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Drake Baldwin, Eli White, and Nick Allen get starts today The Atlanta Braves are facing the Cardinals in a finale that could be filled with offensive fireworks as both starting pitchers have and ERA north of seven.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / April 20

Former Yankees Outfielder Does Something With His New Team He Didn't Do All Last Year

The New York Yankees had an interesting offseason. After losing the bidding war for Juan Soto, the front office decided to change their ethos when it came to roster construction, using their resources to build a formidable pitching staff and better defense.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / April 20

Alex Verdugo on joining 'Something inside of me kind of woke up a little bit'

Alex Verdugo has only played in two games for the Braves, and he’s already been more productive than all of Atlanta’s other outfielders combined after a 4-for-5 performance with a couple of doubles on Saturday night.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Newest Brave Has Career Night in Atlanta’s Tight Win

When the Braves traded for Alex Verdugo this offseason, they hoped to add depth, balance, and contact to a lineup built on power. On Saturday night at Truist Park, Verdugo delivered all of that—and then some.

New York Yankees News / Talking Chop / April 20

What do we think of Alex Verdugo so far?

I didn’t have great expectations for Alex Verdugo in Atlanta. I was just hoping his spot in the bottom of the lineup to be more speed bump than road apple.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Twins look to avoid getting swept at Braves

Alex Verdugo has provided some needed offensive spark this weekend for the Atlanta Braves, who will go for a three-game sweep over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 19

Alex Verdugo's Big Night Gets Braves A Long-Awaited Consecutive Win

The Atlanta Braves picked up a second-consecutive win for the first time this season when they beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3. Things are starting to look more alive in the lineup in just the first two games that outfielder Alex Verdugo has been slotted into the lead off spot.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Alex Verdugo keys Braves to another win over Twins

Alex Verdugo had four hits and drove in the go-ahead run to help the Atlanta Braves defeat the visiting Minnesota Twins 4-3 Saturday and win back-to-back games for the first time this season.

MLB News / Talking Chop / April 19

Alex Verdugo leads off again, as Braves seek series victory over Twins

The lefty outfielder continues to play the role of leadoff hitter in his second game as a Brave. The lefty outfielder continues to play the role of leadoff hitter in his second game as a Braves roll with the same lineup that brought them a big comeback win on Friday.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 19

What Alex Verdugo Could Bring to Braves On and Off the Field

Outfielder Alex Verdugo made his debut for the Atlanta Braves in Friday night’s 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. His immediate impact on the box score wasn’t there, going 0-for-5 with a strikeout.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 17

Braves add veteran OF Alex Verdugo to active roster

Four weeks after he was signed as a free agent, the Atlanta Braves added outfielder Alex Verdugo to the active roster Thursday. in a corresponding move, outfielder Bryan De La Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 17

Polarizing Ex-Red Sox Star Gets Shot At Redemption With Struggling Braves

The Boston Red Sox have regrets about plenty of trades throughout team history, but the one they made with the New York Yankees in December of 2023 isn't one of them.

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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Former Yankee Returns to MLB After World Series Heroics

Alex Verdugo is finally back in the big leagues. The former Yankees outfielder, who agreed to a major-league deal with the Atlanta Braves, was recalled to the big league club on Thursday.

Atlanta Braves 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.

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 / SportsTalkATL / April 16

Zero reason Alex Verdugo shouldn’t be on the Braves roster

If the top of the Braves lineup doesn’t hit, they lose games. It’s as simple as that, and a lot of it has to do with an Atlanta outfield that might be the worst in baseball.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 15

Report: Braves Expected to Call Up Former Yankees, Red Sox Outfielder

The Atlanta Braves could be on the verge of getting more offensive help. According to the Athletic’s David O’Brien, it’s looking likely that Alex Verdugo

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Former Yankees $22 Million Bust Facing Opportunity to Revive Career

Former New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo’s long-awaited return (or so social media would have you think) to the majors is potentially in sight. Only weeks after signing a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves, Verdugo could join the big-league team within the coming days.

Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 14

Atlanta Braves Expected to Promote Former Top Prospect Who Signed MiLB Deal This Week

After signing a minor league contract this offseason, outfielder Alex Verdugo is expected to join the Atlanta Braves later this week. Per a report in The Athletic: A Braves official said it was a scheduled lighter work day (on Sunday) for Verdugo after he’d played all 14 innings of a doubleheader Saturday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20