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Reynaldo Lopez is proving velocity is overrated

Over the last couple of decades, baseball as a whole has placed an emphasis on velocity. From an early age, pitchers are training night and day in an attempt to gain an extra mile per hour on the heater.

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This version of Chris Sale is nothing new

When the Braves acquired Chris Sale via trade this offseason, it was met with mixed results. He came with an extensive injury history, with his last fully healthy season coming all the way back in 2019.

Charlie Morton News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

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.

Dan Uggla News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

This Day in Braves History: Dan Uggla’s late homer lifts Atlanta to win over Philadelphia

1984 - Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andujar hits a grand slam in a 9-1 win over the Braves. 1996 - David Justice dislocated his right shoulder while swinging at a pitch in the second inning of a 3-0 loss to the Pirates.

Austin Riley News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Austin Riley progressing, Atlanta secures series win, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves received another positive update from third baseman Austin Riley, who exited Sunday’s game with soreness on his side.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago

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 / SportsTalkATL / 12 hours ago

Braves get more positive injury news for Austin Riley

The Braves are gearing up for the second of a three-game series against the Cubs at Truist Park, and for the second game in a row, Austin Riley isn’t in the lineup.

Owen Murphy News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

Owen Murphy is going nuclear for the Braves on the farm

To begin the season, the Braves had two prospects that stood out above the rest in AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep. Both took part in Spring Training and looked impressive in their respective outings.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Zack Short, Jarred Kelenic in the lineup against Cubs

Jarred Kelenic is back in the lineup vs a RHP and Short is back in while we await further news on Riley The Atlanta Braves face Jameson Taillon and the Cubs in what looks to be another low scoring affair.

Chris Sale News / Talking Chop / 16 hours ago

Chris Sale, Braves look to take game two vs Cubs

Chris Sale has been on fire. Can he keep it up against the Cubs? The Atlanta Braves are set to face the Chicago Cubs in the second game of the series. Last series the Braves faced the Cubs they swept them in the last week of September.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 5 minutes ago

Yet another trade seems to be working out for Braves, Alex Anthopoulos

Anthopoulos has earned a reputation as one of the best GMs in sports because of the work he’s done to build the Braves into World Series contenders for a decade.

The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 4 hours ago

Brian Snitker’s relentless faith in A.J. Minter has paid major dividends

Being a baseball manager is one of the most thankless jobs in sports. There aren’t a ton of X’s and O’s, most of the decisions are the same from game to game, and there are a million-plus couch managers with a beer in their hand saying they could do your job better on a nightly basis.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Talking Chop / 20 hours ago

Braves Prospects Weekly Report: Smith-Shawver’s two starts and EJ Exposito’s hot streak

News, notes, and a preview of the upcoming week of Braves minor league baseball As part of our efforts to expand the minor league content we provide at

MLB News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Braves baffle Cubs for 2-0 win

Zack Short drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth for his first RBI of the season and four pitchers combined on a shutout as the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

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.

MLB News / Action Network / May 13

Cubs vs. Braves pick, odds, predictions for 5/13: Target this total

Action Network's Tony Sartori shares his Cubs vs. Braves pick for Monday, May 13, including MLB odds and predictions for the showdown at Truist Park.

MLB Morning Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, predictions for Monday 5/13

Cubs, Braves look primed for a pitchers' duel

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year' quiz

Austin Riley News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 hours ago

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

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

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Matt Olson News / ClutchPoints / May 12

What has gone wrong with Braves’ Matt Olson after home run leading season?

At this time last year, the Atlanta Braves were just starting their historic season. They were racking up runs and homers, putting up staggering offensive numbers that would end up being team highs.

Max Fried News / ClutchPoints / May 12

Why Braves star Max Fried cemented himself as 2025’s top free agent pitcher with no-hit bid

On Saturday, Braves pitcher Max Fried was close to solidifying himself in team history after throwing seven innings without allowing a single hit. But closer Rasiel Iglesias gave up a home run to New York Mets’ JD Martinez in the bottom of the ninth to end the combined bid.

Raisel Iglesias News / Larry Brown Sports / 12 hours ago

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

1Q report: Takeaways from the quarter mark of the 2024 MLB season

MLB insider sees this Yankees slugger winning his first MVP

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The 'Atlanta Braves retired numbers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / 6 hours ago

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.

Blue Jays rally to beat Twins

Rafael Devers hits two-run double to lead Red Sox past Nationals

Rhys Hoskins' three-run homer lifts Brewers over Cardinals

Matt Chapman's grand slam powers Giants past Reds

White Sox silence Guardians to extend winning streak to four

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago