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Michael Harris comes off Braves bench for clutch hit, win vs. Phillies

Michael Harris delivered a pinch-hit double to drive in two runs and help the Atlanta Braves rally for a 5-3 win on Friday and hand the visiting Philadelphia Phillies their 10th straight loss.

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The Atlanta Braves Invented Baseball

I mean, yeah, basically. ATLANTA — Historians may argue about the origins of baseball, but a growing — and extremely unbiased — body of evidence suggests the Atlanta Braves actually invented the sport sometime between batting practice and another routine dismantling of the Northeast.

Michael Harris News / ESPN / April 24

Braves OF Harris (quad) scratched from lineup

Center fielder Michael Harris II was scratched from the Braves lineup Friday night for the opener of a weekend series against the Phillies because of left quad tightness.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 24

Braves Remain Cautious with Michael Harris, Iglesias Still Not Throwing

The Atlanta Braves are choosing to be more cautious with outfielder Michael Harris II after he sustained a quad injury on Thursday. After anticipating he would play on Friday, he found himself out of the lineup. Eli White will play in centerfield on Friday, and he’ll bat ninth.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Ian Hamilton News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24

Braves Outright Ian Hamilton

Right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Braves and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, per Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 24

Braves Outright Right-Hander to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves have decided on their plans for right-hander Ian Hamilton. They announced Friday afternoon that they have outrighted him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 24

Phillies vs. Braves Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – April 23

Phillies vs. Braves: The Philadelphia Phillies visit the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series against their big National League East rivals. Game 1 starts on Friday evening at Truist Park.

Sean Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 24

Sean Murphy Building Up for Braves in Rehab Assignment, Still Hitless

Sean Murphy conditioned himself further on Thursday night with Triple-A Gwinnett. The Atlanta Braves catcher is up to catching seven innings behind the dish.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 24

Phils, on verge of worst skid this century, look for answers vs. Braves

The surging Atlanta Braves will try to compound Philadelphia's recent struggles when they open a three-game series against the visiting Phillies on Friday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 23

JR Ritchie, Ozzie Albies power Braves past Nationals

JR Ritchie threw seven strong innings in his major-league debut and Ozzie Albies collected three hits and four RBIs, fueling the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 7-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

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JR Ritchie makes Braves history in stellar debut

Ritchie looked like a seasoned veteran on the mound, not a guy pitching on an MLB mound for the first time.

Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

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JR Ritchie News / SportsTalkATL / April 23

JR Ritchie overwhelms Nationals in MLB debut

Despite consistently having a farm system ranked in the bottom 10 seemingly every season, the Braves continue to produce All-Star caliber talent from within.

JR Ritchie News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

The Atlanta Braves called up No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie, and the starting pitcher made his first-ever MLB start on Thursday against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

Michael Harris News / Fastball on SI / April 23

2 Michael Harris II Replacements If Braves Outfielder Misses Time

The Atlanta Braves had a bit of an injury scare on Wednesday. Red-hot outfielder Michael Harris II was forced to exit the club's contest against the Washington

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Braves Announce Roster Move After Injury News

The Atlanta Braves are turning to one of their top prospects as the team continues to navigate a pitching staff that injuries have ravaged. The club selected the right-hander JR Ritchie to its major league roster Thursday, with the 22-year-old set to make his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 23

Braves Release Veteran Catcher, Opening Door to Join Mexican League

An era came to a close this week for Sandy León and the Atlanta Braves. The veteran catcher has been granted his release from the organization, so he can pursue a career in the Mexican Baseball League. He is no longer on Triple-A Gwinnett’s roster, and was officially released on April 22.

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