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Atlanta Braves’ Ace Spencer Strider Dominates in Triple-A, Could Be Ready For MLB Return

Pitching for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday afternoon, Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider showed that he just might be ready to return to the big leagues for the first time in more than a year.
Strider is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in April of 2024. He made just two appearances last season. On Thursday, he struck out 13 of the 21 batters he faced, doing it all on 90 pitches.
Spencer Strider just struck out 13 of the 21 batters he faced on 90 pitches… Chat, is that good?
5.1 IP | 3 H | 1 ER | 2 BB | 13 SO pic.twitter.com/3MDs4zZArV
— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) April 10, 2025
An All-Star in 2023, Strider is 32-10 lifetime with a 3.47 ERA. One of the best strikeout artists in the game, he’s fanned 495 batters in 329.2 career innings. When he comes back, he’ll pair with Cy Young winner Chris Sale to make one of the top duos in baseball, but it’s possible that Strider could be on an innings limit as he works back into the season.
The hard-throwing right-hander helped the Braves get to the playoffs in both 2022 and 2023. He had a 2.84 ERA in two postseason starts back in 2023 as the Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Unfortunately, Atlanta has gotten out to a dreadful start in 2025, going 2-9 through 11 games. They could certainly use Strider back, but they’ll continue to do what is in his best long-term interest.
The Braves are back in action on Thursday night as they host the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. Atlanta will visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a weekend set at Steinbrenner Field.
DOMINANT FIRST APPEARANCE: Ben Hess, drafted in the first round in 2024, made his first career appearance for the New York Yankees’ High-A affiliate on Wednesday. CLICK HERE:
DEEP TALENT POOL: Baseball America recently ranked the most talented minor league teams in the game and the Rays received a high mark for the roster at Triple-A Durham. CLICK HERE:
ON THE MEND: Tobias Myers, who is a big part of the Milwaukee Brewers’ rotation, is back on a minor league assignment as he comes back from an oblique issue. CLICK HERE:

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How to watch today's New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time | Goal.com US

How to watch the Major League Soccer match between New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United, as well as kick-off time and team news.
New York Red Bulls host Atlanta United at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday. The MLS match sees the Red Bulls, currently seventh in the Eastern Conference with 24 points from 16 matches, aiming to build on a recent 4-2 win over Charlotte and maintain their strong home form.
New York have earned 19 points at home this season—the second-best home record in MLS—and have scored 11 goals in their last two home matches, including four from forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, who has nine league goals this season and ranks among the league’s top scorers.
Atlanta United, sitting 12th in the East with 17 points, are unbeaten in their last two fixtures and will be motivated to close the seven-point gap between them and their hosts. Despite their lower position, Atlanta have shown signs of improvement and could climb to 10th with a win.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United online – TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live on Apple TV in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL‘s guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United kick-off time
The match will be played at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 7.30 pm ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
New York Red Bulls team news
New York Red Bulls are expected to be near full strength, with no major new injury or suspension concerns reported. New York’s tactical flexibility and attacking firepower, especially at home, make them favorites.
Atlanta United team news
Atlanta, while improving, have found it difficult to break down the Red Bulls’ defense and have historically struggled at this venue.
The game is set to be a tight but lively contest, with the Red Bulls likely to dominate possession and chances. Atlanta will look to stay compact and hit on the counter, with a fit squad available for selection.
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Man arrested for April Atlanta shooting: Charged with murder and assault

ATLANTA – A 40-year-old man was arrested on Friday for a deadly shooting in April.
What we know:
Robert Carter, 40, was charged with felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and two counts of criminal attempt to commit armed robbery. He was arrested in the Oakland City neighborhood by the Atlanta Police Department’s Fugitive Unit.
He was booked into the Fulton County Jail.
According to the Atlanta Police Department Homicide Unit, the deadly shooting is being classified as a “felon killed by a private citizen.”
However, it was also determined that the victim died during the commission of a forcible felony.
SEE ALSO: Atlanta police looking for 2 individuals who may have info about shooting
The backstory:
The shooting happened a little after 9 p.m. on April 16 along Lee Street SW at Avon Avenue. Officers found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead by medics at the scene.
Investigators released an image days after the deadly shooting asking for help to identify the men in the photo.
SEE ALSO: Deadly shooting along Lee Street in Atlanta under investigation
What we don’t know:
It was not clear if one of the people seen in the photo was Carter.
The name of the victim has not been released.
A motive behind the deadly shooting remains under investigation.
The Source: The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting was also used.
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Man charged in 2023 Atlanta slaying, second suspect still sought
Atlanta police said they’ve arrested a man in connection with a 2023 fatal shooting, but they are still looking for a second suspect.
Blain Stafford was charged Tuesday with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, Atlanta PD reported.
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Stafford was already in custody at Fulton County Jail on an unrelated charge.
The arrest is in connection with the fatal shooting of Julian Kolb, 20, at 1376 Allegheny St. SW on Feb. 17, 2023, police said.
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Police found Kolb with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say they are also seeking a second man, Jyquez Harvey, in connection with Kolb’s slaying.
Jyquez Harvey has been sought on felony warrants since March 2023.
Warrants for Harvey, 20, were issued in March 2023 for felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, the Atlanta PD says.
Harvey is listed on the Atlanta PD’s most wanted, and authorities are offering a reward of up to $2,000 for his arrest.
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If you locate Harvey or any person found on the list, call local police, Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or Atlanta Police Department Fugitive Unit at 404-546-4220.
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