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Carlos Carrasco Elects Free Agency

Carlos Carrasco elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The Braves designated him for assignment on Thursday when Dylan Lee returned from the paternity list.

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Braves’ Austin Riley Announces Career News Before Rockies Game

The Atlanta Braves are off to a strong start this MLB season, winning three of their last four games. They have shown dominance and are positioning themselves as the top seed in the National League East with a 22-10 record.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 1

Status of Braves Pitching Staff Heading into West Coast Road Trip

The Atlanta Braves are set for a long road trip out west, getting started with a three-game series in Colorado against the Rockies. As per usual, the ongoing discussion revolves around the pitching staff and the carousel moving arms on and off the staff.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 05/01/2026

The Atlanta Braves start a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies tonight. They’re coming off their 11th series win of the season as they took two out of three from the Detroit Tigers over the past week.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 1

What Could the Future of the Atlanta Braves Rotation Look Like?

As of late, we’ve had a look at the Atlanta Braves’ future. Two of their top three prospects, Didier Fuentes and JR Ritchie, have seen action for the team.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Braves designate 2 pitchers for assignment before Rockies game

The Atlanta Braves announced multiple roster moves ahead of their series against the Colorado Rockies. Atlanta designated two pitchers for assignment as part of the moves.

Bryce Elder News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Metrics suggest Bryce Elder has staying power in the Braves rotation

In a situation few expected coming into the season — especially with four starting pitchers on the IL — the Atlanta Braves rotation might quickly find itself with an unusual problem: too many viable options.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Braves make changes to bullpen ahead of series with Rockies

I wrote earlier this morning about the possibility of changes coming to the Braves bullpen in the near future, and within less than two hours of that post, the Braves designated both Joel Payamps and Jose Suarez for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Legends On Deck / May 1

Dominant Braves Taking Control of the NL East

The Atlanta Braves have been the standard of the NL East since 2018, a run that included six consecutive division titles and a World Series championship in 2021.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

A few Braves relievers may soon be looking for new homes

It’s difficult to complain about anything with a 22-10 record, but Thursday afternoon’s series finale with the Detroit Tigers did highlight one of the Atlanta Braves’ few flaws.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Atlanta Braves News / Stadium Rant / May 1

Atlanta Braves 2026: How Albies, Olson, And Sale Are Fueling A Captivating Comeback Season

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2026 season with expectations that felt both familiar and justified. Following a disappointing 2025 season that saw the

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / May 1

The Atlanta Braves: Kings of April 2026

The Atlanta Braves are off to a blisteringly hot start. Never in franchise history have they won 20 games before May 1st, but this year, they accomplished that on April 26th.

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Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Sean Murphy expected back against Seattle

Reinforcements will be joining the Braves on the upcoming road trip. Spencer Strider is slated to make his season debut on Sunday against the Rockies, and the very next day, Sean Murphy will rejoin the Braves in Seattle, according to Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Michael Harris News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

A possible IL stint on the table for Michael Harris II

The Atlanta Braves couldn’t complete the sweep over the Detroit Tigers on getaway day, despite another strong performance from Bryce Elder. The offense

JR Ritchie News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Walt Weiss doesn’t expect JR Ritchie to go anywhere

JR Ritchie made his second MLB start on Wednesday night, drawing a tough matchup against reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. This one came with a few more bumps than his debut.

Chris Sale News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

The Chris Sale trade keeps getting worse for the Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves trade for Chris Sale has a real chance to go down as the best deal in franchise history. The Boston Red Sox essentially gave him away, even sending $17 million just to move the remainder of his contract.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 30

Matt Olson living up to reputation, powering Braves to hot start

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson continues to uphold his status as a durable, elite power hitter.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30

Braves bring historic pace into series finale vs. Tigers

The Braves will look for their 11th straight win against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon when the teams play the finale of a three-game series in Atlanta.

Spencer Strider News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves To Activate Spencer Strider On Sunday

The Braves will reinstate Spencer Strider from the 15-day injured list on Sunday, manager Walt Weiss told reporters before tonight’s walk-off win over Detroit (link via Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution).

Matt Olson News / Field Level Media / April 29

Matt Olson's walk-off homer lifts Braves over Tigers

Matt Olson delivered a long two-run walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / April 29

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 04/29/2026

The Atlanta Braves play the second game of their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers tonight. They’re coming off a 5-2 win to start the series, and it was their second straight win.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

The Braves designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment on Wednesday, per a club announcement. His spot on the roster will go to left-hander Dylan Lee, who has been reinstated from the paternity list.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Braves Facing Mauricio Dubon Decision After Ha-Seong Kim Injury Update

The Atlanta Braves received good news on the injury front Monday, with shortstop Ha-Seong Kim set to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Columbus this week.

Reynaldo Lopez News / Field Level Media / April 27

Braves' Reynaldo Lopez a reliever 'for now' to work on delivery flaw

Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez is moving to the bullpen "for now" to work out a mechanical flaw in his delivery, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss told reporters Sunday.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / April 27

Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies Have Elevated the Braves’ Lineup

The Atlanta Braves have come out of the gate on an absolute tear to begin their 2026 campaign. At 20-9, they became the first team in baseball to reach the 20-win mark and currently hold a 6.5 game lead in the National League East.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26