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Sale dominates A's despite being 'sick as a dog'

Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Chris Sale allowed only one baserunner in six innings to lead the Braves past the Athletics.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 1

Braves Outright Infielder to Triple-A Gwinnett

The Atlanta Braves are looking to keep an infielder after they designated him for assignment. They announced Wednesday afternoon that Brett Wisely has been outrighted to Triple-A.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 1

Martín Pérez Making Most of Opportunities with Braves as They Come

His appearance on Tuesday night officially started off year 15 in the majors for Martín Pérez. He came out of the bullpen and pitched the final 4 1/3 innings of the Atlanta Braves' 5-2 loss to the Athletics.

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Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. reveals credit for literally head-scratching celebration

The Atlanta Braves have had a solid start to the 2026 MLB regular season, currently sitting at 3-2 after Tuesday night’s defeat against the Athletics at home.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 1

Key Stats Reflect Braves' Inconsistencies on Offense Early in Season

Little went right for the Atlanta Braves in their 5-2 loss to the Athletics Tuesday night. Along with shaky performance from their starter, Jose Suarez, the bats did little to back him up. The Braves' heavy reliance on the longball and the big inning early in the season caught up with them.

Jose Suarez News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 1

Braves Sticking With Suarez or Pérez for Rotation Plans (For Now)

The Atlanta Braves intend to stay the course with their current rotation plans for now. Manager Walt Weiss said after Tuesday’s 5-2 loss to the Athletics

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 31

Braves reveal unreal baby blue City Connect jerseys with nostalgic video

There is nothing like watching a new, sweet design of a baseball jersey. The City Connects are a big part of the uniform game now, and every team outside of the New York Yankees has one.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

Mauricio Dubón Providing Refreshing Change for Braves at Shortstop

Just remember this. The Atlanta Braves' acquisition of utility man Mauricio Dubón was a one-for-one swap where the return was Nick Allen. Nothing else had to be thrown in for them to get what was, by default, an upgrade at the position. Sure, they had Ha-Seong Kim in September.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

New Braves City Connect Jerseys Bring TBS Flare to BravesVision Era

Not before long, the Atlanta Braves will be taking the field with a new look. Shortly after they were leaked on social media, the team released a video that officially revealed new City Connect Nike uniforms.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Braves Reveal Next Steps for Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy

The Atlanta Braves have plans set up for two of their All-Stars, Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy, as they work their way back from injuries. Manager Walt Weiss said that Strider would travel with the team to continue his work, while Murphy will get work in up at High-A Rome.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Braves Announce Roster Decision After Loss to Royals

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for their fourth game of the season on Monday against the Athletics. The Braves are coming off a disappointing season, finishing fourth in the NL East and 12th overall in the National League, missing the playoffs.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Three Takeaways From First Three Games of Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves' first series of the season is in the books. They took two of three against the Kansas City Royals and had their share of dramatic moments already.

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Braves option pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, call up Martin Perez

To further his development as a starting pitcher, the Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Martin Perez.

Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 30

Braves Make Major Didier Fuentes Move After First MLB Outing of 2026

The Atlanta Braves are sending one of the team's top pitching prospects back down to the minors possibly sooner than some fans may have anticipated. Right-handed pitcher Didier Fuentes, Atlanta's No.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Braves' Grant Holmes Shows Encouraging Signs In First Start

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves dropped their first game of the season on Sunday afternoon, but it was not a lost game. They did get encouraging performances

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

Atlanta Braves demote top prospect for former all-star

The Atlanta Braves on Monday tweaked the roster before welcoming in the Athletics for a three-game series. According to the Braves on X, right-hander Didier Fuentes was optioned to Triple-A, and left-hander Martin Perez’s contract was selected from Gwinnett.