BOSTON -- A wedding, a Major League debut, a 24th birthday and a big league start at Fenway Park. The past week-plus has taken Spencer Schwellenbach on quite the ride. On the heels of his brother’s wedding, Schwellenbach was told he’d be making the jump from Double-A Mississippi to Triple-A

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Ten months after the Pirates selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, Paul Skenes arrived in Pittsburgh and immediately asserted himself as one of the best pitchers in the big leagues. Two other first-rounders from the Class of '23 preceded him to the Majors, with

BOSTON -- For the past two seasons, the month of June has been one to remember for the Braves. In 2022, they went on a 14-game win streak to open June after ending May with a rare team meeting. Atlanta followed suit the next year with 61 homers in June,

The calendar has flipped to June, but before we look ahead to what should be a thrilling summer of baseball, it’s time to honor the top stars from the month of May. Here are the players receiving honors for their incredible May performances, starting with the Players of the Month,

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Discussions of hitting prospects typically involve a breakdown of tools and skills. Who has the most raw power? Who has the best feel to hit? Even with the advent of so much more data, these evaluations often provide at least a little subjectivity. Imagine if, in one day, you could

ATLANTA – Nothing about the ball Sean Murphy hit in Sunday’s seventh inning should’ve been much to celebrate. With runners on second and third and one out in a tie game, Murphy skied Austin Adams’ 1-0 slider more or less straight up: 85.6 mph with a 59 degree launch angle

Two batters into Hurston Waldrep’s first Triple-A start of the season, it looked like it would be a day to forget. Five innings later, that could not have been further from the truth. The Braves No. 2 prospect, who made one start at Triple-A Gwinnett last September, fanned a career-high

ATLANTA -- If all good things must come to an end, then Chris Sale was not looking forward to June. The month of May wasn’t great for the Braves as a team, but it was nearly perfect for Sale, who enjoyed the best month of his career by putting together

ATLANTA -- The Braves knew they were making a shrewd move when they signed right-hander Reynaldo López to a three-year deal this offseason, with the plan to convert him back into a starter. They saw the potential López flashed earlier in his career in that role, before transitioning into an

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Lou Gehrig's life and legacy continue to be remembered and celebrated more than 80 years after his passing. Now, baseball fans of all teams have an opportunity to keep his memory alive while also giving hope to those fighting the disease that took his life. Starting Sunday, June 2, to

Whether you need to see how Aaron Judge will follow up his historically huge May or track Elly De La Cruz's push for 100 stolen bases, there’s plenty of exciting baseball left to be played in 2024. Now, you can follow the action on MLB.TV for a new low price.

ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. will undergo surgery to repair the torn ACL in his left knee on Tuesday, he said while addressing his season-ending injury for the first time Thursday at Truist Park. Dr. Neil ElAttrache will perform the operation in Los Angeles. “Sometimes these things are blessings in

ATLANTA -- As Memorial Day fades further into the rearview mirror, the Braves are stuck in a rough patch. Down one superstar and one top prospect in the rotation, their pitching depth is being tested. Down another superstar at the top of the lineup, they’re hardly hitting. Combine those factors,

Just a few years ago, the scouting industry and, as a result, those of us who cover the Draft, would just about be in “Go” mode. The recently completed conference tournaments used to be the last looks decision-makers would get at the college crop in a class. Perhaps area scouts

ATLANTA -- When Spencer Schwellenbach learned he was jumping from Double-A to the Majors to join the Braves this week, he said he felt “totally taken off guard and very happy about it.” He wasn’t the only one surprised at the news, forced to reroute his travel plans, and thrilled

ATLANTA -- Seeking outfield depth in the wake of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s season-ending injury, the Braves signed veteran Ramón Laureano to a Minor League deal on Wednesday, manager Brian Snitker confirmed. The 29-year-old Laureano, who was released by the Guardians on May 25, will report to Triple-A Gwinnett. A right-handed

ATLANTA -- For all the adversity and uncertainty the Braves are facing these days, one thing they don’t need to worry about is Max Fried, who keeps humming along a stream of constant excellence. The latest example came Tuesday, when Fried’s dominance paved the way for Atlanta’s 2-0 victory over

With just over six weeks before the Cleveland Guardians make the first selection of the 2024 Draft, MLB Pipeline has a newly expanded, and re-ranked Top 200 Draft prospects list to digest. A lot can happen between now and then in terms of figuring out who goes where, and there