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Marcell Ozuna is back, Alex Verdugo to make Braves debut

6 days ago | sportstalkatl.com | Chase Irle

The Braves just released their lineup card for Friday’s series opener at Truist Park against the Twins, featuring a couple of notable additions. Friday Night Reds!#BravesCountry pic.twitter.com/FacGbAOJnc— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 18, 2025Marcell Ozuna is back in the lineup after missing the Toronto series with a minor hip injury.
Braves need to find a place for Drake Baldwin to play everyday

6 days ago | sportstalkatl.com | Chase Irle

Sean Murphy’s 2024 campaign, marred by injuries and inconsistent play, left many questioning his standing entering this season. Those concerns were only exacerbated by an injury suffered in Spring Training after taking a 95 MPH fastball right to the ribs. It kept him out for the first week of the season, but his return to the lineup has provided a much-needed boost for the Braves offense. Murphy has already slugged four home runs in just eight games, one shy of Austin Riley for the team lead.
A couple of Braves prospects are shining early in the season

6 days ago | sportstalkatl.com | Chase Irle

The Braves season is off to a dismal start with few bright spots, but there are a couple of notable names on the farm worth monitoring that have begun 2025 on a blistering pace. Lucas Braun (MLB.com’s #10 Braves Prospect)Braun had a helluva season in 2024, ending the year in Mississippi, where he posted a 2.38 ERA over 13 starts. He pitched more innings than any other prospect and recorded a strikeout to walk ratio approaching 4.00.
NFL insider links Falcons to Jalen Ramsey trade

6 days ago | sportstalkatl.com | Chase Irle

Earlier this week, All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey was placed on the trade block, as it was reported the two sides would work on finding a destination for seven time Pro-Bowler. Unlike the rumors surrounding star pass rushers like Myles Garrett or Micah Parsons, this one actually has some serious legs, with CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones speaking as if the Dolphins moving Jalen Ramsey is a certainty. “And now Ramsey has played his final game for Miami,” Jones wrote.
Braves: A very exciting update on Craig Kimbrel

6 days ago | sportstalkatl.com | Chase Irle

The offense is the current focal point of the Braves early season struggles, but the bullpen has been equally as abysmal. They just haven’t had many leads to protect, so their flaws are more easily overlooked. Atlanta’s relief core ranks 27th in WAR at -0.5, with an ERA of 4.18, which is good for 20th in the league. This unit needs more proven arms after losing A.J. Minter and Joe Jimenez, and the Braves are hoping Craig Kimbrel can help remedy the problem.
Why is Bryce Elder still starting for the Braves?

6 days ago | sportstalkatl.com | Chase Irle

Last week, the Braves made a puzzling decision by optioning AJ-Smith-Shawver to Gwinnett to make room in the rotation for Spencer Strider. Smith-Shawver didn’t exactly come out of the gates hot. After a solid first outing in San Diego, he followed it up with a rough one against Miami. But he bounced back nicely in his third start, tossing five innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts—an encouraging performance that had Braves Country hopeful he was turning the corner.
Braves hoping new face can lead to an offensive turnaround

6 days ago | sportstalkatl.com | Chase Irle

Teams don’t start off 5-13 because one facet of the club is failing. Every aspect of the Braves has underwhelmed, but none more so than the offense, in large part because they are getting absolutely nothing out of their outfield. Michael Harris II has been one of the worst players in baseball through the season’s first 18 games, at least with the stick. He’s slashing .179/.208/.299, good for an OPS+ of 42, which is 58% below league average.
Austin Riley has words for Braves fans after rough start

1 week ago | sportstalkatl.com | Chase Irle

There’s no question this is the worst 18-game start in Braves franchise history. Previous clubs might have posted a worse record, but they didn’t have World Series expectations coming into the season. Adding insult to injury, the only significant player the Braves signed during the offseason was popped for PEDs after playing just four games, and one of team’s best starting pitchers in Reynaldo Lopez might already be lost for the season. It’s been horrendous in all aspects.
Braves: Hector Neris finds a new home

1 week ago | sportstalkatl.com | Chase Irle

According to Robert Murray, Hector Neris has signed a minor-league contract with the Angels following a short stint with the Braves. Free-agent reliever Hector Neris and the Los Angeles Angels are in agreement on a minor-league contract, according to the teams transactions page. — Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) April 17, 2025The pipeline between the Angels and Braves continues. It’s amazing how many players go back and forth between the two organizations, but there are obvious connections.
Braves switch up their outfield ahead of series versus Twins

1 week ago | sportstalkatl.com | Chase Irle

The Braves made the obvious call up of Alex Verdugo today ahead of their weekend series with the Minnesota Twins. In a corresponding move, Bryan De La Cruz has been optioned to AAA Gwinnett. The #Braves today recalled OF Alex Verdugo to Atlanta and optioned OF Bryan De La Cruz to Triple-A Gwinnett. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 17, 2025With the way the Braves outfield has been performing, it felt like they had no choice but to turn to Alex Verdugo. The only question is who would go down.