for nine runs behind two homers from Michael Harris II and another from Mike Yastrzemski.

Bryce Elder News / Just Baseball / May 22

Bryce Elder Is Proving His Doubters Wrong

The Atlanta Braves starting rotation has been one of the best units in the league to this point. Braves starters rank first in MLB with a .205 batting average, second in ERA at 3.07, and sixth in WHIP at 1.16.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 21

Michael Harris' two-HR game powers Braves to MLB-leading 14th series win

Major League Baseball's best team by record keeps winning, as the Atlanta Braves picked up their league-leading 14th series win of the season on Thursday.

Braves ride Michael Harris II's 2 homers to series win over Marlins

Marlins pitching prospect requires surgery after one start

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 21

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves game with pain in thumb

The Atlanta Braves pulled right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. in the sixth inning of their Thursday game against the Miami Marlins due to a thumb injury. The

Atlanta Braves News / Kicks on SI / May 21

How the Atlanta Braves Turned Nike Sneakers Into Timeless Tribute

Designing alternate uniforms every year is a monumental challenge for MLB teams and Nike. However, the Atlanta Braves hit it out of the ballpark with their 2026 City Connect uniforms.

Ozzie Albies News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Braves’ Ozzie Albies Announces Personal News Amid MLB Season

The Atlanta Braves are off to an outstanding start this season, holding the best record in baseball at 34-16. Much of their success has come from the heart of their lineup, including second baseman Ozzie Albies.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Braves Select Carlos Carrasco

Carlos Carrasco is back with the Braves — again. Atlanta announced this morning that the veteran right-hander’s contract was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 19

Braves' Drake Baldwin lands on 10-day IL in significant blow

Braves star catcher Drake Baldwin lands on 10-day IL in significant blow

The Atlanta Braves have added another key addition to the 10-day injury list.

Braves eager to see Ronald Acuna Jr. hit against Marlins

Joe Mack, Javier Sanoja each drive in 4 as Marlins clobber Braves

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

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