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On YouTubeCraig Kimbrel News / Inside The Diamonds / June 5
Atlanta Braves Call Up Veteran Reliever
The Atlanta Braves have officially added veteran closer Craig Kimbrel to their active roster. This addition marks a significant step in the team’s bullpen reinforcement efforts.
Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / June 5
Braves Bring Back Franchise Icon As Part Of Bullpen Shakeup
Following a brutal ninth inning collapse on Thursday, the Atlanta Braves bullpen will look much different moving forward. After the game, the team announced they are promoting Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 5
Braves make slew of roster moves after ninth inning collapse
If this isn’t rock bottom, I’m scared for the future. After a disappointing first two games of their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Braves held a six-run lead going into the ninth inning in the series finale, but that wasn’t enough for Scott Blewett and Raisel Iglesias.
The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here's a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 5
Arizona Diamondbacks' Comeback Against Atlanta Braves Was One For The History Books
The Atlanta Braves were well on their way to avoiding a home sweep at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks, successfully snuffing out each of their opponent's attempts to crawl back into Thursday afternoon's series finale.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 5
Braves Calling Up Former All-Star Reliever Amid Closer Uncertainty: Report
As the saying goes, one should never make a decision while upset. Whether or not that occurred Thursday for the Atlanta Braves, a change appears to be on the way.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 5
The Braves are mediocre and have been for too long now 
It’s been 12 months of this and there’s no end to it in sight with the way things have been going. Hi folks! We’re entering June and the Atlanta Braves are still locked in the grips of a diabolically slow start for their standards.
Scott Blewett News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5
Braves designate veteran pitcher for assignment hours after stunning collapse
It was a heartbreaking loss in what has already been a rough stretch for the club.
Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 5
Brian Snitker Sounds Off on Braves Blowing 6-Run Lead vs. Diamondbacks
The Atlanta Braves appeared to be cruising to a victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday afternoon. Instead, they became the first MLB team in the past three seasons to blow a six-run lead in the ninth inning.
Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked
Pitching wins championships, and reliable starting pitching is becoming tougher to find in MLB. After two months of the 2025 regular season, here's a look at how the MLB rotations stack up from first to worst.
Craig Kimbrel News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5
Braves call up former All-Star after blowing game
The Atlanta Braves suffered a brutal defeat on Thursday and responded by turning to a 37-year-old former All-Star.
Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 5
Atlanta Braves to Promote Possible Hall of Famer From Triple-A Team to Major League Roster
After they allowed seven runs in the ninth inning in an 11-10 loss on Thursday, the Atlanta Braves are promoting possible Hall of Famer Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / June 5
Craig Kimbrel is back with the Braves
Not even an hour after blowing a six-run ninth inning lead, the Atlanta Braves are officially calling up nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel, per Ken Rosenthal.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 5
Whatever Gets It Done, Immediate Change Is Needed For Atlanta Braves
There’s no sugarcoating this one. That was the Atlanta Braves' worst loss of the season, and there’s no way around. This team started 0-7, and rock bottom managed to come two months later. The bats finally pulled through.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5
Braves' rough stretch gets worse with stunning collapse vs. Diamondbacks
Despite leading 10-4 entering the ninth inning, the Braves shockingly blew the lead and lost their fourth straight game, 11-10.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 5
The Braves have hit rock bottom, and it might be deeper than we think
The Atlanta Braves have hit a new low, perhaps their lowest point since the rebuild days nearly a decade ago. But, at least back then, there were no expectations.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 5
Unclear if rock bottom, but Braves hit it anyway in 11-10 stunner loss
I’m not actually recapping this game If discretion is the better part of valor, I’m not sure what the better part of this season is. Ronald Acuña Jr. being back?
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 5
Watch: Braves Launch Back-to-Back Homers in Offensive Explosion
The Atlanta Braves have struggled to score runs lately. But Thursday, the team received instant offense with back-to-back long balls in the sixth inning.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 5
Brian Snitker Responds to Michael Harris' Lack of Plate Discipline
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker is known to be a player's manager. But Snitker appeared to be at a loss for words, at least initially, when trying to explain the approach center fielder Michael Harris II had during his at-bats in the eighth and ninth inning Wednesday night.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 5
Kevin Seitzer’s words have never rung truer than right now for the Braves
When a club as talented as the Braves struggles this badly, everyone wants a reason because it’s easier to comprehend than what is usually a complex combination of contributing factors.
Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / June 5
Why The Atlanta Braves Path to the Playoffs Is Much Harder Than You Think
As the season rolls along for the Atlanta Braves, things have gotten off to an improbable start. Despite having both Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider back from injury, the Braves have continued to struggle with a 27-31 record as Atlanta continues to struggle to get to .500.
Chris Sale News / Fastball on SI / June 5
Atlanta Braves Ace Chris Sale Continues to Climb Baseball History After Dominant Outing
Atlanta Braves ace and reigning National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale continued to make more baseball history despite getting a tough-luck loss on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4
Braves’ Spencer Strider reflects on struggles after ‘batting practice’ start
Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider didn’t mince words after another rough outing Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, admitting his command
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 4
MLB Facing Backlash for Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. recently made his highly-anticipated return from injury. Suffering a torn ACL in his left knee on May 26, 2024, Acuna missed nearly an entire year of action.
Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / June 4
Braves React to Major Drake Baldwin News on Tuesday
June has arrived, and with it comes a fresh chapter in the 2025 MLB season. One team still trying to find its rhythm is the Atlanta Braves. After dropping their second straight game on Tuesday, Atlanta slipped to fourth place in the National League East.
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