Atlanta Braves

89-73
3rd in NL East
NEWS
Wed, Nov 20, 2024

6:54 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) was named the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner Wednesday.

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

9:24 AM - Charles Leblanc (ATL) signed Leblanc to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

9:21 AM - Yohel Pozo (ATL) signed Pozo to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

Mon, Nov 11, 2024

8:54 PM - Enoli Paredes (ATL) agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Monday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

6:56 PM - Nick Allen (ATL) acquired Allen from the Athletics on Monday in exchange for Jared Johnson.

Tue, Nov 05, 2024

5:01 PM - Spencer Strider (ATL) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Tuesday that it's unlikely Strider (elbow) will be ready for Opening Day, Justin Toscano of The Journal-Constitution reports.

4:58 PM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Tuesday that it appears unlikely Acuna (knee) will be ready for Opening Day, Justin Toscano of The Journal-Constitution reports.

Mon, Nov 04, 2024

2:07 PM - Marcell Ozuna (ATL) exercised Ozuna's $16 million club option for 2025, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Nov 02, 2024

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.

Fri, Nov 01, 2024

1:55 PM - Royber Salinas (ATL) claimed Salinas (shoulder) off waivers from the Athletics on Friday.

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

2:00 PM - Griffin Canning (ATL) Angels traded Canning to Atlanta on Thursday in exchange for Jorge Soler.

Fri, Oct 04, 2024

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.

Wed, Oct 02, 2024

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.

Tue, Oct 01, 2024

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.

Mon, Sep 30, 2024

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.

Sun, Sep 29, 2024

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.

Sat, Sep 28, 2024

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.

Fri, Sep 27, 2024

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.

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

2:01 PM - Chris Sale (ATL) doesn't plan to start Sale again until it is facing elimination, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Sep 25, 2024

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.

Tue, Sep 24, 2024

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.

Mon, Sep 23, 2024

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.

Sun, Sep 22, 2024

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.

Sat, Sep 21, 2024

10:57 AM - Grant Holmes (ATL) is scheduled to start Sunday against the Marlins at LoanDepot Park.

Fri, Sep 20, 2024

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.

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

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.

Wed, Sep 18, 2024

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.

Tue, Sep 17, 2024

3:40 PM - Jarred Kelenic (ATL) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

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.

Sun, Sep 15, 2024

4:31 PM - Sean Murphy (ATL) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

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.

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

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.

Wed, Sep 11, 2024

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.

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

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.

Mon, Sep 09, 2024

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.

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