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Inclement weather repeatedly postponed the Braves–Nationals game: an initial 4:30 PM start was delayed, a 6:07 PM rain delay followed by tarp issues on the infield, and crews scrambling to restore the field before a planned 7:35 PM restart, with ongoing updates as conditions change.
The Braves released left-hander Aaron Bummer and placed catcher Drake Baldwin on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain, while activating Dylan Dodd, recalling Victor Mederos, and adding Chadwick Tromp. With Baldwin and Murphy sidelined, Atlanta’s catching depth takes a hit as Tromp and Sandy León handle duties until Baldwin returns.
Payton Tolle delivered eight strong innings as Boston outlasted Atlanta 3-2, with Wilyer Abreu and Willson Contreras fueling the offense and Contreras delivering the game‑winning homer in the eighth; Boston weathered a Monasterio error and a shaky save by Aroldis Chapman, in a win that comes as Trevor Story hits the IL.
In a tense 10-inning showdown, the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 as Boston’s offense once again failed to deliver despite solid starting pitching. Connelly Early went five innings for the Sox, Jovani Morán worked 1.2 relief frames with three strikeouts, and Marcelo Mayer homered for Boston, with Micky Gaspar driving in a run. Boston went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and made costly baserunning mistakes by Duran and Rafaela, continuing a pattern of strong pitching but stalled offense that has haunted the club for weeks.
Braves catcher Sean Murphy was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left middle finger and is expected to miss at least two months, with Walt Weiss outlining the timeline. Veteran Sandy León returns to back up Drake Baldwin, and outfielder José Azócar re joins the majors after DFA’ing and signing a new minor-league contract. Jim Jarvis was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move, as Ha-Seong Kim’s return helped facilitate the roster shuffle.
The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Sean Murphy on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left middle finger and signed catcher Sandy León to back up Mike Baldwin while promoting José Azócar to the active roster and optioning Jim Jarvis. Azócar is out of options and could face designation for assignment again when others return. Murphy’s injury followed a catcher-interference play, and X-rays confirmed the fracture with no return timetable yet. Atlanta also reinstated Ha-Seong Kim and placed Eli White on the concussion IL, leaving a regular outfield of Mike Yastrzemski, Michael Harris II and Mauricio Dubón with Azócar as depth.
The Atlanta Braves report a 41% year-over-year drop in broadcasting revenue for Q1 2026, down to $2.52 million as they transition from FanDuel Sports Network to BravesVision amid the regional sports network shakeout; management cites timing, while CEO Derek Schiller remains optimistic BravesVision can match or surpass prior rights-fee levels, though one quarter isn’t enough to draw conclusions and a fuller turnaround is needed.
Jacob deGrom delivered another dominant start (seven scoreless innings, 10 strikeouts) as the Rangers beat the Cubs 3-0, reminding Chicago that he remains elite. The Cubs now gear up for a tough Braves series and are weighing potential deadline pitching targets (Gallen, Alcantara, Soroka, Peralta, Ray, Weber) per recent Athletic coverage, while Bleacher Nation also notes the Bulls’ surprise jump to the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery.
Former Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84; he led Atlanta to the 1995 World Series title, ranks fourth all-time in managerial wins with 2,504, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014.
Atlanta left 10 runners on base and went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position, dropping a 3-1 decision at Dodger Stadium. Austin Riley drove in the Braves’ lone run in the second; LA answered with an RBI double from Kyle Tucker, a fifth-inning Shohei Ohtani single, and a sixth-inning Freddie Freeman homer. Chris Sale spun seven strong innings for Atlanta, though one unearned run scored on a Jarvis error; Aaron Bummer worked a clean eighth. The series continues Saturday with Spencer Strider facing Blake Snell; first pitch 9:10 p.m. ET.
The Atlanta Braves selected infielder Jim Jarvis to the majors for his first call-up and designated outfielder Jose Azocar for assignment. Jarvis has delivered strong trends in the minors, including a .308/.415/.445 start at Gwinnett with 15 steals in 153 PAs, and could add infield depth as Ha-Seong Kim returns; Azocar, who has limited minor league options, is likely to clear waivers or be traded in the coming days.
Atlanta traded catcher Jonah Heim to Oakland for cash after designating him for assignment, as Sean Murphy is set to be activated from the IL. Heim had slashed .231/.311/.410 over 45 plate appearances this season, and with Drake Baldwin and Murphy likely to play regularly, Atlanta may rely on Chadwick Tromp as a Triple-A depth option if needed.
The Braves activated catcher Sean Murphy from the injured list and designated Jonah Heim for assignment to create space on the active roster after Murphy’s return from season-ending hip surgery prep. Heim had slashed .231/.311/.410 with one homer across 12 games, with defense a concern (six wild pitches in 103 innings). Atlanta has injuries in the outfield that limited depth, prompting the DFA to avoid carrying three catchers. Murphy’s season debut was set for tonight in Seattle, and Heim now faces a five-day window to trade or be waived, with multiple clubs reportedly in need of a catcher.
Atlanta’s offense erupted at altitude to sweep Colorado 8-6, 9-1 and 11-6, scoring 28 runs with seven homers. Mauricio Dubón lined a bases-clearing triple in the opener, Michael Harris II delivered a clutch pinch-hit homer late, and Jonah Heim drove in five in the finale while Chris Sale spun seven strong innings in another win. Ronald Acuña Jr. left with a strained hamstring, but Atlanta still holds an historic 35-game start — the best since 1892 — as they head to Seattle for the next test.
Braves manager Walt Weiss provided a slew of injury updates: Spencer Strider is slated to return this weekend after a successful rehab start with Gwinnett; Sean Murphy needs about 4–5 more rehab days; Ha-Seong Kim should require a couple weeks for a rehab stint before a potential call-up; Raisel Iglesias is throwing again as his shoulder inflammation subsides; Hurston Waldrep is set for a bullpen session with a June timeline for game action; Spencer Schwellenbach remains out with a return after the All-Star Break; overall, the team is getting healthier and Strider’s return should bolster a hot rotation.