Jarred Kelenic's homer, Braves' pitchers too much for Cubs
Jarred Kelenic homered and six Atlanta pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the visiting Braves blanked the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in the rubber game of their three-game series on Thursday afternoon.
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MLB News/ Talking Chop / 58 minutes ago
Road trip continues as Braves move on to Pittsburgh for a matchup with the Pirates ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Braves are 29-18 after a series win in Chicago. They will continue their road trip Friday with a three-game series in Pittsburgh. The Atlanta Braves began their road trip with an uninspiring performance on Tuesday night, but recovered to win the next two games and secure a series win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Atlanta Braves News/ Talking Chop / 2 hours ago
Takeaways from the Braves’ series win at Wrigley Field ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (10) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (10)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Braves didn’t exactly break out offensively, but pitching carried the day once again in a series win The Atlanta Braves did this week what they also did last week: take a series from the Chicago Cubs.
Max Fried News/ Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago
Atlanta Lefty Has 2 Complete Games in His First 10 Starts This Season
Max Fried came close to a no-hitter and remains the top pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. He carried his latest no-hit id into the sixth inning as the Braves won 9-2 over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.
Atlanta Braves News/ Talking Chop / 5 hours ago
Luke Williams, Jarred Kelenic, and Chadwick Tromp in the lineup for finale with Cubs ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (14) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (14)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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It is the battle of two rookies in the series finale between the Braves and Cubs. As the Atlanta Braves face off against the Chicago Cubs for the sixth time in their past ten games concluding their series at Wrigley Field, two rookie pitchers will be facing off in Ben Brown and AJ Smith-Shawver.
Atlanta Braves News/ Inside The Diamonds / 5 minutes ago
Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 5/23
The Atlanta Braves will take on the Chicago Cubs today as they are looking for a series win coming a week after already picking up a series win against the Cubs.
Atlanta Braves News/ SportsTalkATL / 6 hours ago
Braves most MLB ready prospect could be a surprise
The Braves’ top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver returns to the major-league squad tonight to face the Cubs. It will be the first time he’s pitched for Atlanta since Game 3 of last year’s NLDS.
Atlanta Braves News/ Talking Chop / 1 hour ago
Braves recall AJ Smith-Shawver, option Daysbel Hernandez to Gwinnett ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (19) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (19)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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AJ Smith-Shawver will make his season debut in Thursday’s matchup in Chicago The Atlanta Braves recalled AJ Smith-Shawver in advance of Thursday’s series finale against the Cubs.
AJ Smith-Shawver News/ SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago
Top Braves prospect to make his 2024 debut
Following last night’s game, Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Justin Toscano reported that Braves top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver will toe the rubber against the Cubs on Thursday.
Atlanta Braves News/ Bleacher Report / 2 hours ago
Braves' Breakout Players, Most Disappointing to Start 2024 Season ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (23) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (23)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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The Atlanta Braves didn't need to do much to tweak one of baseball's best rosters during the offseason, but the addition of Reynaldo López in free agency is…
Atlanta Braves News/ Talking Chop / 1 hour ago
This Day in Braves History: Atlanta fires Chuck Tanner ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (25) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (25)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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1919 - Boston holds Hank Gowdy Day at the ballpark as he plays in his first game after returning from the Army. Gowdy singles on the first pitch he sees but the Braves fall to the Reds 10-4.
Max Fried News/ Total Apex Sports / 32 minutes ago
Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher Has Spectacular Start On May 22
Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher Max Fried had a great start on Wednesday night on the road against the Chicago Cubs. He tossed a complete game and surrendered one earned run while striking out nine batters.
AJ Smith-Shawver News/ Field Level Media / 5 hours ago
Braves' A.J. Smith-Shawver expected to make season debut vs. Cubs
Atlanta is expected to recall top rookie pitching prospect A.J. Smith-Shawver to start the rubber game of the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday.
Atlanta Braves News/ Talking Chop / 5 hours ago
Max Fried dominates, AJ Smith-Shawver starting Thursday and more ![Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (31) Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (31)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)
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Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday AJ Smith-Shawver is being called up to make his first major league start of the season on Thursday. I have some concerns about this for AJ, as I talked about in a quickpost (a new feature of ours if you missed it).
Max Fried News/ Field Level Media / 4 hours ago
Braves' Max Fried goes the distance, continues domination of Cubs
Left-hander Max Fried continued his mastery of the Chicago Cubs by throwing a complete game to lead the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 9-2 win on Wednesday.
Alex Anthopoulos News/ SportsTalkATL / 5 hours ago
What’s the one move Alex Anthopoulos wants back?
Alex Anthopoulos is one of the best general managers in all of sports, not just baseball. Everything he touches seems to turn to gold, and he doesn’t appear to have a blind spot in any particular area.
Atlanta Braves News/ ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago
3 Braves players fans are already fed up with in 2024 season
If the saying “April showers bring May flowers” is true, then the Atlanta Braves must not have received much rain. After finishing their first month of the season with a record of 19-9, the Braves have gone 8-9 so far in May.
Jackson Stephens News/ MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago
Braves Re-Sign Jackson Stephens On Minor League Deal
The Braves have re-signed righty Jackson Stephens to a new minor league contract, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’s been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Atlanta Braves News/ Total Apex Sports / May 20
Rumor: Atlanta Braves Already Targeting Rays Pitcher For Trade Deadline Move
The Atlanta Braves are one of the best teams in all of baseball. However, there have been some bumps in the road in the first two months of the season.
MLB News/ Larry Brown Sports / 51 minutes ago
MLB launches gambling investigation into Shohei Ohtani’s ex-teammate
Shohei Ohtani’s former Los Angeles Angels teammate is now being investigated by Major League Baseball for his alleged ties to the same illegal bookie that took wagers from Ippei Mizuhara.
MLB News/ Yardbarker / May 20
MLB investigating Shohei Ohtani's former teammate for gambling allegations
It was reported on Friday that former Los Angeles Angels infielder (and teammate of Shohei Ohtani) David Fletcher placed wagers through the same illegal bookie as Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.
Atlanta Braves News/ Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Watch: Ronald Acuna Jr.'s bemusing start continues with embarrassing error
Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. isn't accustomed to struggling much in his career. His issues continued Sunday with a gaffe in the outfield.
Braves get Pierce Johnson back, Travis d’Arnaud injury update
Braves reportedly interested in Rays right-hander
Which MLB players have the most career WAR?
The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz
MLB News/ MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Braves reportedly interested in Rays right-hander
The Braves are reportedly “keeping a close eye on” the pitcher as a potential trade target prior to the deadline.
Braves infield slugger still working through injury concern
Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?
The '2023 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz
Austin Riley News/ ClutchPoints / May 19
Braves’ Austin Riley takes major step toward injury return
The Atlanta Braves have been struck by the injury bug this season but still reside in second place in the National League East. They’re still considered a powerhouse though, as they’re in line to be in playoff contention late in the season.
Austin Riley News/ MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Braves infield slugger still working through injury concern
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has missed almost a week with a side issue, but at least for now, he's not heading to the injured list.
Rangers All-Star third baseman to be out longer than anticipated
Giants All-Star pitcher suffers setback in recovery from injury
Orioles starting pitcher returning from IL stint
Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?
The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz