Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday There is an added focus on prospects, with the draft upon us and the Futures Game on Saturday, but it’s been a mostly good couple of days for the major league club too, with two wins. Since it is draft day, I will give a few brief takes on the draft from a non-prospect-analyst. I favor a … [Read more...] about Braves News: Austin Riley to the IL, Nacho Alvarez returns, JR Ritchie, more

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images The Braves picked up a gritty win, giving them a chance to go into the all-star break on a sweep After a tight Friday night victory with an unusual lineup, the Braves were hoping to get a win against the hittable Erick Fedde behind a bullpen game started by Aaron Bummer. It looked like it would be a typical 2025 Braves scoreless … [Read more...] about Braves scrape by in resilient team win, as the offense picks up the bullpen

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Ritchie got the start and struck out two The 2025 version of the Futures Game officially wrapped at Truist Park, and the National League came out on top thanks to stellar pitching and a massive home run from Dodgers prospect and eventual Futures Game MVP Josue De Paula. The Atlanta Braves made their contribution with two impressive … [Read more...] about JR Ritchie shines in NL’s 4-2 Futures Game win