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Will the Braves curtail Austin Riley’s playing time?

Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But, will they, before the season is done? On the one hand — no. They don’t really have other options (at least not right now), they haven’t done it yet, and Riley has at least shown temporary signs of righting the ship, even if they’ve evaporated as quickly as […]

Mets Morning News: Mets split doubleheader with Braves

Meet the Mets The Mets split a doubleheader with the Braves and look to win the series overall after a win on Monday. In the first game Carson Benge drove in the go-ahead run and Sean Manaea was solid in the victory. In game two Christian Scott was great but the offense couldn’t figure out […]

Braves: Latest injury updates on Sean Murphy, Ha-Seong Kim

Sean Murphy has missed essentially the entire season, appearing in just four games. He didn’t make his first start of the campaign until May 4th after undergoing hip surgery in September of last year, and a week later, he found himself on the IL following a freak incident that resulted in a broken middle finger. […]

AJ Smith-Shawver optioned, will his next start be with the Braves?

The Braves split Wednesday’s doubleheader with the Mets on a day where pitching dominated, as both teams combined for just six runs over 18 innings. AJ Smith-Shawver was the one making his season debut in Game 1 — exactly 14 months removed from his last start for the Braves. It wasn’t flawless, but it was […]

Braves News: Tate Southisene to the IL, top prospects list, more

AJ Smith-Shawver has returned to Atlanta’s rotation. While it was only a middling 4.1 inning start, the talent he shows and the dire situation of the rotation should cause him to get a decent leash in the major league rotation as he continues to return from injury. This is of course pending reinforcements that could […]

Mets split doubleheader against Braves despite Scott’s strong showing

The Mets only managed two hits tonight as they lost to the Braves 1-0 in the second game of today’s doubleheader. Christian Scott had a good outing, and his longest this year, but the Braves pitching behind Chris Sale stifled the Mets offense completely. Scott came out throwing strikes immediately in the first inning. He […]

Braves top prospect Tate Southisene hits the IL

A year after being drafted, Tate Southisene is already being labeled by many as the top prospect in the organization, and the Braves’ decision to promote him to Double-A at just 19 years old suggested they might agree. Unfortunately, in his first game with the Columbus Clingstones, he was struck on the hand by a […]

Mets vs. Braves Game 2: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 7/29/26

Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – LFFrancisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BLuis Robert, Jr. – CFFrancisco Alvarez – DHJared Young – 1BCarson Benge – RFMarcus Semien – 2BLuis Torrens – C SP: Christian Scott – RHP Braves lineup Drake Baldwin – CRonald Acuña, Jr – DHMatt Olson – 1BMichael Harris – CFOzzie Albies – 2BMauricio […]

Drake Baldwin leads off in Mets series finale

Welp, The Atlanta Braves won’t take the series win against the New York Mets, but they have a shot to avoid a sweep. Let’s take a look at these lineups for the series finale. Drake Baldwin will be leading off, which will place Ronald Acuña Jr. in the second batting slot. Some good news, Jim Jarvis […]

Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Change Before Mets Series Finale

The Atlanta Braves are playing a doubleheader against the New York Mets today to wrap up their 3-game series. Earlier today, the Mets won 3-2, and as a result, took the series from the Braves. Atlanta will look to avoid being swept with Chris Sale on the mound in the evening contest. During the Wednesday […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Change Before Mets Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY .

Braves should feel good about first start from AJ Smith-Shawver

The Braves couldn’t get the job done for the second consecutive game against the Mets, falling in the first game of their doubleheader by a score of 3-2. The offense essentially didn’t show up to the ballpark. The only signs of life came in the sixth inning, when a Drake Baldwin double followed by a […]

Are the Royals the Perfect Trade Partner for the Braves?

In the offseason, the Atlanta Braves appeared to have an embarrassment of riches in their starting rotation. Not only was the group full, but Atlanta looked like it would have to make some difficult decisions just to narrow the rotation down to five starters. Chris Sale was the unquestioned ace of the staff. Spencer Schwellenbach […] The post Are the Royals the Perfect Trade Partner for the Braves? appeared first on Just Baseball .

Manaea and the Mets eke out a one-run victory against the Braves

After trouncing the Braves in the first game of their series, the Mets’ pulled off a less dramatic win, taking the matinee 3-2 with a nightcap to follow. The first four and a half innings of this game looked very similar on both sides of the ball. Both teams committed errors, both allowed some baserunners […]

Braves Predicted to Acquire Former 1st-Overall Pick to Bolster Rotation

The Atlanta Braves have a clear need for starting pitching help ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.Atlanta has a clear need to bolster the rotation ahead of the deadline, and the Braves have been linked to several starters. So, ahead of the deadline, CBS Sports analyst Mike Axisa predicted Atlanta will acquire Casey Mize from […] The post Braves Predicted to Acquire Former 1st-Overall Pick to Bolster Rotation appeared first on HEAVY .

Tate Southisene on Columbus IL After HBP

The Atlanta Braves made the ultra-aggressive move to promote their star infield prospect Tate Southisene to Double-A at the age of 19 after just 104 professional games, but his run with the Clingstones is going to have an unfortunate interruption. In the second inning of his debut on Tuesday night Southisene was hit in the […]

Chris Sale gets the start against the Mets in series finale

Rise and shine, Braves country! A Wednesday split doubleheader is at your service. Chris Sale is on the mound for the Atlanta Braves to face the New York Mets in today’s second game of the doubleheader in this three-game series. With a 2.19 ERA, Sale has been a dominant force on the mound that continues […]

Braves at Mets chat and discussion (Game 1): AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Sean Manaea

After Tuesday’s game was rained out, the Braves will (weather permitting) close out their 2026 slate of Mets road games with a Wednesday doubleheader which is scheduled to begin at 1:10 p.m. ET. AJ Smith-Shawver is set to make his season debut at the major league level for the Braves after completing his rehabilitation from […]

AJ Smith-Shawver is the Braves’ 27th man in Mets doubleheader

It’s a nice enough day for baseball, even in New York City. So why not have a doubleheader, no? The Braves returned RHP AJ Smith-Shawver from his rehabilitation assignment, reinstated him from the injured list, and appointed him as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader. AJ makes his first start since May 29th in Philadelphia. […]

Mets vs. Braves Game 1: Lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 7/29/26

Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – CFFrancisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BCarson Benge – RFJared Young – 1BJorge Polanco – DHTyrone Taylor – LFBrett Baty – 2BFrancisco Alvarez – C SP: Sean Manaea – LHP Braves lineup Ronald Acuna – RFDrake Baldwin – DHMatt Olson – 1BOzzie Albies – 2BMichael Harris – CFMauricio Dubon – […]

Braves Announce Mauricio Dubon Change Ahead of Mets Game

The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets are currently facing off in a 3-game series (at Citi Field). The Mets won the first game 13-4 on Monday. On Tuesday, inclement weather postponed the game, and now there is a twin billing on Wednesday, with the two teams set for a split doubleheader to wrap the […] The post Braves Announce Mauricio Dubon Change Ahead of Mets Game appeared first on HEAVY .