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Potential Underlining Braves Issue Comes to the Surface

There's obviously a problem with the Atlanta Braves. The team's 5-13 record to begin the season is a pretty clear indication of that. So are the team's offensive statistics.

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Braves Send MLB’s ‘Least Valuable Player’ to Triple-A

In a move many fans have been asking for, the Atlanta Braves called up outfielder Alex Verdugo Thursday. Atlanta’s outfielders have been struggling to begin 2025, so the team made a much-needed change.

Hector Neris News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Angels sign former World Series champion to minor league deal

The Los Angeles Angels have decided to bring in one of their former AL West division rivals.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Austin Riley has words for Braves fans after rough start

There’s no question this is the worst 18-game start in Braves franchise history. Previous clubs might have posted a worse record, but they didn’t have World Series expectations coming into the season.

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The 'Most recent MVP for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the last players from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 50 home run seasons' quiz

The 'New York Yankees team captains' quiz

The '2024 Major League Baseball All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / Talking Chop / April 17

Kindred spirits converge as Twins visit Braves

The Twins are 7-12 with a disappointing offense and rough starting pitching. The Braves are 5-13 with a disappointing offense and rough starting pitching.

Hector Neris News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Hector Neris finds a new home

According to Robert Murray, Hector Neris has signed a minor-league contract with the Angels following a short stint with the Braves. The pipeline between the Angels and Braves continues.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 17

Atlanta Braves Bring Up Formerly Highly-Regarded Trade Acquisition From Minors

The Atlanta Braves are calling up veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo and sending down right-handed hitting Bryan De La Cruz. They made the announcement on Thursday as part of an off day before a weekend series against the Minnesota Twins.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Braves switch up their outfield ahead of series versus Twins

The Braves made the obvious call up of Alex Verdugo today ahead of their weekend series with the Minnesota Twins. In a corresponding move, Bryan De La Cruz has been optioned to AAA Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Braves Make Alex Verdugo Announcement After Spencer Strider News

Spencer Strider made his 2025 season debut on Wednesday, going five innings and giving up two runs with five strikeouts. It was a solid debut for the 2023 All-Star with the kind of leash that was to be expected.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 17

Braves Shuffle Outfield Bats Ahead of Next Homestand

The Atlanta Braves shuffle the outfield ahead of their next homestand. They announced they called up Alex Verdugo from Triple-A and optioned Bryan De La Cruz as a corresponding move.

Alex Verdugo News / Inside The Diamonds / April 17

Atlanta Braves Roster Moves 4/17/2025

The Atlanta Braves are off today and will start a series against the Minnesota Twins tomorrow. Today, they recalled Alex Verdugo from Triple-A Gwinnett and optioned Bryan De La Cruz.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Matt Olson Offers Brutally Honest Assessment of Braves Franchise Record

The Atlanta Braves' offense hit a historic low on Wednesday afternoon, and first baseman Matt Olson didn’t mince words about it. In the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Braves tied a franchise record with 19 strikeouts in a nine-inning game, capping a frustrating 3-1 loss that left their bats as cold as the Toronto spring air.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17

Braves recall Alex Verdugo, option Bryan De La Cruz

The Braves announced that they have recalled outfielder Alex Verdugo from Triple-A Gwinnett. Fellow outfielder Bryan De La Cruz was optioned down to Gwinnett as the corresponding move.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'League leaders in MLB strikeouts since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in Ks for both the American and National League since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 17

Spoiler alert: Here’s how the 2025 Braves season will play out

Past results may not be indicative of future performance, but don’t doubt the Battery Power Almanac. There’s that meme. You know the one. “What a week, huh?” “Lemon, it’s Wednesday.” The 2025 Atlanta Braves regular season isn’t even a month old and it’s already been a long season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17

Braves panic meter following 5-13 start

In no world did I expect to be doing “Braves panic meter” pieces this early in the season, let alone multiple, but there’s reason for them. Quite literally every single hole that was called into question during the offseason has quickly become a massive issue.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 17

What will the Braves’ record be at the end of April?

A near-term forecast request It’s mid-April, and things are still not fun for the 2025 Atlanta Braves. They had a chance to at least look like they were

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 16

Spencer Strider has a shaky return to the Braves' rotation

Spencer Strider is back. That's the good news for the Atlanta Braves. The bad news, from Strider's perspective at least, is that he may need to ease himself back into MLB play.

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Umpire leaves MLB game after getting hit in face by line drive

Reds OF Austin Hays accomplished rare feat in Tuesday's win over Mariners

Matt Olson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 16

Braves' Matt Olson Sounds Off After Offense Reaches New Record Low

As the saying goes, talk is cheap. But that's about all the Atlanta Braves have to offer in place of an offense at the moment. In the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, the Braves tied a franchise record for a nine-inning game with 19 strikeouts.

Buck Farmer News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17