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Braves GM alludes to blockbuster free agent deal that fell through

The Braves didn’t make any moves to improve the pitching staff this offseason. Hell, the only notable acquisition Alex Anthopoulos made in general was a $42 million free agent deal with Jurickson Profar.

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Will Ozzie Albies bounce back?

Or is this a self-inflicted lost season? Say what you will about the Braves at this point — they’ve done well to get to where they are, but seem to be passively mediocre production-wise at this point — but Ozzie Albies doesn’t even meet that definition.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Braves top prospect Hurston Waldrep enjoying quite the turnaround

While all eyes were on Ronald Acuña Jr. Wednesday afternoon, who played nine innings in the field for the first time since his rehab assignment began, top prospect Hurston Waldrep was also on the bump for the Gwinnett Stripers.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 22

This Day in Braves History: May 22nd

Let’s go back in time! 1914: Otto Hess shuts down the Cubs, 2-0, giving the Braves back-to-back wins for the first time this year. They will have considerably more runs like that later in the year.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 22

Breakout prospects, rain postponement, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Well, Wednesday’s game was postponed due to rain in Washington D.C., seemingly a common occurrence for Atlanta.

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 21

Braves at Nationals postponed due to rain

Storm’s a-comin’. The weather forecast for tonight’s regularly scheduled game between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals was always looking pretty spotty.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

One player Atlanta Braves must trade before 2025 deadline

The Braves must relieve the logjam while also getting some value back.

Spencer Strider struggles, as Braves fall to Nationals

Ronald Acuña Jr. has another strong night with Stripers

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21

Braves Game vs Nationals Postponed, Make-Up Date Announced

The Atlanta Braves matchup against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday has been postponed. The game will be made up with a doubleheader that is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept.

Hurston Waldrep News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21

Braves No. 2 Prospect Continues to Find Footing in Triple-A

Atlanta Braves prospect Hurston Waldrep is starting to get a handle on Triple-A after a rough go-around to start the season. In Wednesday's start against the Louisville Bats, he pitched six innings of two-run ball on six hits and two walks while striking out nine.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Ronald Acuña Jr. pushes past potential final hurdle on Wednesday

Another day, another positive development for Ronald Acuña Jr., and this one might just be the last thing the Braves need to see before recalling him to Atlanta.

Bobby Cox News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21

Looking Back on Braves Manager Bobby Cox's Career on His Birthday

Very few in Major League Baseball had the long and successful career that legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox had. In honor of his birthday, he

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Report: Braves ‘would love to have’ Phillies slugger if Marcell Ozuna walks in free agency

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos will have decisions to make on Raisel Iglesias and Marcell Ozuna, who are set to be unrestricted free agents this winter, along with team-options on Ozzie Albies, Pierce Johnson, Orlando Arcia, and Chris Sale.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Braves Predicted to Sign 301-Home Run Slugger as Marcell Ozuna Replacement

Dating back to his brief Washington Nationals stint, Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and the Atlanta Braves have seen plenty of one another over the last five years.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Trouble in paradise for Braves’ rival and $765 million star?

They say you should never throw stones from a glasshouse, and Braves Country isn’t in a place to be laughing at many teams, but when it comes to the Mets, it doesn’t matter.

Chipper Jones News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Chipper Jones says big things coming for Ronald Acuña Jr, Braves

The return of Spencer Strider after he suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain was rather anti-climactic. He looked every bit the part of a pitcher who’s made just two major-league starts over the last 13 months, as the Braves dropped their series opener versus the Nationals.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Is Ozzie Albies’ inconsistency a sign of his decline?

Having crawled out of a massive hole to begin the 2025 season and 10-8 so far during the month of May, now maybe isn’t the time to complain about the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Ronald Acuña Jr. has another strong night with Stripers

While the return of Spencer Strider did not go as planned for the Braves, Ronald Acuña Jr. continued raking with the Gwinnett Stripers. Originally, Acuña was slated to start in right field, but he was moved to DH shortly before the game began due to weather circumstances, which limited the Stripers contest to just five innings.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Field Level Media / May 21

AJ Smith-Shawver, Braves bid to slow down Nationals

The Washington Nationals go for a season-high fifth straight win when they host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. The Nationals continued their strong play with a 5-3 victory over the Braves on Tuesday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

Braves Dominating the NL Rookie of the Year Race Early In 2025

The Atlanta Braves organization knows a thing or two about producing elite rookies. In 2022, Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider took the league by storm, collecting all 30 first-place NL Rookie Of The Year votes between the two of them.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Braves Release Garrett Cooper, Jordan Weems

The Braves released a pair of veterans who’d been playing with their Triple-A affiliates on minor league contracts: first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper and right-handed reliever Jordan Weems.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 19

Atlanta Needs More From Their Struggling Hitters

Stats taken prior to play on May 19. The Atlanta Braves have surged back to above .500 after a very worrisome start to the year. While climbing back is a step in the right direction, it doesn’t erase the offensive inconsistencies that have plagued this team through the first portion of the season.

Spencer Strider News / Field Level Media / May 19

Braves activate RHP Spencer Strider from 15-day IL

The Atlanta Braves reinstated right-hander Spencer Strider from the 15-day injured list on Monday. The former All-Star went on the IL on April 21 with a strained right hamstring after making just one appearance.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Report reveals when Braves will activate Spencer Strider

Dodd has moved to the bullpen full time at Triple-A this year, however, and Mark Bowman of MLB.com reported on Sunday that right-hander Spencer Strider is actually the one who will take Elder’s spot in the rotation after he’s activated from the injured list on May 20.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18