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Braves Top Prospect Quietly Dominating Hitters on Backfields

Since he hasn't been seeing action with the major league team, it's been easy for Cam Caminiti's spring to slip under the radar. However, Baseball America recently brought the work he's been putting in up to the surface.

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Spring training roundup: Chris Sale completes six innings as Braves rout Rays

Chris Sale pounded the strike zone and completed six innings as the host Atlanta Braves routed the Tampa Bay Rays, 11-2, on Monday in North Port, Fla. The rangy southpaw, who just signed a contract extension through 2027, allowed five hits, did not walk a batter and fanned three.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16

Braves make 2 spring training roster moves before Opening Day

The Atlanta Braves are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 MLB regular season, which is slated to begin in less than two weeks. The Braves have already gotten some tough injury news leading up to the season, with starting Spencer Scwhellenbach set to miss the opening chunk of the campaign due to injury.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 16

Few Non-Roster Invites Remain in Braves Camp After Recent Cuts

The Atlanta Braves shaved down the roster in big league camp by two more spots. They announced just before first pitch on Monday that infielder Aaron Schunk and outfielder Brewer Hicklen were reassigned to minor league camp. Forty-three players remain in big league camp.

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How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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The 'A.L. & N.L. MVPs since 2000' quiz

How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Didier Fuentes News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Atlanta Braves Prospect is Making a Strong Case to Make the Team

The Atlanta Braves will need all hands-on deck this season to fill the starting rotation. Dealing with so many injuries, others like 20-year-old Didier Fuentes will need to step up.

Ha-seong Kim News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 16

Ha-Seong Kim Opens Up About Injury, Recovery with Braves

A familiar sight was made in the Atlanta Braves clubhouse Monday morning. Ha-Seong Kim was spotted back with the team. When asked about his timeline, he wouldn’t give one.

JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 15

JR Ritchie Adds to List of Strong Spring Performances from Braves Pitching Prospects

The Atlanta Braves are already dealing with several injuries to their starting pitching depth. But one of the team's top prospects showed in his latest spring training outing that he could be a big league rotation option at some point this year if necessary.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 15

Spring training roundup: Tyler Tolve's homer lifts Braves over Phillies 1-0

Reliever JR Ritchie pitched a shutout over the final four innings and Tyler Tolve homered in the ninth as visiting Atlanta improved to an MLB-best 15-5 this spring with a 1-0 victory Sunday afternoon over Philadelphia in Clearwater, Fla.

JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 15

Braves Prospect as Close to MLB Ready as He Can Get

JR Ritchie is as close to being major-league ready as a prospect could get. He gave the Atlanta Braves four dominant innings to finish off the Phillies in Clearwater to pick up a 1-0 win on Sunday.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / March 15

Atlanta Braves 2026 Spring Training Storylines to Follow

Fresh off a fourth-place National League East finish in 2025, the Atlanta Braves are relying on several bounce-back seasons in 2025. Even with the additions

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / March 14

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Atlanta Braves

The 2025 campaign was a complicated one for the Braves. Injuries piled up, and so did the losses early in the year. Still, the Braves finished out the year strong and should compete for a playoff spot in 2026.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 14

Braves Reassign Two More Players as Roster Takes Shape

The Atlanta Braves shaved down the roster in big league camp with two more cuts. They announced on Saturday that they reassigned infielder Tristin English and outfielder DeShawn Keirsey Jr.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 14

Ozzie Albies Establishes Major Goal for Bounce Back with Braves

With the World Baseball Classic behind him, Ozzie Albies enters the push for a bounce-back season. The Atlanta Braves second baseman said on Friday that he felt he was at 100% and was ready to go.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 13

Albies Reflects on World Baseball Classic, Bet with Braves Teammate

With the World Baseball Classic in the book for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ozzie Albies is back in camp with the Atlanta Braves. There's nothing to highlight for his return, apart from going 1-for-3 with a run scored.

John Gil News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 13

Braves Reassign a Top Infielder Prospect During Latest Cuts

A top-30 prospect in the Atlanta Braves system is one of the latest players to be reassigned. Infielder John Gil and right-hander Taylor Scott are bound for minor league camp as of Friday afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Braves’ Walt Weiss Facing Ozzie Albies, Drake Baldwin Decision Ahead of MLB Season

The Atlanta Braves didn't have a lot to celebrate in 2025 en route to a 76-86 season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2017, but the emergence of rookie catcher Drake Baldwin was a notable exception.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 13

Didier Fuentes may be forcing himself into Braves rotation plans

Didier Fuentes was not expected to make the Atlanta Braves' Opening Day roster, despite several injuries in their projected rotation. He may be forcing the Braves to reconsider.

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Spencer Strider News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Spencer Strider Continues to Grow as a Pitcher

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider struggled in 2025 after having Tommy John surgery. With the right-hander now two years removed from the surgery, Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner said Strider is willing to “try new things” to get better.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / March 12

Are the Braves’ Scorching Bats in Spring a Sign of Things to Come in 2026?

It’s that time of year again, folks. The sun is shining in Florida, the smell of sunscreen and popcorn is in the air, and Atlanta Braves fans are absolutely losing their minds over spring training box scores.

Jurickson Profar News / Just Baseball / March 11

How Do the Braves Pivot After Profar’s 162-Game Suspension?

Disclaimer: The MLBPA and Jurickson Profar have appealed the suspension. The appeal process is ongoing and could take weeks, or even months, to be resolved, according to Ken Rosenthal.

Drake Baldwin News / LWOSports.com / March 11

The No Sophomore Slump Club: Why Drake Baldwin is Poised for a Massive Year 2

If you’re an Atlanta Braves fan (or a fantasy baseball junkie), you probably spent the 2025 season watching Drake Baldwin and thinking, “Okay, this kid is the real deal.” After stepping up during a rocky 2025 campaign, including filling in admirably for Sean Murphy, Baldwin proved he wasn’t just a flash in the pan.

Joey Wentz News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9

Joey Wentz To Miss 2026 Season Due To Torn ACL

Braves left-hander Joey Wentz has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will miss the entire 2026 season. Mark Bowman of MLB.com was among those to relay the news.

Mike Yastrzemski News / Yardbarker / March 3