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Can Braves make playoff run? It wouldn't be unprecedented

8:34 PM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO -- Are the Braves crazy to think they could turn things around and still reach the playoffs? Well, they wouldn’t become the first team to reach the postseason after losing at least 37 of their first 64 games. The 2005 Astros reached the World Series after a 26-38

'A gut punch': Skidding Braves dealt another blow in heartbreaking loss

June 7, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO -- Ronald Acuña Jr. was still in disbelief as he slowly walked off the field after the Braves suffered a third straight gut punch loss on Saturday afternoon. Manager Brian Snitker fought back tears as he attempted to explain how excruciatingly painful these past few days have been.

Kimbrel gets DFA'd by Braves one day after '25 debut

June 7, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO -- Unlike Tom Glavine, Craig Kimbrel at least got to pitch one more time for the Braves before abruptly being shown the door. Kimbrel will forever be recognized as one of the greatest relievers in Braves history. But his return to Atlanta’s roster lasted just one day. After

How a strong bond played into González's return to Atlanta

June 6, 2025

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Latest Braves injuries & transactions

3:24 PM EDT

This page will be updated throughout the offseason, with all the latest Braves signings, news and transactions.

Get MLB.TV Yearly for new low price at $119.99

June 2, 2025

The 2025 season is a third of the way through, and the best is yet to come. There are races to track in all of the divisions, milestones within reach for star players and it's never too early to think about who will capture some coveted hardware. And there's only

No. 1 prospect Caminiti dominates in 2025 Single-A debut

@WeintraubCole and @JesseABorek
1:44 AM EDT

When the No. 1 prospect in baseball demolishes a 497-foot grand slam, we can’t really bury the lead. Beyond Roman Anthony’s eye-popping home run prowess, a swath of 2024 Draft picks starred up and down the Minors, particularly first-rounders. Plus, there was a no-hitter! Did we mention it includes chicken

Braves call up Kimbrel after 9th-inning collapse

Bullpen gives up six-run lead after Braves tie season-high run total
June 6, 2025

ATLANTA -- After eking out just five runs across their first three games in June, the Braves' offense finally broke out, scoring five runs in the third inning and taking a 10-4 lead into the ninth inning on Thursday at Truist Park. But the Diamondbacks bit back with an even

There's a NEW No. 1 pick in the latest mock draft

June 5, 2025

All spring, we’ve been talking about how the Nationals are looking at a pretty wide array of players to potentially take with the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s Draft. From the get-go, the leader of that group has been Ethan Holliday, son of Matt, brother of Jackson. And

Sale deals 10 K's after receiving Lou Gehrig Memorial Award

June 5, 2025

ATLANTA -- Chris Sale was honored with the 2025 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award and improved his bid to win a second straight Cy Young Award Wednesday night. But his latest impressive start wasn’t enough for the skidding Braves in a 2-1 loss to the D-backs at Truist Park.

One 2024 Draft pick from each team who is thriving

@SamDykstraMiLB
June 4, 2025

The old scouting adage is that big leaguers come from everywhere. Four members of the Draft Class of 2024 have already touched the Major Leagues, with the exciting promotion of Royals first-rounder Jac Caglianone (more on him below) the most recent, joining fellow first-round picks Nick Kurtz and Cam Smith

'I've got to be better': Strider grinding through struggles

June 4, 2025

ATLANTA -- How long might it take before Spencer Strider begins pitching like himself again? Strider’s patience was again tested as he allowed three homers in an 8-3 loss to the D-backs on Tuesday night at Truist Park. The Braves right-hander has battled inconsistent command as he attempts to regain

Baldwin claims NL Rookie of the Month honors

June 3, 2025

The second month of the 2025 MLB season produced big performances from some of the game's most recognizable superstars. AL Player of the Month: Aaron Judge, Yankees Like most months, May belongs to Judge: He’s now won AL Player of the Month honors in May in four consecutive seasons. For

Braves name former manager Fredi González their 3B coach

June 2, 2025

ATLANTA -- Former Atlanta manager Fredi González was working for MLB as an umpire supervisor when the Braves were playing in his current hometown of Philadelphia last week. He spent time catching up with his good friend Brian Snitker in the visitor’s clubhouse before the series opener. Less than one

Taking another look at Snitker's handling of Smith-Shawver's injury

June 2, 2025

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 -- Braves manager Brian Snitker has made some questionable decisions over the past couple weeks. I didn’t like Grant Holmes facing Abraham Toro

'The way the game is': Braves remain confident despite recent struggles

June 1, 2025

ATLANTA -- Just two weeks have elapsed since the Braves exited Fenway Park having produced a National League-best 19-10 record from April 18 to May 18. They had won five of six and seemed ready to roll, especially with Ronald Acuña Jr. set to return later that same week.

Birthday boy Schwellenbach dazzles with 11 K's, 100 mph heat

May 31, 2025

ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. homering for the third time in the eight games he has played since returning from a year-long absence was further proof of his greatness. Austin Riley homering for just the second time since May 4 was encouraging. But seeing Spencer Schwellenbach throw a pair of

Vote to upgrade Ozuna in eBaseball™: MLB Pro Spirit

May 28, 2025

Which MLB players’ real-world performance can help boost your video game results? Star Watch, an MLB collaboration with eBaseball™: MLB Pro Spirit, lets baseball fans vote for the player they think will shine the most on the field from a selection of 10 top stars. There is a new stat

Braves continue downward offensive trend with hopes of a run on the horizon 

May 31, 2025

ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. has been back for a week and the pitching staff has posted the National League’s third-best ERA this month. But neither of these encouraging developments have helped the Braves, who have lost seven of their past nine games to fall to 12-14 in May. “I

 These players need to stay hot to enhance Braves' playoff chances

May 30, 2025

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Sale the fastest to 2,500 K's as Braves thump Wheeler

May 29, 2025

PHILADELPHIA -- It’s amazing how quickly the mood of a clubhouse can change after Chris Sale pitches like the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner and the maddening Braves offense makes Zack Wheeler look mortal. This wasn’t a memorable trip, as the Braves lost a starting pitcher and a third

Smith-Shawver to miss rest of season with torn UCL

May 30, 2025

ATLANTA -- AJ Smith-Shawver's NL Rookie of the Year Award-worthy campaign ended when he heard his right elbow pop just moments after getting hit on the right heel by Bryson Stott’s line-drive comebacker during a 5-4 loss to the Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday afternoon