Atlanta Braves vs. Tampa Bay Rays - June 16, 2024

Tyler Mahle makes home debut in rubber match versus the MetsAced the first test against a New York team - let’s do it again, Tyler.

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Braves excel on one side of ABS challenges and flail on the other sideIf the catcher taps his head, that’s usually good. If a batter taps his head, look out.

Braves Minor League Recap: Smith-Shawver dominant againSmith-Shawver allowed one hit and no walks in 5 1/3 innings.

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Ozzie Albies' extension from Braves has been an insane bargain despite his strugglesThe Atlanta Braves did very well for themselves when they signed Ozzie Albies to an extension, despite the fact that he didn't exactly reach his full potential.

Will a .500 or worse team make the playoffs this year?I want to beat the AL West with a foam mallet

Braves News: Matt Olson rakes again, Bryce Elder, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

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Braves' latest Reynaldo Lopez update hints at potential big changes coming for the bullpenDiscover why a slew of returning pitchers could complicate the Atlanta Braves bullpen down the stretch of the regular season.

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Rays Hit Dingers, Martinez Pitches Gem: Rays 12, Athletics 4The ball was flying in Sacramento.

TB at OAK Game Highlights

Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays - 08/11/2026

Braves beat Mets behind Martín Pérez gem and key HRsMartín Pérez lowered his season ERA to 2.96, Albies and Olson both hit milestone HRs in win

NYM at ATL Game Highlights

Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets - 08/11/2026

Olson Ties MLB HR Lead 📈

Knew it was gone off the bat

Ronald Acuña to DH, Mike Yastrzemski in RF as Braves face MetsRonald Acuña will get some rest from the field, but will still be trying to cause damage with the bat

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Wade Boggs Looking Jacked 🤯Hall of Famer shares pic months after beating cancer. See it here 📲

Martín Pérez takes the mound as Braves look to rebound vs MetsMartín Pérez struggled last time he faced the Mets. He is looking to rebound against Nolan McLean

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Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

Bryce Elder takes accountability for strange, disappointing loss to MetsTo the enigmatic hurler’s credit, he certainly owned up for what ended up being a rough night against the Mets

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Rays Minor League Roundup: Week 18Austin Overn heads to the IL after being hit by a pitch

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Rays Reacts Survey: Rotation ConfidenceYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Atlanta Braves News: Braves Lose Again to Mets, Strider and Waldrep Updates, MoreStruggles vs the Empire State Continue.

Will Jim Jarvis start a playoff game?There aren’t too many options at this point, but the Braves could still pivot away from Jarvis by late September

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Braves Injury Update: Spencer Schwellenbach's progress, Strider and Waldrep hit milestoneThe Atlanta Braves' lineup is looking much healthier these days. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee whatsoever that their pitchers will get healthy in time.

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Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

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Here are the 5 worst Braves contracts that will still be on their books after the 2026 seasonThe Atlanta Braves have made some good contract decisions over the years, but there are a few that will remain after 2026 that are terrible.

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This. Team.: Rays 10, Athletics 6Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Rays vs. Athletics (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 10-6 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Braves can’t overcome Elder implosion, lack of longball in 8-5 loss to MetsBryce Elder giving up homers and the Braves not hitting homers is a bad combo

Mets vs. Braves (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 8-5 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

Walt Weiss provides updates on Spencer Strider, Hurston Waldrep and that weird balk callStrider still has a long way to go before returning but the door apparently isn’t closed yet.

The Rays new competitive edge: offspeed usageYet another progression in “The Rays Way”

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Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

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Braves' Monday lineup vs. Mets a reminder of what they were missing with all those injuriesThe Atlanta Braves were able to salvage a win in their series finale with the Yankees. It was a hard- fought series, and it felt like the scales could tip for e

Sean Murphy catches, bats ninth as Braves begin homestand against MetsMike Yastrzemski misses a rare start against a right-handed pitcher

Rays September call-up candidates for 2026Running through the potential rookie reinforcements.

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Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

Major League Baseball reveals 2026 Postseason scheduleHopefully the Braves get there and also spend a nice, long time there as well!

It’s a New York turnaround as Braves pop home to face MetsThe Braves need to sweep this set to have a winning record against the Mets this year

The Week Ahead for Atlanta: One last meeting with the MetsYes, Jefry Yan is coming. Yes, he’s going to celebrate if he gets a strikeout. Just get a hit, instead.

Mauricio Dubón named Braves’ 2026 Heart & Hustle Award recipientA well-deserved honor for Dubie.

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MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

Rome Emperors roster shows impact of prospect promotionsThe drop in top-end talent was noticeable in a return engagement with the Emperors.

Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey, Conor Essenburg, and Luis Guanipa flex their powerThe ascension for Owen Carey post heel injury continued as he got on base 3 times yesterday

Rays Reacts Results: How you graded the trade deadlineYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Will we ever get original flavor extra innings again?Maybe they should do like Oreos and have a different extra-inning rule every three weeks

Magic number 14 - Mariners 1, Rays 4Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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2 pending Braves free agents that deserve extensions, 2 that Atlanta needs to let walkPending free agents like Mauricio Dubon need to be kept in Atlanta, while others would be best to move on from.

