Pérez staying 'ready for any situation' as Braves mull over rotation options
SEATTLE -- Now that Martín Pérez has once again shown he can be a dependable starter, there’s further reason to ask some questions about the Braves’ rotation. Will JR Ritchie show better command his next time out and increase the likelihood of remaining within Atlanta’s rotation?
Ted Turner, former Braves owner who revolutionized TV, dies at 87
Ted Turner never threw a pitch or swung a baseball bat. But he will forever be remembered as one of the most legendary figures in Braves history. Turner revolutionized the satellite and cable television industries and brought the Braves into living rooms across the United States on a nightly basis
Iglesias activated from IL; Dodd to begin rehab assignment
SEATTLE -- Less than 24 hours after blowing a 4-0, sixth-inning lead, the Braves activated closer Raisel Iglesias from the injured list and announced Dylan Dodd is beginning what should be a brief Minor League rehab assignment. Iglesias was activated from the injured list on Tuesday morning and earned the
Harris (sore quad) back in LF, nearing return to full-time CF role
SEATTLE -- Michael Harris II tested his left quad muscle by playing left field against the Mariners in Tuesday night's 3-2 win at T-Mobile Park. If all goes well, he could resume his role as the Braves’ everyday center fielder as early as this weekend at Dodger Stadium.
'Bryce is for real': Elder continues hot start with 9 K's in Seattle
SEATTLE -- Matt Olson hit his second game-winning ninth-inning home run in less than a week and Raisel Iglesias reminded us how dominant the back of Atlanta’s bullpen can be when healthy. But it was Bryce Elder who set the stage for the Braves to claim their 3-2 win over
Ritchie's homecoming spoiled with 5-run 6th inning
SEATTLE – Matt Olson hit his 300th career homer and Drake Baldwin homered in his first career plate appearance as a leadoff man. By the time Austin Riley hit Atlanta’s third home run of the sixth inning and fourth of the night, it seemed like JR Ritchie’s homecoming would be
As Olson reaches 300 home runs, how soon could he reach 400 ... or 500?
SEATTLE -- The ball that was sitting in Matt Olson’s locker after the Braves suffered a 5-4 loss to the Mariners on Monday night might one day be sitting next to the balls commemorating what would be his 400th and 500th career home runs.
Braves activate Murphy from IL; Heim traded to Athletics after being DFA'd
DENVER – Sean Murphy’s return from the injured list Monday led the Braves to designate Jonah Heim for assignment one day after he enjoyed a two-hit, five-RBI game at Coors Field. Heim was ultimately traded to the Athletics for cash considerations on Monday night. Murphy has been sidelined since undergoing
Ritchie's No. 1 fan is a former Cy Young winner
This story was excerpted from Mark Bowman’s Braves Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. ATLANTA -- If you’re interested in becoming the president of the JR Ritchie Fan Club, be prepared to stand in line. “You can ask
Braves will deploy Harris at DH, keep him from outfield amid quad soreness
ATLANTA – The Braves discussed putting Michael Harris II on the injured list. But as long as his bothersome left quad muscle doesn’t get any worse, the plan is for the center fielder to serve as the team’s designated hitter over the next week.
Elder's consistency on display again, but shorthanded bullpen can't hold lead
ATLANTA -- Bryce Elder finished 2025 with a promising month, and he’s exiting this season’s first full month with one of MLB’s top 10 ERAs. It might be time to recognize that the 2023 All-Star has finally found the consistency he needed to become one of the Braves’ most valuable
Olson cranks first walk-off with Atlanta as club keeps flying high
ATLANTA -- Two starts into his career, JR Ritchie has already experienced the thrill of benefiting from a walk-off home run. “I was sitting in the training room,” Ritchie said. “I had just finished my arm care and I was watching the game on TV. What an unbelievable ending. …
Kim takes next step to return with rehab assignment in Double-A
ATLANTA -- Ha-Seong Kim took another step toward joining Atlanta’s lineup when he began his Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus on Wednesday. Kim went 1-for-2 and stole a base while handling the shortstop duties for five innings. The Braves will steadily increase the veteran shortstop’s workload, like they
Strider (oblique) expected to make season debut Sunday vs. Rockies
ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss said Spencer Strider is currently slated to make his season debut against the Rockies on Sunday at Coors Field. “Things can change as we’ve seen the first few weeks here, but that’s the plan,” Weiss said Wednesday afternoon.
The best baseball players born on April 30
Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for April 30. 1) Phil Garner (1949) Garner, who passed away just before his 77th birthday, was a three-time All-Star
Fuentes steps up in crucial role amid Braves' pitching injuries
ATLANTA -- Didier Fuentes was expecting to make his scheduled start for Triple-A Gwinnett until he received a phone call around 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Less than 12 hours later, the 20-year-old phenom came out of the Truist Park bullpen and helped the Braves stay hot with a 5-2
Here's the latest on Strider, Schwellenbach, Waldrep
ATLANTA -- Walt Weiss was happy to announce Spencer Strider has completed his Minor League rehab assignment. But when asked about Spencer Schwellenbach, the Braves manager remained non-committal, simply saying he still hopes the young starting pitcher is available at some point during the season’s second half. Weiss provided updates
Snitker's legacy of connecting generations of Braves
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Sale moves into 7th place among lefties on all-time strikeout list
ATLANTA -- Chris Sale exhaled when he grabbed Felix Reyes’ liner before it drilled his head. He was a little more emphatic with the excitement he showed after striking Bryce Harper out with the bases loaded and two outs in the third inning of the Braves’ 6-2 win over the
Strider K's 7 in 2nd outing with Triple-A Gwinnett, could be activated this week
Atlanta -- Spencer Strider would have loved to have started the season within Atlanta’s starting rotation. But the great strides he has made over the past couple of weeks create reason to wonder if the left oblique strain he suffered late in Spring Training was a blessing in disguise. Strider
Harris stays hot in Braves' loss despite nagging quad injury
ATLANTA -- Michael Harris II’s left quad hasn’t improved enough for him to resume handling his center-field responsibilities. But the ailment hasn’t negatively impacted the Braves outfielder’s red-hot bat. Harris recorded a decisive pinch-hit double in Friday’s win and tallied his ninth multihit game of the season while serving as
Snitker surprised by son before Braves Hall of Fame induction
ATLANTA -- If you look back at Brian Snitker’s nearly 50 seasons with the Braves, it’s easy to believe things happen for a reason. Like, an early Saturday morning rainout decision that gave Mets hitting coach Troy Snitker a chance to book a last-minute flight to Atlanta and surprise his
Pérez an unsung hero for Braves' pitching staff this season
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Red-hot Harris II (quad) not expecting to miss time after early exit
WASHINGTON -- Michael Harris II gave Braves fans exactly what they wanted to hear when he was asked if he expects to be in the lineup for Friday night’s series opener against the Phillies. “What’s Friday, tomorrow?” Harris said. “That’s the plan. I’m going to go home, make sure I
First pitch HR? No prob! Braves prospect Ritchie shakes it off for historic debut win
WASHINGTON -- If you thought JR Ritchie was going to be undone after he surrendered a home run on the first pitch of his Major League career, then you might not have known how the 8-year-old version of himself reacted after the third pitch he ever threw for the Bainbridge