Betts has tiebreaking RBI single in seven-run 9th inning as Dodgers beat Braves 9-2
Mookie Betts had a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in a seven-run ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2.
Braves take another major blow, losing 3B Austin Riley for 6-8 weeks with broken hand
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley will miss at least the rest of the regular season after breaking his right hand.
Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August
Major League Baseball is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway with the Braves and the Reds taking part in the Speedway Classic in August 2025.
Braves recall Nacho Alvarez Jr., sign veteran Whit Merrifield following Albies' wrist injury
The Atlanta Braves made two moves to replace injured second baseman Ozzie Albies, recalling infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett and signing veteran Whit Merrifield.
Braves 2B Ozzie Albies expected to miss about 8 weeks with broken wrist
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies broke his left wrist late in Sundayโs loss to the St. Louis Cardinals and is expected to miss about eight weeks.
Braves manager Brian Snitker smiles 1 day after being hit below the belt by a foul ball
Atlanta manager Brian Snitker could laugh a day after he got hit below the belt by a foul liner off Ozzie Albiesโ bat in the Bravesโ 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Judge, Harper elected to start in All-Star Game as top vote-getters in 1st round of fan balloting
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper were elected to start in the July 16 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Yanks' Stanton expects to miss 4 weeks with strained hamstring, 8th time on injured list in 6 years
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton expects to miss about four weeks because of a strained left hamstring, which caused him to go on the injured list for the eighth time in six seasons.
Resetting the division races: Acuรฑa's injury, Phillies' fast start puts Braves' streak in jeopardy
The Atlanta Braves were already in a bit of a hole in the NL East before they got the type of news every team dreads.
Braves' Ronald Acuรฑa is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 years
The Atlanta Braves have placed outfielder Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. on the 10-day injured list after the reigning NL MVP tore his left ACL, ending his season.
Braves star Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACL
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during an 8-1 victory at Pittsburgh.
Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1
Atlantaโs Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New Yorkโs J.
Shohei Ohtani homers twice as Dodgers sweep Braves with 5-1 win
Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon to sweep the three-game series.
Josh Naylor, Ramon Laureano help Guardians outlast Braves 4-2 in 11 innings in meeting of top teams
Josh Naylor and Ramon Laureano had RBIs in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 in a game featuring the teams with the two best records in the majors.
Braves' Travis d'Arnaud hits first 3 HRs of season, including go-ahead slam, in 8-3 win over Rangers
Travis dโArnaud hit a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning for a three-homer game and the Braves beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 for their fifth straight win.
Braves ace Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the season after having UCL surgery
The Atlanta Braves say ace Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
Hank Aaron rose above racist hate mail and threats in pursuit of Ruth's home run record 50 years ago
Former teammates, Braves executives and family members remember Hank Aaron's unwavering strength despite receiving racist hate mail and threats during his pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record.
MRI shows damage to Braves ace Spencer Strider's elbow ligament, leaving status for season in doubt
Braves ace right-hander Spencer Strider has damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, leaving his status for the remainder of the season in doubt.
Braves await test results on Strider's sore elbow following complaints of discomfort in shaky start
Spencer Strider, Atlantaโs ace and the major league leader in wins and strikeouts last season, will have tests on his right elbow Saturday after complaining about discomfort in Friday nightโs game.
Albies, Olson, Ozuna, Harris hit homers, Braves pound 19 hits in 12-4 win over Phillies
Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II all homered and an expected battle of aces fizzled early in the Atlanta Bravesโ 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Braves manager Snitker leaves family home on opening day because of 'hostile crowd' in Philadelphia
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitkerโs family stayed out of Philadelphia on opening day.
Acuรฑa expects to be ready for opening day after NL MVP's knee exam turns up no major issues
National League MVP Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. is expected to be ready for opening day with the Atlanta Braves after a more thorough examination of his sore right knee found no serious issues.
Marlins' Jazz Chisholm loses in salary arbitration on his 26th birthday
Jazz Chisholm Jr. got disappointing news on his 26th birthday, losing to the Miami Marlins in the first salary arbitration decision of the year.
Braves extended general manager Alex Anthopoulos' contract through 2031 season
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season.
Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urรญas won't face felony charge after September arrest
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urรญas wonโt be charged with a felony after his arrest in September on suspicion of domestic violence.
Braves rework Sale's contract, agree to $38 million, 2-year deal with '26 club option
The Atlanta Braves have reworked the contract for newcomer Chris Sale, announcing a $38 million, two-year deal with the left-handed pitcher who was acquired last weekend from the Boston Red Sox.
Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom
Chris Saleโs injury-filled career with the Boston Red Sox ended when the 34-year-old left-hander was traded to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom.
Dave Roberts expects Mookie Betts to be Dodgers' regular second baseman in 2024
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts tells MLB Network that Mookie Betts is set to become the regular second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024.
Braves acquire outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales as Mariners dump salary
The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales and infielder Evan White from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitchers Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar.
