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Chadwick Tromp delivered his first career walk-off with an 11th-inning single to lift the Braves to a 5-4 win over the Nationals, a timely moment as Atlanta nurses injuries to its catchers. The piece also includes a mini deep dive into Dylan Dodd’s arsenal and notes on Braves minor leaguers and other MLB updates.
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game in the sixth inning with a left-thumb injury; X-rays were negative and he is day-to-day, after contributing a two-run single earlier, with Eli White replacing him.
The Atlanta Braves downed the Miami Marlins 9-1 in Miami, buoyed by Chris Sale’s seven-inning gem and a thunderous offense. Miami grabbed an early run on a Heriberto Hernández sacrifice fly, but Austin Riley answered with a second-inning three-run homer to put Atlanta ahead. Dominic Smith delivered the key blows, delivering a three-run homer in the sixth and later adding an RBI hit to pad the lead, as Sale retired 10 straight at one point and the Braves cruised to the laugher.
Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was diagnosed with a mild Grade 1 oblique strain and placed on the 10-day IL after a win against the Marlins. With Sean Murphy sidelined by a fractured finger, veteran catchers Sandy León and Chadwick Tromp will handle behind the plate for at least the next 10–14 days, while Baldwin’s exact IL duration remains unknown. Baldwin had been a standout contributor (2.2 fWAR, 13 HR, 160 wRC+) and was in contention for an All-Star berth before the injury.
Atlanta placed Drake Baldwin on the 10-day IL with a strained right oblique, deepening the Braves’ injury woes as Ronald Acuña Jr. returns from the IL and Sean Murphy recovers from a fractured finger. Baldwin had posted a .303/.389/.543 line with 13 homers, and his absence creates more lineup shorthands while Dylan Dodd returns from rehab and Aaron Bummer is released.
John Smoltz explains Bobby Cox’s simple, no-nonsense leadership: treat players the same, enforce three rules—wear your hat right, don’t cover the A, show up on time with no music—and demand preparation; the Braves thrived under this system, and Smoltz’s praise comes as Cox, age 84, is remembered following his death.
The Atlanta Braves activated Ha-Seong Kim from the injured list for his 2026 season debut after a torn hand tendon suffered in the offseason; Eli White was placed on the 7-day concussion list following a wall collision. Kim, in his first full season with Atlanta, signed a one-year, $20 million deal this winter, and his return figures to cut into the playing time of Mauricio Dubón and Mauricio Mateo as the Braves assess depth at shortstop and infield.
MLB’s early-season power rankings show a tight race with 27 of 30 teams within five games of a playoff spot. Atlanta sits at No. 1 after a strong run, followed by the Rays, Cubs, Yankees, and Dodgers. The Phillies have begun to rebound after a brutal April, while the Detroit Tigers have slid further, especially after Tarik Skubal’s elbow surgery and bullpen-heavy plans. The overall picture remains highly fluid as teams juggle rotations and lineups into May.
Ha-Seong Kim is activated for his Braves debut as they open a series against the Cubs, with Eli White placed on the 7-day concussion IL; the club will update on Sean Murphy's hand and will honor Ted Turner and Bobby Cox during the game.
Catcher Sean Murphy left the Braves’ game with a probable hand/arm issue after catcher interference, and Braves won’t have an injury update until Tuesday, raising the possibility of lineup changes or backups like Chadwick Tromp or Jair Camargo if he’s sidelined. Outfielder Eli White is in concussion protocol after exiting late against the Dodgers; if he’s out, Ha-Seong Kim could be activated before the Cubs series. Ronald Acuña Jr. is eligible to return from the IL next week, though timing remains uncertain.
The Braves’ Ted Turner and Bobby Cox left an unmatched Atlanta legacy: Turner kept the team in town and built its national profile, while Cox delivered 14 straight division titles and the 1995 World Series under a people-first approach that reshaped the franchise.
Freddie Freeman recalled Bobby Cox’s unwavering backing and personal connection, saying Cox’s impact goes beyond Xs and Os; he shared stories from his first days in the Braves’ system and a favorite memory of meeting Cox with his young son, noting Cox’s influence endures as the Dodgers face the Braves in a three-game series.
Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager who built Atlanta’s championship-era Braves, died at 84. He led the team to 14 straight NL East titles (1991–2005), captured the 1995 World Series crown, and accumulated 2,504 wins. A four-time Manager of the Year, Cox was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014 and leaves a legacy of sustained excellence and player development.
The piece memorializes Ted Turner—CNN founder and longtime owner of the Atlanta Braves and Hawks—while recalling a controversial aspect of his past: hosting wet‑T‑shirt contests during college nights after Braves games and briefly managing the Braves in 1977, framed as part of a larger legacy that includes turning the TBS superstation and shaping modern media and sports.”,
Braves promote 25-year-old Jim Jarvis from Triple-A Gwinnett, adding a fast, contact-heavy utility infielder with defensive flexibility (primarily shortstop) and growing power; in Gwinnett he hit .305/.418/.445 with 6 doubles, 4 homers, 15 steals in 17 attempts, and 23 walks to 27 strikeouts, projecting as bench depth rather than everyday regular.