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Braves Release All-Star Catcher to Pursue Deal with Diamondbacks

The Atlanta Braves have released veteran catcher James McCann so that he could pursue a Major League contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, McCann, who turned 35 earlier this month, is heading to Arizona as their catcher, Gabriel Moreno, heads to the injured list with a right-hand contusion.

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Battery Power Braves Player of the Week: Ronald Acuña, Jr.

It was another week of elite performance from Atlanta’s superstar outfielder. The Atlanta Braves completed this past week with four wins in six games. If that’s all that was known about the week, it would seem the Braves had a successful go of it.

James McCann News / Talking Chop / June 22

Braves release James McCann for MLB opportunity, José Ruiz accepts assignment

The veteran catcher will join the Arizona Diamondbacks. According the the transactions page of the Atlanta Braves Triple-A affiliate Gwinnett Stripers, the organization has released veteran catcher James McCann.

Mike Soroka News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22

Former Braves All-Star Sets New Career High in Strikeouts With Rival

It's been a bit of a rough season for former Atlanta Braves All-Star starter Michael Soroka. But the right-hander had a bright moment Sunday. Pitching for the Washington Nationals, Soroka struck out 10 batters in the first five innings of his start Sunday.

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Since 1900, a pitcher has reached the vaunted 300-strikeout mark on just 38 occasions. How many of these hurlers can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22

Braves' Brian Snitker Declines to Place Blame on Michael Harris II

Center fielder Michael Harris II might be the perfect microcosm for the Atlanta Braves 2025 season. Except somehow, Harris has gone through even more extreme highs and lows.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22

Braves Bats, Elder Can't Get It Done, Drop Marlins Series

The Atlanta Braves drop Sunday's game to the Miami Marlins 5-3 to drop the weekend series. They see their three-series win streak snapped and they're now 2-3 against their NL East opponent this season.

MLB News / Talking Chop / June 22

Braves suffer underwhelming series loss to Marlins, 5-3

Yet another bummer in a season full of them The Atlanta Braves just can’t sustain any positive momentum here in 2025, as they dropped a series to the Miami Marlins following a back-and-forth 5-3 loss on Sunday afternoon.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22

Braves Set Rotation for Mets Series Without Left-Hander Chris Sale: Report

The Atlanta Braves shifted things around in their rotation last week to ensure left-hander Chris Sale would face the New York Mets. But this upcoming week, Sale will not be available to make a start for Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22

Braves Outright DFA'd Reliever to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday that right-handed pitcher José Ruiz has been outrighted to Triple-A. It was first reported on Thursday that Ruiz would be designated for assignment, with the official move coming the following morning.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Outfielder DFA'd By Padres

The San Diego Padres announced on Saturday that they have designated Atlanta Braves all-star outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment. He was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for right-hander Bryan Hoeing, who is returning from a shoulder injury.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 22

Braves double down on lineup in search of series win

That means Drake Baldwin is back there hitting fifth I’ve done game coverage twice in the span of a few games now, and these lineup posts have been amusing.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 22

Will the Braves have a cold streak next or continue the hot streak?

Which way from here? The Braves were cold to start the season, went sideways for a week, got hot, continued sideways for a while, got cold forgetting how to close games, and now recovered.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22

Could Braves Reunite With Former All-Star Starter to Replace Chris Sale?

The Atlanta Braves have turned things around over the last couple weeks. But now, the team has to keep digging out of its hole without the 2024 National League Cy Young winner.

Bryce Elder News / Talking Chop / June 22

Braves once again turn to Bryce Elder in time of need, seek series win in Miami

A diminished version of Sandy Alcantara stands in the Braves’ way. Hopefully Elder’s performance doesn’t as well. There was a point, during the fevered

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Cam Caminiti News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22

Braves No. 1 Prospect Has New Career Moment In Recent Start

Cam Caminiti had a career milestone in his start on Saturday. The Atlanta Braves' No. 1 prospect tossed four scoreless innings while striking out six. According to MLB Pipeline, it's the first scoreless start of his professional career.

Bobby Cox News / Talking Chop / June 22

This Day in Braves History: Bobby Cox becomes Braves manager for the second time

The second stint certainly went better than the first stint 1916: The Braves pull off a triple steal in the 11th inning of a game against the Giants. It is the National League’s only extra inning triple steal.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 22

Baldwin's Poise Through Slump Pays Off With Big Day in Miami for Braves

Drake Balwin is starting to find his way out of the slump he had been experiencing this month. The Atlanta Braves rookie catcher collected two hits and a walk, including a three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to make the game 7-0 and put it well out of reach.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 22

Braves trivia: Your in-5 daily 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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 22

Pitching boosting Braves with chance to win series at Marlins

The visiting Atlanta Braves have an opportunity to post their fourth consecutive series win on Sunday afternoon against the Miami Marlins. After beginning June with seven straight losses, the Braves have won eight of 11 games, including a 7-0 victory over Miami on Saturday.

Didier Fuentes News / Last Word On Sports / June 21

Didier Fuentes Likely Headed for Bigger Role in Braves Rotation After Debut

The Atlanta Braves called up their youngest player in 56 years to start Friday’s season opener in Miami. Now, it looks like 20-year-old Didier Fuentes may be sticking around longer than originally expected, getting a role in the rotation due to an injury to their ace.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 21

Grant Holmes, Braves shut out Marlins to knot series

Rookie Drake Baldwin had two hits, including a three-run home run, and Grant Holmes threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings to help the visiting Atlanta Braves post a 7-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 21

NIGHTMARE: Chris Sale is headed to the IL

Probably the worst thing that could happen to the Braves, Chris Sale is headed to the 15-day IL with a fractured rib cage. The injury happened in the top of the ninth inning, when Chris Sale dove for a ball and made a great play for the second out of the inning.

Jurickson Profar News / SportsTalkATL / June 21