Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.
The Atlanta Braves suffered another series loss after dropping Thursday night’s contest against the Athletics, 5-4. Spencer Strider got the start and though he did strike out 11, he also allowed three runs in the first inning.
Offensively, the Braves tallied just five hits and the highlight of the night was a home run from both Jurickson Profar and Ozzie Albies.
Next, the Braves head to St. Louis for a three-game set as the first half of the 2025 campaign draws to a close.
More Braves News:
With the trade deadline approaching, the Braves reportedly do not plan to trade anyone under team control for next season.
Herick Hernandez logged seven strikeouts during Wednesday’s start for the Rome Emperors. More in the minor league recap.
MLB News:
The 2025 Home Run Derby field is officially set after Jazz Chisholm Jr. took the final spot.
New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt will undergo Tommy John surgery today. He will miss the remainder of 2025 and possibly all of 2026.
The Baltimore Orioles traded reliever Bryan Baker to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a 2025 Competitive Balance draft selection.