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/Sports/MLB/Atlanta Braves/ Last Updated: Fri, May 9th, 2025 @ 2:40pm EDT

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DJourn

The time for the Braves to roster a third catcher is now

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Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy’s offensive ability demand the move.

The time is now. An easy argument could be made that time should have been when the Atlanta Braves added Eddie Rosario to the active roster two weeks ago.

It is time for the Braves to add a third catcher to their active roster.

Last night, starting catcher Sean Murphy played a key role in the team’s ninth inning rally to send the game to extra innings....

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Demetrius Bell

Braves battle Bucs with Bryce Elder on the bump

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It’s Bryce Elder against an offense that isn’t so hot right now. Let’s see how this goes!

Fresh off of completing a series win in a four-game entanglement with the Reds, the Atlanta Braves are on the road and right back at it tonight as they get set to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates for the first of three games.

Bryce Elder will be making the start for the Braves in this one and it appears to be a case where Elder...

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Garrett Spain

Braves Prospect Spotlight: Luke Sinnard

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The Braves lack of fear around injured pitching prospects may have netted another gem

In prospect talk we tend to focus on the best-of-the-best in any given system. This has validity, as those are the prospects that are most likely to be relevant names five years from now. However, sometimes it’s important to take a look at guys further down the list who may show propensity for moving north on top prospect lists. Today’s look...

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Demetrius Bell

Braves vs. Pirates series preview: No Paul Skenes, no problem?

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The Braves will be avoiding Paul Skenes in this series but that doesn’t mean it’ll be a walk in the park for Atlanta in Pittsburgh, either.

Right out of the gate, the first good news that the Atlanta Braves are getting when it comes to this series in Pittsburgh is that they won’t have to deal with Paul Skenes. Not only that, but the Braves are also going to miss out on Mitch Keller as well. Now granted, the Pirates are only 5-11 in games where...

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Braves designate veteran OF for assignment

The Braves announced Friday that they’ve designated outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to infielder Luke Williams, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

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Mark L Smith

On Braves stolen bases and recurring nightmares

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Atlanta is not stealing bases again. Is that bad?

We all have recurring nightmares. They’re not always the same, but they usually are in similar locations, feelings, and incidents. Most psychologists think this is the mind trying to resolve certain things, and the belief is that a lot of it is the mind trying to figure out painful experiences and make sense of them.

My recurring dream usually has me running exceptionally slow, and when I was younger,...

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Demetrius Bell

Braves vs. Reds series recap: Braves relish run-in with Reds

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The Braves were licking their wounds a bit after a tough series against the Dodgers. This series changed the vibes and in a good way.

Following a tough series against the Dodgers that saw the Atlanta Braves essentially have to scratch and claw in order to hold on to a series-salvaging win, the Braves had to deal with a Reds team for the next four games if they wanted to have any chance to make sure that this homestand ended up...

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Gaurav Vedak

Braves Minor League Recap: Hurston Waldrep dominates in strong pitching night

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A look at the delivery of old for Hurston Waldrep who debuted a change in mechanics.

(15-21) Gwinnett Stripers 3, (23-13) Durham Bulls 2 Hurston Waldrep, SP: 5.1IP 2H 2ER 2BB 10K, 6.35 ERA Michael Peterson, RP: 1.1IP 2H 0R 0BB 2K, 3.38 ERA Jarred Kelenic, CF: 0-for-4, .265/.390/.471 Luke Williams, SS: 2-for-3, R, BB, .132/.205/.145 Eddys Leonard, 2B: 1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, .220/.266/.490

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The story of this game was pitching as the Gwinnett...

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DJourn

Braves spar with Pirates during Mother’s Day weekend - and here’s how you can watch

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Atlanta heads to Pittsburgh for a three-game series.

The Atlanta Braves head to one of the most picturesque ballparks in all of baseball to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for Mother’s Day weekend series.

The Braves are coming off of a productive homestand that saw them go 4-3 and climb within one game of .500 on the season. They will make a quick trip to the Steel City for a three-game series before returning home for a four-game battle against...

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Ivan the Great

Will the Braves beat last year’s bunt quantity?

