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Baldwin's Composure Through Early Tough Luck Pays Off in Braves Win

The Atlanta Braves rally late to beat the Minnesota Twins, 6-4. Rookie catcher and top prospect Drake Baldwin delivered a go-ahead two-run single off the bench in the bottom of the eight inning to set the team up for a win.

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Braves score five runs in eighth, overtake Twins

Rookie pinch hitter Drake Baldwin broke a tie with a two-run single to cap a five-run eighth-inning rally, giving the Atlanta Braves a 6-4 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

MLB News / Talking Chop / April 18

Braves battle back with a five-run eighth inning to take down the Twins

The Braves looked dead in the water — until they weren’t. That’s baseball for you! The Atlanta Braves looked down in the doldrums for the vast majority of this contest.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18

Braves Manager Brian Snitker Liking What He Sees From Craig Kimbrel So Far

The first couple of appearances by Craig Kimbrel down in Double-A have left a good impression on Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker. He was happy to get the reliever into live action and the progress is showing. “He threw the ball better the other day.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 18

Marcell Ozuna is back, Alex Verdugo to make Braves debut

The Braves just released their lineup card for Friday’s series opener at Truist Park against the Twins, featuring a couple of notable additions. Marcell Ozuna is back in the lineup after missing the Toronto series with a minor hip injury.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 18

Braves need to find a place for Drake Baldwin to play everyday

Sean Murphy’s 2024 campaign, marred by injuries and inconsistent play, left many questioning his standing entering this season. Those concerns were only exacerbated by an injury suffered in Spring Training after taking a 95 MPH fastball right to the ribs.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Despite 5-13 Start, Braves Still Viewed as Playoff Threat

The Atlanta Braves are off to one of the most stunningly poor starts in recent franchise history, sitting at 5-13 just four weeks into the 2025 season.

Bryce Elder News / Talking Chop / April 18

Braves look to bounce back in return home vs. Twins

Bryce Elder gets another shot to get his season back on track in his first home start of 2025. The Atlanta Braves are back home in Cobb County for another homestand and they’ll be getting things started with Bryce Elder getting the ball for tonight’s game against Chris Paddack and the Minnesota Twins.

Brian Snitker News / Talking Chop / April 18

Majority of Braves fans think Brian Snitker will hang on through 2025

Not really surprising, given how the Braves operate... A few days ago, we posed a question about Brian Snitker’s continued tenure as the skipper of the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18

Atlanta Braves Ranked a Top Team for Homegrown Talent

The Atlanta Braves continue to be recognized for their talent, even during the slow start. Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter ranked them the No. 3 team for homegrown talent in Major League Baseball. They were the highest ranked team in the National League - the teams ahead of them are the Baltimore Orioles (No.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 18

A couple of Braves prospects are shining early in the season

The Braves season is off to a dismal start with few bright spots, but there are a couple of notable names on the farm worth monitoring that have begun 2025 on a blistering pace.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 18

NASCAR Legend to Throw Out First Pitch Friday at Home of Atlanta Braves' Affiliate

Racing royalty will be in the house Friday night at Synovus Park in Columbus, Ga., when former NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick throws out the first pitch ahead of the game between the Columbus Clingstones and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18

Braves Predicted to Still Extend Playoff Streak Despite 'Rough Start'

The Atlanta Braves sit eight games below .500 as they begin the fourth week of the 2025 MLB season. The only team with a worse record in the National League is the lowly Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / April 18

A very exciting update on Craig Kimbrel

The offense is the current focal point of the Braves early season struggles, but the bullpen has been equally as abysmal. They just haven’t had many leads to protect, so their flaws are more easily overlooked.

MLB News / Talking Chop / April 18

The Braves come home to face the Twins - and here’s how you can watch

Atlanta has another opportunity to turn their April around. The Atlanta Braves left Toronto the same way they left Tampa - losing two-of-three - and now finding their season record at a stunningly bad 5-13.

Bryce Elder News / SportsTalkATL / April 18

Why is Bryce Elder still starting for the Braves?

Last week, the Braves made a puzzling decision by optioning AJ-Smith-Shawver to Gwinnett to make room in the rotation for Spencer Strider. Smith-Shawver didn’t exactly come out of the gates hot.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 18

This Day in Braves History: Braves start 11-0 in 1982

Atlanta’s hot start in ‘82 continues 1916: Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches his first of 16 shutouts of the season against the Boston Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 18

Braves hoping new face can lead to an offensive turnaround

Teams don’t start off 5-13 because one facet of the club is failing. Every aspect of the Braves has underwhelmed, but none more so than the offense, in large part because they are getting absolutely nothing out of their outfield.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18

Team USA Projected to Have Single Braves Rep on WBC Roster

The identity of Team USA for the World Baseball Classic is starting to materialize. The Atlanta Braves alumni make up a bulk of the coaching staff. However, just one current player is projected to take the field for America.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 18

Can you guess this Braves catcher in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / April 18

Alex Verdugo gets the call, Twins on deck, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. As expected, the Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that outfielder Alex Verdugo has been recalled and fellow outfielder Bryan De La Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

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 / 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.

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 / 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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