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Atlanta Braves Expected to Pursue More Starting Pitching

As the Atlanta Braves prepare to be active before the MLB Trade Deadline, recent reports are that they will seek to bolster their pitching staff. It has been a good and bad season for the Atlanta Braves this year.

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This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz records his 2,000th strikeout

1923 - The Boston Braves acquire pitcher Jesse Barnes and catcher Earl Smith from the New York Giants in exchange for pitcher Mule Watson and catcher Hank Gowdy.

Jarred Kelenic News / Talking Chop / 9 hours ago

Ronald Acuña Jr. undergoes surgery, Jarred Kelenic sidelined, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ACL. The procedure was performed by Dr.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

Braves stop Nationals' no-hit bid, then rally to victory

Marcell Ozuna capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run homer and the visiting Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Thursday night.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 12 hours ago

Braves’ offense wakes up late in 5-2 win over Nationals

Atlanta’s bats came alive late to help them to a 5-2 win in their series opener in Washington The Atlanta Braves looked lifeless through the first six innings Thursday night but their offense came alive late in a 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / 14 hours ago

The Angels could be the perfect trade partner for Braves

Over the next couple of months, I will have evaluated every trade target the Braves could possibly be interested in leading up to the trade deadline, and Alex Anthopoulos will land some AAA guy nobody has ever heard of that will end up winning NLCS MVP.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 14 hours ago

Braves injury updates on A.J. Minter and Spencer Schwellenbach

I’m not sure a team has ever been bitten by the injury bug worse than the Braves have over the last two months. Several All-Stars have missed significant time, and the reining NL MVP as well as the ace of the staff are already out for the season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 16 hours ago

Updated 2024 Braves Panic Meter

It’s June 6th, which means it’s time to update the Braves panic meter. I recently did this same piece exactly one month ago after a slide to begin May, and since then, nothing has gotten better.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 17 hours ago

Three Braves make Baseball America’s list of top 100 prospects

The Braves pitching staff has been the one shining light in an otherwise gloomy season through two-plus months, and that success extends further than just the majors.

Jarred Kelenic News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 18 hours ago

Jarred Kelenic Injury Scare Should Turn Braves into Active Shoppers

The Atlanta Braves don’t need any more injuries to teach them the value of organizational depth. With season-ending ailments to Ronald Acuña and Spencer Strider, and other brief IL stints for other-star players, the Braves have already dealt with their fair share of the injury bug in 2024.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 19 hours ago

Reynaldo López, Braves look to get back in the win column Thursday against Nationals

Reynaldo López looks to continue his good start to the season Thursday against the Nationals. The Atlanta Braves will continue a long road trip Thursday when they face the Washington Nationals in a rematch of a four-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 19 hours ago

Atlanta Braves first-time All-Star candidates

Last year, the Braves sent eight players to the All-Star Game in Seattle, including four first-timers. Ronald Acuna Jr., Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, Orlando Arcia, Austin Riley, Sean Murphy, Spencer Strider, and Bryce Elder earned bids.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 20 hours ago

Some thoughts on the Braves as we enter trade season.

Braves’ President of Baseball Ops has some work to do this summer. In chess, the game is split into three parts; The Opening, The Middle Game, and The Endgame.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / 20 hours ago

Two pitchers the Colorado Rockies could offer the Braves at the trade deadline

After six straight NL East titles, nobody expected the loaded Braves to be sitting eight games back in the division entering the meat of June. Injuries

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 21 hours ago

Three Braves prospects land in updated Baseball America top 100

The newly-promoted Spencer Schwellenbach joins AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep on the list The season is entering June, and with a new month of baseball to be played there is a fresh Baseball America top 100 update for us to enjoy.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / 23 hours ago

Is it time for the Braves to call up Hurston Waldrep?

A frustrating start to the Braves 2024 campaign continued on Wednesday afternoon in a 9-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The offense, which had begun to show some signs of life, was held to just one hit, as the revolving door at the back of the rotation continued to rotate.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6

Braves look for measure of revenge vs. Nationals

National League East rivals looking to move on from debacles meet on Thursday when the Atlanta Braves open a four-game series at the Washington Nationals.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 5

Spencer Schwellenbach, Braves shoot for sweep of Red Sox

Atlanta right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach will make his second major league start Wednesday afternoon when the Braves visit the Boston Red Sox for the back half of a two-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Atlanta Braves Sign Former Division Rival

Per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Braves signed Brian Anderson to a major-league deal on Tuesday. Anderson is a right-handed bat that has mostly played third base and right field throughout his seven years in the bigs.

Brian Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Braves sign veteran 3B to major league deal

The former third-round pick spent the 2017-22 seasons with the Marlins, taking regular at-bats between stints as the team’s everyday third baseman and everyday right fielder.

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Atlanta Braves Outfielder Starting To Heat Up

Alex Anthopoulos went into the 2023 winter as arguably the luckiest general manager. He had two big objectives this past off-season: upgrade the left field position and find the Atlanta Braves a fifth starter.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3

Red Sox offseason trade with Braves continues to backfire

Boston sent its longtime ace left-hander and cash to Atlanta in exchange for infielder Vaughn Grissom in late December.

Which MLB players have the most career RBI?

The '300 strikeouts in a season' quiz

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1

Ronald Acuna Jr. shares emotional reaction to ACL tear

Ronald Acuna Jr. shares emotional reaction to season-ending injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. opened up a bit more about his heartbreaking reaction to his season-ending ACL tear. Acuna discussed his injury on Thursday, and said through a translator that he was grateful for the “overwhelming” support he has received since suffering the injury.

Analyzing the Atlanta Braves offensive slump and hopes for a comeback

Atlanta Braves named the top landing spot for Jesús Luzardo

Multiple Braves appear on ESPN’s 2024 MLB Awards Watch

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker / May 30