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Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. Gets Good Injury News, Braves Earn Sweep Over Rockies, More
Sunday was a busy day on and off the field for the Braves, but an overall really positive day. Atlanta was able to get the win over the Rockies, as Spencer Strider was a bit shaky in his first start of the season. The Braves swept the Rockies, mainly thanks to elite offense to continue […]
John Sterling, former Braves broadcaster, dead at 87
Legendary sports announcer John Sterling, best known for his more than 35-year career as a New York Yankees announcer, has passed away at age 87. Sterling was most notable to Atlanta Braves fans as one of the team’s announcers from 1982 through 1987 and is best known to many for his call of the infamous […]
Raisel Iglesias expected to be activated from IL Tuesday
After today’s victory against the Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters that closer Raisel Iglesias will be activated from the 15-day Injured List on Tuesday in Seattle where the Braves will be taking on the Seattle Mariners. Iglesias’ return will help fortify the Braves bullpen has it has dealt with significant turnover […]
Braves at Rockies series recap: Typical Coors, Atypical Atlanta
As long as baseball continues to be played at altitude in Coors Field, there will be the potential for a whole bushel of runs to be scored in any given game. With the Atlanta Braves running as hot as they have to start this season, there was plenty of potential for the Braves to put […]
Braves survive Spencer Strider’s debut, sweep Rockies with 11-6 win
After letting a sweep slip through their hands on Thursday, the Braves heaped another hurting on the Rockies, scoring 11 runs en route to a blowout win in Spencer Strider’s 2026 debut. Let’s start with Strider, because besides “yeah this offense rules” and some interesting bullpen stuff, this game felt like a fait accompli at […]
Jose Suarez claimed by Mariners, Joel Payamps outrighted to Gwinnett
The Atlanta Braves announced that pitcher Jose Suarez was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners and reliever Joel Payamps was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. Both pitchers were designed for assignment by Atlanta on May 1. Suarez had pitched in six games with the Braves, making one start and collecting one three-inning save. He struck […]
Atlanta Braves at Colorado Rockies Game Thread: May 3
Braves go for a sweep. Spencer Strider makes his 2026 debut. Jose Azocar starting? Statcast graphic!
Ronald Acuña Jr. goes on 10-day IL with Grade 1 strain of left hamstring; Spencer Strider activated
Welp! An Atlanta Braves outfielder is going on the IL — just not the one who had apparently been close to making a trip to the IL for this past week. Instead of Michael Harris II taking that trip, it’ll be Ronald Acuña Jr. after he strained his left hamstring leaving the batter’s box during […]
Mauricio Dubon moves to leadoff, Jose Azocar gets a start in Coors finale
With Ronald Acuña Jr. now on the Injured List with a hamstring issue, the Braves are reshuffling their lineup. Notable change #1: Mauricio Dubon is now the leadoff hitter. Notable change #2: with a lefty on the hill, Jose Azocar gets the start in right field. The rest of the lineup is kind of as expected […]
Braves seek sweep on Spencer Strider Sunday
Another series, another series win, and another chance for a Braves sweep. After winning a series with some late-inning heroics back in Atlanta and then letting the Tigers salvage the final game, the Braves have once again taken a series with the help of a roaring comeback and will go for another sweep on Sunday […]
Braves Minor League Recap: FCL Season Opens
Saturday was full of action, with six games in the system thanks to a Columbus doubleheader and the start of FCL play. Unfortunately the teams in the Atlanta Braves system dropped each one of the six games on the slate. Despite it being a bad day in the results column, we got to witness Owen […]
Is Anthony Molina an interesting reliever?
