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2:59 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) signed a three-year, $30 million contract with Atlanta on Saturday.
2:41 PM - Aaron Bummer (ATL) signed a two-year, $13 million contract with Atlanta on Saturday.
1:55 PM - Royber Salinas (ATL) claimed Salinas (shoulder) off waivers from the Athletics on Friday.
2:00 PM - Griffin Canning (ATL) Angels traded Canning to Atlanta on Thursday in exchange for Jorge Soler.
12:17 PM - Aaron Bummer (ATL) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that the team plans to pick up Bummer's $7.25 million club option for 2025, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports.
12:13 PM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that the team plans to exercise d'Arnaud's $8 million club option for 2025, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports.
12:09 PM - Marcell Ozuna (ATL) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that the team plans to exercise Ozuna's $16 million club option for 2025, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports.
12:04 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said that Sale (back) threw a bullpen session Friday and would have been on the NLDS roster had the club advanced, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
11:54 AM - Spencer Strider (ATL) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that the club will proceed deliberately with Strider's (elbow) rehab and are not setting a timetable for the pitcher yet, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports.
11:47 AM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos indicated Friday that Acuna (knee) isn't a given to be ready for Opening Day, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports.
5:18 PM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) isn't in the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of Atlanta's wild-card series against San Diego.
2:42 PM - Max Fried (ATL) will start Wednesday in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Padres, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
2:37 PM - AJ Smith-Shawver (ATL) will start Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Padres, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
1:26 PM - Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) is not on Atlanta's roster for the National League Wild Card Series against the Padres.
1:24 PM - Bryce Elder (ATL) recalled Elder from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
1:19 PM - AJ Smith-Shawver (ATL) recalled Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
1:14 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) (back) is not on Atlanta's roster for its National League Wild Card Series against the Padres.
12:25 PM - Ozzie Albies (ATL) went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, a home run and five RBI in an 8-7 loss to the Mets during the first game of Monday's doubleheader.
12:19 PM - Raisel Iglesias (ATL) blew his fourth save of the season in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, giving up two runs on two hits in one-third of an inning. He then gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning during the second game to record his 34th save of the year.
12:03 PM - Grant Holmes (ATL) came away with a no-decision in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing only one hit and one walk over four innings. He struck out seven.
11:58 AM - Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) came away with a no-decision in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.
8:59 PM - Ian Anderson (ATL) is a candidate to start Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Padres on Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
7:39 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) Brian Snitker doesn't believe Sale (back) will be available to pitch during the team's upcoming wild-card series against the Padres, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
4:37 PM - Grant Holmes (ATL) will start the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
4:30 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) has been scratched from Monday's start against the Mets due to back spasms, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
10:23 AM - Sean Murphy (ATL) is absent from the lineup in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets.
7:03 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, if necessary, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
6:58 PM - Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) will start Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader with the Mets, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
1:19 PM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
11:51 AM - John Brebbia (ATL) optioned Brebbia to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
11:45 AM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) reinstated Lopez (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Saturday versus the Royals.
4:56 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Thursday and manager Brian Snitker said Friday that felt great and is ready to go when needed, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game Atlanta reports.
3:13 PM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.
2:01 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) doesn't plan to start Sale again until it is facing elimination, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
6:15 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) (shoulder) said he threw a bullpen session Tuesday at about 80 percent intensity, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
5:15 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) will not pitch as originally scheduled against the Mets on Wednesday, as the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
4:18 PM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.
10:49 AM - Michael Harris II (ATL) went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Mets.
10:45 AM - Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) (8-7) picked up the win in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over the Mets, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out four.
4:59 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and could potentially return before the end of the regular season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
4:34 PM - Austin Riley (ATL) manager Brian Snitker said Tuesday that Riley (hand) won't return this season, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game reports.
2:17 PM - Ozzie Albies (ATL) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Marlins.
2:11 PM - Raisel Iglesias (ATL) gave up two hits and struck out two in two scoreless innings Sunday to record his 32nd save of the season in a win over the Marlins.
2:08 PM - Grant Holmes (ATL) came away with a no-decision in Sunday's win over the Marlins, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk over four-plus innings. He struck out five.
2:01 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) will make his next start, and likely his final trip to the mound of the regular season, on Wednesday against the Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
1:35 PM - Whit Merrifield (ATL) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
1:33 PM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
10:00 AM - Gio Urshela (ATL) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Marlins.
