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Spencer Schwellenbach News / Field Level Media / June 23

Spencer Schwellenbach leads Braves over wavering Mets

Spencer Schwellenbach tossed seven strong innings and earned the win Monday night for the visiting Atlanta Braves, who beat the reeling New York Mets 3-2 in the opener of a four-game series between the National League East rivals.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 23

Braves Snap Franchise Record Drought With Win Over Mets

The Atlanta Braves pick up another series opener win over the New York Mets with a 3-2 win Monday night. Left-hander Dylan Lee picked up the save, marking a first in quite some time.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. punishes Mets with HR after brother’s demotion

The 35-41 Atlanta Braves were in need of a spark heading into their four-game set with the New York Mets, and Ronald Acuna Jr. delivered one in the most emotional way possible.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 23

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s MVP-form could salvage Braves season

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. remained in MVP form on Monday. That's excellent news for a Braves team in desperate need of something to celebrate.

Cal Raleigh keeps Aaron Judge at arm's length in HR race

Cardinals inch closer to top of NL Central with win over Cubs

Fernando Tatis Jr. sues company that lends money to athletes

Do recent stats show Juan Soto has gotten past springtime swoon?

Former No. 1 pick is finally hitting his stride with the Rockies

Athletics break ground on $1.75B stadium on Las Vegas Strip

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Braves alarming closer stat raises concern amid historic drought

The Atlanta Braves have entered unfamiliar territory in 2025, setting a troubling franchise record that’s drawing national attention. Atlanta has now gone 31 straight games without recording a save—a historic stretch that has placed the Braves bullpen under a glaring spotlight.

Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Braves ace Chris Sale updates fans on rib injury

The Atlanta Braves placed ace Chris Sale on the injured list Saturday with a fractured rib cage, but he doesn’t want fans to worry. He told MLB Network’s AJ Pierzynski that he’ll be just fine.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 23

Sean Murphy back in the lineup for the Braves

Drake Baldwin will get the night off and Eli White gets the start The Atlanta Braves will be taking on the New York Mets after failing to secure a series victory against the last place Marlins.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 23

Jim Bowden’s trade hypothetical for Marcell Ozuna

Just last week, Alex Anthopoulos emphatically let the world know that the Braves would not be selling in an interview with 680 The Fan. “We’re not selling,” the Braves GM said.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 23

Braves Ronald Acuña Jr. Surging in All-Star Voting

Ronald Acuña Jr. is forcing his way into the conversation for starting the All-Star Game in Atlanta in a few weeks. In the most recent voting update, the Atlanta Braves outfielder has amassed 1,140,061 votes, putting him in fourth place among National League outfielders.

Austin Riley News / SportsTalkATL / June 23

Braves could really use one of Austin Riley’s patented summer heaters

Everyone not named Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson has been absolutely brutal offensively for the Braves over the last month or so, and it would be the perfect time for one of those patented summer heaters from Austin Riley.

Chadwick Tromp News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Orioles select Chadwick Tromp

The Orioles announced today that they have selected the contract of catcher Chadwick Tromp. Fellow catcher Maverick Handley has been placed on the seven-day concussion injured list.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 23

Ronald Acuña Jr. is now fourth in NL outfield 2025 All-Star voting

Atlanta’s franchise player is giving it his all to represent his team in his own stadium during the Midsummer Classic. We’re officially less than a month

MLB News / Talking Chop / June 23

Braves look for fourth straight against Mets behind Spencer Swhellenbach

The Braves have won seven of their last ten, including three against the Mets. The Atlanta Braves failed to win the series against the Miami Marlins this past weekend after a much-needed sweep of the New York Mets.

MLB News / Talking Chop / June 23

Braves at Marlins series recap: A letdown after a show of life

This weekend’s performance wasn’t exactly the most ideal way to head into a huge series in New York this week. Well, if you were looking to see the Atlanta

Michael Harris News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Braves' Michael Harris II Faces Backlash Following Recent Struggles at the Plate

The Atlanta Braves have continued to face scrutiny due to their performance in the 2025 MLB season. With a 35-41 record heading into a four-game series against a division rival in the New York Mets, the Braves are heading into must-win mode to stay relevant in the National League Wild Card race.

Nacho Alvarez News / SportsTalkATL / June 23

Nacho Alvarez doing everything possible to earn promotion

The Braves have a starting rotation that is littered with injuries and an offense that features four gaping holes. As the gap in the playoff race continues to widen, they may have no other choice but to get creative and try out some alternatives.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 23

Which Braves prospect could make his MLB debut next?

The Atlanta Braves surprised a lot of people when they called up Didier Fuentes, who was 19-years-old just a week ago, to make his MLB debut last Friday against the Marlins.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 23

Braves Recent Winning In Spite of Poor Offense Instead of a Resurgence

Let us know if you've heard this discussion point before: The Atlanta Braves' bats aren't doing well. There are only so many different ways to say it. Might as well just come out and state the obvious from the beginning.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 23

Skidding Mets host rematch with Braves after being swept in Atlanta

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves have gone just three full days without opposing one another. But both teams will look different Monday night when the Mets host the Braves in the opener of a four-game series between the longtime National League East rivals.

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.

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.

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Didier Fuentes News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20