Atlanta's Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. unanimous NL Most Valuable Player after 41-homer, 73-steal season
Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. was a unanimous winner of his first National League Most Valuable Player award after becoming the first big leaguer with 40 homers and 70 stolen bases in a season.
Atlanta to host 2025 MLB All-Star Game after losing 2021 game over objections to voting law
Major League Baseball will play its 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta, four years after moving the event from Truist Park to Denverโs Coors Field over objections to changes in Georgiaโs voting rights laws.
The designated hitter hasn't always lived up to its title after 2 full MLB seasons in both leagues
The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived.
The Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old's first job as MLB manager since 2014
The Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington to be their new manager Wednesday, turning to a veteran baseball mind in an attempt to end nearly a decade of losing baseball.
Braves re-sign pitcher Jimรฉnez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen
The Atlanta Braves have re-signed right-handed reliever Joe Jimรฉnez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering their bullpen.
Braves flop in Philly for second straight season, 100 wins again not enough in NLDS exit
The Atlanta Braves were eliminated by the Philadelphia Phillies in four games in the National League Division Series for the second straight season.
Castellanos hits 2 homers again, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into 2nd straight NLCS
Nick Castellanos became the first player to hit multiple homers in consecutive postseason games, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 win in Game 4 of their NL Division Series that knocked the 104-win Atlanta Braves out of the playoffs for the second straight year.
Phillies insist they can put stunned disbelief of Game 2 meltdown behind them against Braves
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are tied 1-1 in the National League Division Series.
Braves rally for 5-4 win over Phillies on d'Arnaud, Riley homers and game-ending double play
After being held hitless into the sixth inning, the Atlanta Braves rallied for an improbable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies to even the NL Division Series at one win apiece.
Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS
Bryce Harper homered, Ranger Suรกrez and the Philadelphia bullpen stifled baseballโs most prolific offense, and the Phillies blanked the 104-win Atlanta Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
Braves add RHP Daysbel Hernรกndez to NLDS roster, Phillies go with RHP Michael Lorenzen
The Atlanta Braves made several surprising roster moves for the NL Division Series, adding hard-throwing reliever Daysbel Hernรกndez and top prospect AJ Smith- Shawver ahead of Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Stealing the show: Acuรฑa leads speedsters seeking October impact in pitch clock era
Fans who are returning to baseball for the postseason will find Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. and other speedsters playing a different game.
Luis Arraez, Yandy Dรญaz win batting titles while sitting out on final day
Miamiโs Luis Arraez joined DJ LeMahieu as the only players with undisputed batting titles in both leagues, winning the National League crown as Yandy Dรญaz sat out Tampa Bayโs season finale and overtook Corey Seager for the American League championship.
With new rules, MLB to draw more than 70 million fans, highest attendance since 2017
More than 70 million fans will attend Major League Baseball games for the first time in six years, a post-pandemic rebound for a sport that instituted its biggest on-field changes in decades.
Brewers clinch 3rd NL Central title in 6 seasons despite loss to Cardinals and with help from Braves
The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central title for the third time in six seasons Tuesday night, despite a 4-1 loss to the last-place St. Louis Cardinals and with the help of a come-from-behind win by the Atlanta Braves.
Braves RHP Charlie Morton goes on IL with finger issue, making him ineligible for NLDS
The Atlanta Braves took another blow to their injury-plagued rotation, placing right-hander Charlie Morton on the 15-day injured list.
Braves ace Fried returns to IL with blister issue. The lefty hopes to be back for the playoffs
The Atlanta Braves have placed ace Max Fried on the 15-day disabled list with a recurring blister issue on his left index finger, but they hope the extra rest will ensure he's ready for the NL Division Series.
Braves first MLB team to clinch playoff berth this year, rally to beat Pirates 5-2
The Atlanta Braves became the first team to clinch a playoff berth, rallying to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 as Matt Olson went 2 for 3 with three RBIs.
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urรญas arrested near Los Angeles stadium where Messi was playing MLS game
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urรญas was arrested near BMO Stadium, where Lionel Messi was playing in a Major League Soccer game with numerous celebrities in attendance.
Acuรฑa homers in 3rd straight game against Dodgers as Braves win 4-2 in 10 for 6th in a row
Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. homered for the third straight night at Dodger Stadium and Orlando Arcia hit a three-run shot in the 10th inning that sent the streaking Atlanta Braves to a 4-2 victory over Los Angeles.
Acuรฑa homers again and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers as Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3
Newlywed star Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. hit his 31st homer and stole his 63rd base, Max Fried tossed seven shutout innings and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3.
Kobe Bryant's daughter Natalia tosses first pitch on Lakers Night at Dodger Stadium
Natalia Bryant threw out the first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Atlanta Braves on a night honoring the Lakers franchise for which her father Kobe starred.
Braves star Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. gets married, then hits grand slam to become 1st 30-HR, 60-SB player
Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. hit a grand slam on his wedding night to become the first player with 30 homers and 60 stolen bases in a season, and the Atlanta Braves overcame a pair of Mookie Betts home runs to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7.