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

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Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

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This Braves prospect deserves a chance to fix Atlanta’s Mike Yastrzemski mistakeBraves prospect Patrick Clohisy could be a great boost for the team, with his great tools.

Braves at Yankees series recap: Atlanta salvages an intense series in the BronxIntensity was the name of the game in New York over the course of three days

Rays vs. Mariners (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 4-1 win vs. Seattle Mariners 🎥

Braves avoid the brooms in extras with Yankees series finale winOne New York team down, one to go.

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Royals Signing Craig KimbrelVeteran reliever getting MLB deal with 12th franchise (Heyman)

Braves vs. Yankees (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 2-1 win vs. New York Yankees 🎥

Sale Ejected Before Game 🤯

Braves LHP tossed for arguing balk call from Saturday's match vs. Yankees

Braves Fan Robbed of HR Ball😅

Couldn't believe Olson's homer landed in the hands of Yankees fans 🎥

Olson Breaks Scoreless Tie 💣

Braves slugger's 34th blast ties 2nd-most home runs in league 🎥

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Chris Sale just let umpire frustrations boil over in hilarious way in Braves vs Yankees finaleAtlanta Braves ace Chris Sale was still pissed about the balk call against him, and ended up getting ejected from the bench on Sunday.

Rays Place Jax on 15-Day IL

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The Tampa Bay Rays have placed RHP Griffin Jax (right elbow discomfort) on the 15-day IL (retro Aug. 6) and recalled RHP Michael Grove from Triple-A Durham.

Dom Smith back in Braves lineup for series finaleYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Drake Baldwin has been great, but has a ways to go to catch all-time Braves great catchersAtlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin has been an absolute delight so far, but he has a long way to go to best some of the franchise's best catchers.

Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey Slams First Double-A HomerYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Grant Holmes takes the mound in Yankees finaleYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Braves should move on from Danny Young and give this recovering Triple-A arm a real shotThe Atlanta Braves need to move on from Danny Young, and forgotten reliever Ray Kerr could be the best option to replace him.

Braves News: Ronald Acuna, tough loss, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday

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Baker and the Pen deliver a series win in the PNW: Rays 3, Mariners 2Baker makes Rays history to help Rays spoil the Mariner’s 50th anniversary party

Rays vs. Mariners (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 3-2 win vs. Seattle Mariners 🎥

Braves lose a tight one in New York for a series lossThe Braves lost a game that could have gone either way and had plenty of umpire drama

Cole Out Duels Sale 🤺

Yankees ace continues hot streak as Lombard Jr., Rice both hit HRs in win vs. Braves

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Braves will regret trading away their outfield depth, but it may take a whileThe Atlanta Braves opted to trade Eli White away at the deadline. While the decision was understandable at the time, it could be a problem later in the season.

Ronald Acuna DHs, as Mike Yastrzemski mans right fieldThe Braves are giving Ronald a chance to rest his legs but hopefully keep his bat going.

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Chandler Simpson just quietly broke a long held franchise recordYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Is Austin Riley back?Or is Austin Riley so back? Yes or yes?

Braves Minor League Recap: Brett Sears tosses seven innings for ColumbusSears posted his third straight start of at least seven innings on Friday.

Braves look to back Chris Sale in the BronxThe Braves have their most favorable pitching matchup of the series, with Chris Sale facing a post-prime Gerrit Cole.

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

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3 Braves players that survived the trade deadline, but will be gone by the end of the seasonJust because these Atlanta Braves players made it past the trade deadline does not mean their roster spots are safe.

Braves News: Tyler Mahle debuts, win streak snapped, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Friday.

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Rasmussen shines again: Rays 2, Mariners 1Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Braves’ 8-game win streak snapped behind late collapse, spoiling Tyler Mahle’s debutA brutal end to the longest win streak of the season.

Riley's Clutch Go-Ahead HR 🪓

Solo blast breaks scoreless tie in the 8th 🎥

Braves vs. Yankees (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from New York Yankees' 3-2 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

Braves vs. Yankees Rain Delay, August 7: Updates, Start Time, Full DetailsThe Atlanta Braves have one of their tougher matchups of the season in the Yankees this weekend, but the first game of the series has to deal with a rain delay.

Ha-Seong Kim returns to lineup for Braves’ opener at YankeesA lineup not that dissimilar from what would have been expected back in April.

Braves vs. Marlins series recap: Braves batter up Fish and keep streak goingBryce Elder and Grant Holmes both pitched like they had something to prove and the Braves certainly benefited

Braves bring 8-game win streak to Big Apple for Tyler Mahle’s debut vs. YankeesLet’s see how the Braves’ lone deadline starter acquisition looks in his debut.

Ken Rosenthal: Braves and Rangers “had trade in place” for Jacob deGromSome post-deadline rumors for everybody to chew on as we move on into the home stretch of the season

With Raisel Iglesias’ shakiness, Braves must give this young arm more high leverage chancesThe Atlanta Braves may need to turn to Didier Fuentes to try and give Raisel Iglesias a break. Fuentes has proven he can handle the high-leverage spots.

