The Latest Breaking News from Braves

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mixed martial artist Max Holloway visited the Royals’ clubhouse ahead of Sunday’s game against Atlanta, shaking hands with players a day after his win at UFC Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Braves fans also voice the “chop” chant, as the Royals were reminded on several occasions on Saturday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer struck out five in the first two innings of Friday night’s game against Atlanta at Kauffman Stadium.

TORONTO — The Rays rolled off 13 straight wins to start the season, tying the major league modern-era record shared by the 1982 Braves and ‘87 Brewers, by playing extremely well in all aspects of the game.

Seven hitters and five pitchers who are worth adding this week.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Whadda ya say now, America?

Sometimes you want to go … where you know everybody’s name.

ATLANTA — When Hunter Greene’s 98-mph fastball struck Orlando Arcia’s left wrist, Arcia immediately hopped around the batter’s box, clearly in a ton of pain.

ATLANTA — The Braves held on to defeat the Reds 7-6 Tuesday at Truist Park. They’ll go for a three-game sweep Wednesday.

ATLANTA — Braves right-hander Ian Anderson likely will undergo Tommy John surgery that will end his 2023 season, a person familiar with the situation told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The surgery usually is done to repair a torn UCL (the team has not confirmed the specifics of his injury).

ATLANTA — That’s one way to introduce yourself to the home fans: Catcher Sean Murphy’s first home run with the Braves was a walk-off at Truist Park.