The Atlanta Braves (44-57) and the Texas Rangers (53-50) open a 3-game interleague series Friday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Atlanta Braves have activated third baseman Austin Riley from the injured list on ahead of a weekend series at Texas.

The Atlanta Braves take a flyer on a power bat out of Auburn, adding another first baseman from this year's amateur prospect class

The league has closed its review of Saturday’s dugout dustup between Atlanta Braves assistant coach Eddie Perez and New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., sources told Athlon Sports.

One MLB writer recently suggested that former Atlanta Braves All-Star Brian McCann would be a good choice to succeed manager Brian Snitker.

As the MLB trade deadline nears, Marcell Ozuna is a top candidate to be dealt by the struggling Braves, with the Tigers emerging as a logical landing spot.

Longtime Braves reliever Jesse Chavez, 41, has officially retired after 16 MLB seasons and six stints with Atlanta.