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Alex Anthopoulos talks trades following Ronald Acuña Jr. injury

With Ronald Acuña Jr. out for the season, everyone is anxiously awaiting to see what the Braves do next. The overwhelming expectation is that they will make some trades to bolster their outfield and other areas of need, but this far away from the trade deadline, it’s always extremely difficult to find the right deal.

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This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth announces retirement

1928: For the Boston Braves, Les Bell has a video game type of day slugging three homers and a triple. Still not enough Braves fall to Reds 20-12 1935: Babe Ruth hangs up the cleats and announces retirement from baseball after struggling with the Boston Braves hitting just .181.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

A's right-hander Luis Medina to make season debut vs. Braves

Oakland right-hander Luis Medina will come off the injured list to make his first start of the season on Sunday when the visiting A's play the Atlanta Braves in the rubber game of their three-game set.

Hurston Waldrep News / Talking Chop / 8 hours ago

Hurston Waldrep promoted, bats look alive in loss, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Braves’ utility player David Fletcher was demoted to double-A from triple-A today. Fletcher is owed real money this year and next year but was being used frequently to eat pitching innings at Gwinnett.

Chris Sale News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Braves’ Chris Sale bluntly calls out real culprit behind brutal loss to Athletics

The slumping Atlanta Braves offense finally got rolling on Saturday, but the starting pitching let them down in Atlanta’s 11-9 loss to the Oakland Athletics.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 12 hours ago

Bats break out, but Braves still lose amid Sale struggles, 11-9

After dominating in May, Sale was awful to start June, and the Braves hit enough barreled outs to last them the rest of the year There was a point in this game where, trailing 11-9 in the eighth, the Braves hit three straight barrels.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 4 hours ago

Braves Bats Unload on Oakland, But Can't Overcome Late Deficit in Saturday Afternoon Loss

The Atlanta Braves ran out of comebacks, dropping game two against the Oakland Athletics 11-9 in Truist Park on Saturday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know about from the contest.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. shares emotional reaction to ACL tear

Ronald Acuna Jr. shares emotional reaction to season-ending injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. opened up a bit more about his heartbreaking reaction to his season-ending ACL tear. Acuna discussed his injury on Thursday, and said through a translator that he was grateful for the “overwhelming” support he has received since suffering the injury.

Analyzing the Atlanta Braves offensive slump and hopes for a comeback

Atlanta Braves named the top landing spot for Jesús Luzardo

Multiple Braves appear on ESPN’s 2024 MLB Awards Watch

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 14 hours ago

Braves Move Top Healthy Pitching Prospect To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves have a job opening in their rotation, if anyone wants it. Since starter Spencer Strider went down, Atlanta’s cycled through options in the 5th spot of the rotation and so far, no one’s seized the spot and kept it.

George Springer News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

George Springer linked to NL contender in new trade rumor

George Springer may soon be getting a chance to compete for a second World Series ring.

Jays beat Pirates in 14 innings on Davis Schneider's walk-off HR

Blue Jays place RHP Jordan Romano (elbow) on 15-day IL

Assessing the impact of Yusei Kikuchi's new curveball a year after its debut

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Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / 4 minutes ago

Can the Braves or Acuña Survive this Injury?

The devastating news hit the baseball world like a thunderbolt on a sunny day – Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr., the reigning National League MVP, will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after tearing the ACL in his left knee.

George Springer News / SportsTalkATL / 23 minutes ago

Braves named potential trade fit for four-time All-Star George Springer

The Braves are expected to be quite active at the trade deadline, but it’s unclear what facet of the roster they’ll be bolstering. Coming into the season, saying the lineup would need addressing would’ve gotten you laughed at.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

Braves 2023 first-round pick earns promotion to Gwinnett

The Braves pitching extends further than just the majors. All of their top prospects have been excellent through the first two months of the season. Unfortunately, Owen Murphy and AJ Smith-Shawver recently suffered injuries.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 56 minutes ago

Analyzing the Atlanta Braves offensive slump and hopes for a comeback

It’s been painful to watch a talented Atlanta Braves lineup flounder for as long as they have, particularly against sub-.500 teams. A recent series against the Nationals, where the Braves lost 3 of 4 games and were outscored 20 to 7, highlights the depth of their struggles.

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Braves veteran pitcher reveals ‘difference-maker’ amid brilliant 2024 season

The Atlanta Braves have had to lean on depth in 2024 amid injuries to superstars Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider. Veteran starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez has stepped up to say the least.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 1 hour ago

Travis d'Arnaud Checks Into Lineup to Catch Chris Sale on Saturday Versus Athletics

The Atlanta Braves are looking for better results in the month of June. Despite winning last night’s series opener over the Oakland Athletics , the month of May was still a losing one for the Braves, finishing 13-14 in the month.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Atlanta Braves named the top landing spot for Jesús Luzardo

Due to a plethora of injuries, the Atlanta Braves now seem poised to be major players ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. An upgrade in the outfield seems like an inevitability to replace the injured Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / 1 hour ago

Braves Name Both Rotation Lefties as Co-Pitchers of the Month for May

The Atlanta Braves didn’t have a great month of May. Finishing the month at 13-14, it’s the first losing month for Atlanta since May of 2022, when Atlanta went 13-15.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Chris Sale seeks eighth straight win as Braves face A's

Braves left-hander Chris Sale will go for his eighth straight win on Saturday afternoon when Atlanta hosts the Oakland A's in the middle game of a three-game series.

Reynaldo Lopez News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Reynaldo Lopez, Braves handle Athletics

Atlanta right-hander Reynaldo Lopez, working on an extra day of rest, threw six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves defeated the visiting Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. still processing emotions after ACL tear

Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. still processing emotions after second ACL tear

Ronald Acuna Jr. is dealing with a second ACL tear in four years.

Yankees shut down key starter after placement on 15-day IL

Red Sox lose two-time Gold Glove winner to injury

Mets manager says DFA'd pitcher 'went over the line' following ejection

One of baseball's best prospects expected to miss over a month

A's to place key reliever on IL

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / May 30

Three dynamic Ronald Acuna Jr. replacements to save Braves seaosn

The Atlanta Braves suffered a major blow when their star outfielder, Ronald Acuna Jr., blew out his knee for the second time this decade. Acuna is the heart and soul of this World Series-bound team, so this injury is as devastating as can be.

Joey Wendle News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Veteran Braves infielder elects for free agency

Veteran MLB infielder Joey Wendle has opted for free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to the minors.

Insider: Three OF trade targets for Braves following Ronald Acuna Jr. injury

Is Max Fried pricing himself out of Atlanta?

Another veteran MLB umpire has reportedly retired

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz

Spencer Schwellenbach News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Braves to promote No. 3 prospect for MLB debut Wednesday

The Braves are calling up pitching prospect Spencer Schwellenbach for his major league debut.

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Braves superstar will miss remainder of season with torn ACL

Braves superstar will miss remainder of 2024 season with torn ACL

The Braves were hopeful that the injury Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered on Sunday afternoon during their 8-1 win over the Pirates would not be severe. Unfortunately for them and Acuna, it is.

Braves slugger, four-time All-Star leaves game due to knee injury

Angels slugger suffers what might be baseball's most bizarre injury of season

This Yankees star pitcher is making progress in his injury recovery

Rockies outfielder suffers a fractured hand, timeline uncertain

Royals place infielder on 10-day IL