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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.

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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.

Mauricio Dubon 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.

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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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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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.

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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / CBSSports.com / June 5

Free MLB home run picks June 5: Ronald Acuna Jr. among expert's best bets for Friday

SportsLine's Matt Severance shares his best MLB home run props picks for Friday, June 5

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.

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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.

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.

MLB News / ESPN / June 4

Braves acquire Angels' Wynns for depth at catcher

The Braves, dealing with injuries to catchers Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy, have bolstered their depth at the position by acquiring Austin Wynns from the Angels.

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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

Ha-seong Kim News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 4

Braves Keeping Faith in Ha-Seong Kim, Working to Return to Form

Ha-Seong Kim picked up a clutch hit that he desperately needed for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. His RBI single drove in the tying run in the bottom of the second inning.

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.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Braves rumors: Jeff Passan names best non-Tarik Skubal trade fit

The Atlanta Braves have continued their hot streak of late, recently picking up a second straight win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Braves sit with the best record in the MLB at 42-20, but that doesn’t mean that the team won’t look to get better at the upcoming MLB trade deadline.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / June 4

The Braves Are Finally Who They’re Supposed To Be Again

Last season was an absolute nightmare for the Atlanta Braves. They entered 2025 with the second-best odds to win the World Series, only to finish 76-86.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 4

Jeff Passan names Braves best fit for Tarik Skubal, CJ Abrams

I wrote yesterday about the Braves being among the betting favorites to land Tarik Skubal, alongside the Dodgers, Padres, and Yankees. Most believe something like that would never happen under Alex Anthopoulos.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / June 4

Behind Chris Sale, Braves bid for series sweep of Blue Jays

The Atlanta Braves will send ace Chris Sale to the mound Thursday night when they vie for a three-game sweep over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Sale (8-3, 2.01 ERA) has resembled his 2024 National League Cy Young Award-winning form, when he went 18-3 with a 2.38 ERA.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 3