The Latest Breaking News from Braves

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.

ATLANTA — What happened Sunday night was precisely what the Padres needed to happen.

NEW YORK — One week into the MLB season and we’ve already learned a lot about what will transpire over the entire 162. Even the tiniest of snapshots has provided plenty of evidence for what’s in store for the Yankees and Mets this season.

Atlanta’s catcher came out worse for the wear after a big clash with Padres infielder Rougned Odor.

ATLANTA — Michael Wacha and three relievers were good enough Saturday night that the Padres didn’t need the run Rougned Odor didn’t score nor the one that he did score.

Let’s celebrate Aaron 49 years after he broke Babe Ruth’s home-run record by hitting No. 715.