Tag: Atlanta Braves

Chris Sale aims to build on dominant outing vs Angels

AP photo by Brynn Anderson / Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale pitches during Saturday's home game against the Oakland Athletics. Sale's seven-game winning streak ended as the Braves lost 9-8.

Chris Sale did not feel close to full strength during his last outing. It didn’t show against the Athletics. The Atlanta Braves ace delivered six dominant innings, allowing just one hit — a solo home run by Shea Langeliers — in a 5-1 win last Wednesday. Now 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA, the veteran left-hander […]

Braves ace Chris Sale dominates as Atlanta powers past Royals

Braves ace Chris Sale 3/27/2026

Chris Sale Braves Dominance Sets Tone in 6–0 Win Over Royals The Atlanta Braves didn’t just open their season — they set an early standard. Chris Sale’s Braves debut (or latest start) showcased everything Atlanta could hope for from its rotation and lineup, as the left-hander fired six scoreless innings in a 6–0 win over […]

Austin Riley Eyes 30-Homer Return After Injury Setbacks

Austin Riley

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is not easing into Spring Training. He is setting the bar high. After two seasons disrupted by injuries, Riley enters camp determined to return to the elite production that placed him in rare franchise company just two years ago. “If I don’t hit 30-plus homers and drive in 90-100 […]

Braves’ 17-year-old international prospect could be next big star

When the Atlanta Braves handed outfielder Diego Tornes a $2.5 million signing bonus in January, they believed they had landed one of the premier bats in the 2025 international class. Just months later, the17-year-old switch-hitter is already showing why scouts were so high on him. The Braves are set to sign Diego Tornes on January […]

This Major Hurdle Stands Between Spencer Strider and His Braves Comeback

Spencer Strider strikes out Addison Barger in the 5th to become the fastest starter to 500 career strikeouts in Major League Baseball history.

This Major Hurdle Stands Between Spencer Strider and His Braves Comeback Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider is tantalizingly close to a much-needed return to the mound—but before he can officially rejoin the team, he must clear one last crucial test. Strider is scheduled to throw a 70-75 pitch simulated game on Wednesday, a key evaluation […]