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Bryce Elder Turns In Back-to-Back Quality Starts, But Doubts Linger

Atlanta Braves fans weren’t fond of Bryce Elder’s early season pitching performance. To be fair, it was hard to find anything to be fond of when the Braves began the year 0-7 and quickly fell to 5-13.

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Austin Cindric addresses Chipper Jones defending him in controversy with Joey Logano

Austin Cindric won the race this past weekend at Talladega, and the affection of Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer in Chipper Jones. Now, the Team Penske wheelman is a bigger baseball fan than ever.

Chris Sale News / Talking Chop / April 30

Braves look to Sale into May with sweep of Rockies, return to .500

The Braves have cruised in Colorado so far, and they’ll try to make it three straight games of smooth Sale-ing After a rough start to the season, the Braves have played very well, and now have a chance to match wins with losses, provided they can pull off a third straight win at Coors Field and sweep away the Rockies.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 30

Will the Braves leave Coors Field without a homer this year?

They’ve got one more game to make it happen Through two games, the Braves have outscored the Rockies 14-5, so no superficial problems there. But, here’s a weird thing: they’ve been outhomered, 1-0, in each of those games.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 30

This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson earns his 200th career win

Braves Franchise History 1961 - Willie Mays becomes the ninth player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game to help the Giants to a 14-4 win over the Milwaukee Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Atlanta Braves Travel Agent Deserves a Raise After Latest Pitching Flip

The Atlanta Braves made yet another whirlwind roster move Tuesday, recalling top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver to start against the Colorado Rockies and designating right-hander Ian Anderson for assignment—just two days after claiming him off waivers from the Angels.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 30

Your daily Braves trivia game, Wednesday 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.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 30

AJ Smith-Shawver exits, Ian Anderson DFA’d, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves made a couple of moves ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup at Coors Field. First, the club recalled AJ Smith-Shawver and then announced that recently-acquired Ian Anderson had been designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 29

Matt Olson, Braves send MLB-worst Rockies to eighth straight loss

Matt Olson had three hits and three runs scored, Michael Harris II drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves handed the Colorado Rockies their eighth straight loss with an 8-2 victory on Tuesday night in Denver.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Talking Chop / April 29

Braves blast Rockies as AJ Smith-Shawver impresses

Smith-Shawver pitched well and the bats continued to hit against the lifeless Rockies. The Atlanta Braves continued to impose their will against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night in front of a sparse crowd at Coors Field, winning for a second night in a row to claim another series victory, 8-2.

Jake Marisnick News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves release OF Jake Marisnick from minor league contract

The Braves have released outfielder Jake Marisnick, who’d been playing with Triple-A Gwinnett after signing a minor league contract, per the transaction log at MiLB.com.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 29

Joey Logano discusses lashing out at teammate Austin Cindric, Chipper Jones' criticism

Another storyline that emerged from Logano's radio outburst was what former Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones had to say about the situation.

MLB legend comments on Joey Logano's Talladega radio meltdown

Opportunistic Austin Cindric was due for a superspeedway win

NASCAR power rankings: Talladega win provides big jump in the rankings

Two top-five finishers in NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega disqualified

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Fatal flaw Atlanta Braves must address for 2025 MLB season

The Atlanta Braves may have finally found themselves after a disastrous 0-7 start to the season. They’re 13-8 since then and 8-2 in their last 10 games, as the team is slowly starting to resemble what we thought it could be in the spring.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 29

Braves Make 'Expected' Move as Team Goes For Fourth Straight Series Win

Right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver is officially back on the Atlanta Braves roster. The team announced recalling Smith-Shawver on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the night matchup versus the Colorado Rockies.

Ian Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves designate Ian Anderson for assignment

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve designated righty Ian Anderson for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / 5 GOATs / April 29

Joey Logano fires back at Chipper Jones over criticism for Talladega tirade about Austin Cindric

The Joey Logano–Chipper Jones back-and-forth started after Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Jones, the Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer, criticized Logano for his radio tirade directed at Team Penske teammate Austin Cindric.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 29

Braves Michael Harris II Thriving Since Move To New Spot In Lineup

Ahead of the series against the Minnesota Twins, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker made the move to slide center fielder Michael Harris II down in the lineup.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

With familiar faces back, Braves take on Rockies again

The Atlanta Braves haven't reached the World Series since winning it in 2021, but they're trying to recapture the magic of that season with the return of pitcher Ian Anderson and outfielder Eddie Rosario.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / April 29

Atlanta Braves Notebook: Alex Verdugo, Ian Anderson, Eddie Rosario

DENVER — Sitting at 12-15 before kicking off a three-game road series against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, the Atlanta Braves fortified their pitching and hitting with a pair of feel-good reunions that could also pay dividends on the diamond.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 28

Nick Allen, Braves send Rockies to 7th straight loss

Nick Allen had three hits, Michael Harris II produced a tiebreaking two-run double in the fifth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 in Denver on Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Why did the Braves pull the plug on young OF Jarred Kelenic?

The Atlanta Braves temporarily pulled the plug on the Jarred Kelenic experiment. Now it's up to the 25-year-old outfielder to prove himself in Triple-A.

Braves sign Eddie Rosario, option Kelenic

Who is the best manager in MLB right now?

The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz

MLB News / LWOSports.com / April 28

Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Series Recap: Braves Slug Their Way to Series Win

The Atlanta Braves are getting back on the right track and there seems to be no doubt about it now. After starting the season with seven straight losses, the Braves are now suddenly within striking distance of .500.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 28

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 4/28/2025

The Atlanta Braves start a series tonight against the Colorado Rockies. The Braves come in having won seven of their last nine games. In that stretch, they’ve outscored their opponents 53-39.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 27

MLB legend comments on Logano's Talladega radio meltdown

MLB legend comments on Joey Logano's Talladega radio meltdown

Following Austin Cindric's win in Sunday's Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, MLB legend Chipper Jones reached out to the race winner on social media with some advice.

Joey Logano went off on profane rant about teammate Austin Cindric

Watch: Austin Cindric wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega in photo finish

Opportunistic Cindric was due for a superspeedway win

Two top-five finishers in NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega disqualified

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 27

Atlanta Braves Prospect Makes Never-Accomplished History For MiLB Affiliate

Atlanta Braves prospect E.J. Exposito made some special history on Saturday, becoming the first player in Rome Emperors history to hit for the cycle. The Emperors are the High-A afilliate of the Braves.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Just Baseball / April 27

Spencer Schwellenbach Has No Ceiling for the Braves

There’s been plenty to worry about early in the 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves. As of the morning of April 25, the Braves are 10-14, dead last in the National League East standings, 7.5 games back.