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Braves edge Astros to complete series sweep

Orlando Arcia drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the top of the 10th and the visiting Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros 5-4 on Wednesday to sweep a three-game series.

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Braves rally late to beat Astros in extra innings

In what looked like a day where the Braves could not get anything going, they rallied late in the game to defeat the Astros in extra innings. The Atlanta

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

ESPN names Braves player most likely to be traded

With so many players on the IL, the trade deadline is already a popular talking point among Braves circles. Will this be the year Alex Anthopoulos aggressively pursues a frontline starter in-season?

Marcell Ozuna News / LWOSports.com / 22 minutes ago

Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna's hit streak continues

Truist Park, just outside of downtown Atlanta, is becoming the hottest place in MLB. The Atlanta Braves are 11-5 after taking a series against four of last year’s playoff teams and preparing for a weekend series against the World Series champions Texas Rangers.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

A.J. Smith-Shawver bounces back in a big way for Gwinnett

With Spencer Strider out for the season, the Braves must use an all-hands-on-deck approach to replace him. Losing an ace this early in the season is one of the worst things that can happen to an organization with championship aspirations, but it also provides a golden opportunity for the younger arms.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

Braves named top landing spot for five blockbuster trade targets

The Braves have lost three All-Stars in as many weeks, which has the national media pondering the idea of them being aggressive in the coming months prior to the trade deadline.

Luis Guillorme News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Luis Guillorme, Travis d’Arnaud back in the lineup Wednesday against Astros

With Ozzie Albies on the IL, we have a new look Braves lineup As the Atlanta Braves face the Astros this afternoon, they will continue to be without their starting second baseman Ozzie Albies.

Max Fried News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Max Fried looks to continue his trend in the right direction against the Astros

Max Fried had a great start against the Marlins, will that continue against the Astros? Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves are set to take on J.P. France and the Astros in the final of the three-game series this afternoon at Minute Maid Park.

Bryce Elder News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Bryce Elder shows why he’s next in line for the Braves

Just like most of last year, the Braves have a spot in their rotation that is an open competition because of injury. However, the hope is someone eventually makes the most of their opportunity and doesn’t look back, much like Bryce Elder did last season when Max Fried went down.

Reynaldo Lopez News / SportsTalkATL / 2 hours ago

Reynaldo Lopez continues to ease Braves rotation concerns

Coming into the season, there were a lot of questions about who would be the Braves’ fifth starter, but Reynaldo Lopez has answered those and then some.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 12 hours ago

This Day in Braves History: April 17th

1904 - The Boston Beaneaters fall to the Brooklyn Superbas 9-0. It is Brooklyn’s first ever Sunday home game. To circumvent the Sunday Blue Laws, no admission is charged, but fans are required to buy scorecards to enter the grandstands and box seats.

Ozzie Albies News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Minus Ozzie Albies, Braves bid to sweep Astros

Even following a bad break, Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies remained jovial. Albies landed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after tests revealed he fractured his right big toe on a hit by a pitch in the second inning of the series opener against the Houston Astros the previous day.

Reynaldo Lopez News / Field Level Media / 8 hours ago

Reynaldo Lopez quiets Astros as Braves win again

Reynaldo Lopez produced his second consecutive scoreless start, Orlando Arcia provided early run support and the Atlanta Braves claimed a 6-2 interleague victory over the host Houston Astros on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 20 hours ago

Reynaldo López pitches six more shutout innings in 6-2 Braves win over Astros

López continued to put the Braves rotation on his back — just like we all predicted back in February, right? Reynaldo López continued to be the most consistent starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves here in the early going of the season.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / ClutchPoints / 4 hours ago

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. remains in game after injury scare vs. Astros

As the Atlanta Braves took on the Houston Astros on Tuesday night, Atlanta superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. had Atlanta fans holding their breath after he appeared to injure himself while attempting to make a sliding catch: It appeared that as Acuna Jr.

MLB News / Action Network / 16 hours ago

MLB best bets: Braves vs. Astros pick odds, predictions for 4/17

John Feltman of the Action Network shares MLB odds, picks and predictions for the series finale between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 17.

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Ozzie Albies News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago

How much time will Ozzie Albies miss?

The Braves got more bad news on Tuesday. After being hit by a pitch in Monday’s game, Ozzie Albies’ toe showed significant swelling at the conclusion, and it turned out to be a worst case scenario, as he was placed on the 10-day IL with a right great toe fracture.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / 7 hours ago

$Braves place Ozzie Albies on 10-day IL with toe fracture$

Braves place Ozzie Albies on 10-day IL with toe fracture

Albies was hit on the toe by a pitch in the second inning of Monday night’s game against the Astros. He stayed in the game and played the rest of it, but it appears that some post-game testing revealed a fracture.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

MLB home run props for Tuesday 4/16: Against Yanks, this Jay is OK

We were unable to cash a home run prop on Monday night, bringing a brief end to our recent hot streak. Let's start a new one on Tuesday night with our three favorite home run bets for the MLB slate.

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Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 15

Atlanta Braves Big Bear on Record-Setting Rampage

Atlanta Braves are on a roller coaster to start the 2024 season. Multiple games were delayed, and losing catcher Sean Murphy in the first game of the season, then Spencer Strider to his second Tommy John surgery at just 25 years old, is not how they wanted to open the year.

Jarred Kelenic News / Just Baseball / 55 minutes ago

Can Jarred Kelenic Sustain His Hot Start?

When Jarred Kelenic went 2 for his first 30 in Atlanta Braves spring training, there was instant concern about his bat-to-ball ability, along with the fact that he tinkered with his stance and swing once again.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago