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The Athletic gives Braves one reason for optimism and one for pessimism

The Braves might be 20-9, which is currently the best record in baseball, but they are 20-9 with some concerns. Ronald Acuña Jr, Matt Olson, and Austin Riley — three legitimate NL MVP candidates coming into the season — have frankly been below average players through the first month, and it’s been far worse of late.

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Rising prospect wins South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Month

Last week, I talked about the Braves next young star emerging on the farm in Owen Murphy. A 2022 first round draft pick, Murphy has been by far the most impressive prospect on the farm through the first month of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep tumble in updated Baseball America Top 100

It’s been a rough start for Atlanta’s top two prospects, and BA reflected that in their May rankings update One month of minor league baseball is in the books, and the good folks over at Baseball America rolled out an updated look at their top 100 prospects.

Eddie Rosario News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Braves avoided potential disaster with recent free agent

Eddie Rosario will be remembered in Atlanta forever because of his heroics during the Braves 2021 World Series run. It was the kind of performance fit for Hollywood, which is ironic considering it was the Dodgers’ dreams he ultimately crushed on his way to NLCS MVP.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Three relievers in Gwinnett could soon become major league contributors

Given the Braves lost Spencer Strider for the season after essentially just one start, the pitching staff has been far better than anybody could have expected.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Braves vs. Dodgers: May 3-5

The Braves will square off with the Dodgers this weekend at Dodger Stadium. The Atlanta Braves will continue their road trip Friday when they begin a three-game series against the NL West leading Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Battery Power TV: Atlanta Braves looking to get the bats going again as they battle Dodgers

The Braves and Dodgers meet this weekend for the first time this season. The Atlanta Braves bring the best record in baseball into the month of May and a showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves News / FanNation Braves Today / 2 hours ago

Braves Projected to Add to a Position of Major League Strength in This Summer's Draft

The Atlanta Braves have a farm system built on pitching. If you think about it, that makes sense. The Braves have every defensive position on the diamond

Jimmy Herget News / FanNation Braves Today / 1 hour ago

Braves Acquisition of Jimmy Herget Mirrors Key Deadline Deal from 2023

The Atlanta Braves just made a trade. It’s not a big one, mind you, but it’s a classic Alex Anthopoulos “let’s see if we can optimize his usage” deal.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

This Day in Braves History: May 3

1961 - A misplay by left-fielder Mel Roach costs Warren Spahn a no-hitter. Spahn allows two hits in a 4-1 win over the Dodgers. 1936 - Joe DiMaggio records three hits in his major league debut for the Yankees who defeat the St.

Jimmy Herget News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Dodgers on deck, Jimmy Herget acquisition, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. After a much needed Thursday off, the Atlanta Braves will continue play out West in the form of a three-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Top offenses on display when Braves visit Dodgers

Through the first full month of the season, the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers have indeed shown they are two of the top World Series-title threats, with a chance to compare notes this weekend amid play that has not been up to either's standards.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / 9 hours ago

Braves make trade with Angels for under the radar reliever

The Braves pitching staff has been unbelievable in recent weeks, but the best general managers never stop adding throughout the season. You never know what can happen over the next six months, and the Braves should know that as well as anyone given three of their All-Stars have already missed significant time this year.

Jimmy Herget News / MLB Trade Rumors / 3 minutes ago

Braves acquire veteran reliever in trade

The 30-year-old is in his final option year.

Angels take expected course of action with veteran OF

Chris Sale dominates Mariners as Braves snap modest losing streak

Angels signing veteran OF in wake of star's injury

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The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

AJ Smith-Shawver News / LWOSports.com / 0 minutes ago

Braves Smith-Shawver impressing in Triple-A, Could get Tapped Soon

The Atlanta Braves have meticulously constructed a farm system brimming with pitching talent, a brilliant approach that has positioned them as a perennial World Series threat.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

ESPN gives Braves middling grade for April

David Schoenfield of ESPN recently handed out performance grades for the first month of the season, and somewhat surprisingly, the Braves didn’t receive the highest marks.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

High powered Braves arm Rolddy Muñoz earns promotion

Earlier this week, the Braves announced a promotion to AA Mississippi for one of their more exciting pitching prospects Rolddy Muñoz. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because his brother, Roddy Muñoz, also came up through the Braves farm system before being designated for assignment last season.

Mike Soroka News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Braves fan favorite Michael Soroka shows signs of life after early season struggles

When the Braves traded Michael Soroka to the White Sox, it was supposed to be a career reset of sorts. Soroka has started seven games and gone 33.1 innings this year, recording an unsightly 6.48 ERA.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Chris Sale dominates Mariners as Braves snap modest losing streak

Austin Riley hit a two-run triple and Chris Sale allowed one run over five innings as the Atlanta Braves salvaged the finale of a three-game interleague series in Seattle, defeating the host Mariners 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon.

Jarred Kelenic News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Jarred Kelenic, Braves bid to salvage finale vs. Mariners

There were no reports of water coolers being harmed after Jarred Kelenic struck out to end Tuesday's game in Seattle. Which shows how far the Atlanta Braves' 24-year-old outfielder has come in the past year.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

MLB home run props for 4/29: Braves sluggers to feast on M's pitching

It's a new week for us in home run props, and we're looking to kick off the week with a bang. Let's break down our three favorite HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, Predictions for 4/29

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / 4 minutes ago

Braves two-time All-Star addresses future with team

Some obvious obstacles exist — he will be 35 in November 2025 and is essentially a DH-only player at this point in his career

Guardians pull out win over Braves

Andrew Benintendi's walk-off HR leads White Sox past Rays

Yankees score season-high 15 runs to pound Brewers

Red Sox acquire veteran slugger to fill vacancy at first base

Blue Jays' offseason approach in question as offense continues to struggle

MLB News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Braves use explosive offense to beat Guardians in clash of MLB titans

This weekend's series between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians features the top team in both the American and National Leagues, but it was the home team that came out swinging in Friday night's heavyweight battle.

Braves 2B makes speedy recovery from fractured toe

AJ Smith-Shawver continues to thrive in Gwinnett

Where does the Braves front office rank among MLB teams?

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '300 strikeouts in a season' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / 15 hours ago

$Braves 2B makes speedy recovery from fractured toe$