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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

Braves turn to JR Ritchie in season finale vs. Marlins

The regular season comes to an end on Sunday for the Braves and Marlins in Miami, with National League East champion Atlanta headed for a wild-card series showdown with an opponent still to be determined.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Walt Weiss Makes Pitching Decision for Final Regular Season Braves Games

The Atlanta Braves are taking a different approach to their final regular-season games, and Walt Weiss has already mapped out the pitching plan. After Friday’s series opener against the Miami Marlins, Weiss confirmed that Atlanta will use a bullpen game Saturday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 23

Will JR Ritchie make the playoff roster?

JR Ritchie had maybe his best outing as a major leaguer last night against the Reds. I say maybe because, well, he did give up a homer, and also that the level of competition he faced from the Cincinnati attack was a lot lower than, say, what he faced in his MLB debut against the Nationals.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 22

JR Ritchie strong, but Braves sleepwalk in post-hangover game, lose 4-0

Was this a hangover game? Or was it a post-hangover game, given the travel-related off day on Monday? Whatever the case, the Braves didn’t put up much of a fight as they dropped a fairly meaningless contest to the Reds by a score of 4-0.

MLB News / Red Reporter / September 22

Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves – Brandon Williamson vs. JR Ritchie

Brandon Williamson gets the start on Tuesday night in Atlanta as the Cincinnati Reds begin their penultimate series of the season against the Braves. JR Ritchie will start for Atlanta, and he’ll chuck out the game’s first pitch at 7:15 PM ET.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 21

Braves turn to JR Ritchie vs. Reds after clinching East

Atlanta rookie JR Ritchie wanted one more start before the end of the regular season. With the division title secured, he'll get it on Tuesday when the Braves open a three-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 17

Which poor-performing 2026 Braves arm will have the best career?

It wasn’t exactly a banner day for JR Ritchie or Owen Murphy last night, as both got knocked around by the Cubs. Ritchie was coming off some really dominant outings in Triple-A, but that didn’t translate at all.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Braves, closing in on another NL East title, face Cubs

The Atlanta Braves continue to inch closer to the National League East crown. With a magic number of five, Atlanta (89-63) will turn to a rookie in search of a series win in Chicago against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 6

Braves' JR Ritchie Racks Up Absurd Strikeout Total in Latest Triple-A Gem

One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects heading into 2026 just set a new career high for strikeouts in a professional game. Right-hander JR Ritchie recorded 15 strikeouts for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers on Sunday.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Braves Announce Replacement After Unfortunate News

The Atlanta Braves announced multiple roster moves before Sunday's series finale, placing right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list and recalling JR Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett.

MLB News / Battery Power / August 2

Braves vs. Nationals Chat and Discussion: JR Ritchie vs. Cade Cavalli

ICYMI, here’s the Lane Thomas hug watch clip from when he was pulled at Coors yesterday after learning he was traded to the Braves. Lane will report to Atlanta on Tuesday as the Braves begin a three-game set against the Miami Marlins.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / August 2

The Braves first trade, a major injury, and more trade rumors

The Braves swung their first trade of deadline season last night, acquiring Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from the Royals. Thomas is the significant addition here, the right-handed platoon bat the Braves were looking for to pair with Mike Yastrzemski.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 24

How much longer can the JR Ritchie experiment continue?

The early signs of Tuesday’s game were promising, as the Braves looked to bounce back from back-to-back losses. Rowdy Tellez got the club on the board with a two-run single in the second inning.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 15

Braves to shut Spencer Strider down for a month

The Atlanta Braves' starting rotation has been battered and bruised this season, but it remains a top-five starting staff in Major League Baseball (fifth in ERA, 3.61).

Braves receive great news on Drake Baldwin despite losing Strider

Trea Turner's struggles for the Phillies have been surprising

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s power outage was not on the Blue Jays' radar

Jackson Chourio has been a driving force for Brewers offense

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 31

Braves Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Struggles in Latest Triple-A Start

One of the Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospects, right-hander JR Ritchie, just produced his shortest and least effective outing of the 2026 season. Ritchie, Atlanta's No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone

Wednesday was a monumental day for MLB's top early-season team. The Atlanta Braves clinched their series with the Chicago Cubs, winning the second game of the three-game set 4-1.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start vs. Padres

Watch: Mets get hosed by umpire Junior Valentine's blunder

Yankees ace leaves start with injury

Marlins top pitching prospect lands on IL with concerning injury

Cubs sign three-time All-Star reliever to minor-league contract

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Walt Weiss doesn’t expect JR Ritchie to go anywhere

JR Ritchie made his second MLB start on Wednesday night, drawing a tough matchup against reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. This one came with a few more bumps than his debut.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 23

JR Ritchie makes Braves history in stellar debut

Ritchie looked like a seasoned veteran on the mound, not a guy pitching on an MLB mound for the first time.

Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / April 23

Braves' JR Ritchie faces 'challenge' in debut vs. Nationals

Right-hander JR Ritchie, Atlanta's No. 2 prospect, will make his major league debut when the Braves conclude their four-game series against the host Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22

Braves To Select JR Ritchie

The Braves are promoting pitching prospect JR Ritchie to start tomorrow afternoon’s game against the Nationals, reports Harrison Smajovits of Sports Illustrated.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 18

Braves Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Shines Again in Latest Triple-A Gem

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie continued his dominant start to the Triple-A season in his most recent outing. Ritchie, MLB Pipeline's No.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18

Braves Prospect JR Ritchie Masterful Again, Case for Call-Up Strengthening

JR Ritchie delivered another masterful outing for the Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks while punching out eight.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 9

JR Ritchie Keeping Faith in Process Amid Push for Braves Call Up

JR Ritchie continues to build his resume for a major league call-up. The Atlanta Braves No. 2 prospect is coming off arguably his strongest outing in Triple-A.

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

Braves Pitching Prospect JR Ritchie Dazzles in Third Triple-A Start of 2026

It's still very early in the 2026 season, but Atlanta Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie's latest Triple-A outing could wind up being one of his best performances on the mound this year.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20

Braves Reassign JR Ritchie To Minor League Camp

Atlanta announced a series of camp cuts today. Arguably, the most notable name in the bunch is that of right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie, who has been reassigned to minor league camp.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 28

JR Ritchie's Delivers Electric Day Braves in Latest Outing

JR Ritchie put on another solid showing in spring training, helping put the finishing touches on an Atlanta Braves win over Boston on Friday. He tossed two innings, allowing one baserunner, a solo home run, along with five strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / September 9, 2025

Braves prospect JR Ritchie is on an insane run to end the season

Braves #2 ranked prospect JR Ritchie is on an absurd run to end the season, which continued on Sunday. The 22-year-old tossed six more innings of scoreless baseball against the Durham Bulls, allowing just a couple of hits and three walks to go with four strikeouts.