It’s still just May, but the Atlanta Braves season is seemingly coming to a head already. After Tuesday’s 2-0 loss to the first place Philadelphia Phillies, their deficit in the National League East has reached a season-high 9 1/2 games. A mediocre record of 25-28 has Atlanta just a game ahead of the fourth-place Washington Nationals, and five games out of a Wild Card spot. The … [Read more...] about It’s Do or Die Time for the Atlanta Braves
90 Years Ago Today: Babe Ruth Hit His Final Three Home Runs in Pittsburgh
On a sunny Saturday afternoon on May 25, 1935, Babe Ruth hit the final three home runs of his career at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh. As would future stars Willie Mays and Henry Aaron, Ruth finished his career in the city where it began, but with a different team. In Ruth’s case, the 40-year-old was finishing up with the Boston Braves. On that afternoon, he had no inkling as to … [Read more...] about 90 Years Ago Today: Babe Ruth Hit His Final Three Home Runs in Pittsburgh
Raisel Iglesias Has Fallen Off a Cliff This Year
Raisel Iglesias has had a nice run as the Atlanta Braves closer since being acquired from the Los Angeles Angels at the 2022 trade deadline. In the last two years the Cuba native converted 67 out of 75 save chances with a 2.38 ERA. However, the wheels have seemingly come off in 2025. What is Wrong with Raisel Iglesias? The falloff was always inevitable for the 35-year-old, as … [Read more...] about Raisel Iglesias Has Fallen Off a Cliff This Year
Braves Dominating the NL Rookie of the Year Race Early In 2025
The Atlanta Braves organization knows a thing or two about producing elite rookies. In 2022, Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider took the league by storm, collecting all 30 first-place NL Rookie Of The Year votes between the two of them. Harris ultimately took home the award, but Strider was every bit as impressive on the mound. Now three years later, the Braves have another … [Read more...] about Braves Dominating the NL Rookie of the Year Race Early In 2025
Braves Activate Spencer Strider from the Injured List
The Atlanta Braves announced Monday morning that they have activated ace right-hander Spencer Strider from the injured list. He will likely start Tuesday’s game against the Washington Nationals. The #Braves today reinstated RHP Spencer Strider from the injured list. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 19, 2025 Spencer Strider Returns to Braves Rotation The writing was on the wall … [Read more...] about Braves Activate Spencer Strider from the Injured List