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• This Day in Braves History: Henry Aaron hits the only inside-the-park home run of his career

Photo by SPX/Ron Vesely Photography via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1929: The Braves fall to the Reds 5-2 thanks to three unearned runs that score on a rare error by Rabbit Maranville. Les Bell homers for Boston and outfielder Earl Clark sets a National League record with 12 putouts in the game. 1950: The Braves acquire catcher Walker Cooper from the Reds in exchange for second ...2025
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• Braves News: Eddie Rosario DFA’d, bats quiet in Pittsburgh, and more

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves announced a couple of roster moves ahead of Friday’s matchup in Pittsburgh. Up first, the club selected infielder Luke Williams to the major league roster. Then, outfielder Eddie Rosario was designated for assignment. The #Braves today selected INF Luke Williams to the major league roster and...2025
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• Pirates make Kelly a winner in debut as manager
The Pittsburgh Pirates made manager Don Kelly a winner in his debut, beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2....2025
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• Braves offense disappears until ninth inning in 3-2 loss to Pirates

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images There have been too many games like this one, already. For the third time this season, the Atlanta Braves had a chance to reach .500 and for the third time this season, they failed to do so. This time, their late comeback bid fell short as the Pittsburgh Pirates held on to a 3-2 win over the Braves. Austin Riley was the second batter in this game for the B...2025
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• Braves at Pirates 5/9/2025 game thread

Photo by Joe Sargent/MLB Photos via Getty Images Let’s keep the good times rolling with a win to kick off this Pittsburgh series! Good evening, happy Friday and hopefully we’ll have an Atlanta Braves win to talk about once this evening’s contest is all said and done for. The Braves are in Pittsburgh and about to kick off a three-game series with the Pirates. Bryce Elder is getting the ball...2025
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• Ozzie Albies leads off as Braves begin series with Pirates

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Alex Verdugo is out of the lineup, which means that Ozzie Albies is stepping in as the leadoff hitter in his absence. The lineups are out for tonight’s game between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates. We’ve got a couple of surprises to talk about when it comes to Atlanta, so let’s not waste any more time and hop right into it. Let’s take a l...2025
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• Braves News: Eddie Rosario DFA’d, bats quiet in Pittsburgh, and more
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• Braves Prospect Spotlight: Luke Sinnard

Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Braves lack of fear around injured pitching prospects may have netted another gem In prospect talk we tend to focus on the best-of-the-best in any given system. This has validity, as those are the prospects that are most likely to be relevant names five years from now. However, sometimes it’s important to take a look at guys furth...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel records his 100th career save

Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images We’re still awaiting Craig Kimbrel’s official return to the Atlanta Braves but for now, enjoy this blast from the past. Braves Franchise History 1914: Before 18,000, Christy Mathewson scatters ten hits in shutting down the Braves, 2-0. A Jack Meyers double of Lefty Tyler accounts for both New York runs. Boston is now 3-11, ten games behind the Pirate...2025
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• Braves News: Spencer Strider update, Drake Baldwin walk-off, and more

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider is continuing to improve after the hamstring injury that sidelined him in April. On Wednesday, he threw a bullpen session and confirmed that he will throw another on Saturday in Pittsburgh. Spencer Strider says he feels great after his bullpen...2025
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• Spencer Strider throws bullpen session, eyes return

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Braves starter hopes to return the the rotation as soon as possible. Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider threw a bullpen session prior to yesterday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds as he continues to progress from the hamstring injury that landed him on the 15-IL on April 21. He told reporters, including Atlant...2025
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• Braves News: Drake Baldwin, tight loss, more

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Drake Baldwin has lived up to the hype, even in a limited role as a rookie. He’s only had 65 plate appearances, so we are still very early, but after a great night Wednesday, he boasts a 122 wRC+ and his plate appearances have been of an impressive quality for a young player (or any player)...2025
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• Braves rally falls short in loss to Reds

Drake Baldwin hits his first career HR off a LHP | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Drake Baldwin helped the Braves look like they may come back, and the bullpen looked sharp again, but the Braves fell just short in a loss to the Reds. The Atlanta Braves battled the Cincinnati Reds tonight looking to finally reach .500 for the first time this season and had to go through their ace, Hunter Greene. ...2025
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• ‘It’s Actually Incredible’ – Terry Francona Sighs in Relief Over Latest Update on Tyler Callihan’s Gruesome Injury
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona talked about the unfortunate injury Tyler Callihan suffered against the Atlanta Braves....2025
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• San Diego Padres offense getting healthy and ready for a hot stretch

