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Braves Make Announcement on Former Yankees Slugger Amid Hot Streak

From 0-7 to 24-23, the Atlanta Braves have surged back into playoff contention in incredible fashion over the past month. Whether or not the Braves stick around .500, though, will likely come without journeyman first baseman Garrett Cooper.

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Braves Activate Spencer Strider from the Injured List

The Atlanta Braves announced Monday morning that they have activated ace right-hander Spencer Strider from the injured list. He will likely start Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Alex Anthopoulos talks Braves internal reaction to Jurickson Profar’s suspension

The Braves have had a roller coaster of a season, one that has recently ascended at a rapid rate that should only explode with the return of Ronald Acuna Jr.

Spencer Strider News / Field Level Media / May 19

Revived after sweep, Nationals out for revenge on Braves

Right-hander Spencer Strider will be on the mound when the Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Strider (0-1, 3.60 ERA) was activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Drake Baldwin winning ROY would net Braves an extra top draft pick

Braves rookie Drake Baldwin is on a tear that is almost nonsensical. Despite not playing every day, he’s hitting a ridiculous .452 with five home runs over his last 23 games, good for a 1.235 OPS.

Garrett Cooper News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Braves release former All-Star

The Atlanta Braves have reportedly released former All-Star Garrett Cooper, per Steve Adams of mlbtraderumors.com. Cooper, who can play first base and outfield, could draw interest from around the league.

Atlanta Braves News / Inside The Diamonds / May 19

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 5/19/2025

The Atlanta Braves are coming off a series win over the Boston Red Sox over the weekend. The Braves are off today before a three-game series with the Washington Nationals.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 19

Chipper Jones, Marquis Grissom to manage All-Star Futures Game

Atlanta Braves greats Chipper Jones and Marquis Grissom were named managers for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game on Monday. The Hall of Famer Jones will manage the National League minor leaguers and will be opposed by two-time All-Star Grissom on the American League side.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Braves Release Garrett Cooper, Jordan Weems

The Braves released a pair of veterans who’d been playing with their Triple-A affiliates on minor league contracts: first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper and right-handed reliever Jordan Weems.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 19

Atlanta Needs More From Their Struggling Hitters

Stats taken prior to play on May 19. The Atlanta Braves have surged back to above .500 after a very worrisome start to the year. While climbing back is a step in the right direction, it doesn’t erase the offensive inconsistencies that have plagued this team through the first portion of the season.

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Did Braves avoid $162 million mistake?

Despite losing both Max Fried and Charlie Morton in free agency, the Braves rotation has been incredible in May, leading to a 10-7 record, even while the offense has been anything but consistent.

Spencer Strider News / Field Level Media / May 19

Braves activate RHP Spencer Strider from 15-day IL

The Atlanta Braves reinstated right-hander Spencer Strider from the 15-day injured list on Monday. The former All-Star went on the IL on April 21 with a strained right hamstring after making just one appearance.

Atlanta Bravest? Q&A With Fan Club 'Reimagining Atlanta Baseball'

It's been 85 years since the Atlanta Braves had a different nickname. That was more than two decades before the team moved to Atlanta. But over the past 30 years, there's been a big push for high school, college and professional sports teams nicknamed for Native American groups to change their logos and names.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

The Braves shouldn’t trade Sean Murphy or Drake Baldwin

I guess this is a hot take around some parts of Braves Country, but the club shouldn’t trade either one of Sean Murphy or Drake Baldwin. I’m not even quite sure why some fans in Atlanta can’t comprehend that having two top 10 catchers in baseball is a luxury.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 19

Spencer Strider officially activated from IL

As expected, the Braves activated Spencer Strider from the IL ahead of their upcoming series with the Washington Nationals. He’ll start for the club on Tuesday.

Alex Verdugo News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Alex Verdugo Facing Backlash After Costly Blunder

Alex Verdugo, since signing a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on March 20, has been a fixture of the Braves' lineup. Hitting .264 with a .662 OPS, Verdugo has been a reliable presence at the plate, but has yet to discover his power stroke.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Report reveals when Braves will activate Spencer Strider

Dodd has moved to the bullpen full time at Triple-A this year, however, and Mark Bowman of MLB.com reported on Sunday that right-hander Spencer Strider is actually the one who will take Elder’s spot in the rotation after he’s activated from the injured list on May 20.

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Here's When Atlanta Braves Could Reportedly Get Ronald Acuna Jr. Back in Lineup

The Atlanta Braves, who have climbed out of the cellar after an 0-7 start to the season, are set to get even better in the coming week. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Braves (23-23), are expecting the return of Ronald Acuna Jr.