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Braves Add Valuable Catcher Depth, Make Decision With Hurston Waldrep

The Atlanta Braves announced on social media that they made a second move on Thursday, claiming catcher Maverick Handley off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.

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Braves Claim Veteran Catcher Off Waivers From Orioles

The Atlanta Braves were in desperate need of catching help after their top two backstops, Drake Baldwin (right oblique strain) and Sean Murphy (fractured left middle finger), both landed on the injured list this month.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Braves add catcher in wake of injuries

Ahead of their series finale with the Marlins, the Braves announced the addition of catcher Maverick Handley, who they claimed off waivers from the Orioles.

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.

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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?

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.

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 / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Three Braves prospects outside of the top 10 to watch closely

Baseball America updated their top 30 prospect list for the Braves earlier this week. I went over the top 10 yesterday, but what about some guys outside the top 10 who could find themselves near the top at some point down the line?

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Braves make another roster move ahead of series finale with Marlins

The Braves made another roster move ahead of their series finale with the Marlins, optioning Victor Mederos to Gwinnett and recalling Carlos Carrasco. This is a move strictly about getting a fresh arm in the bullpen.

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.

Dominic Smith News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21

Dominic Smith's Performance in Braves Win Puts Him in Rare Company

Dominic Smith played a key role in the Atlanta Braves pouncing on the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. Turns out that how he went about it was a rare feat in franchise history.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Way Too Early Blockbuster Braves Trade Candidates

It’s never too early to start discussing trade possibilities, and unlike last season, we don’t have to guess whether the Braves will be buyers or sellers.

Drake Baldwin News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

The Braves offense is still elite, even without Drake Baldwin

Some panic began to set in when it was announced that Drake Baldwin would miss time with an oblique injury. Already down Sean Murphy for the next three months, one of the Braves’ primary catalysts to their 32-16 start instantly became the club’s most glaring deficiency.

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21

Braves Throttle Marlins Again, Close in on Another Series Win

The Atlanta Braves clobbered their way to another win against the Marlins on Wednesday night. After the Marlins took a late lead, they piled on nine runs, with most of the action coming via two major rallies in the second and sixth innings. Austin Riley and Dominic Smith led the way with six combined RBIs in the game.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 21

Braves vs. Marlins Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, May 21

Braves vs Marlins: An unbalanced NL East showdown will conclude as the Braves seek to win this series against the Marlins on Thursday. Atlanta holds on to the best record in the league, while they dominate the division.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Braves’ outfield receives boost ahead of Marlins clash

The Atlanta Braves bolstered their outfield depth ahead of Wednesday’s matchup with the Miami Marlins by reinstating Eli White from the 7-day concussion injured list.

Joe Jimenez News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Braves reporter provides unique insight on Joe Jimenez injury

One of the most dominant setup men in baseball over his first two seasons with the Braves, Joe Jimenez underwent a serious knee injury following the 2024 season — and the truth behind it is a lot grimmer than the organization ever let on publicly.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Braves make roster move ahead of Wednesday’s game with Marlins

Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Marlins, the Braves made a roster move, activating Eli White from the 7-day concussion IL. In a corresponding move, Jose Azocar has been designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Braves Designate José Azócar For Assignment

The Braves announced that outfielder Eli White has been reinstated from the ten-day injured list. Fellow outfielder José Azócar has been designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Baseball America Updates Braves Top 10 Prospects

Baseball America recently updated their top 30 prospects for each organization. The Braves had some major shakeups with so many young guys off to scorching hot starts, let’s take a look at the updated top 10.

Aaron Bummer News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

Was the Braves trade for Aaron Bummer actually a mistake?

They say hindsight is 20/20… but only if you’re being honest with yourself. And right now, I’m seeing a lot of Braves fans on the timeline who aren’t being completely truthful about the trade that brought Aaron Bummer to Atlanta, who was released on Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 20

The only way the Braves will turn away from Ha-Seong Kim quickly

Ha-Seong Kim hasn’t exactly returned from the IL with grace. The Braves shortstop is just 2-for-23 at the plate to start his season, sporting a gaudy .292 OPS.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

Injuries continues to plague Braves as they visit Marlins

The Atlanta Braves got a big offensive piece of their team back on Tuesday but lost another one. Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to the lineup after missing 13 games with a strained left hamstring, but Drake Baldwin, who leads all catchers with 13 home runs, was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 19

Ronald Acuña Jr. Is Back and the Braves Just Got Terrifying Again

Ronald Acuña Jr. is officially back, and the timing could not be scarier for the rest of Major League Baseball. The Atlanta Braves activated Acuña from the injured list this week, adding their superstar back into a lineup that already owns the best record in baseball at 32-16.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 19

Braves Send One of Their Top Pitching Prospects Back Down to Minors

The Atlanta Braves have decided to demote one of their promising young arms. Right-handed pitcher JR Ritchie, the Braves' No. 2 prospect for 2026 on MLB Pipeline, has been sent down to Triple-A Gwinnett, Atlanta announced on Tuesday.

Drake Baldwin News / Yardbarker / May 19