Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

MLB Projects Familiar Face Returns to Braves Rotation as Fifth Starter

The race to fill the fifth spot in the Atlanta Braves rotation is on. With a number of options of who could land the final role, MLB took the chance to put out their projections for the entire rotation.

Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Braves pitcher Chris Sale drops truth bomb on ABS system: ‘I’m not an umpire’

The Atlanta Braves enter the 2026 season facing one of the sport’s most significant rule changes as MLB introduces the Automatic Ball Strike challenge system.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

Braves Ozzie Albies Makes Classroom's Day with Gift and Lesson

Sometimes, you have the chance to create long-lasting, happy memories for the next generation. Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies toom that chance and went all out.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Braves Chris Sale Balks at Idea of Utilizing New ABS System

The upcoming Major League Baseball season comes with some new territory. This week, the guidelines for the automatic ball-strike (ABS) challenge system were unveiled.

Marcell Ozuna News / SportsTalkATL / February 13

Anthopoulos on why the Braves moved on from Marcell Ozuna

The Braves lost Marcell Ozuna, as he recently signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, the writing appeared to be on the wall a while ago when Atlanta signed Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year deal.

Ken Rosenthal News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Ken Rosenthal Addresses Trades for the Braves Amid Rotation Concerns

NORTH PORT – The Atlanta Braves have already been thrown a curveball to start spring training, with injuries flaring up for Spencer Schwellenbach as others still work to return to full health.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos Reveals Hopeful Update on Ha-Seong Kim

For what it's worth, the Atlanta Braves are starting to get some hopeful updates along with the setbacks. General manager Alex Anthopoulos said, via MLB.com's Mark Bowman, that Ha-Seong Kim's recovery remains on track.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Braves Reveal TV Plans for Spring Training Calendar

As the Atlanta Braves prepare for the future of their television presence, business as usual is a go for spring training. The team announced on Friday that 15 of their spring training games will air on local Gray Media TV stations across 26 markets in the Southeastern United States.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Alex Anthopoulos Explains Why Braves Let Marcell Ozuna Walk in Free Agency

NORTH PORT – The Atlanta Braves moved on from long-time designated hitter Marcell Ozuna this offseason. The slugger signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / February 13

Anthopoulos confirms four members of Braves Opening Day rotation

The Braves don’t appear to be playing any games with their rotation during Spring Training, with Alex Anthopoulos coming out on Thursday and saying four of the club’s rotation spots are set in stone — Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo Lopez, and Grant Holmes.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / February 13

Anthopoulos on not adding a starting pitcher: Hasn’t been about money

The Braves rotation has been the subject of scrutiny following the injury to Spencer Schwellenbach, with most fans wondering why they didn’t add a starting pitcher this offseason after everything that transpired a year ago.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Hype Building for Two Young Atlanta Braves Pitchers

As the veterans begin their ramp-ups for spring training, two young Atlanta Braves pitchers have had the chance to get early looks. Hurston Waldrep and No.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 13

Biggest storylines from first week of Braves Spring Training

The first week of Braves Spring Training did not fail to deliver a number of intriguing storylines, many of which were positive, but unfortunately were outshined by the elephant in the room.

Robert Suarez News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Suarez Impressing Early in Spring, Easing Braves Bullpen Nerves

It was a complicated arrival to Atlanta Braves camp for Robert Suarez, but he's in the building now and making a strong impression. He's had the chance to get on the mound and do a bullpen session, putting what made him a two-time All-Star on full display.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 13

Jeremy Hefner Refuses To Name The Mets After Securing Braves Deal

Jeremy Hefner and the New York Mets parted ways in the wrong manner. Hefner was fired from the club as the team’s pitching coach after a disappointing 2025 season.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Sale, Acuña Share Quips with Each Other During Braves Live BP Matchup

A debate was arguably settled on Thursday. Who would win? Chris Sale or Ronald Acuña Jr. The old saying is that good pitching beats good hitting, and that was still the case for the Atlanta Braves ace.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. opens up about surprising Super Bowl halftime show cameo

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show was a great celebration of Latino culture. The Puerto Rican singer had an amazing halftime show featuring cameos from notable Latinos and Latinas in pop culture and sports.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 12

Braves Pitching Coach Jeremy Hefner Takes Friendly Jab at Former Team

When you switch teams within the division like Atlanta Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner did, you have to have some fun with it. He has a long history with the New York Mets.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 12

Spencer Strider Address Velocity Concerns Ahead of Spring Training

NORTH PORT – Spencer Strider is looking to rebound in 2026 after the Atlanta Braves ’ starting pitcher struggled for large portions of last season. The ace was an All-Star in 2023, finishing fourth in the Cy Young voting after winning a Major League-best 20 games, with 281 strikeouts and a 3.86 ERA.

Ian Anderson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 12

Former Atlanta Braves World Series Hero Sidelined For 2026 Season

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson will reportedly be sidelined for the entire 2026 MLB season after undergoing surgery last month. According to

Austin Riley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Braves’ Austin Riley makes brutally honest realization before spring training

The Atlanta Braves have gotten a mixed bag of injury updates as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 MLB season. While Ronald Acuna Jr. recently revealed that he is fully healthy heading into spring training, the team did get an unfortunate update on starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach, who will miss the opening chunk of the season due to injury.

Dylan Lee News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Dylan Lee Wins Arbitration Hearing Over Braves

Lefty reliever Dylan Lee has won his arbitration hearing over the Braves, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. He’ll earn the $2.2MM salary sought by his representatives at PSI Sports Management as opposed to the team’s $2MM filing figure.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Yardbarker / February 10