San Diego Padres Manny Machado | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Jackson Merrill has returned from the injury list and Jake Cronenworth should be activated by the weekend. By week’s end, the San Diego Padres starting lineup should be fully intact with the expected return of Jake Cronenworth for the Colorado Rockies series. The team is playing great baseball as they battle the Los Angele...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Geraldo Quintero hits two home runs

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Quintero blasted the Clingstones to a narrow win Ian Anderson is back in the Atlanta Braves system, but his season debut with Gwinnett wasn’t the most exciting performance of the day for the farm. That went to Geraldo Quintero’s power outburst, as he provided the thump to lead Columbus to a win. Down in Augusta the offense struggled, bu...2025
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• Are all early-season samples equal?

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Drakes, Dragons, and Putting on a Hitting Kelenic Frankenmuth, Michigan is an interesting place. Oh boy, here we go. It’s not a place you would go for vacation, but it is a place you’d go to get away for a long weekend. Located north of Detroit, Frankenmuth is a German oasis in the northern United States. You can get all the stollen bread you want. You can get all...2025
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• Former Royals pitcher Octavio Dotel dies at age 51

Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images The former big league closer was killed in a roof collapse. Former Royals pitcher and 15-year MLB veteran Octavio Dotel has died at the age of 51 according to reporters Héctor Gomez and Mike Rodriguez. Dotel was among 160 people injured in a roof collapse at a nightclub in his native Dominican Republic on early Tuesday morning. He initially survived an...2025
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• Octavio Dotel passes away

The longtime big league hurler lost his life far too soon in a tragic accident In tragic news involving a former Atlanta Braves player, Octavio Dotel has passed away at the age of 51 as a result of injuries suffered during an awful roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. Dotel was initially reported to have survived the collapse and had been transported to the hospital following t...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Braves take part in first-ever game at Nationals Park

The ending stunk but oh well! It’s in the past! Braves Franchise History 2008: The Atlanta Braves and the Nationals play the first game ever at Nationals Park with Atlanta falling 3-2 when Ryan Zimmerman hits a walk-off home run off Peter Moylan. MLB History 1948: Cardinals pitcher Murry Dickson becomes the first pitcher to throw a nine-inning no-hitter in spring training history. 1966: Dodgers...2025
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• This day in Braves History: February 14th

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Happy Valentine’s Day! Braves Franchise History 1945: Bob Quinn gives up his post as general manager of the Boston Braves, allowing his son, John, to take over. The elder Quinn, a veteran of baseball employment since 1900, had served the Braves as president and general manager off and on since 1924. 1976: The Atlanta Braves send V...2025
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• Will the Braves roll the dice with their bullpen?

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Lord, I was born a gamblin’ man... I used to travel a lot for work. Like 80% of the time. It was a lot. When you are out on the road like that, everyone thinks it must be a ton of fun – fun new cities, new experiences, new food, etc. In reality, there’s a decent shot you end up in Warsaw, Indiana in January where there are no museu...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 17, 2025

I couldn’t find any good “Uecker Royals” pictures, so how about Bob Uecker interviewing Hank Aaron? | Photo by 1975 Diamond Images via Getty Images We have reached the winter lull of the baseball season Oh, boy. We’ve really hit the winter doldrums. The last story from The Star was last week when Lorenzen signed. There hasn’t been a new story on the Royals site since Tuesday. Their last ...2025
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• Bryce Harper has great quote about restaurants in Philly
The new chapter of Bryce Harper’s career is off to a great start, as he has already showcased the power and hitting ability that inspired the Philadelphia Phillies to sign him to a $330 million contract. The star outfielder seems to be enjoying himself on the field, and he is also loving the local cuisine in his new city. Harper went 3-for-9 with two home runs in the Phillies’ series against the A...2019
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• Dee Gordon Suspended 80 Games for PEDs: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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"Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Monday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug chorionic gonadotrophin."

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"The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that he will take the next step when he goes to spring training with the Atlanta Braves as a pitcher."

