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Braves get Pierce Johnson back, Travis d’Arnaud injury update

The Braves received some fantastic news after a couple of underwhelming performances leading to back-to-back losses, as Pierce Johnson returns to the active roster following a 17-day stint on the IL.

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Braves vs. Padres Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, May 18, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (26-15) and San Diego Padres (23-24) meet Saturday at Truist Park, with first pitch at 7:15 PM ET on FOX. The Braves are -120 moneyline favorites for the contest, however, the Padres are favored against the spread of 1.5 runs with +162 odds.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

This Day in Braves History: Dale Murphy hits three homers against Giants

1951 - Braves catcher Walker Cooper has five hits in a 12-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1979 - Dale Murphy homers three times and drives in five runs to help the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Giants.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Travis d’Arnaud suffers head contusion, offense remains quiet, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud experienced what could have turned into a scary injury during Friday’s contest with the San Diego Padres.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 10 hours ago

Offensive struggles continue for Braves in 3-1 loss to Padres

Atlanta’s bullpen was the lone bright spot in disappointing loss Friday night The Atlanta Braves’ offensive struggles continued Friday night in a 3-1 loss to the San Diego Padres The Braves got off to a quick start offensively and appeared to have Padres starter Matt Waldron on the ropes early.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / 6 hours ago

Report: Braves’ David Fletcher used same bookie as Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter

In a report totally out of left field, David Fletcher, who as acquired by the Braves this offseason and is currently with the Gwinnett Stripers apparently has been caught using the same illegal bookmaker as Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

Chadwick Tromp News / Talking Chop / 11 hours ago

Travis d’Arnaud leaves game with dizziness

Travis d’Arnaud left Friday’s game after the fifth inning and was replaced by Chadwick Tromp. Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud exited Friday night’s game against the San Diego Padres after the fifth inning.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 16 hours ago

Padres vs. Braves: May 17-20

The Braves will continue their homestand with a four-game series against the San Diego Padres. The Atlanta Braves will begin a long stretch of games without an off day Friday night against the San Diego Padres.

Austin Riley News / Talking Chop / 16 hours ago

Austin Riley out of the Braves’ lineup again Friday

Atlanta looks to bring the bats to life in series opener against San Diego The Atlanta Braves will continue their homestand Friday when they begin a four-game series against the San Diego Padres.

Max Fried News / Talking Chop / 18 hours ago

Max Fried starts as Braves begin series against Padres

Max Fried looks to continue his recent dominance Friday when the Braves begin a four-game series against the Padres The Atlanta Braves will begin a four-game home series Friday night against the San Diego Padres.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 19 hours ago

MLB Pipeline projects Carson Benge to Braves in mock draft

Benge is a two-way player that projects to slide in as a right fielder at the pro level It is two months until the 2024 MLB draft, where the Atlanta Braves will hold the 24th pick.

Matt Olson News / Talking Chop / 16 hours ago

Battery Power TV: Matt Olson showing signs of a breakout as Atlanta Braves look to crank up offense

Matt Olson and the Braves’ offense appear to be coming around. While the Atlanta Braves wait for the starting lineup to really find its footing, the pitching staff continues to be the driving force of the club.

Max Fried News / Field Level Media / May 16

Max Fried in top form as Braves open series vs. Padres

Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried will try to build on some recent dominating outings on Friday in the opener a four-game homestand against the San Diego Padres.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 16

Bleacher Report early season trade hypotheticals for the Braves

It feels like the Braves are in a funk, yet they sit at 26-14 on the season, on pace for over 100 wins, and have won six of their last eight games. That’s the standard they’ve set for themselves over the last couple of seasons, but things would look a lot worse if not for their pitching staff, which has vastly exceeded preseason expectations.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / May 16

Hurston Waldrep continues hot stretch with best start of the season

The Braves’ top arms on the farm continue to make noise. Owen Murphy turned in another gem earlier in the week, striking out 11 over 6.1 scoreless innings.

Sean Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / May 15

Sean Murphy’s rehab assignment scheduled

The Braves have suffered from a litany of injuries early this season, and it all began with Sean Murphy, who strained his oblique on Opening Day against the Phillies.

Charlie Morton News / Field Level Media / May 15

Braves turn to Charlie Morton in quest for sweep of Cubs

Veteran Charlie Morton will try to extend Atlanta's stretch of dominant pitching at home on Wednesday when the Braves host the Chicago Cubs in the finale of their three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 14

Chris Sale, Braves shut out Cubs again

Matt Olson blasted a three-run homer to support another strong effort by Chris Sale and lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-0 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

Austin Riley News / ClutchPoints / May 14

Braves’ Austin Riley gets pivotal update after injury scare

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley exited Sunday’s game after an injury scare. He felt tightness in his left side and was removed from the contest as a result.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / May 13

Braves 3B Austin Riley’s injury scare gets quick Brian Snitker explanation

The Atlanta Braves have stayed relatively healthy in the 2024 MLB season, one of the few teams who can claim that midway through May. The injury bug finally got to the Braves on Sunday when All-Star third baseman Austin Riley was pulled from a 4-3 loss to the Mets.

Austin Riley News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Braves star leaves game early due to left side soreness

A top-seven finisher in NL MVP voting in each of the last three seasons, he has hit only .245/.319/.388 over his first 163 plate appearances, with just three home runs.

Braves ask Bryce Elder to continue strong pitching run vs. Mets

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Raisel Iglesias News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11

Watch: Braves lose no-hitter in the most brutal fashion

The Atlanta Braves were denied history on Saturday.

Watch: Braves were one out away from first no-hitter in 30 years

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11

Watch: Braves were one out away from no-hitter

Watch: Braves were one out away from first no-hitter in 30 years

The Atlanta Braves have had some great pitchers over the past 30 years. But the one thing those pitchers have not done during that stretch is throw a no-hitter.

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Chris Sale News / Just Baseball / May 10

Chris Sale Has Rediscovered His Ace Form in Atlanta

Chris Sale has become the No. 1 starter that the Braves didn’t know they would need this season, as he’s turned back the clock to his All-Star form from years past.

Marcell Ozuna News / Yardbarker / May 8