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Chris Sale sharp as Braves shut out Red Sox

Chris Sale threw six shutout innings and Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday and sweep their two-game series.

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Braves Find Hidden Gem in Reynaldo López

The Atlanta Braves found a gem in off-season acquisition Reynaldo López. The 30-year-old right-hander went from a relief pitcher to the fifth starter for the Braves at the start of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / 43 minutes ago

Watch: Braves star becomes MLB's new home run leader

Marcell Ozuna continues to rake this season.

Matt Olson might MLB’s most unlucky hitter this season

Are the Braves underperforming preseason expectations thus far?

Braves place LHP Tyler Matzek (elbow) on 15-day injured list

Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

The 'MLB MVP vote-getters from the 2022 season' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 4 hours ago

Possible diamond in the rough prospect emerging on Braves farm

The Braves may not have a lot of position players worth talking about on the farm, but they continue to find gems when it comes to pitchers, and Hayden Harris is one that is starting to turn some heads in AA Mississippi.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 5 hours ago

Braves stick with the same lineup as they go for sweep against Red Sox

Arcia is back at batting sixth, and the lineup is the same as yesterday as the Braves look for the sweep As the Atlanta Braves face the Boston Red Sox in game two of this two game set, they look to get their offense going while trusting Chris Sale can continue his hot streak.

Chris Sale News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Chris Sale, Braves look to complete sweep of Red Sox

Chris Sale looks to stay hot as he takes on his former team. The Atlanta Braves take on the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a two-game series this evening where former teammates Nick Pivetta and Chris Sale will face each other in a rubber match.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 4 hours ago

Are the Braves underperforming preseason expectations thus far?

Braves Country has become so spoiled that a West Coast trip that netted a 1-5 record, including a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers, is the end of the world.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 2 hours ago

Braves vs. Red Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Expect a display of power when Marcell Ozuna (10 HR) and the Atlanta Braves (21-12) take on Tyler O’Neill (9 HR) and the Boston Red Sox (19-17) at Truist Park at 7:20 PM ET live on NESN.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Braves vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – May 8

The Atlanta Braves (21-12) play at home against the Boston Red Sox (19-17) on Wednesday. The game is set to start at 7:20 PM ET. The Braves will give the nod to Chris Sale (4-1) versus the Red Sox and Nick Pivetta (1-1).

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Diamond Sports Group responds to Comcast dropping Bally Sports

The experience for fans ever since Diamond Sports Group bought the rights to many regional sports teams under Bally Sports has been one we’d all like to forget.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

This Day in Braves History: Andres Galarraga hits his 300th career home run

1963 - The Braves acquire Chico Fernandez from the Tigers for Lou Johnson and cash. They then immediately dealt Fernandez to the Mets for Larry Foss. 1996 - The Braves overcome a 6-0 deficit and win in Colorado on a pinch-hit grand slam by Sid Bream.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Tyler Matzek to injured list, Jarred Kelenic’s first Atlanta homer, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves made an unfortunate move on Tuesday by placing left-hander Tyler Matzek on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Eighth-inning rally sends Braves past Red Sox

Marcel Ozuna lined a single up the middle to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday to end a three-game losing streak.

MLB News / FanNation Braves Today / 8 hours ago

Braves Rally Late to End Losing Streak, Take Down Boston Red Sox in Series Opener

The Atlanta Braves scored late to break a tie and ultimately take down the Boston Red Sox, 4-2, on Tuesday night in Truist Park. Here’s what you need to know about from the contest.

Jarred Kelenic News / Talking Chop / 26 minutes ago

Jarred Kelenic's first Braves home run helps spark 4-2 Atlanta win over Red Sox

It's been a long time coming but Jarred Kelenic has finally hit another home run and it came in a win, no less! Jarred Kelenic's first home run in an Atlanta Braves uniform helped spark the offense for tonight's game.

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / 9 hours ago

Bally Sports Brings Back “Legends Booth” for Braves vs Cardinals Next Wednesday

Bally Sports knows how to appeal to Atlanta Braves fans. Fresh off of the success of their “Legends Booth” last season , where the quarter of Tom Glavine,

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 10 hours ago

MLB exec says Braves free agent 'could be quite a steal'

Alex Anthopoulos’ magic continued this offseason, taking a few swings that are already paying dividends for the Braves. Though he’s amid a slump, Jarred Kelenic is still adjusting to his new approach and shouldn’t be considered even close to a hopeless cause.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 11 hours ago

Two free agents the Braves may have missed out on

Every offseason, Alex Anthopoulos has a plan and quickly goes about his business executing it. This past offseason was no different, as he attempted to bolster a Braves pitching staff that needed a lot of improvement.

Tyler Matzek News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Braves place LHP Tyler Matzek (elbow) on 15-day injured list

The Atlanta Braves placed left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek, who has struggled since his return from Tommy John surgery, on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of inflammation in his throwing elbow.

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / May 7

Braves Postseason Hero Goes on Injured List

The Atlanta Braves did a lot of work to fortify their bullpen this offseason. The attention goes to the high-profile moves, with Atlanta dishing out a

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / May 6

1 early-season trade Braves must make

The Atlanta Braves came into the season as a World Series favorite. With a loaded roster that boasts a lineup featuring Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley, and Matt Olson, among a rotation with Chris Sale, Max Fried, and Charlie Morton, how could they not be favorites for the Fall Classic?

Chris Sale News / ClutchPoints / May 6

Braves’ Chris Sale gets emotional on facing Red Sox for first time since trade

Chris Sale is set to face his former team on Wednesday when the Atlanta Braves host the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, and given that he won a World Series with Boston in 2018, it is understandably an emotional moment for the veteran starting pitcher.

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / May 6

COLUMN: Braves Fans Shouldn’t Panic After That Road Trip

The Atlanta Braves stumbled last week. The Braves went 1-5 on their most recent road trip, a swing across the West Coast, only winning one game against the Seattle Mariners and then getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Braves right-hander lands on injured list

He did miss most of the 2022 season due to forearm tendinitis, so his recent injury history does have a prominent arm-related issue.

Sean Murphy latest injury update

Braves acquire veteran reliever in trade

Two Braves fall down Baseball America’s list of top 100 prospects

Which pitchers have the most strikeouts in MLB postseason history?

The '2022 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / May 2

Braves Smith-Shawver impressing in Triple-A, Could get Tapped Soon

The Atlanta Braves have meticulously constructed a farm system brimming with pitching talent, a brilliant approach that has positioned them as a perennial World Series threat.