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A frustrating start to the Braves 2024 campaign continued on Wednesday afternoon in a 9-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The offense, which had begun to show some signs of life, was held to just one hit, as the revolving door at the back of the rotation continued to rotate.

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Three Braves prospects land in updated Baseball America top 100

The newly-promoted Spencer Schwellenbach joins AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep on the list The season is entering June, and with a new month of baseball to be played there is a fresh Baseball America top 100 update for us to enjoy.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 4

Hurston Waldrep rockets up Keith Law’s prospect rankings

The story of the 2024 Atlanta Braves — if we’re looking at things positively — has been the pitching. Atlanta’s rotation has been one of the best in baseball — led by Max Fried, Chris Sale, and Reynaldo López — and the bullpen has been equally as reliable.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 4

Chris Sale named NL Pitcher of the Month, Hurston Waldrep in Keith Law’s Top 50, More

Monday revealed a few Braves pitchers are among the most impressive of 2024. Chris Sale was named Pitcher of the Month for the National League. Hurston Waldrep landed in Keith Law’s top 50 prospects.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 3

Hurston Waldrep continues to shine in Gwinnett debut

Over the weekend, 2023 first-round selection Hurston Waldrep was promoted to Gwinnett, and on Sunday, he made his season debut for the Stripers, which went about as well as anyone could have possibly hoped.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 3

Charlie Morton Delivers in Series Win, Hurston Waldrep shines in AAA Debut, More

After a less than ideal homestead, the Braves end it in fine fashion as the pitching shines on Sunday. At this point, it seems fair to suggest the Braves will take a series however it comes without issue.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 2

Hurston Waldrep promoted, bats look alive in loss, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Braves’ utility player David Fletcher was demoted to double-A from triple-A today. Fletcher is owed real money this year and next year but was being used frequently to eat pitching innings at Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 1

Hurston Waldrep promoted to Triple-A

The Braves 2023 first round pick returns to Gwinett When the Atlanta Braves took Hurston Waldrep with the 24th overall pick last season there was certainly excitement about his future, but also the understanding that the Florida Gators star pitcher would be more of a project than many college arm.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 28

Braves prospects weekly report: Waldrep, Schwellenbach make up M-Braves two-headed monster

The duo took their dominance to a new level last week as Mississippi swept their series in Chattanooga We have a hybrid article for you this morning, as the Mississippi Braves decided they wanted to play on Memorial Day so we’re going to start off with a quick recap of that loss.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

It’s time for a Hurston Waldrep promotion

When discussing the Braves’ top prospects, Hurston Waldrep is the one that seems to be emerging as the guy who could really make an impact in Atlanta as early as this season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

The Athletic names Braves prospect on the cusp of contributing

The Braves have a number of pitching prospects showing out in the minors early this season. Spencer Schwellenbach recently received a promotion to AA and responded with six scoreless innings and nine strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 16

Hurston Waldrep continues hot stretch with best start of the season

The Braves’ top arms on the farm continue to make noise. Owen Murphy turned in another gem earlier in the week, striking out 11 over 6.1 scoreless innings.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 9

Big week for the Braves top three prospects

When it comes to the Braves prospects, they have a clear top three and then a pretty significant dropoff. All the talk coming into the season surrounded AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 4

Two Braves fall down Baseball America’s list of top 100 prospects

Coming into the season, the Braves had two prospects that were featured on nearly every top 100 prospect list, AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep. Per Baseball America, both were ranked in the top 50 less than two months ago.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 3

Hurston Waldrep beginning to catch fire in Mississippi

Hurston Waldrep was one of the headlines of Braves Spring Training. After being drafted in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, he quickly rocketed through the system, finishing the year in AAA after just eight professional starts.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 1

Braves top position player prospect continues to rake on the farm

By most outlets, the Braves have a bottom tier farm system. They do have several pitchers worth getting excited about, headlined by AJ Smith-Shawver and

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 22

Hurston Waldrep experiencing growing pains in AA

It didn’t take long for Hurston Waldrep to make himself a household name across Braves Country after he was drafted in the first round last year. A former

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 13

Why Braves should be able to take injury update in stride

Why Braves should be able to take starting pitcher's major injury update in stride

Losing an ace such as Spencer Strider this early in the season would be a devastating blow for most teams. But most teams aren't the Atlanta Braves.

Rangers pitcher suffers major injury from punching wall

Reds outfielder moving slowly in rehab from fractured wrist

Yankees' Jon Berti placed on 10-day injured list with left groin strain

Red Sox place second baseman, reliever on injured list

Matt Andriese's MLB return short-lived

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 8

Hurston Waldrep Reassigned to Minor League Camp

The Atlanta Braves announced one more roster move late on Friday afternoon, reassigning top pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep to minor league camp. Atlanta announced the move on social media, just hours after Waldrep pitched in Friday's Grapefruit League matchup versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / February 15