I didn’t really know (or care to know) anything about Anthony Molina before this week. The only really notable thing about him is that he pitched in the Colorado Rockies organization. The Braves have a thing for Rockies relievers. He doesn’t really strikeout anybody (career 15% K rate), had a 6.82 career ERA, and didn’t […]
Braves News: Ronald Acuna hamstring injury, Alex Anthopoulos speaks, more
Matt Olson has been absolutely crushing the ball this season. Through roughly 20% of the season, he is on pace for 55 homers and 65 doubles. He has a monster 171 wRC+, plays elite defense at the first base position, and is leading the NL in fWAR. With Olson leading the way, Drake Baldwin, Michael […]
Ronald Acuña Jr. exits game with apparent left hamstring ailment; will undergo MRI
Just when it seemed like the Atlanta Braves were starting to turn a corner with injury luck with all of the positive updates on players who are currently on the injury list and Michael Harris II continuing to rake despite quad issues of his own, the injury bug appears to have taken another bite from […]
Braves cruise to 9-1 blowout behind dominant Chris Sale at Coors
With a chance to secure the series win, the Braves had ace Chris Sale on the mound at Coors Field with young Rockies star Chase Dollander expected to take the mound after an opener. The Braves followed my recommendation in the first inning, jumping on the opener Brennan Bernardino, as Ronald hit a line drive […]
Braves vs Rockies Game Thread: 5/2/2026
Let’s beat the Rockies again tonight, but maybe don’t go down 5-0 in the first inning this time. Join us and discuss tonight’s game in the comments below! Game Info Game Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 8:10 p.m. EDT Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO TV: BravesVision Streaming: MLB.tv (and Braves.tv if you’re in-market, etc.) Radio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The […]
Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos: ‘Tight-knit’ locker room culture paying dividends for hot start
Considering how the 2025 campaign began, the start of the 2026 Braves season has been a breath of fresh air for everyone who is invested. That must be particularly true for Braves general manager and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos. A streak of seven straight postseason appearances which began in his second season with […]
Michael Harris DHs as Mauricio Dubon mans center field
As the Braves go for yet another series win, they turn to Chris Sale at Coors Field, expecting to see the Rockies’ young star Chase Dollander, with Brennan Bernardino as the opener. Michael Harris returns to the starting lineup at DH after his epic game-winning home run Friday night, as he continues to nurse his […]
Braves look to take a Coors Field series win behind Chris Sale
After an epic comeback victory in game 1, the Braves will hope to secure yet another series win behind their ace against a Rockies team that is generally not good but has been competitive this season. Chris Sale has been great this season, despite one of his career-worst starts against the Angels. Coors can always […]
Bryce Elder’s perseverance is paying off in Atlanta Braves rotation
Baseball is often referred to as a game of failure. Perhaps nowhere is that statement more on display than in the life of a major league pitcher, whose fate hangs on every pitch. Pitch by pitch, batter by batter, inning by inning, game by game — a pitcher benefits from preparation, execution and the ability […]
Braves select Carlos Carrasco, option Anthony Molina
The NL East leading Atlanta Braves, who have a 7.5 game lead and refuse to lose a series, have made a roster move before tonight’s game with the Colorado Rockies. Anthony Molina was helpful in last night’s come-from-behind win for the never-say-die, put-them-in-a-Walt-Weiss-sleeper-hold Braves. He pitched a scoreless sixth and seventh inning with a walk […]
Braves minor league recap: Ethan Bagwell tosses six scoreless innings for Augusta
Two of the three teams that were actually able to step onto the field on Friday came away with a win so let’s five into the action. (20-11) Gwinnett Stripers 4, (14-17) Charlotte Knights 3 Box Score Gwinnett rode a huge sixth inning while staving off a late-inning comeback attempt en route to a win […]
Are these Braves ever out of a game?
The Rockies definitely had the Braves for the first seven innings. Ah but in the last three games, the leading team didn’t finish the job. Michael Harris II was headed for the Injured List as well, don’t you know. Then, he came on to pinch hit. Yup, pretty standard Braves heroics at the end. Here […]
Braves News: Hunter Stratton recalled, Michael Harris II clutch, and more
The Atlanta Braves announced a few moves prior to Friday evening’s game in Colorado, beginning with recalling right-hander Hunter Stratton to Atlanta. The club also selected the contract of fellow righty Anthony Molina. Things were not as fortunate for Joel Payamps and José Suarez, who were each designated for assignment. Stratton has yet to make […]
Michael Harris II delivers again as Braves rally from big early hole to stun Rockies
This Braves road trip couldn’t have started much worse, with the team facing a 5-0 deficit in the first inning. It ended, though, like so many games have this season. With Atlanta celebrating a victory. The Braves rallied from a 6-0 second-inning deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of […]
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