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On YouTubeChris Sale News / Last Word On Sports / June 21
Braves Place Chris Sale On The Injured List
Braves ace left-hander Chris Sale has been placed on the 15-day Injured List with a fractured left rib cage, per multiple reports. He suffered the injury while making a diving play on a ground ball in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s game.
The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz
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?
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 21
Braves Release Unfortunate News on 2024 Cy Young Award Winner Before Game vs. Marlins
The Atlanta Braves have been performing in underwhelming fashion as they look to stay relevant in the NL Wildcard picture. With a 34-40 record, the Braves are 11 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East.
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.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 21
Matt Olson bats second, as Alex Verdugo is dropped to seventh, Drake Baldwin starts 
Rationality returns to the second spot in the lineup The Braves are hoping that Grant Holmes can shut down the Marlins’ offense to keep the team’s momentum alive after a few strong series but a disappointing loss Friday night.
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.
Chris Sale News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21
Braves place star pitcher on 15-day IL with rib cage fracture
It’s a brutal blow for Atlanta to be dealt, particularly following a banner week that saw it sweep the then-division-leading Mets and get within five games of an NL wild-card spot.
Nacho Alvarez News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 21
Braves Top Infielder Prospect Having Strong Return From IL
The Atlanta Braves have been getting a promising performance out of their top position player prospect, Nacho Alvarez Jr., since he returned to live action, especially in Triple-A.
Ron Washington News / SportsTalkATL / June 21
Braves legend Ron Washington steps away from Angels due to health concerns
In some somber news, Braves legend and World Series champion Ron Washington is stepping down as the acting manager of the Angels indefinitely due to health concerns.
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 21
Could Braves Take Chance on Former All-Star Outfielder?
The Chicago White Sox will once again be selling at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. But the team's sale might resemble more of an everything-must-go at any price garage sale than a retail store.
Jurickson Profar News / SportsTalkATL / June 21
Jurickson Profar goes NUCLEAR in Gwinnett
I’ve made my stance on Jurickson Profar quite clear. In an ideal world, I would like to see him never play another game in a Braves uniform. Let’s not beat around the bush: Jurickson Profar stole $42 million dollars.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 21
Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. Sends Clear Message on 2025 MLB Home Run Derby
It's difficult for baseball players to miss roughly the first two months of the season and still make the MLB All-Star team. But despite making his 2025 debut on May 23, Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.
Didier Fuentes News / SportsTalkATL / June 21
Braves offense can’t pick up Didier Fuentes in MLB debut
For the first time since perhaps Opening Day, there were legitimate reasons for Braves fans to get excited. Atlanta had just completed a sweep of the division-leading Mets — their third straight series win.
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 21
Braves Named Fit for Brewers All-Star Right-Hander at Trade Deadline
The Atlanta Braves were named a fit for one of the top rotation arms in the National League this season. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand named them a fit for Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, alongside the Blue Jays, Orioles and Yankees.
Alex Verdugo News / Talking Chop / June 21
Would someone give Alex Verdugo a bus ticket already?
I could crowdsource a parting gift Alex Verdugo is a perfectly decent left fielder, if you don’t mind someone who can’t hit fastballs, or lefties, or just not hit in general.
Grant Holmes News / Field Level Media / June 21
Braves P Grant Holmes, mired in winless streak, looks for victory vs. Marlins
Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes was downright dominant in his most recent outing, registering 15 strikeouts to mark his first double-digit total in his career.
Spencer Strider News / Athlon Sports / June 21
Is Spencer Strider Finally Back? Braves Ace Dominates Mets in Electrifying Performance
Atlanta Braves fans, breathe easy. The Strider you know, the one who sends hitters back to the dugout shaking their heads, appears to be making his triumphant return.
MLB News / LWOSports.com / June 21
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Series Recap: Atlanta Dominates Division Rival
The Atlanta Braves are much better than their record indicates. It was the case when they were struggling in California and it’s the case now that they’re facing the Miami Marlins after having swept the New York Mets.
Didier Fuentes News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20
Braves pitcher's dad had amazing stroke of luck during son's MLB debut
The baseball gods delivered a late Father’s Day gift to one dad in the stands during Friday’s Atlanta Braves-Miami Marlins clash.
Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 20
The Atlanta Braves Have Not Had a Starting Pitcher This Young in 55 Years
When he makes his Major League Baseball debut on Friday night, right-hander Didier Fuentes will reach milestones not seen in years. The Braves prospect, called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to start against the home Miami Marlins, had a birthday on Tuesday.
Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20
Spencer Strider reveals ‘challenge’ as Braves look to get back on track
In 2023, Spencer Strider was named an All-Star and finished in the top five in Cy Young voting. Unfortunately, elbow injuries robbed him of the majority of his 2024 season.
Jose Ruiz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19
Braves quickly designate recent waiver claim for assignment
Atlanta claimed him off waivers from the Phillies on June 7. He carried an 8.16 earned run average at the time.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / June 19
7 Atlanta Braves Prospects You Need To Know
It’s felt like a long time since the Atlanta Braves were considered to have one of the better farm systems in baseball. Since the days when Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, and Ozzie Albies headlined as Atlanta Braves prospects, the organization hasn’t cracked the top 20 in most minor league rankings.
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