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"It appears that Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones will be returning to the team’s coaching staff as a hitting consultant, based on a report from The Athletic’s David O’Brien earlier this morning."

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"The Atlanta Braves have signed rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a six-year contract worth $75 million through the 2028 season, the team announced Monday."

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"It's time for the Atlanta Braves to move on from the chop"

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"Atlanta Braves appear unlikely to consider name change"

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"900 OPS in his lone season with the NL East champion Atlanta Braves, but he can’t expect to get anything close to the seven years and $245 m"

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"The Atlanta Braves have reached a deal with veteran reliever Peter Moylan, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick."

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"The Los Angeles Dodgers today acquired outfielder Matt Kemp from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, pitchers Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy, infielder Charlie Culberson and cash considerations."

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"Pittsburgh beat the Atlanta Braves, 9-6, but the bigger story was the kid's health."

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"ATLANTA (AP) Ryan Howard hit a tiebreaking sacrifice with the bases loaded in the 10th inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-0 Sunday to stop a six-game losing streak."

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"The Atlanta Braves have traded outfielder Jason Heyward and pitcher Jordan Walden to the St."

• The time for the Braves to roster a third catcher is now

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy’s offensive ability demand the move. The time is now. An easy argument could be made that time should have been when the Atlanta Braves added Eddie Rosario to the active roster two weeks ago. It is time for the Braves to add a third catcher to their active roster. Last night, starting catcher Sean ...2025
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• Braves battle Bucs with Bryce Elder on the bump

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s Bryce Elder against an offense that isn’t so hot right now. Let’s see how this goes! Fresh off of completing a series win in a four-game entanglement with the Reds, the Atlanta Braves are on the road and right back at it tonight as they get set to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates for the first of three games. Bryce Elder will be...2025
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• Braves Prospect Spotlight: Luke Sinnard
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• Braves spar with Pirates during Mother’s Day weekend - and here’s how you can watch

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Atlanta heads to Pittsburgh for a three-game series. The Atlanta Braves head to one of the most picturesque ballparks in all of baseball to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for Mother’s Day weekend series. The Braves are coming off of a productive homestand that saw them go 4-3 and climb within one game of .500 on the season. They will make a quick trip t...2025
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• Discovering a role for Enyel De Los Santos

Brett Davis-Imagn Images DLS is slowly turning into Slider-and-changeup-man, and may be starting to ascend the bullpen hierarchy The Atlanta Braves bullpen underwent a lot of turnover from last season to 2025. So it was going to have to take some time everything to shake out and for roles to be nailed down. Coming into the season, Enyel De Los Santos looked like every other random not-qui...2025
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• San Diego Padres offense getting healthy and ready for a hot stretch
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• Few Braves players swap spots in lineup against Reds

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The usual suspects (as far as this season goes) are in their usual spots for tonight’s contest The lineups are out for tonight’s second game of a four-game series between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds. If you were expecting a huge amount of changes from the Braves then you’re in the wrong place because we’re getting a lot of t...2025
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• Atlanta Braves Minor League Preview 5/6: Ian Anderson makes return appearance

Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images The former Braves top draft pick is back in the system and hoping to find a way to re-establish himself as an option among the Braves pitching plans. Tuesday brings a full slate of five games with a set of new opponents for the Atlanta Braves system. As of this writing most of the starting pitchers aren’t finalized, though one of the two already name...2025
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• Braves News: AJ Smith Shawver Shines in Win Over Reds, Ronald Acuna Jr Update, More

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Good Day All Around for the Braves. AJ Smith Shawver looked spectacular on Monday in a 4-0 win over the Reds. Though his bid for a no-hitter came up a bit short, he was truly dominant for most of the game in the best start so far of his young career. He continues to look like a pitcher who his finally figuring out how to effectively...2025
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• AJ Smith-Shawver cruises in Braves’ one-hitter win over Reds, 4-0

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images It wasn’t the prettiest pitching line, but Smith-Shawver rolled through eight innings. AJ Smith-Shawver threw eight one-hit innings, no-hitting the Reds through seven, as the Braves used a single scoring inning to topple Brady Singer and the Reds on Monday night. While Smith-Shawver mostly let the defense behind him do the work and wa...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Henry Aaron hits the only inside-the-park home run of his career
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• Braves Prospect Spotlight: Luke Sinnard
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• This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel records his 100th career save
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• The Braves face a tough test against Reds’ ace

