Sale passes Smoltz, making Braves starting history in truncated outing
ST. LOUIS -- Chris Sale never got the chance to find out just how good Friday night's start could have become. Through three innings, the Braves' left-hander looked well on his way to another strong outing, overpowering the Cardinals with an upper-90s fastball and a biting slider before a two-hour,
For Olson, franchise record for consecutive games came naturally
ST. LOUIS -- Matt Olson never set out to chase a franchise record. There wasn't a number circled on a calendar or a streak he monitored each morning. There was simply an expectation -- one instilled long before he reached the Major Leagues -- that if he was healthy enough
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Braves look to continue recent MLB Draft prowess with five Day 1 picks
ATLANTA -- You can never have enough arms. But thanks to last year’s selections, the Braves will enter this year’s MLB Draft with their farm system more balanced and as strong as it’s been in a decade. The Braves gained great value when they took a position player with five
MLB Pipeline's final mock draft predictions!
The world will find out whom the White Sox will take with the No. 1 overall pick shortly after 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. And it sounds like they will be using every last minute to decide between two players. There is certainty about one thing: Chicago will add
'Coolest part' of Baldwin's 1st ASG experience? Sharing it with his mom
ATLANTA -- Drake Baldwin's mother, Bridgette Baldwin, will be in Philadelphia to share his first All-Star Game experience with him. The honor comes about 22 years after she signed up her high-energy 3-year-old son to play T-ball in Madison, Wis. “She was with me in January for the Rookie of
Braves tee off vs. Bucs as Olson socks 25th HR before Jarvis, Yaz go yard
PITTSBURGH -- Matt Olson homered for the fifth time in his past seven games and Jim Jarvis homered for the first time in his career. These long balls, combined with Mike Yastrzemski's ninth-inning grand slam, overcame the three homers Bryce Elder surrendered in the Braves’ 10-5 win over the Pirates
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Bart stings former club with decisive HR after Braves break up perfecto in 7th
PITTSBURGH -- Joey Bart came up just short in his attempt to halt Jared Jones’ perfection. But the Braves catcher didn’t miss when given another chance to damage his former team.
Acuña likely to begin rehab assignment during break; Suarez not cleared to throw
PITTSBURGH -- Braves manager Walt Weiss said Ronald Acuña Jr. will likely begin a Minor League rehab assignment during the All-Star break, but the Braves will be without top setup man Robert Suarez for at least a couple more weeks.
Here is a look at each club's best Draft pick from the past 10 years
It’s always good to have a little perspective. The 2026 Draft -- set to begin Saturday in Philadelphia -- has fans and clubs alike dreaming of the future. But sometimes in order to understand the future best, we still must turn to the past. Within the last 10 years, clubs
Is Waldrep's job safe? Banged-up Braves have few other options
PITTSBURGH -- Braves manager Walt Weiss was asked if Hurston Waldrep will remain in the rotation after the young hurler surrendered two of Ryan O’Hearn’s three home runs and lasted just 3 1/3 innings in a 12-4 loss to the Pirates on Tuesday night at PNC Park. “Those are conversations
Olson (2 HRs) sees 'silver lining' despite extra-innings loss to Mets
ATLANTA -- Both teams’ closers blew the save in the ninth inning Monday night at Truist Park, in a tight nail-biter that ended in a 7-6 Mets win. “Our guys kept fighting,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said. “We had some opportunities earlier in the game, but we didn’t get the
Redrafting the 2016 Draft class, 10 years later
Scouts didn't love the 2016 Draft at the time. The strongest demographic was also the riskiest (high school pitchers), none of the best college hitters were a lock to stay in the middle of the diamond and most of the top college arms didn't live up to expectations. "This is
Braves call up No. 6 prospect Murphy, place Pérez on IL in flurry of moves
ATLANTA -- Before Monday’s series finale against the Mets, the Braves selected right-hander Owen Murphy to the MLB roster for the first time. Murphy, Atlanta’s first-round pick (20th overall) in the 2022 MLB Draft, has a 3.88 ERA in 11 starts for Triple-A Gwinnett this season across 60 1/3 innings,
Braves drink in splendor of All-Star selections
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Pérez's forearm injury from liner strains Braves' depth, but may clarify 'pen
ATLANTA -- Martín Pérez exited Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the Mets at Truist Park with a left forearm injury that is expected to sideline him for at least a couple weeks. Losing yet another starter to injury isn’t good for the Braves. But placing Pérez on the injured list will
Blimey! Turns out Team England superfan Michael Harris II can also predict the future
The world's newest (and perhaps biggest) Team England fan gained a whole lot of credibility on Sunday. If he keeps this up, Michael Harris II may be looking at an invitation to Buckingham Palace. A few days after receiving every honor short of being knighted by the English soccer fans
How all 30 teams can upgrade at Trade Deadline
Whether it’s a contender hunting for the final piece of a championship puzzle, a bubble team trying to stay in the race or a rebuilding club looking to stock up for the future, every team has its share of needs to address prior to the Trade Deadline. No matter the
Sale celebrates 10th All-Star nod with velo bump -- and 500th Braves K
ATLANTA -- Chris Sale gained his 10th All-Star selection and then spent the next couple of hours showing why he remains one of baseball’s elite pitchers. Braves manager Walt Weiss proudly told Sale about his latest selection and then watched the veteran southpaw do his thing during a 14-3 win
Sale's 10th All-Star selection headlines Braves' 5 heading to Midsummer Classic
ATLANTA -- Chris Sale won’t have to give Matt Olson or Ozzie Albies any guidance. But Drake Baldwin and Raisel Iglesias may have some questions as they enjoy their first experience of being an All-Star.
Braves top prospect Caminiti continues stingy stretch, spins six scoreless
Cam Caminiti seems to be finding his rhythm at High-A. The Braves' No. 1 prospect delivered his best start of the season as he tossed six shutout innings, working around three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in High-A Rome’s 2-0 win against Jersey Shore at ShoreTown Ballpark. Sunday's
Kim placed on injured list, Farmer activated; Ritchie recalled
ATLANTA -- Ha-Seong Kim has become a $20 million bench player for the Braves, but the veteran infielder may get a chance to play during an upcoming Minor League rehab stint. Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list with right middle finger inflammation on Saturday. This is the same