The Atlanta Braves lose yet another starting pitcher, leaving them with more question marks than options for the time being

Marcus Semien hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Saturday night, seven innings after the second baseman took a 94.6 mph fastball to the helmet.

Cooper McMurray, who just ended his college career after playing three seasons at Auburn, recently landed a deal with the Atlanta Braves. McMurray's deal with the Braves is of the undrafted free agent variety.

Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters (including David O'Brien of The Athletic) that right-hander Grant Holmes is suffering from elbow

It’s too early to know who would replace Snitker, but Braves legend Chipper Jones has potentially worked his way into the conversation. The 53-year-old Jones has never been a full-time coach at any level, though he’s worked for the organization as both an advisor and the assistant hitting coach.

Just this past month, the Rangers broke out their red hats for the first time this year vs. the Mariners. The red hats were the club’s only hats for its first three playoff seasons and a regular part of the rotation in the 2010-11 World Series runs.

Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospect JR Ritchie could be the next big thing to join the major league rotation. Could it happen in 2025?

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Michael Harris II nearly completed the first cycle for the Atlanta Braves since a pair of postseason heroes from the 2021 season.