Holmes could be key in the matchup today | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Hunter Greene has been one of the best pitchers in MLB this season and the Braves’ bats have been cold The Atlanta Braves are looking to become a .500 team for the first time this season as they go for the potential sweep of the Cincinnati Reds this evening at Truist Park. The Braves will have a tough test as they will fa...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Geraldo Quintero hits two home runs
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• Braves stumble at the plate in 1-0 shutout loss to Reds

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Instead of the eighth inning being the moment of truth for the Braves, it was the ninth and tenth inning for Atlanta this time. Chris Sale is probably wondering what more does he have to do at this point. Sale delivered for the second start in a row as he threw seven shutout innings for the Atlanta Braves in this one and exited the ga...2025
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• Few Braves players swap spots in lineup against Reds
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• AJ Smith-Shawver cruises in Braves’ one-hitter win over Reds, 4-0
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• Braves complete salvage job against Dodgers

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves are done with the Dodgers and considering how this season’s series went, not a moment sooner! The Atlanta Braves were riding high heading into this series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. They were on a run of having won four straight series and had just returned home from a productive road trip out West against the Diamondbac...2025
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• 2025 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 6

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images Milwaukee affiliates all go .500 or better on the week As a reminder, every Monday morning I’ll be bringing you a quick recap of the previous week’s minor league activity — including highlights, roster updates, standout performances, and more. Without further ado, here’s this week’s edition: Triple-A Nashville (19-14) The Sounds went...2025
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• Braves offense disappears until ninth inning in 3-2 loss to Pirates
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• Braves battle Bucs with Bryce Elder on the bump
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• On Braves stolen bases and recurring nightmares

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Atlanta is not stealing bases again. Is that bad? We all have recurring nightmares. They’re not always the same, but they usually are in similar locations, feelings, and incidents. Most psychologists think this is the mind trying to resolve certain things, and the belief is that a lot of it is the mind trying to figure out painful experiences and make sense o...2025
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• Drake Baldwin delivers walk-off hit in wacky Braves win over Reds in 11 innings

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Unsung hero of the game: Scott Blewett. In what was one of the wilder games of the 2025 season, the Braves mounted a comeback in the 9th inning and walked it off in the 11th by way of a 5-4 score to take three out of four from the Reds. In the 11th, there were two runners on, two outs, and two strikes as rookie Drake Baldwin stepped in against veteran lefty Taylor ...2025
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• Atlanta Braves Minor League Preview - 5/8

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Hurston Waldrep looks to get back on track after a bad start to the 2025 season Gwinnett Stripers at Durham Bulls - 6:35 PM ET Probable Starters GWI: Hurston Waldrep, 2-2 7.04 ERA DUR: Joe Boyle, 2-2 1.72 ERA The Stripers look to build off of last nights 9th inning victory by sending out Hurston Waldrep to face off against Joe Boyle who has been great fo...2025
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• Atlanta Braves Minor League Preview: May 7

Photo by Scott Audette/MLB Photos via Getty Images Strong pitching lined up down on the farm today (13-21) Gwinnett Stripers vs (23-11) Durham Bulls - 6:35 PM ET Probable Starters GWI: Davis Daniel, 1-2 4.08 ERA DUR: TBD The Stripers turn to Davis Daniel to right the ship after yesterday’s loss to the Bulls. Players to watch include Jarred Kelenic who is manning center for the Stripers now...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Geraldo Quintero hits two home runs
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• Braves stumble at the plate in 1-0 shutout loss to Reds
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• Chris Sale looks stay on the right track as Braves face Reds

