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Bleacher Report’s bold predictions for Braves after 60 games

The Braves are 35-26 through 61 games, about the same mark they were a year ago when they nearly broke the franchise record for most wins in a season with 104, but it certainly feels worse than that.

Morton draws the start as Braves look to avoid another Gore-y outcome against Nats

Charlie Morton had a bad BABIP game, and then a good BABIP game. Will he have a normal game on Saturday afternoon? On the season, Atlanta starter Charlie Morton has a perfectly cromulent 95 ERA-, 101 FIP-, and 97 xFIP-.

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta drafts Bob Horner with No. 1 overall pick

1961 - The Milwaukee Braves set a major league record with four consecutive home runs by Eddie Mattews, Hank Aaron, Joe Adco*ck and Frank Thomas against the Reds.

Braves vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, June 8, 2024

The Atlanta Braves (35-26) are favorites (-137) on the moneyline when they take on the Washington Nationals (28-35) Saturday at 4:05 PM ET, live on MASN.

Charlie Morton, Braves look to solve Nationals

Atlanta right-hander Charlie Morton will be looking for a measure of revenge when the Braves visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Morton (3-2, 3.88 ERA) faced the Nationals in Atlanta on May 27 and it did not go well.

Braves vs. Nationals: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 8

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves (35-26) are visiting the Washington Nationals (28-35), at 4:05 PM ET, in the third game of a four-game set. Want to see who’s in and who’s out for the Braves and the Nationals?

Bats quiet in DC, MLB Pipeline’s mock draft, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves had a pitiful night offensively in Friday’s 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. Although Chris Sale was great with ten strikeouts, it wasn’t enough to down the division rivals.

Braves can’t back dominant Sale in 2-1 loss

Chris Sale was fantastic, but the Braves couldn’t find the hits they needed to come out on top on Friday In the series opener, the Braves were able to rally late for a 5-2 win.

Braves should take a flier on recently DFA’d Cavan Biggio

Earlier today, Cavan Biggio, son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio, was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays. It wasn’t too long ago that Cavan Biggio was apart of the Blue Jays talented group of prospects that was expected to turn Toronto into a perennial contender.

J.P. Martinez to make first Braves start in Kelenic’s absence

The 28-year-old outfielder has appeared in three games for the Braves so far, but this will be his first start With Jarred Kelenic still recuperating from the wrist issue he suffered on a diving catch up in Boston, the Braves are giving 28-year-old outfielder J.P.

Offseason Addition Could Be Another Anthopoulos Bargain for the Atlanta Braves

Gold may have struck again for the Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos. This time, it might be in the form of a free-agent pitcher signing.

The Athletic believes good things are coming for Braves, Austin Riley

The Braves offense has been lifeless for much of the season. Outside of Marcell Ozuna, there hasn’t been a single player who has put together lengthy stretches of dominance.

Atlanta Braves' Offseason Acquisition Joins Rare Group of Team History Over Last 30 Years

The Atlanta Braves' signing of pitcher Reynaldo Lopez over the winter may turn out to be one of the best moves of the entire offseason. Having served as a reliever nearly exclusively since 2022, the Braves said they wanted to utilize Lopez as a starter, and that's worked out to historic proportions.

Philadelphia media personality declares the NL East is over

“The NL East is over!” Sal Licata declared on May 31, 2022, on SNY’s Baseball Night in New York to proclaim that the Mets would win the division. At the time, New York was 34-17, holding a 10.5-game lead over the then 23-27 Braves.

Atlanta Braves Expected to Pursue More Starting Pitching

As the Atlanta Braves prepare to be active before the MLB Trade Deadline, recent reports are that they will seek to bolster their pitching staff. It has been a good and bad season for the Atlanta Braves this year.

Braves stop Nationals' no-hit bid, then rally to victory

Marcell Ozuna capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run homer and the visiting Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Thursday night.

1 Braves trade need, and it’s not a Ronald Acuna Jr. replacement

When Ronald Acuna Jr. went down the first time with a torn ACL — then in his right knee — the shopping list for Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos was much easier: find Acuna’s replacement.

Braves’ Jarred Kelenic breaks silence on wrist injury scare

The Atlanta Braves are being bitten by the injury bug quite hard this season. First, it was Ronald Acuna Jr. who suffered a season-ending injury. Then, Sean Murphy experienced a big blow to his elbow which could have him sidelined.

Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher Has Wonderful Outing On June 4

Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher Max Fried dominated on the road last night against the Boston Red Sox. Max Fried tossed seven innings and surrendered two

Atlanta Braves Sign Former Division Rival

Per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Braves signed Brian Anderson to a major-league deal on Tuesday. Anderson is a right-handed bat that has mostly played third base and right field throughout his seven years in the bigs.

Braves sign veteran 3B to major league deal

The former third-round pick spent the 2017-22 seasons with the Marlins, taking regular at-bats between stints as the team’s everyday third baseman and everyday right fielder.

Red Sox offseason trade with Braves continues to backfire

Boston sent its longtime ace left-hander and cash to Atlanta in exchange for infielder Vaughn Grissom in late December.