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Ian Anderson Has Strong Night for Braves Triple-A Team

Ian Anderson had the start the Atlanta Braves were hoping to see out of him on Sunday. He pitched five scorless, no-hit innings against the Durham Bulls, walking three while striking out four.

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Battery Power Braves Player of the Week: AJ Smith-Shawver

Atlanta’s rookie starting pitcher stood out amongst a week of excellent pitching. This week’s choice for the Battery Power Player of the Week was one of the easier ones so far in 2025.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

Braves Suffer Worst Loss Yet in 2025 Season

It's hard to top starting a season 0-7. Seven consecutive losses in which the offense averaged two runs per game is bad. But what the Atlanta Braves offense did this weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates was arguably worse.

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 11

Comeback bid comes up short for Braves in 4-3 walk-off loss to Pirates

It’s hard to win when the offense only shows up for one inning! The Atlanta Braves dropped the series to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 today, as they were unable to turn another late comeback into another late win.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

Braves Strider Update Could Be Back Soon But Timing, Plan Still TBD

The Atlanta Braves are in striking distance of getting Spencer Strider back in the rotation. However, this situation still isn't clear yet. According to The Athletic's David O'Brien, Strider said he feels ready.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

Braves World Series-Winning Outfielder Elects Free Agency

The Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday that outfielder Eddie Rosario elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. His return can't be ruled out in the future, but his third stint with the club is officially over.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Braves Manager Put On Notice Amid Club’s Slow Start

Entering Sunday, the Atlanta Braves are preparing for a rubber match against a fellow National League foe, the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, on May 11, the Braves are not quite where they expected to be.

Freddie Freeman News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

Former Braves First Baseman Having Age-Defying Year For Dodgers

Former Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has been killing it for the Los Angeles Dodgers this year. It's a very straight and to-the-point description, but there's no need to be flowery with it.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 11

Drake Baldwin hits fifth, Matt Olson slides up to third for Pittsburgh finale

.500? In sight. Handedness? Alternated. The Braves are making a minor lineup adjustment given that Drake Baldwin is starting on Sunday afternoon, flip-flopping Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna to alternate handedness throughout the batting order: Baldwin has started in the sixth spot a handful of times, but has not yet hit any higher than that so far.

Chris Sale News / Talking Chop / May 11

Braves look for ‘Chris’p effort in series finale

Atlanta hopes to Sale away from the Pirates with a series win When I wrote about Chris Sale a month ago for a game preview, his Statcast looked like this against his 2024 performance.

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Atlanta NHL Expansion Group Bringing Ambitious Plans to Table

The push for a third NHL franchise in Atlanta gains more legs. A group in Forsyth County (north Atlanta) believes they are in the home stretch of having a strong presentation ready for Gary Bettman and company.

Scott Blewett News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

After the Ninth Could Be Perfect Spot for Braves Blewett

Turns out that the tighter the situation you put Atlanta Braves reliever Scott Blewett in, the less likely he is to blow it. Far from it, it turns out.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 11

This Day in Braves History: Ted Turner becomes Braves manager (for one game)

The National League put the kibosh on this really quickly. 1946: The Boston Braves fall 5-1 to the New York Giants in the first night game played at Braves Field.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 11

Braves AJ Smith-Shawver Finding Long-Awaited Stride In Majors

AJ Smith-Shawver continues his recent breakout for the Atlanta Braves. In the 3-2 win in 11 innings over the Pittsburgh Pirates, he pitched 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out seven.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 11

Your daily Braves trivia game, Sunday 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.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / May 11

Braves hope for another strong effort from Chris Sale at Pirates

The Atlanta Braves' pitching rotation continues to put together strong performances over their past 10 games. Veteran left-hander Chris Sale (1-3, 4.07

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10

Braves triumph on wild pitch in 11th as Pirates squander multiple chances

Matt Olson homered and later scored the eventual winning run in the top of the 11th on a wild pitch to propel the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 10

The Chatter’s Box: Atlanta’s Pierce Johnson talks to The Rockies Insider

The two best teams in Major League Baseball entering the week of May 5 have been the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Together they’ve won 48 games through the first six weeks of the season or, to put it painfully for those on the Southside of the Windy City, more games than the Chicago White Sox in all six months of their 2024 campaign.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10

Pirates look to build on series-opening win vs. Braves

Atlanta's AJ Smith-Shawver is coming off a career-best performance as he prepares to oppose Pittsburgh's Andrew Heaney when the Braves take on the host Pirates on Saturday afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / May 9

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 5/9/2025

The Atlanta Braves will start a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight in Pittsburgh. Atlanta has Bryce Elder taking the ball against Bailey Falter for the Pirates.

Eddie Rosario News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Braves designate veteran OF for assignment

The Braves announced Friday that they’ve designated outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to infielder Luke Williams, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Alex Verdugo News / Just Baseball / May 9

Alex Verdugo Has Stabilized the Braves’ Outfield

It’s no secret that the 2025 season didn’t begin the way the Atlanta Braves had hoped. They opened with an 0-7 West Coast skid, the pitching staff was in disarray, the offense couldn’t hit, and to top it all off, Jurickson Profar, their biggest offseason signing, was popped for PEDs.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8

MLB Network airs obscene photo featuring Elly De La Cruz

MLB Network had one slip past the censors on Thursday night. During Thursday’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga., an obscene photo featuring Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz made it onto the air.

Touki Toussaint News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8