Under new management, Pirates host Braves

Apr 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (left) and bench coach Don Kelly (right) talk in the outfield before the game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Pirates are back home Friday night to face the Atlanta Braves with a new manager but…

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Four-game skid broken, Reds chase series split vs. Braves

May 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) and second baseman Matt McLain (9) celebrate after a victory over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Two pitchers looking for bounce-back starts will face off Thursday when the Atlanta Braves complete their homestand with the…

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MLB roundup: A.J. Smith-Shawver stars as Braves blank Reds

May 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (32) throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images A.J. Smith-Shawver carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves defeated the visiting Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Monday in the opener of…

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Austin Riley, Braves look to change fortune vs. Reds

May 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Alex Verdugo (8) rounds third after a home run by third baseman Austin Riley (not pictured) against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley brings a red-hot bat into the opener…

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Streaking Dodgers kick off 10-game trip at Braves

Apr 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) pitches during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to extend their five-game winning streak and continue their early-season dominance over the Braves when they begin…

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With familiar faces back, Braves take on Rockies again

Apr 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) celebrates with catcher Sean Murphy (12) after the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves haven’t reached the World Series since winning it in 2021, but they’re trying to recapture the magic…

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Braves look to gain ground against hapless Rockies

Apr 18, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder (55) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves didn’t look like a contender 10 days ago, but they are rolling after winning seven of their past nine games. Atlanta will take…

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