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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 19
Braves Outright Veteran Reliever to Triple-A In Spring Training Cut
The Atlanta Braves have plucked a reliever from the 40-man roster as spring training winds down. They announced Thursday afternoon that right-hander Ian Hamilton has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. There are now 41 active players in big league camp.
Ian Hamilton News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19
Braves Outright Ian Hamilton
The Braves announced that right-hander Ian Hamilton has been sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. There wasn’t any previous indication he was on waivers but it appears he was quietly passed through unclaimed in recent days.
Jurickson Profar News / Last Word On Sports / March 19
Atlanta Braves DH Jurickson Profar will miss all of 2026
The Atlanta Braves will be without outfielder Jurickson Profar for the 2026 season after getting his PED suspension resolved. Profar has already served a suspension for PED use last season after signing a three-year ($45 million) contract in January 2025.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19
3 reasons why Braves won’t win 2026 World Series
The Atlanta Braves enter 2026 with familiar expectations and unfamiliar uncertainty. While the roster still features elite top-end talent, legitimate concerns about pitching stability, lineup depth, and the strength of the National League cast doubt on the team’s championship outlook.
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.
Jurickson Profar News / Field Level Media / March 19
Report: Jurickson Profar to sit out season after suspension upheld
Jurickson Profar's appeal of his 162-game suspension for a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was rejected, and he will miss the entire season for the Atlanta Braves, ESPN reported Thursday.
Jurickson Profar News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
MLB has made a decision on Jurickson Profar’s 162-game suspension
Atlanta Braves veteran Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for testing positive for PEDs for the second time in his career. Profar decided to appeal the ruling, but the official decision came from the league on Thursday.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19
Jurickson Profar’s 162-Game Suspension Upheld
Jurickson Profar‘s appeal of his 162-game suspension for a second positive PED test was unsuccessful, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Profar will serve the entire 162-game suspension, missing all of the 2026 season, and will be ineligible for postseason play if Atlanta qualifies.
Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 19
Verdict is Still Out on Braves All-Star Ozzie Albies
It's spring training. It's hard to properly judge where a player stands. That being said, the Atlanta Braves need to keep an eye on second baseman Ozzie Albies.
Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / March 19
Options For The Atlanta Braves 2026 Starting Rotation
The Atlanta Braves have suffered multiple injuries to the starting rotation. Left-hander Joey Wentz was the latest to join the injured list with a torn ACL.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 18
Braves Add More Relief Pitching Depth via Minor League Deal
The Atlanta Braves have apparently made the move to add more relief-pitching help to the organization. According to his transaction log, they signed left-hander Kyle Nelson to a minor league contract.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / March 18
Didier Fuentes Is Atlanta’s Most Intriguing Pitching Option
The 2026 MLB season is fast approaching, and the Atlanta Braves‘ rotation has gone from a strength to a question mark fast. Just one month ago, it felt pretty set.
Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18
WBC Title is bigger than baseball for Ronald Acuna Jr.
The World Baseball Classic delivered a defining moment for Venezuela, and Ronald Acuna Jr. stood at the heart of it. Venezuela’s 2026 WBC title run reached its peak with a dramatic win over Team USA, but the biggest story centered on what the championship meant to Acuna.
Mike Yastrzemski News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 17
Stand Out Statistics From Braves Mike Yastrzemski in Spring Training
Easily one of the top standouts for the Atlanta Braves in spring training has been Mike Yastrzemski. He got the day off on Tuesday, but that isn't due to lack of performance.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 17
Braves Must Be Strict with Managing Reynaldo López's Health
Once again, Reynaldo López looked sharp for the Atlanta Braves. In his latest start on Tuesday, he had to battle against the Boston Red Sox in Ft. Myers.
Kyle Nelson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 17
Braves Sign Kyle Nelson To Minor League Deal
The Braves have signed left-hander Kyle Nelson to a minor league deal, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America. It’s unclear if the MVP Sports Group client will be in major league or minor league camp.
Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17
Ronald Acuna Jr. had emotional reaction after Venezuela beat Italy in the WBC semifinal
Ronald Acuna Jr. could not contain his emotions on Monday after Venezuela advanced to the championship game of this year’s World Baseball Classic. Venezuela came from behind to stun Italy in a 4-2 victory at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.
Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / March 16
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 / 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.
Didier Fuentes 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.
Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / March 13
The Real Problems With the Braves Since Their 2021 World Series
When the Atlanta Braves won the 2021 World Series, it looked like the start of a dynasty. Atlanta had young stars, a loaded lineup, and one of the smartest front offices in baseball.
Mike Yastrzemski News / Yardbarker / March 3
Mike Yastrzemski now even more important for Atlanta Braves
Yastrzemski is now slated for a much larger role as he will likely take over in left.
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