ATLANTA — Spencer Strider recorded 13 strikeouts in his first win of the season, Ronald Acuña Jr. stayed hot with two hits, including a two-run homer, and the Atlanta Braves beat Colorado 4-1 on Saturday.

The Atlanta Braves came into the regular season hoping to be World Series contenders as one of the best teams in the National League. However, Atlanta enters MLB games today well below the .500 mark with all eyes on the club more than a month out from the MLB trade deadline.

The Atlanta Braves reportedly have a specific strategy in mind as it pertains to the upcoming MLB trade deadline.

The Colorado Rockies have reinstated left-hander Austin Gomber from the 60-day injured list before his start against the Atlanta Braves.

The Atlanta Braves front office has been on the receiving end of some, well, let's just call them unkind words the past few weeks. Alex Anthopoulos rules with a

All signs point to the Atlanta Braves keeping the faith in their current staff and not sending any off to prepare for the future

The Atlanta Braves started the weekend series on a high note after Friday night’s 12-4 defeat over the Colorado Rockies. Bryce Elder got the ball to start the game; he threw 3.1 mediocre innings and allowed each of Colorado’s runs. The Atlanta offense, however, finally came to life and put together a few crooked number innings.

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The Atlanta Braves announced their probable starters for the upcoming New York Mets series, including where they'll pencil left-hander Chris Sale. He'll pitch Wednesday game after being scratched from his initial Sunday start in the series finale with the Rockies. Paul Blackburn (0-0,6.75 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Mets that day.

The Atlanta Braves are predicted to part ways with Chris Sale in a potential blockbuster trade involving the New York Yankees.