Braves Minor League Recap: Cam Caminiti Makes Double-A DebutCaminiti battled top prospect Jesus Made and allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings

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Seven Rays prospects rank on Baseball America updated Top-100 for 2026Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Do you still think of Max Fried as “our” guy?Kind of a 2003-era Tom Glavine thing

Braves News: Win streak extended, Eric Hartman goes 20/40, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.

Braves News: Atlanta's Chris Sale plan, Acuña Jr.'s bizarre homer, Tarik Skubal tradeThe Atlanta Braves are in cruise control right now. Here is the latest news as to what is going on with them ahead of a critical series against t

4 trade deadline moves other teams made that we wish the Braves would have made insteadThe Atlanta Braves addressed their needs at the deadline, but it was a bit underwhelming. Fans wish they had made one of these four trades instead.

Marlins vs. Braves (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 11-3 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Acuña's Bizarre Home Run 😱

Ball ends up in stands after Marlins outfielders collide 🎥

Mauricio Dubon gives Ozzie Albies a breather as Braves go for sweep of FishFirst game of the year where Ozzie Albies hasn’t started

No one should panic about the Braves’ first-round pick needing surgery at allAtlanta Braves first-round pick AJ Gracia underwent shoulder surgery recently, but it is not the disaster that many assume that it is.

Eight in a row, sweep on the line as Martin Perez looks to extend Braves’ stellar run prevention stretchCan the Braves stifle the Marlins again and win eight in a row in the process?

The baserunning game for the Braves has steadily improved in 2026Are the Braves elite at running the bases? No, but they’re certainly improving.

Drake Baldwin is reminding everyone why he is the Braves’ real MVPDrake Baldwin getting back to doing what he does has made the 2026 Atlanta Braves great again and has reminded us of his value to this team.

Braves Minor League Recap: Ethan Bagwell strikes out six in seven innings for RomeBagwell lowered his season ERA to 2.04 across low-A and high-A thus far.

Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

Which of Lane Thomas, Tyler Mahle, and Brent Suter will have the biggest impact?Don’t say Tyler Uberstine, despite his name

Bryce Elder's turnaround for the Braves is NOT what it appears to beBryce Elder has put together some decent starts for the Atlanta Braves lately, but everyone needs to stop pretending that he is better than he is.

MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

Braves' disaster of a trade deadline puts massive pressure on AJ Smith-ShawverThe failure to add an impact pitcher at the trade deadline only magnified the pressure on AJ Smith-Shawver to pitch well down the stretch for the Braves.

Braves News: Financial report, win streak, moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday

Bryce Elder pitched a gem backed by clutch hitting in Braves win over MarlinsElder pitcher arguably his best game of the season where he one-hit the Marlins over 7.0 innings

Marlins vs. Braves (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 4-1 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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Rays shut out Rockies and claim landslide series victory: Rays 4, Rockies 0How sweep it is.

Braves fans will love how much the Luis Arraez trade destroyed Phillies' depth chartWhile some Atlanta Braves fans likely winced when the Phillies traded for Luis Arraez, the reality is that the move may actually help the Braves' cause.

Rays vs. Rockies (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 4-0 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Sean Murphy, Lane Thomas in lineup and Dubón at SS for BravesToday’s lineup in a first of its kind for this season. Will this be the new norm?

AL World Series Contenders 🔥

Insider Jon Heyman lists squads with best shot at title run

Braves ticket sales and The Battery are strong but BravesVision is understated in financial reportYour best source for quality Atlanta Braves news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

MLB Post-Deadline Buzz 🐝

👀 Skubal’s Dodgers impact 🎨 Potential playoff picture 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bryce Elder takes the mound against the MarlinsThe Braves look for luck win number seven in a row against the Marlins’ best SP.

Pirates just opened the door to another ill-advised Braves reunion the team must avoidThe Atlanta Braves must avoid a reunion with Marcell Ozuna at all costs, as tempting as it is given their history.

Matt Olson's Iron Man streak is getting serious, so here's who's next for Braves star to passAtlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson continues to climb the all-time consecutive games leaderboard. Here is where he stands after his latest milestone.

Braves News: Grant Holmes sharp, Walt Weiss talks trade deadline, and moreAtlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.

This Braves pitching prospect didn’t get traded at the deadline, but will be gone by 2027The Atlanta Braves may not have swung a big trade at the deadline, but their top pitching prospect could very well be on the trading block after the season.

Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

Historic magnolia tree from Atlanta’s Ponce de Leon Park toppled in stormA historic relic to a bygone era of baseball in Atlanta is no more.

Alex Anthopoulos' assessment of the Braves rotation is doomed to backfireThanks to inaction at the trade deadline, the Atlanta Braves' rotation is in a very tough spot if the Braves make it to the playoffs.

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A Bunch Of Nasty Guys: Rays 9, Rockies 7A gutsy Rays win in extras

TB at COL Game Highlights

Colorado Rockies vs. Tampa Bay Rays - 08/04/2026