The Latest Breaking News from Braves

Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek made a ridiculous behind-the-back catch and MLB fans were in awe

He made this look way too easy.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2022

The Braves’ mascot tried to jump through two tables and things did not go well at all

Blooper had the perfect tweet after this painful fail.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 6, 2022

Cardinals offense, rotation sputter in 7-1 loss to Braves

ATLANTA — The engine trouble the Cardinals have had generating offense thus far in this series would be more glaring with its stalls and misfires if not for the fact they won’t be going all that far with the deflated tires of a rotation growing threadbare.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 5, 2022

Max Fried shuts down Reds, Braves offense surges late

CINCINNATI — Max Fried shut down the Reds and the Braves’ offense exploded late as Atlanta beat Cincinnati, 9-1, in Friday’s series opener.

Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2022

Dylan Hernandez: Beneath the tears, Freddie Freeman plays the role of entitled athlete perfectly

LOS ANGELES — Just when the Freddie Freeman saga couldn't get any more nauseating, it somehow did. The Dodgers' new first baseman went into hiding on Thursday before the opening game of a four-game series against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022

Phillies’ bats come alive against Braves to close out June on a high note

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies offense looked lifeless on Wednesday night. They drove in only one run and four hits. On Thursday, they woke up, put on their powder blues, and decided to score a season-high 14 runs in a 14-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 1, 2022

Cubs’ Willson Contreras named All-Star ballot finalist, lobbies for Ian Happ

Contreras led NL catchers in Phase 1 of All-Star voting with 2,146,343 votes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2022

Braves’ Ronald Acuña leads NL in voting, will start All-Star Game

PHILADELPHIA — Major League Baseball on Thursday announced that Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña finished as the top vote-getter for the National League in the first phase of voting for the July 19 All-Star Game. This means Acuña will have a starting spot for the NL team, managed by Brian Snitker.

Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022

Freddie Freeman’s agent accuses Braves of fostering ‘false’ narrative

PHILADELPHIA — Casey Close of Excel Sports Management, who represented Freddie Freeman in negotiations with the Braves, released a statement Thursday in which he said the Braves “have fostered a narrative about the negotiations which, stated plainly, is false.”

Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge earns starting spot in All-Star Game, leads AL in votes

NEW YORK — The first phase of MLB All-Star Game voting has concluded, and Aaron Judge led all American League players. Under this new system, Judge has automatically earned a starting spot in the game thanks to winning Phase 1. Braves’ outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will join Judge, as he…

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022