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Hopefully if Chris Sale has another good start, his lineup will back him up this time around. Following a wonderful performance from AJ Smith-Shawver in the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, Chris Sale is looking to pick up where both he and Smith-Shawver left off in order to keep the good times rolling on the mound for the Atlanta Braves. Just...2025
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• Atlanta Braves Minor League Preview 5/6: Ian Anderson makes return appearance
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• Phillies beat Braves 4-0 in 10th to stop 6-game skid
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• Pirates Fan Saves Kid in the Stands from Getting Hit in the Face with Bat
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• Stephen Curry Gets Warm Welcome at San Francisco Giants Game, Crowd Chants 'MVP'
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• Braves fall to Giants on late homer
Hunter Pence's three-run homer highlighted a four-run, eighth-inning outburst by the San Francisco Giants, who cruised to an 8-3 victory Tuesday night over the Atlanta Braves....2015
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• Giants rally past Braves behind Pence's homer
Hunter Pence's three-run homer highlighted a four-run, eighth-inning outburst by the San Francisco Giants, who cruised to an 8-3 victory Tuesday night over the Atlanta Braves....2015
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• Braves ship Heyward to Cards in 4-player deal
The Atlanta Braves have traded outfielder Jason Heyward and pitcher Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday in exchange for pitchers Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins, the teams announced....2014
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• Source: Braves trade slugger Gattis to Astros
The Houston Astros have acquired slugger Evan Gattis in a trade with the Atlanta Braves, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jim Bowden....2015
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• Hudson's arm, Posey's bat topple Braves
Tim Hudson pitched seven stingy innings to gain his first career victory over the Atlanta Braves and benefited from Buster Posey's three RBIs as the Giants prevailed, 4-2. The outcome hoisted the Giants atop the National League West standings, a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers....2015
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• 2025 Brewers Minor League Roundup: Week 5

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Yoho, Cameron earn promotions, Misiorowski dominates As a reminder, every Monday morning I’ll be bringing you a quick recap of the previous week’s minor league activity — including highlights, roster updates, standout performances, and more. Without further ado, here’s this week’s edition: Triple-A Nashville (15-11) The Sounds took three of six games this we...2025
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• Braves look to give D-Backs big Pfaadt loss

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Time to go after them with reckless a-Brandon Spencer Schwellenbach is off to a very good start in 2025. But he’s doing it a little differently so far. After a 2024 debut in which he struck out more than a batter per inning, Schwellenbach’s strikeout rate is at about 7.5, but it hasn’t mattered as his ERA sits at 2.56 over his first 31.2 innings. His FIP/xFIP metri...2025
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• Are all early-season samples equal?
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• The Schwellenbach Breakout Is Here - April 5, 2025
Spencer Schwellenbach, SP, Atlanta Braves Schwellenbach was a fan-favorite pick in drafts this year as a sleeper pick, and deep gambler's pick for Cy Young if you're into that sort of thing. He did everything he could to validate both of those, tossing 8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K. He only allowed six hard hit balls and a whopping 39 CSW%. While the Marlins are not a super competitive offensive line...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Andres Galarraga returns from cancer surgery and hits a homer

Braves Franchise History 1966: The New York Mets sign University of Southern California star Tom Seaver to his first contract, including a $50,000 bonus. Seaver had been selected by the Atlanta Braves in the January draft, but Commissioner Spike Eckert voided the deal when he signed a contract after USC’s season had already begun. The Mets beat out the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies ...2025
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• Over/Under on 2025 Braves projections: Part One

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images A local baseball hobbyist’s hunch on various Braves-related projections I’m no data scientist. I don’t know how to code. There are brilliant, world-class mathematicians who have spent decades developing and honing projection systems, and those systems are well-respected by many of baseball’s brightest minds. These systems are accounting fo...2025
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• Projecting the 2025 Braves Opening Day roster

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Not one, but two, different options for Atlanta’s first 26-man roster of the 2025 season. Atlanta Braves full-squad workouts begin one month from today, but much to the chagrin of Braves fandom, the organization has been stunningly quiet this offseason when to comes to making moves that - on the surface - move the needle on the quality of...2025
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Why Won't Anyone Take a Chance on Yoenis Cespedes?
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• The Marlins Somehow Had a Rain Delay in a Stadium with a Retractable Roof
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• Should the Dodgers Bench Yasiel Puig If He Keeps Up Vanishing Act?
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• Braves News: Eddie Rosario DFA’d, bats quiet in Pittsburgh, and more
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• Braves offense disappears until ninth inning in 3-2 loss to Pirates
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• Braves at Pirates 5/9/2025 game thread
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• Ozzie Albies leads off as Braves begin series with Pirates
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• The time for the Braves to roster a third catcher is now
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• Braves battle Bucs with Bryce Elder on the bump
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• Braves Prospect Spotlight: Luke Sinnard
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• Braves vs. Pirates series preview: No Paul Skenes, no problem?

