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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.

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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.

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

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Talking Chop / May 11

Injury updates, AJ Smith-Shawver, another late win, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Well the Braves won yet another low-scoring extra-innings affair on Saturday. AJ Smith-Shawver twirled another gem and the bullpen did more than it’s job, but man the offense was a struggle after a promising first three innings.

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 / Talking Chop / May 10

Braves scrape by with another extra innings victory, 3-2 in the 11th

The pitching did a nice job and the offense did just enough to scrape by...eventually AJ Smith-Shawver came into Saturday off of a statement 8.0 inning, 1-hit outing against the Reds, hoping to keep his momentum, as the Braves were hoping to get back in the win column after losing game 1 of the series in Pittsburgh.

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Braves’ Spencer Strider takes next step toward return from injury

The Atlanta Braves may be getting a major reinforcement soon, as Spencer Strider took another encouraging step in his recovery process. As Atlanta continues to battle for control in the NL East, an update on Strider’s progress brings a new wave of optimism for the team’s pitching depth.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Braves’ Brian Snitker explains why he’s sticking with Raisel Iglesias amid struggles

The Atlanta Braves won 89 games last season and earned a playoff berth in the National League. Brian Snitker’s squad couldn’t roll their success into 2025, and the team is sitting under .500 more than a month into the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 10

Braves Given Strong Future Outlook At Third Base

The Atlanta Braves have their question marks at certain positions, but third base is far from one of them. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicted that Austin Riley would be the No.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Braves’ Matt Olson rips offense after wasting Bryce Elder’s strong start

The Atlanta Braves had a golden opportunity to reach .500 for the first time this season, but another underwhelming night at the plate spoiled a quality outing from Bryce Elder, leaving Matt Olson and company searching for answers.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 10

.500 Baseball Continues to Evade Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have reaching a .500 record in their sights. However, like a mirage of an oasis in the desert, you see it, you race in its direction and then nothing.

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.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 8

Atlanta Braves Top Prospect Does Something He Had Never Done Before on Wednesday

The Atlanta Braves dropped a tough 4-3 decision against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, falling to 17-19 with the loss. The win moved the Reds to an even .500 at 19-19 thus far.

Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Drake Baldwin Forces Braves Into Tough Decision With Latest Power Surge

Drake Baldwin’s bat is making too much noise to be ignored. The Braves’ top-ranked prospect continued his recent tear Wednesday night, launching a solo

Touki Toussaint News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Angels outright Touki Toussaint to Triple-A

The Angels announced that Touki Toussaint cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake.

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Angels select one-time World Series champion amid flurry of roster moves

Angels agree to minor league deal with veteran lefty reliever

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Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Chris Sale Combats Early Season Struggles With Back-to-Back Quality Starts

After finishing the 2024 season with a 2.38 ERA and a National League Cy Young award, Sale entered Tuesday’s start against the Reds with a 4.84 ERA in his seven appearances in 2025.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6