9:57 AM - Max Fried (ATL) (10-10) picked up the win Saturday, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk over six innings in a 6-2 victory over the Marlins. He struck out six.
10:57 AM - Grant Holmes (ATL) is scheduled to start Sunday against the Marlins at LoanDepot Park.
5:57 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) (shoulder) began playing catch Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
4:16 PM - Austin Riley (ATL) (hand) will undergo a CT scan Monday to determine whether he can have his cast removed, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
12:56 PM - Cavan Biggio (ATL) optioned Biggio to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
12:46 PM - Ozzie Albies (ATL) activated Albies (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
7:42 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) (18-3) earned the win Thursday over Cincinnati, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out six.
7:36 PM - Michael Harris II (ATL) went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, four total RBI and four total runs scored in Thursday's 15-3 win over the Reds.
7:17 PM - Matt Olson (ATL) went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, four total RBI and three total runs scored in Friday's 15-3 win over Cincinnati.
4:49 PM - Ozzie Albies (ATL) (wrist) will be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game in Miami, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
5:23 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
5:20 PM - Ramon Laureano (ATL) will start in left field and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Reds.
5:04 PM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
3:40 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.
4:35 PM - Grant Holmes (ATL) will start Tuesday's game against the Reds in Cincinnati, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
4:32 PM - Ozzie Albies (ATL) manager Brian Snitker confirmed Monday that Albies (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
3:41 PM - Ozzie Albies (ATL) (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment Tuesday and rejoin Atlanta this weekend in Miami, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
3:15 PM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Dodgers.
3:13 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Dodgers.
5:29 AM - Raisel Iglesias (ATL) (5-2) took the loss Sunday against the Dodgers, allowing five runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one in just two-thirds of an inning.
5:21 AM - Charlie Morton (ATL) did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers, allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings.
4:31 PM - Sean Murphy (ATL) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
4:36 PM - Ozzie Albies (ATL) Brian Snitker said Friday that he's not sure if Albies (wrist) will play again in 2024, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
3:18 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.
3:15 PM - Whit Merrifield (ATL) (foot) is batting ninth and playing second base Friday against the Dodgers.
2:36 PM - Garrett Baumann (ATL) gave up four hits and zero walks across seven shutout innings while striking out five in his debut for High-A Rome on Sept. 3.
12:30 PM - Chadwick Tromp (ATL) optioned Tromp to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
12:24 PM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) reinstated d'Arnaud (personal) from the paternity list Thursday.
3:53 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
3:51 PM - Whit Merrifield (ATL) (foot) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
11:52 AM - Jimmy Herget (ATL) designated Herget for assignment Wednesday.
11:52 AM - Luke Williams (ATL) optioned Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
11:49 AM - Cavan Biggio (ATL) selected Biggio's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
11:48 AM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation.
11:47 AM - Daysbel Hernandez (ATL) recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.
11:00 AM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) will undergo further testing on his right shoulder Wednesday after an initial exam Tuesday came back favorably, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
10:57 AM - Michael Harris II (ATL) went 3-for-6 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 12-0 win over the Nationals.
10:53 AM - Jesse Chavez (ATL) (2-2) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one hit over three scoreless innings of relief in a 12-0 victory over the Nationals. He struck out three without walking a batter.
7:24 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (ATL) (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's start against the Nationals after one inning, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
4:56 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
4:54 PM - Whit Merrifield (ATL) (foot) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
3:47 PM - Chadwick Tromp (ATL) recalled Tromp from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
3:45 PM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) placed d'Arnaud on the paternity list Monday.
3:28 PM - Luke Williams (ATL) will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Reds.
11:31 AM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Blue Jays.
11:28 AM - Raisel Iglesias (ATL) (5-1) picked up the win Sunday over the Blue Jays, giving up an unearned run on two hits and a walk over two innings of relief. He struck out one.
10:28 AM - Travis d'Arnaud (ATL) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays.
9:27 AM - Luke Williams (ATL) went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to Toronto.
9:04 AM - Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) (5-7) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing six runs (three earned) on 10 hits over five innings. He struck out three.
5:06 PM - Whit Merrifield (ATL) was diagnosed with a fractured left foot Saturday and is hopeful to return in time for a three-game series against the Dodgers that starts Sept. 13, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
4:33 PM - Jorge Soler (ATL) isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
4:31 PM - Whit Merrifield (ATL) (foot) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
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