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Braves will be avoiding Paul Skenes in this series but that doesn’t mean it’ll be a walk in the park for Atlanta in Pittsburgh, either. Right out of the gate, the first good news that the Atlanta Braves are getting when it comes to this series in Pittsburgh is that they won’t have to deal with Paul Skenes. Not only that, but the Braves are also going ...2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel records his 100th career save
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• Drake Baldwin delivers walk-off hit in wacky Braves win over Reds in 11 innings
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• San Diego Padres offense getting healthy and ready for a hot stretch
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• Braves update Ronald Acuña, Jr.’s injury status

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Atlanta’s star outfielder’s exact timeline to return is still unclear. Prior to this afternoon’s contest against the Cincinnati Reds, the Atlanta Braves provided reporters with updates on the status of rehabilitating outfielder Ronald Acuña, Jr., who is still recovering from last year’s season-ending knee surgery. The biggest ne...2025
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• Are the Braves handling Drake Baldwin correctly?

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Should the Braves continue their catching situation as is or make an adjustment? A common saying you’ll hear around baseball is young players need to play. Bench roles are usually better spent on veteran players who are used to staying ready without consistent playing time and developing players need to be in the lineup everyday to, well, develop. The 2025 Atlanta ...2025
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• Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap: Didier Fuentes makes Double-A debut

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images While the final line mine not strike inspiration, the 19 year old more than handled his own against increased competition. (10-16) Gwinnett Stripers 2, (21-6) Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 3 Carlos Rodriguez, CF: 2-for-4, HR, RBI, R, .278/.297/.389 Sandy León, C: 1-for-3, HR, R, RBI, .182/.265/.386 Chad Kuhl, SP: 3IP 3H 0R 5BB 3K, 6.75 ERA...2025
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• On Brian Snitker, Ronald Acuña Jr., Jarred Kelenic and what gets noticed

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Yep, we gotta talk about it. Alright, we gotta talk about this. At first, I didn’t really want to dedicate a whole entire post to this mini-controversy because as I’ve halfway joked about in past articles, this is a Serious Baseball Website for Serious Baseball Fans of the Atlanta Braves and it just felt kind of lame to write an entire article based o...2025
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• Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap 4/17: Braun excellent, Montgomery homers.

Lucas Braun | Photo by Paul Abell/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images Nick Montgomery hit his first career home run on Thursday, while Lucas Braun threw a gem and Craig Kimbrel appeared to be a guy ready to be bumped up to Atlanta in the very near future. Thursday was a full slate down on the Atlanta Braves farm system, and it included multiple notable performances. Lucas Braun turned i...2025
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• Spoiler alert: Here’s how the 2025 Braves season will play out

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Past results may not be indicative of future performance, but don’t doubt the Battery Power Almanac. There’s that meme. You know the one. “What a week, huh?” “Lemon, it’s Wednesday.” The 2025 Atlanta Braves regular season isn’t even a month old and it’s already been a long season. The lack of free agent signings to bolster the pit...2025
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• Braves stomp the Blue Jays behind Riley

Austin Riley had himself a night | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves had arguably their most complete game of the season against the Blue Jays The struggling Atlanta Braves went north of the border to take on the AL East leading Toronto Blue in a matchup that did not look too promising. Marcell Ozuna was out due to hip inflammation and the Braves trotted out a lineup that look...2025
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• White Sox Reacts Survey: Reality check

Two weeks into the season, we revisit our thoughts on season wins on the South Side Our latest Reacts survey revisits a question, in a certain sense, we last asked you three months ago: How many wins will the White Sox finish with in 2025? That win total came straight from the current/recent FanDuel wins over/under line for the White Sox, so the most optimistic read on these results i...2025
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• Was the infamous 2016 Braves prospect ranking actually that bad?

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It raised the ire of Braves fans across then internet, but did FanGraphs actually get it wrong back in 2015? Back in 2015, when all Atlanta Braves fans had was the hope and wishes on prospects as the Braves were in the midst of their first full-fledged rebuild since the late 1980’s, FanGraphs released a prospect ranking of the top ...2025
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