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Atlanta Braves Outright Former World Series Hero to Triple-A Gwinnett

After recently designating him for assignment, the Atlanta Braves have outrighted right-handed pitcher Ian Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves announced the move on social media.

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Braves Named Potential Trade Spot for $73 Million Starting Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves are testing their starting pitching depth to begin the 2025 season. Ace Spencer Strider began the season still recovering from 2024 surgery and is back on the injured list.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Ronald Acuña Jr. Still Not Back But Braves Might Not Need Him Yet

It’s been exactly two weeks since Ronald Acuña Jr. reportedly met with his doctor in Los Angeles and was cleared to resume baseball activities at the Braves’ spring complex in Florida.

Eli White News / Talking Chop / May 1

So, how about Eli White?

Yeah, I don’t know, either. I didn’t always drink coffee. Back during the beginning of COVID times, my wife (like everyone else) tried to find ways of occupying ourselves when we couldn’t do the standard things we had been doing.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 1

Braves inch closer to .500 with another series win

Atlanta may not have swept the worst team in the NL but a series win capped off a productive trip out West. The Atlanta Braves entered this series with Colorado with a bit of confidence in their step and a wind behind their sails.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

2 early Atlanta Braves trade targets ahead of 2025 deadline

The Atlanta Braves are once again in the thick of the National league playoff race, boasting one of baseball’s deepest rosters and a front office unafraid to act when the moment demands it.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 1

Which other franchise first will the Braves manage this year?

Apparently, “no homers at Coors Field” in a season has been achieved A short one today — my original query led me astray, acebravo corrected me, and then the Braves did the not-quite-unthinkable-but-still-crappy — went an entire series at Coors Field without a homer.

Chasen Shreve News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Braves Make Roster Move On Ex-Yankees Pitcher Amid Hot Streak

The Atlanta Braves have long since left their 0-7 start in the past, entering May only two games under .500 and 14-9 over their last 23. Whatever the Braves do going forward, whether it’s a return to their early-season mediocrity or an eighth straight playoff berth, it likely won’t feature veteran reliever Chasen Shreve.

Chasen Shreve News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Chasen Shreve once again a free agent after release

The Braves recently released Chasen Shreve from his minor league contract.

Braves designate Ian Anderson for assignment

Why did the Braves pull the plug on young OF Jarred Kelenic?

The 'League leaders in MLB strikeouts since 2000' quiz

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 1

Chris Sale rebounds, Eddie Rosario starts, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday The Braves lost a tough 2-1 game, as the offense (featuring Eddie Rosario for reasons that escape me) generally was absent.

Chase Dollander News / Inside The Diamonds / May 1

Chase Dollander Leaves Game Against Atlanta Braves

The Colorado Rockies avoided a sweep today with a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. However, during the game, they lost their top prospect as right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander left today’s start with a finger injury.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 30

Brian Snitker Catching Heat for Braves Lineup Decisions to End Road Trip

Baseball can be a tricky sport at times. It's impossible to win every game. So, stretches where teams win seven out of 10 games or go 4-2 on a cross-country road trips are and should be viewed as successful.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30

Braves' Chris Sale may have turned the corner in loss to Rockies

Chris Sale was sharp for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon. However, in his first career start at Coors Field, he was outdueled by a Colorado Rockies rookie starting pitcher in a game the Rockies desperately needed to win.

Why did the Braves pull the plug on young OF Jarred Kelenic?

Five reasons why the Rockies have been historically bad in 2025

Three MLB players whose trade value has plummeted since Opening Day

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2025

The 'Cy Young Award winners' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 30

Rockies edge Chris Sale, Braves to halt 8-game skid

Chase Dollander and three relievers combined to pitch a three-hitter, Brenton Doyle homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday to snap an eight-game losing streak.

Zach Thompson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Braves right-hander elects free agency

Right-hander Zach Thompson has rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett in favor of free agency, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. Thompson was designated for assignment earlier this week and clearly went unclaimed on waivers.

Drake Baldwin News / Just Baseball / April 30

Will the Braves’ Patience With Drake Baldwin Be Rewarded?

Atlanta Braves fans got a pleasant surprise at the end of spring training when top position player prospect Drake Baldwin broke camp with the team. With Sean Murphy sidelined due to a cracked rib, the Braves turned to the rookie to open the season as their primary backstop.

Bryce Elder News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Bryce Elder Turns In Back-to-Back Quality Starts, But Doubts Linger

Atlanta Braves fans weren’t fond of Bryce Elder’s early season pitching performance. To be fair, it was hard to find anything to be fond of when the Braves began the year 0-7 and quickly fell to 5-13.

Atlanta Braves News / 5 GOATs / April 30

Austin Cindric addresses Chipper Jones defending him in controversy with Joey Logano

Austin Cindric won the race this past weekend at Talladega, and the affection of Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer in Chipper Jones. Now, the Team Penske wheelman is a bigger baseball fan than ever.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 29

Matt Olson, Braves send MLB-worst Rockies to eighth straight loss

Matt Olson had three hits and three runs scored, Michael Harris II drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves handed the Colorado Rockies their eighth straight loss with an 8-2 victory on Tuesday night in Denver.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Braves release OF Jake Marisnick from minor league contract

The Braves have released outfielder Jake Marisnick, who’d been playing with Triple-A Gwinnett after signing a minor league contract, per the transaction log at MiLB.com.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 29

Joey Logano discusses lashing out at teammate Austin Cindric, Chipper Jones' criticism

Another storyline that emerged from Logano's radio outburst was what former Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones had to say about the situation.

MLB legend comments on Joey Logano's Talladega radio meltdown

Opportunistic Austin Cindric was due for a superspeedway win

NASCAR power rankings: Talladega win provides big jump in the rankings

Two top-five finishers in NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega disqualified

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / 5 GOATs / April 29

Joey Logano fires back at Chipper Jones over criticism for Talladega tirade about Austin Cindric

The Joey Logano–Chipper Jones back-and-forth started after Sunday’s Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Jones, the Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer, criticized Logano for his radio tirade directed at Team Penske teammate Austin Cindric.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / April 29

Atlanta Braves Notebook: Alex Verdugo, Ian Anderson, Eddie Rosario

DENVER — Sitting at 12-15 before kicking off a three-game road series against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, the Atlanta Braves fortified their pitching and hitting with a pair of feel-good reunions that could also pay dividends on the diamond.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 28

Nick Allen, Braves send Rockies to 7th straight loss

Nick Allen had three hits, Michael Harris II produced a tiebreaking two-run double in the fifth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 in Denver on Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 29

Why did the Braves pull the plug on young OF Jarred Kelenic?

The Atlanta Braves temporarily pulled the plug on the Jarred Kelenic experiment. Now it's up to the 25-year-old outfielder to prove himself in Triple-A.

Braves sign Eddie Rosario, option Kelenic

Who is the best manager in MLB right now?

The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz

MLB News / LWOSports.com / April 28

Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Series Recap: Braves Slug Their Way to Series Win

The Atlanta Braves are getting back on the right track and there seems to be no doubt about it now. After starting the season with seven straight losses, the Braves are now suddenly within striking distance of .500.