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Braves Reveal Plans for Acuña's, Strider's Return to Play

The Atlanta Braves have their next course of actions for Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider ready to go. They are sending the star right fielder to his rehab assignment starting Tuesday at the complex in North Port, Fla.

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Braves bump Michael Harris II to fifth as lineup tinkering continues

Harris will hit fifth for the first time this season Another day, another slightly different Braves lineup. This time, it’s Michael Harris II’s turn to

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 12

Former Braves All-Star Returns to Atlanta With NL East Rival

It's reunion week when the Atlanta Braves host the Washington Nationals for a four-game series. Michael Soroka (who Braves fans know as Mike) will make his return to Atlanta for the first time since he was traded to the Chicago White Sox following the 2023 season.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 12

Braves start Nats-heavy stretch by throwing Grant Holmes at Jake Irvin

Well, maybe the worm will turn for the 2025 Braves against Irvin in a way that differs from 2024 After a quick and ultimately disappointing jaunt out to Pittsburgh, the Braves are back in Atlanta this week, which features a four-day weekday set against the Washington Nationals.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 12

Braves Stuck in Middle on Latest MLB Power Rankings

It's still early in the 2025 MLB season. But with each passing week the Atlanta Braves remain below .500, the possibility of the Braves not contending this season increases.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 12

Can the Braves bounce back against the Nats?

The Nationals are coming into town on a down note. Will the Braves extend their misery or give them a lifeline? The Atlanta Braves are back home after a quick-and-underwhelming trip to to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 12

Brian Snitker's Lineup Options to Fix Struggling Braves Offense

The Atlanta Braves have essentially reached the quarter mark of the 2025 season with their offense badly struggling. Overall, the Braves will enter Monday's action in the bottom half of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 12

Forecast, Where To Watch For Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals

It never hurts to keep the weather in mind when planning your trip to the ballpark. The weather has been chaotic for the Atlanta Braves a few times already this season.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 12

Atlanta Braves Young Catcher No Longer Ranked on Top 100 Prospects List

Atlanta Braves' catcher Drake Baldwin has officially fallen off the MLB Top 100 prospects list, losing his eligibility by virtue of getting 45 days of major league service time.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 12

Braves at Pirates series recap: Too little, too late from Atlanta’s lineup

Atlanta’s lineup was nowhere to be found for long stretches of this series Right after the Atlanta Braves had gotten done taking three-out-of-four games against the Reds, the expectations in Braves Country were pretty high ahead of their trip to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates.

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 12

Braves host Nationals - and here’s how you can watch

Atlanta and Washington face off for the first time this season. The Atlanta Braves return home for a four-game series against the Washington Nationals - the first of two match-ups between the teams in next 10 days.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 12

This Day in Braves History: Rico Carty extends his hit streak to 30 games

Braves Franchise History 1941 - The Boston Bees change their name back to Braves. 1966 - The Atlanta Braves fall to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 in the opening of Busch Memorial Stadium.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 12

Braves Ozzie Albies Stuck In Season-Worst Cold Spell

Ozzie Albies has already been having a down year. However, he's reached a new concerning low recently. He's hitless in his last five games. Going back to the bottom of the fourth of the Atlanta Braves 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds nearly a week ago, he's hitless in his last 26 plate appearances.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 12

Your daily Braves trivia game, Monday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Chris Sale News / Talking Chop / May 12

Pitiful Weekend in Pittsburgh, Chris Sale, More

Atlanta’s offensive woes continue make it difficult to move past .500. The Atlanta Braves just cannot get past .500 in 2025. Their loss on Sunday, a 4-3

Ian Anderson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

Ian Anderson Has Strong Night for Braves Triple-A Team

Ian Anderson had the start the Atlanta Braves were hoping to see out of him on Sunday. He pitched five scorless, no-hit innings against the Durham Bulls, walking three while striking out four.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

Braves Suffer Worst Loss Yet in 2025 Season

It's hard to top starting a season 0-7. Seven consecutive losses in which the offense averaged two runs per game is bad. But what the Atlanta Braves offense did this weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates was arguably worse.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

Braves Strider Update Could Be Back Soon But Timing, Plan Still TBD

The Atlanta Braves are in striking distance of getting Spencer Strider back in the rotation. However, this situation still isn't clear yet. According to The Athletic's David O'Brien, Strider said he feels ready.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

Braves World Series-Winning Outfielder Elects Free Agency

The Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday that outfielder Eddie Rosario elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. His return can't be ruled out in the future, but his third stint with the club is officially over.

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Atlanta NHL Expansion Group Bringing Ambitious Plans to Table

The push for a third NHL franchise in Atlanta gains more legs. A group in Forsyth County (north Atlanta) believes they are in the home stretch of having a strong presentation ready for Gary Bettman and company.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / May 11

Braves hope for another strong effort from Chris Sale at Pirates

The Atlanta Braves' pitching rotation continues to put together strong performances over their past 10 games. Veteran left-hander Chris Sale (1-3, 4.07

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10

Braves triumph on wild pitch in 11th as Pirates squander multiple chances

Matt Olson homered and later scored the eventual winning run in the top of the 11th on a wild pitch to propel the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 10

The Chatter’s Box: Atlanta’s Pierce Johnson talks to The Rockies Insider

The two best teams in Major League Baseball entering the week of May 5 have been the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Together they’ve won 48 games through the first six weeks of the season or, to put it painfully for those on the Southside of the Windy City, more games than the Chicago White Sox in all six months of their 2024 campaign.