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AJ Smith-Shawver exits game early with injury

It’s just been one of those seasons… again for the Braves. Already trailing the Phillies by 9.5 games in the NL East, featuring an offense that just can’t seem to get anything going, AJ Smith-Shawver left Thursday afternoon’s game with an injury after he was struck in the calf with a 97 MPH line drive.

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Phillies Analyst Urges Retaliation After Braves Strider Plunks Harper

The flames continue to be fanned following the beaning of Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper by Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider.

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The '100+ strikeouts in the 2024 MLB season' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 100 batters in 2024 can you name in seven minutes?

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MLB News / Talking Chop / May 29

Acuña out of lineup against Phillies in game one

Ronald Acuña Jr. will be getting some rest as the Braves face the Phillies The Atlanta Braves offense has been struggling. Even with Ronald Acuña Jr. back, it has not seemed to be the spark that the offense has needed.

Dylan Dodd News / Inside The Diamonds / May 29

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 5/29/2025

The Atlanta Braves have recalled left-handed pitcher Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett. They selected him as the 27th man on the roster for today’s doubleheader.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 29

Is the Atlanta Braves offense actually not clutch?

A lot has been made about the Braves’ lack of clutch factor due to the loss in Philadelphia, so let’s dig into those individual stats. All of these stats are from Baseball Reference.

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 29

Pitchers’ duel highlights doubleheader between Braves and Phillies

The Braves are taking on the Phillies in a pivotal doubleheader The Atlanta Braves will be taking on the Philadelphia Phillies in a double header today after the game yesterday was postponed.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 29

Former Atlanta Braves SS has Hot Start with Colorado Rockies

Former Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia has a strong debut with the Colorado Rockies. He went 2-for-3 at the plate in the Rockies 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 29

Braves trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Thursday 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.

Daysbel Hernandez News / Talking Chop / May 29

The path forward, Daysbel Hernandez, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Well the Braves got rained out of Wednesday’s game and will play a doubleheader Thursday. It’s not a bad day for some reflection after a rough few games for the offense, despite Ronald Acuna’s triumphant return.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Braves-Phillies set for Thursday doubleheader after weather postponement

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will be idle Wednesday night, as their scheduled game for the evening has been postponed due to weather issues.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 28

Is it fair to question the Atlanta Braves leadership?

Sitting three games under .500 on the season, 9.5 games back of the Phillies in the NL East, and amid yet another lull of dismal baseball, everything about the Braves current makeup is coming into question.

Orlando Arcia News / New Baseball Media / May 29

Rockies Sign Orlando Arcia: What to Make of Move

The Rockies officially signed infielder Orlando Arcia to a MLB deal on May 28, days after the Braves released the former All-Star shortstop. Arcia fell out of favor in Atlanta thanks to the defensive prowess of Nick Allen.

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Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / May 28

It’s Do or Die Time for the Atlanta Braves

It’s still just May, but the Atlanta Braves season is seemingly coming to a head already. After Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to the first place Philadelphia Phillies, their deficit in the National League East has reached a season-high 9 1/2 games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28

Braves-Phillies ppd., split doubleheader on tap for Thursday

Wednesday's game between the Atlanta Braves and host Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled to open a split doubleheader on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 28

Acuña or No Acuña, Braves Wasting Good Pitching As of Late

No matter what goes right, something else goes wrong for the Atlanta Braves. Ronald Acuña Jr. is back in the lineup. Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson are looking more like their old selves as of late.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 28

Braves Stock Watch: Who’s up, who’s down after a third of the season

The Braves are 53 games into the 2025 campaign, three games under .500 with a sad sack of fans. It’s been brutal to watch this team, so let’s take a look at the stock of the club after about a third of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Braves manager Brian Snitker gets honest on Spencer Strider’s solid outing vs Phillies

On Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Braves lost their second straight game with a 2-0 road defeat against their divisional rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 28

John Smoltz Weighs In on Top MLB Rotations: 'I Still Like the Atlanta Braves'

Pundits and fans alike called for the Atlanta Braves to make a major splash for their starting rotation this past offseason. The team didn't follow through, but MLB analyst John Smoltz still loves what Atlanta's rotation has to offer.

MLB News / LWOSports.com / May 27

San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves Series Recap: Padres Continue to Have Braves Number

The good news for the Atlanta Braves is that they’re done seeing the San Diego Padres, at least for the regular season. The Braves are likely happy to be done with the Padres for this season because it certainly didn’t go well in San Diego and it didn’t go much better for this series in Cobb County.

Orlando Arcia News / Athlon Sports / May 27