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On YouTubeChris Sale News / Athlon Sports / May 29
MLB Sends Chris Sale Message After Historic News on Thursday
For many years, Chris Sale has been one of the better pitchers in Major League Baseball. He has eight All-Star game appearances to his name, and he played on that 2018 Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / May 29
Chris Sale's strong start carries Braves to DH split with Phils
Chris Sale pitched six scoreless innings as the Atlanta Braves routed the host Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 in the nightcap of a split doubleheader on Thursday.
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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Braves Suffer Serious Blow After Major Injury To Young Ace
Since a terrible beginning to the season that saw the Atlanta Braves lose their first seven games and eight of their first nine out of the gate, things had begun trending the right direction in late April.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / Field Level Media / May 29
Braves RHP AJ Smith-Shawver exits start after feeling 'pop' in elbow
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver exited Thursday's start with a right elbow injury after he "felt it pop," according to Braves manager Brian Snitker.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29
Phillies manager explains why team did not retaliate for Bryce Harper HBP
Bryce Harper left Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves after getting hit by a pitch on the elbow, but the Philadelphia Phillies did not seek their pound of flesh from the Braves in retaliation.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / Last Word On Sports / May 29
Braves Place AJ Smith-Shawver on the Injured List
The Atlanta Braves’ miserable season got worse in the opening game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver left with an injury in the third inning, and immediately following the game the team placed him on the 15-day injured list with a strained right elbow.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Braves’ Drake Baldwin emerges as NL ROY betting favorite after Smith-Shawver injury
The Atlanta Braves are in the middle of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies in the City of Brotherly Love. The Phillies took Game 1 on Tuesday and then Game 2 early on Thursday.
Drake Baldwin News / Talking Chop / May 29
Acuña, Baldwin sit atop Braves lineup in series finale against Phillies 
Can the Braves avoid the sweep? Following another crushing loss in the first game of the doubleheader, the Braves will send out their usual cast of regulars in the night cap.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / May 29
Braves announce roster move after AJ Smith-Shawver injury
The Braves lost Game 1 of their double-header to the Phillies Thursday afternoon, and it looks like they have lost one of their bright young arms for the season as well.
Stuart Fairchild News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 29
Braves Fairchild Still Available for Next Game Despite Injury
Atlanta Braves outfielder Stuart Fairchild has reportedly dislocated his pinkie. He injured his fingers while sliding into second base and exited the game.
AJ Smith-Shawver News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29
Braves place AJ Smith-Shawver on 15-day IL with elbow strain
Between games of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Phillies, the Braves placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 29
Braves beat reporter provides disturbing update on AJ Smith-Shawver
The painful 2025 Braves campaign kept on kicking Thursday afternoon, as not only did the team lose yet another nail-biter, but they also might have lost AJ Smith-Shawver for the season.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Braves Pitcher Had Concerning 1-Word Message Before Leaving Phillies Game
The Atlanta Braves (25-28) were already 9.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies (35-19) for first place in the NL East heading into Thursday's doubleheader, as the latter team has the top record in the NL.
Michael Harris News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Watch Michael Harris II shock Phillies with epic home run robbery
The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are squaring off on Thursday afternoon after a rainout the previous night created a surprise doubleheader for the divisional foes.
Dylan Dodd News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 29
Braves Call Upon Former Left-Handed Prospect For Doubleheader Depth
The Atlanta Braves have selected left-handed pitcher Dylan Dodd to be their 27th roster player during their doubleheader with the Phillies on Thursday.
Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / May 28
It’s Do or Die Time for the Atlanta Braves
It’s still just May, but the Atlanta Braves season is seemingly coming to a head already. After Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to the first place Philadelphia Phillies, their deficit in the National League East has reached a season-high 9 1/2 games.
Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Braves manager calls out grounds crew over team’s defensive struggles
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker is singling out an unusual scapegoat for one of his player’s recent defensive issues.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 24
Watch: Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits second HR following injury return
Ronald Acuna Jr. is exactly what the Atlanta Braves have needed.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23
Watch: Ronald Acuna Jr. homers in first at-bat back after ACL tear
Welcome back to the show, Ronald Acuña Jr.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / May 22
What can the Braves expect from Ronald Acuna Jr. this season?
What can we realistically expect from Acuna Jr., specifically, upon re-acclimating to game action?
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