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Travis d’Arnaud cranks three homers, Luke Williams gets the call, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves opened the series on a high note after Friday night’s 8-3 defeat over the Texas Rangers.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 8 hours ago

Travis d’Arnaud homers three times as Braves take down Texas 8-3

Solid pitching and explosive offense helps the Braves to their fifth straight win Travis d’Arnaud homered three times and Chris Sale turned in another solid performance on the mound to help the Atlanta Braves to an 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers Friday night at Truist Park.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Travis d'Arnaud (3 HRs, 6 RBIs) powers Braves over Rangers

Travis d'Arnaud hit three home runs, including a tiebreaking grand slam, to power the Atlanta Braves to an 8-3 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday and extend their winning streak to five games.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / 16 minutes ago

Watch: Travis d'Arnaud hits grand slam vs. Rangers

Watch: Travis d'Arnaud hits grand slam for third home run of game vs. Rangers

Travis d'Arnaud is playing the game of his life against the Texas Rangers.

Defunct MLB ballparks that we still miss

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Spencer Strider News / Larry Brown Sports / 4 hours ago

Braves' Spencer Strider offers clarity on his unique elbow injury

Spencer Strider spoke about his elbow injury, which turned out to be relatively unique.

Cause of Strider’s injured UCL revealed

Spencer Strider’s injury is a stark reminder for Braves, others

Pair of top NL pitchers thriving in starting roles with new teams

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

The '2022 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Spencer Strider News / SportsTalkATL / 4 hours ago

Cause of Spencer Strider’s injured UCL revealed

The epidemic of pitching injuries in the game of baseball is something that has to be addressed, but it’s much easier said than done because the cause of these injuries is up for debate.

Orlando Arcia News / Talking Chop / 14 hours ago

David Fletcher at second base, Orlando Arcia hitting second Friday against Rangers

David Fletcher enters the lineup against Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney. The Atlanta Braves will look to keep their momentum going Friday when they begin a three-game series against the Texas Rangers.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 16 hours ago

Rangers vs. Braves: April 19-21

Atlanta returns home to face the defending World Series Champion Texas Rangers. The Atlanta Braves return to Truist Park Friday night where they will begin a nine-game homestand with a three-game series against the Texas Rangers.

Chris Sale News / Talking Chop / 16 hours ago

Chris Sale gets the start as Atlanta kicks-off three-game series against the Texas Rangers

The Braves will look to stay hot in Friday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers. The Atlanta Braves will begin a nine-game homestand with a three-game series Friday night against the Texas Rangers.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 16 hours ago

Braves make roster move ahead of series with Rangers

The Braves have tweaked the roster before their weekend series with the reigning World Series champions, optioning outfielder Forrest Wall to Gwinnett and calling up Luke Williams.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 28 minutes ago

Pair of top NL pitchers thriving in starting roles with new teams

Jordan Hicks and Reynaldo Lopez are both adjusting to new roles on the mound this season with new teams.

The most unexpected MLB pitchers who threw a no-hitter or perfect game

The '2022 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 17 hours ago

The Braves are thriving despite a severe case of grounderitis

The best team in the majors has been uncharacteristically grounded in the early going Hello! It’s April 19, 2024, and the Braves have the best record in the majors.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Battery Power TV: Atlanta Braves overcoming early injury storm, hold best record in baseball again

Despite a rash of injuries, the Atlanta Braves are off to a good start in 2024. Despite dealing with injuries to multiple key players already this season, the Atlanta Braves find themselves in a familiar place after three weeks of play — holding the best record in MLB.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 20 hours ago

Braves vs. Rangers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, April 19, 2024

Two of the league’s top power hitters meet Friday when the Atlanta Braves (12-5) and Texas Rangers (11-9) take the field at 7:20 PM ET, live on Apple TV+.

Luke Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / 19 hours ago

Braves Select Luke Williams

The Braves announced that they have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Luke Williams, with outfielder Forrest Wall optioned in a corresponding move.

Spencer Strider News / SportsTalkATL / April 18

Spencer Strider’s injury is a stark reminder for Braves, others

Not only is Spencer Strider‘s UCL injury a brutal blow for the Braves, but it should also be seen as a blow to baseball as a sport. Professional leagues are best when their best players are on the field or court, regardless of your allegiances.

Marcell Ozuna News / LWOSports.com / April 18

Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna's hit streak continues

Truist Park, just outside of downtown Atlanta, is becoming the hottest place in MLB. The Atlanta Braves are 11-5 after taking a series against four of last year’s playoff teams and preparing for a weekend series against the World Series champions Texas Rangers.

Ozzie Albies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

$Braves place Ozzie Albies on 10-day IL with toe fracture$

Braves place Ozzie Albies on 10-day IL with toe fracture

Albies was hit on the toe by a pitch in the second inning of Monday night’s game against the Astros. He stayed in the game and played the rest of it, but it appears that some post-game testing revealed a fracture.

Orioles pitcher unexpectedly lands on IL with concerning injury

Brewers place former MVP on IL

Astros promote former first-round pick who had long journey through minors

Rangers to promote top pitching prospect, continue loading up for repeat

Dodgers to promote top-100 prospect

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 15

Atlanta Braves Big Bear on Record-Setting Rampage

Atlanta Braves are on a roller coaster to start the 2024 season. Multiple games were delayed, and losing catcher Sean Murphy in the first game of the season, then Spencer Strider to his second Tommy John surgery at just 25 years old, is not how they wanted to open the year.

Marcell Ozuna News / Yardbarker / April 14