Ozzie Albies might be the biggest example of the Atlanta Braves bats struggling to get going this year. The Braves didn’t exactly capitalize on his streak, but he hasn’t been able to step up as the losses have mounted. According to Baseball Savant, Albies’ batting value is in the 20th percentile.
Acuña (.619, 3 HR) named NL Player of the Week
Acuña Jr. needs votes to secure Phase 2 spot after first All-Star Ballot update
Braves cut ties with CF whiz to make room for veteran’s return from injury
The Atlanta Braves only gave a single plate appearance to their newest outfielder before designating him for assignment. The decision was made in order to activate 29-year old outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Injured List after a pinky injury. Azocar has bounced around the last few months.
Mets at Braves: 5 things to watch and series predictions | June 17-19
Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Braves play a three-game series in Atlanta.
UCLA Alum Earns 2nd Win of Season in Bounce Back vs Braves
After blowing his second save against the Atlanta Braves on Friday, former UCLA reliever and current Colorado Rockies stud Jake Bird almost had a similar outing on Sunday but earned his second win of the season instead. Bird (2-1) was brought from the bullpen in the bottom of the sixth of Colorado’s 10-1 win over […]
Former Clemson Ace Spencer Strider Notches First Win of Season with 13-Strikeout Gem
Spencer Strider is back. The former Clemson ace records a masterful 13-strikeout performance against the Rockies to claim his first win of the 2025 season after his return from elbow surgery.
Braves return Stuart Fairchild to roster, designate Jose Azocar for assignment
The Braves began their day off Monday by shuffling backup outfielders, as they returned Stuart Fairchild to the roster from his rehabilitation assignment Monday. The club designated outfielder José Azocar for assignment as the corresponding move. The Braves also reinstated infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from his rehab assignment and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. ExploreWho […]
Report: Braves Inquired Into Red Sox All-Star Ahead of Giants Trade
The Atlanta Braves have been reported to be buyers at the trade deadline. According to MassLive’s Sean McAdam, the Braves were among the four known teams interested in former Boston Red Sox All-Star Rafael Devers. Along with the Braves, the Padres and Blue Jays reportedly inquired on Devers before a surprising blockbuster trade with the […]
Buyers or sellers? Braves approach crucial pre-Deadline stretch
Braves Olson Disappointed In Loss But Remains Confident In Team
The Atlanta Braves missed out on completeing the sweep on Sunday, being blown out by the Rockies, 10-1. With the Rockies being one of the worst teams in baseball history (.197 winning percentage through 71 games), it’s a loss that faces more scrutiny than a loss in a series finale typically would have. It added […]
Battery Power Braves Player of the Week: Ronald Acuña, Jr.
He’s a superstar for a reason, folks.
McMahon hits go-ahead homer in 7th as Rockies beat Holmes and Braves 10-1
Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh and the Colorado Rockies overcame Grant Holmes’ 15-strikeout performance to beat the Atlanta Braves 10-1 on Sunday and avoid a series sweep. The Rockies have lost 22 of 23 series this season. Colorado right-hander Austin Gomber allowed two hits and no runs in five innings in his […]
The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: 13 straight against NL East awaits
The Atlanta Braves failed to extend their three-game win streak on Sunday afternoon after losing to the Colorado Rockies 10-1 in front of a sellout crowd at Truist Park. Despite the loss, Braves pitcher Grant Holmes pitched his best game of the season. Holmes struck out 15 Rockies, but ended up being responsible for the […]
Brian Snitker Sounds Off On Braves Crushing Series Finale Loss To Rockies
The Atlanta Braves spoiled a historic start from Grant Holmes, dropping the series finale to the Colorado Rockies, 10-1. Manager Brian Snitker barely said much about it when asked after the game. Rockies starting pitcher Austin Gomber gave his team five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits in his season debut.
Mets ‘turn the page’ from season-first sweep against Rays as ‘bulldog fight’ with Braves looms
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and outfielder Brandon Nimmo put the team’s season-first sweep, after Sunday’s 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, into perspective.
Holmes racks up career-best 15 K’s … in a Braves loss?
Holmes Ties Two Braves Legends With Performance But Rockies Spoil Day
Grant Holmes wasn’t scheduled to pitch on Sunday until the night before. In what turned out to be a losing effort, Holmes stuck out 15 batters across 6 1/3 innings pitched, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and two walks. Spahn’s record of 18 punchouts was over 15 innings.
Former Bruin Jake Bird Endures Uncharacteristic Outing vs Braves
Just a few days after another terrific outing against the San Francisco and further staking his claim as one of the best relievers in the majors, Former UCLA Bruin Jake Bird endured one of the worst outings of his season against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Before Friday, Bird was boasting a 1.41 ERA and […]
Braxton Fulford drives in five as Rockies smash Braves
Braxton Fulford drove in a career-best five runs and Austin Gomber threw five scoreless innings in his season debut to propel the visiting Colorado Rockies to a rare 10-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Gomber, who was activated from the 60-day injured list prior to the series finale, allowed just two hits while […]