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A Braves top prospect earns promotion

The Braves don’t have a ton of elite prospects on the farm, but there are several arms that are closing in on being major-league ready, and one of them just earned a promotion to AA Mississippi.

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Sean Murphy will begin a rehab assignment next week

More good news on the injury front. There is some good news on the injury front for the Atlanta Braves as a couple of key players are nearing returns. Barring any setbacks, catcher Sean Murphy will begin a rehab assignment next week per MLB.com’s Mark Bowman.

Austin Riley News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Ronald Acuña Jr, Austin Riley out of Braves’ lineup Wednesday

The Braves will be without two of their regulars for Wednesday’s series finale against the Cubs. The Atlanta Braves will be without two of their regulars for Wednesday’s series finale against the Chicago Cubs.

Charlie Morton News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Charlie Morton, Braves look to complete sweep of Cubs

The Braves have outscored the Cubs 9-0 in the series and will go for a sweep Wednesday with Charlie Morton on the mound. Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves will try to complete the sweep Wednesday evening when they wrap up a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

Reynaldo Lopez News / SportsTalkATL / 5 hours ago

Reynaldo Lopez is proving velocity is overrated

Over the last couple of decades, baseball as a whole has placed an emphasis on velocity. From an early age, pitchers are training night and day in an attempt to gain an extra mile per hour on the heater.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Keith Law projects William Schmidt in latest mock draft

Law has the Braves selecting Louisiana prep arm William Schmidt at #24 in his latest mock. In a new mock draft for The Athletic that was released this morning, Keith Law has the Atlanta Braves selecting prep right-handed pitcher William Schmidt from Baton Rouge, Louisiana with the 24th pick of the draft.

Chris Sale News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

This version of Chris Sale is nothing new

When the Braves acquired Chris Sale via trade this offseason, it was met with mixed results. He came with an extensive injury history, with his last fully healthy season coming all the way back in 2019.

Charlie Morton News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Braves turn to Charlie Morton in quest for sweep of Cubs

Veteran Charlie Morton will try to extend Atlanta's stretch of dominant pitching at home on Wednesday when the Braves host the Chicago Cubs in the finale of their three-game series.

Dan Uggla News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla’s late homer lifts Atlanta to win over Philadelphia

1984 - Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andujar hits a grand slam in a 9-1 win over the Braves. 1996 - David Justice dislocated his right shoulder while swinging at a pitch in the second inning of a 3-0 loss to the Pirates.

Austin Riley News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Austin Riley progressing, Atlanta secures series win, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves received another positive update from third baseman Austin Riley, who exited Sunday’s game with soreness on his side.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago

Chris Sale, Braves shut out Cubs again

Matt Olson blasted a three-run homer to support another strong effort by Chris Sale and lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-0 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

Austin Riley News / SportsTalkATL / 12 hours ago

Braves get more positive injury news for Austin Riley

The Braves are gearing up for the second of a three-game series against the Cubs at Truist Park, and for the second game in a row, Austin Riley isn’t in the lineup.

Owen Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

Owen Murphy is going nuclear for the Braves on the farm

To begin the season, the Braves had two prospects that stood out above the rest in AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep. Both took part in Spring Training and looked impressive in their respective outings.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Zack Short, Jarred Kelenic in the lineup against Cubs

Jarred Kelenic is back in the lineup vs a RHP and Short is back in while we await further news on Riley The Atlanta Braves face Jameson Taillon and the Cubs in what looks to be another low scoring affair.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Braves baffle Cubs for 2-0 win

Zack Short drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth for his first RBI of the season and four pitchers combined on a shutout as the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / May 13

Braves 3B Austin Riley’s injury scare gets quick Brian Snitker explanation

The Atlanta Braves have stayed relatively healthy in the 2024 MLB season, one of the few teams who can claim that midway through May. The injury bug finally got to the Braves on Sunday when All-Star third baseman Austin Riley was pulled from a 4-3 loss to the Mets.

MLB News / Action Network / 9 hours ago

Cubs vs. Braves pick, odds, predictions for 5/13: Target this total

Action Network's Tony Sartori shares his Cubs vs. Braves pick for Monday, May 13, including MLB odds and predictions for the showdown at Truist Park.

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Austin Riley News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 hours ago

Braves star leaves game early due to left side soreness

A top-seven finisher in NL MVP voting in each of the last three seasons, he has hit only .245/.319/.388 over his first 163 plate appearances, with just three home runs.

Braves ask Bryce Elder to continue strong pitching run vs. Mets

Watch: Braves lose no-hitter in the most brutal fashion

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The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Matt Olson News / ClutchPoints / May 12

What has gone wrong with Braves’ Matt Olson after home run leading season?

At this time last year, the Atlanta Braves were just starting their historic season. They were racking up runs and homers, putting up staggering offensive numbers that would end up being team highs.

Max Fried News / ClutchPoints / May 12

Why Braves star Max Fried cemented himself as 2025’s top free agent pitcher with no-hit bid

On Saturday, Braves pitcher Max Fried was close to solidifying himself in team history after throwing seven innings without allowing a single hit. But closer Rasiel Iglesias gave up a home run to New York Mets’ JD Martinez in the bottom of the ninth to end the combined bid.

Raisel Iglesias News / Larry Brown Sports / 12 hours ago

Watch: Braves lose no-hitter in the most brutal fashion

The Atlanta Braves were denied history on Saturday.

Watch: Braves were one out away from first no-hitter in 30 years

1Q report: Takeaways from the quarter mark of the 2024 MLB season

MLB insider sees this Yankees slugger winning his first MVP

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Watch: Braves were one out away from no-hitter

Watch: Braves were one out away from first no-hitter in 30 years

The Atlanta Braves have had some great pitchers over the past 30 years. But the one thing those pitchers have not done during that stretch is throw a no-hitter.

Blue Jays rally to beat Twins

Rafael Devers hits two-run double to lead Red Sox past Nationals

Rhys Hoskins' three-run homer lifts Brewers over Cardinals

Matt Chapman's grand slam powers Giants past Reds

White Sox silence Guardians to extend winning streak to four

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago