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Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies Series Recap: Braves Get Another Series Win Out West

The Atlanta Braves entered this series against the Colorado Rockies with much confidence. They had just finished toppling a good Arizona Diamondbacks team for their first road series win of the season and were dealing with a Rockies squad that could end up going down as one of the worst teams to ever set foot on a diamond in MLB history.

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Braves outright Ian Anderson

The Braves announced today that right-hander Ian Anderson has been sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. That indicates he passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment earlier this week.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 1

Braves Named Potential Trade Spot for $73 Million Starting Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves are testing their starting pitching depth to begin the 2025 season. Ace Spencer Strider began the season still recovering from 2024 surgery and is back on the injured list.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Ronald Acuña Jr. Still Not Back But Braves Might Not Need Him Yet

It’s been exactly two weeks since Ronald Acuña Jr. reportedly met with his doctor in Los Angeles and was cleared to resume baseball activities at the Braves’ spring complex in Florida.

Eli White News / Talking Chop / May 1

So, how about Eli White?

Yeah, I don’t know, either. I didn’t always drink coffee. Back during the beginning of COVID times, my wife (like everyone else) tried to find ways of occupying ourselves when we couldn’t do the standard things we had been doing.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 1

Braves inch closer to .500 with another series win

Atlanta may not have swept the worst team in the NL but a series win capped off a productive trip out West. The Atlanta Braves entered this series with Colorado with a bit of confidence in their step and a wind behind their sails.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

2 early Atlanta Braves trade targets ahead of 2025 deadline

The Atlanta Braves are once again in the thick of the National league playoff race, boasting one of baseball’s deepest rosters and a front office unafraid to act when the moment demands it.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 1

Which other franchise first will the Braves manage this year?

Apparently, “no homers at Coors Field” in a season has been achieved A short one today — my original query led me astray, acebravo corrected me, and then the Braves did the not-quite-unthinkable-but-still-crappy — went an entire series at Coors Field without a homer.

Chasen Shreve News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Braves Make Roster Move On Ex-Yankees Pitcher Amid Hot Streak

The Atlanta Braves have long since left their 0-7 start in the past, entering May only two games under .500 and 14-9 over their last 23. Whatever the Braves do going forward, whether it’s a return to their early-season mediocrity or an eighth straight playoff berth, it likely won’t feature veteran reliever Chasen Shreve.

Chasen Shreve News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Chasen Shreve once again a free agent after release

The Braves recently released Chasen Shreve from his minor league contract.

Braves designate Ian Anderson for assignment

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

The 'League leaders in MLB strikeouts since 2000' quiz

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Chase Dollander News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Chase Dollander Leaves Game Against Atlanta Braves

The Colorado Rockies avoided a sweep today with a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. However, during the game, they lost their top prospect as right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander left today’s start with a finger injury.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 30

Brian Snitker Catching Heat for Braves Lineup Decisions to End Road Trip

Baseball can be a tricky sport at times. It's impossible to win every game. So, stretches where teams win seven out of 10 games or go 4-2 on a cross-country road trips are and should be viewed as successful.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30

Braves' Chris Sale may have turned the corner in loss to Rockies

Chris Sale was sharp for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon. However, in his first career start at Coors Field, he was outdueled by a Colorado Rockies rookie starting pitcher in a game the Rockies desperately needed to win.

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

Five reasons why the Rockies have been historically bad in 2025

Three MLB players whose trade value has plummeted since Opening Day

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2025

The 'Cy Young Award winners' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30

Rockies edge Chris Sale, Braves to halt 8-game skid

Chase Dollander and three relievers combined to pitch a three-hitter, Brenton Doyle homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday to snap an eight-game losing streak.

Zach Thompson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Braves right-hander elects free agency

Right-hander Zach Thompson has rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett in favor of free agency, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. Thompson was designated for assignment earlier this week and clearly went unclaimed on waivers.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Why Jeff Passan is in a ‘panic’ over Braves’ closer issue

The Atlanta Braves are one of Major League Baseball’s most disappointing teams so far this season. Injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuna Jr. have prevented the team from being at full strength almost 30 games in.

Drake Baldwin News / Just Baseball / April 30

Will the Braves’ Patience With Drake Baldwin Be Rewarded?

Atlanta Braves fans got a pleasant surprise at the end of spring training when top position player prospect Drake Baldwin broke camp with the team. With Sean Murphy sidelined due to a cracked rib, the Braves turned to the rookie to open the season as their primary backstop.

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.

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 / Inside The Diamonds / April 29

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 4/29/2025

The Atlanta Braves tonight will continue their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies. They won last night to start the series 6-3. They’ve now won eight of their last ten games, averaging 5.7 runs per game while allowing 4.4 runs per game.

Atlanta Braves News / The SportsRush / April 29

Everything About Chase Elliott Fan and MLB Legend Chipper Jones’ Gripe With Joey Logano

Chipper Jones, the eight-time MLB All-Star with the Atlanta Braves, clearly hasn’t lost his competitive edge — despite being retired from pro baseball for over a decade.

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.