Acuรฑa hits grand slam to become first player with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases
Atlantaโs Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. hit a long grand slam in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the first player in major league history with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in the same season.
Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. knocked over by fan charging field in Colorado, but Braves star says he's OK
Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. said he was OK after fending off two fans, including one who knocked him over, in right field during the Atlanta Bravesโ 14-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.
Former big league slugger Josรฉ Bautista signs one-day contract to retire with Blue Jays
Former big league slugger Josรฉ Bautista signed a one-day contract so he could retire with the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, one day before his name is added to the teamโs level of excellence.
Braves' Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. hit on the left elbow by a pitch, leaves game; X-rays negative
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Colin Holderman in the sixth inning and left the game.
Acuรฑa, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to take series
Ronald Acuรฑa Jr., Austin Riley and Matt Olson homered for the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves, who kept up their power barrage with a 12-5 rout of the Los Angeles Angels.
Olson drives in 5 with 2 HRs, including go-ahead shot, as Braves sweep Brewers 8-6
Matt Olson drove in five runs with two homers, including a go-ahead, two-run blast in the eighth, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 to cap their sweep of the high-scoring series.
Braves land relievers Pierce Johnson and Taylor Hearn in trades with Rockies and Rangers
The NL-leading Atlanta Braves traded for a pair of relievers, acquiring right-hander Pierce Johnson from Colorado and lefty Taylor Hearn from Texas.
Diamondbacks outlast the Braves 16-13 to snap 4-game losing streak
Geraldo Perdomo gave Arizona the lead with a two-run double in the ninth inning and the Diamondbacks took advantage of Atlantaโs worst pitching effort of the season to beat the Braves 16-13.
Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams
All-Star Spencer Strider struck out 11 and won his seventh straight decision, a 6-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays that gave the MLB-best Atlanta Braves their 20th win in 22 games.
Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball
Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer and the red-hot Atlanta Braves began a weekend series between teams with the best records in the major leagues with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Fry's hit in 10th ends Braves' winning streak; Cleveland beats Atlanta 6-5
David Fry had a game-ending hit and the Cleveland Guardians stopped the Atlanta Bravesโ nine-game winning streak with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings Tuesday night.
Braves star Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. is first to hit 20 homers, steal 40 bases and drive in 50 before break
Nobody has had a first half of the season like Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. Atlantaโs four-time All-Star outfielder made history by becoming the first player to reach 20 home runs, 40 stolen bases and 50 RBIs before the All-Star break.
Acuรฑa, Olson have Braves on a roll with majors' most powerful lineup
A deep lineup led by Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. and Matt Olson has the Atlanta Braves one homer away from matching their most prolific month in franchise history.
Reds' 12-game winning streak ends as Braves prevail 7-6 in 8-homer slugfest
The Cincinnati Redsโ longest winning streak in 66 years was stopped at 12 games when Raisel Iglesias struck out Jonathan India for the final out as the Atlanta Braves prevailed 7-6 in an eight-homer slugfest.
De La Cruz goes for cycle and Votto hits 2 clutch homers as streaking Reds stop Braves 11-10
Dazzling rookie Elly De La Cruz hit for the cycle, Joey Votto launched tying and go-ahead homers and the Cincinnati Reds extended their winning streak to 12 games with an 11-10 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Braves cut Charlie Culberson before infielder's father was to throw 1st pitch
The Atlanta Braves have designated infielder Charlie Culberson for assignment before his father was set to throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Fatherโs Day.
Kelly throws 7 strong innings, Diamondbacks beat Braves 3-2 for 6th straight win
Merrill Kelly threw seven strong innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ripped a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their season-high sixth game in a row by beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2.
A's score winning run on a Braves fielding error for 2nd 2-game win streak of season
Seth Brown scored on a fielding error by Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley in the ninth inning, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Braves 2-1 on Tuesday night, recording consecutive victories for the second time this season.
Braves pitcher Michael Soroka goes 6 innings, loses to A's in long-awaited return to mound
Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka has tossed six innings in his long-awaited return to the majors, pitching for the first time since twice tearing his right Achilles tendon.
Kimbrel 8th pitcher in MLB history to earn 400 saves, Phillies beat Braves 6-4
Craig Kimbrel became the eighth pitcher in major league history to earn 400 saves, Brandon Marsh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4.
Jansen becomes 7th in major league history with 400 saves, Red Sox beat Braves 5-2
Kenley Jansen became the seventh player in major league history to earn 400 saves, pinch-hitter Raimel Tapia hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2.
Braves slugger Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. exits game after HBP vs Mets
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuรฑa Jr. has been removed from the second game of Mondayโs doubleheader against the New York Mets with a bruised left shoulder after getting hit by a 93 mph fastball from Tylor Megill.
Strider takes no-hitter into 8th, Ks 13 as Braves snap skid
Spencer Strider took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and struck out a season-high 13 as the Atlanta Braves snapped a four-game skid, hitting five home runs in an 11-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.