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AJ Smith-Shawver continues to thrive in Gwinnett

Prior to the season, everyone was concerned about who was going to be the Braves fifth starter. Well, that hasn’t turned out to be much of an issue with Reynaldo Lopez in the fold.

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Braves outright David Fletcher to Gwinnett

The Braves just opened up a roster spot for Ozzie Albies’ return Friday. The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that they have outrighted infielder David Fletcher to Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Where does the Braves front office rank among MLB teams?

The Braves have been without three All-Stars, including their ace, for most of the season, and the top of their lineup, which features three MVP candidates, has yet to really find its footing.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 7 hours ago

This Day in Braves History: Ronald Acuña Jr makes his major league debut

2018 - Ronald Acuña Jr. makes his major league debut for the Braves and records his first major league hit in the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds.

Max Fried News / Talking Chop / 9 hours ago

Max Fried, front office, walk-off win for sweep

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Reynaldo Lopez continued his impressive work on Wednesday, with a strong seven inning outing that helped Atlanta to the series sweep after some late-game chaos.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Braves finish sweep of Marlins with 10-inning victory

Michael Harris II led off the bottom of the 10th inning with a game-winning RBI double to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins and a sweep of the three-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 8 minutes ago

Watch: Braves walk-off Marlins in wild NL East battle

The Braves-Marlins game on Wednesday night probably shouldn't have gone into extra innings, but the Braves persevered after a weird error to walk it off in the bottom of the 10th.

Braves pitching depth beginning to flex its muscles

Will the Marlins ever find a solution at catcher?

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The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

MLB News / Just Baseball / 10 hours ago

2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Travis d’Arnaud, Luis Severino

Playing the waiver wire effectively is crucial to fantasy baseball success throughout the season. Each week of the 2024 campaign, this article will help pinpoint which players are readily available to be picked up in most formats.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 13 hours ago

How to watch Braves vs Marlins: free live stream, TV channel, and start time

Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins are set to face each other in the third meeting of their three-game series in the 2024 MLB regular season. The first pitch is scheduled for today, April 24, at 7:20 PM ET in the Truist Park.

Sean Murphy News / ClutchPoints / 13 hours ago

Braves’ Sean Murphy takes step towards return from oblique injury

The Atlanta Braves are rolling this season and that’s without their sluggers thriving so far. On top of that, first-string catcher Sean Murphy hasn’t played since Opening Day against the Philadelphia Phillies when he strained his oblique.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 13 hours ago

Braves Notes: Brian Snitker on Reynaldo López, Ozzie Albies and Sean Murphy updates

News and notes from Brian Snitker’s pregame media session Wednesday. ATLANTA — Reynaldo López will make his fourth start of the season for the Atlanta Braves in Wednesday’s matchup against the Miami Marlins.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 14 hours ago

Jarred Kelenic, Chadwick Tromp in Wednesday’s lineup against Marlins

Jarred Kelenic starts for the first time in the series against Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez The Atlanta Braves will go for a third straight win Wednesday when they wrap up a three-game series against the Miami Marlins.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 15 hours ago

Travis d’Arnaud’s honest Braves warning will frighten rest of MLB

The Atlanta Braves entered Wednesday in first place in the National League East with a 16-6 record, the best in the entire National League. They are making a ton of noise to begin the 2024 season and have high expectations.

MLB News / Talking Chop / April 24

Reynaldo López, Braves look to complete sweep of Marlins

Reynaldo López looks to continue his strong start to the season as the Atlanta Braves go for a sweep against the Miami Marlins. The Atlanta Braves will be looking to complete the sweep Wednesday night when they wrap up a three-game series against the Miami Marlins.

Max Fried News / SportsTalkATL / 21 hours ago

Max Fried joins unique group following complete game shutout

The solution to fixing Max Fried’s early season struggles turns out to be a simple one. Just have him face the Marlins every time he toes the rubber. In Fried’s first start against the Fish, he went into the seventh inning and only allowed one run on four hits.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 23 hours ago

Braves in line for sweep of lifeless Marlins

Right-hander Reynaldo Lopez and the Braves look to record a sweep of a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins in the finale Wednesday. Atlanta posted a pair of shutout wins -- 3-0 and 5-0 -- in the first two games of the series and is 8-1 in its last nine games.

Max Fried News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago

Max Fried throws shutout as Braves top Marlins

Max Fried threw a shutout and earned his fifth straight win against Miami, as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 5-0 win over the visiting Marlins on Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / April 23

Reigning NL MVP Makes History by Setting Braves Franchise Record

The reigning National League MVP is at it again. Coming off the first 40-70 season in MLB history, Ronald Acuña Jr. has 10 steals, which is one behind Elly De La Cruz for the league lead.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 22

Atlanta Braves; He’s Back to Filet Some Fish

It’s Ronald Acuña Jr.’s bobblehead night at Truist Park tonight for a spectacular night of baseball, and the Atlanta Braves fans are here for it. The Braves are off to a blazing hot start (14-6); Marcell Ozuna is on pace for 71 home runs, and the World Series can’t get here fast enough.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Braves All-Star Second Baseman Could Return as Soon as Friday

David O’Brien of The Athletic reports that Ozzie Albies has begun swinging a bat and could return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Friday.

Spencer Strider News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Injured All-Star Pitcher Sounds Off About Arm Injuries

The Atlanta Braves received some good news over the weekend. The damage to Spencer Strider‘s UCL was caused by a bone fragment that became lodged in it.

Travis d`Arnaud News / Yardbarker / April 20

Braves ride Travis d'Arnaud power surge to win vs. D-backs

Braves use fourth Travis d'Arnaud homer in two games to win series vs. Rangers

The Atlanta Braves continue to show that their offense can put up a crooked number in any given inning.

Braves' Spencer Strider offers clarity on his unique elbow injury

Pair of top NL pitchers thriving in starting roles with new teams

Aaron Judge doesn't seem bothered by Yankee Stadium boos

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'Atlanta Braves to hit 40 or more home runs in a season' quiz

Travis d`Arnaud News / Yardbarker / April 19

Watch: Travis d'Arnaud hits grand slam vs. Rangers

Watch: Travis d'Arnaud hits grand slam for third home run of game vs. Rangers

Travis d'Arnaud is playing the game of his life against the Texas Rangers.

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Spencer Strider News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

Braves' Spencer Strider offers clarity on his unique elbow injury

Spencer Strider spoke about his elbow injury, which turned out to be relatively unique.

Cause of Strider’s injured UCL revealed

Spencer Strider’s injury is a stark reminder for Braves, others

Pair of top NL pitchers thriving in starting roles with new teams

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

The '2022 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Ozzie Albies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

$Braves place Ozzie Albies on 10-day IL with toe fracture$

Braves place Ozzie Albies on 10-day IL with toe fracture

Albies was hit on the toe by a pitch in the second inning of Monday night’s game against the Astros. He stayed in the game and played the rest of it, but it appears that some post-game testing revealed a fracture.

Orioles pitcher unexpectedly lands on IL with concerning injury

Brewers place former MVP on IL

Astros promote former first-round pick who had long journey through minors

Rangers to promote top pitching prospect, continue loading up for repeat

Dodgers to promote top-100 prospect