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The answer is probably yes

For perhaps obvious reasons, no one really tracks bunts. Oh, sure, they track successful bunts, in the sense that sacrifice bunts are a tracked stat, but bunts for hits, unsuccessful bunts of either sort, and so on? Who knows. We do have Baseball Savant, which has a flag for “is bunt,”...

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Cassidy Mcmahon

This Day in Braves History: Craig Kimbrel records his 100th career save

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We’re still awaiting Craig Kimbrel’s official return to the Atlanta Braves but for now, enjoy this blast from the past.

Braves Franchise History

1914: Before 18,000, Christy Mathewson scatters ten hits in shutting down the Braves, 2-0. A Jack Meyers double of Lefty Tyler accounts for both New York runs. Boston is now 3-11, ten games behind the Pirates.

1925: Behind Jesse Barnes, the Braves beat the visiting Cubs, 2-1, in 11 innings. Dave...

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Kaitlyn Monnin

Braves News: Spencer Strider update, Drake Baldwin walk-off, and more

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Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider is continuing to improve after the hamstring injury that sidelined him in April. On Wednesday, he threw a bullpen session and confirmed that he will throw another on Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Spencer Strider says he feels great after his bullpen session yesterday. He will throw another one on Saturday in Pittsburgh.
Strider says he has been...

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Stephen Tolbert

Your daily Braves trivia game, Friday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out.

We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game. If you missed any of this week’s games, you will find a link below. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in the Google Form.

Today’s Battery Power In-5 Game

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Rookie Drake Baldwin's first walk-off lifts Braves over Reds in 11th

Rookie catcher Drake Baldwin singled in the 11th inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 5-4 walk-off win against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Thursday that gave Atlanta its third victory of the four-game series.

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Scott Coleman

Drake Baldwin delivers walk-off hit in wacky Braves win over Reds in 11 innings

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Unsung hero of the game: Scott Blewett.

In what was one of the wilder games of the 2025 season, the Braves mounted a comeback in the 9th inning and walked it off in the 11th by way of a 5-4 score to take three out of four from the Reds.

In the 11th, there were two runners on, two outs, and two strikes as rookie Drake Baldwin stepped in against veteran lefty Taylor Rogers. Baldwin fouled off a couple of tough pitches to stay alive and then smoke a fastball at...

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MLB Network airs obscene photo featuring Elly De La Cruz

MLB Network had one slip past the censors on Thursday night. During Thursday’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga., an obscene photo featuring Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz made it onto the air.

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DJourn

Spencer Strider throws bullpen session, eyes return

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The Braves starter hopes to return the the rotation as soon as possible.

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider threw a bullpen session prior to yesterday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds as he continues to progress from the hamstring injury that landed him on the 15-IL on April 21.

He told reporters, including Atlanta’s WSB television sports reporter Alison Mastrangelo, that he’s been able to throw during...

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Scott Coleman

Braves vs. Reds Game Thread - May 8

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Can the Braves take 3 out of 4 from Cincinnati?

The Braves have a chance to take three out of four from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night. Despite failing to reach .500 for the first time all season on Wednesday, they’ll have an opportunity to get within one game this evening with the lowly Pirates coming to town this weekend. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET.

Pitching Preview: Schwellenbach, Lodolo square off in series finale

Lineups: Sean Murphy...

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Scott Coleman

Sean Murphy returns to Braves lineup on Thursday

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Murphy catches Spencer Schwellenbach in the finale against the Reds.

After a day off on Wednesday, Sean Murphy has returned to the Braves lineup for Thursday night’s series finale against the Cincinnati Reds. Wednesday was just a normal day of rest for Murphy to get Drake Baldwin a few reps, who promptly hit the first pulled home run of his career.

The rest of Atlanta’s lineup largely remains the same with Alex Verdugo leading off, Eli White batting ahead...

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Scott Coleman

Schwellenbach, Lodolo square off in Braves-Reds finale

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Schwellenbach looks to get back on track after a shaky few weeks.

The Braves and Reds close out their four-game series on Thursday evening at Truist Park with a fascinating pitching matchup of two starters who got off to terrific starts in 2025 but have been up against it in recent weeks.

Spencer Schwellenbach is coming off one of the worst outings of his career against the Dodgers, surrendering six runs over just 3.2 innings. A crazy stat: over his first 21...

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