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Optimism Building that Spencer Strider Can Bounce Back for Braves

Navigating the insanity that has ensued around the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation is going to take more than figuring out the best fifth starter. They're going to need their previously injured options confirmed to be in the rotation in full form.

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Braves’ Walt Weiss reveals the secret for a Spencer Strider bounce-back season

With spring training games set to begin soon, all eyes in Atlanta Braves camp are on starting pitcher Spencer Strider. Strider finished fourth in National League Cy Young voting in 2023 before missing almost all of 2024 due to injury.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 17

Walt Weiss Confirms Non-Roster Pitcher in Hunt for Braves Rotation Spot

Be on the lookout for a veteran starter as the open competition for the fifth spot in the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation takes shape. Manager Walt Weiss said on Tuesday that non-roster veteran arm Martin Perez would get a chance to earn the spot as injury woes hit the team early in spring training.

Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / February 17

Braves give D. Smith non-roster invite to camp

The Atlanta Braves added veteran Dominic Smith to their major league spring training camp on Tuesday as a non-roster invitee.

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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?

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Atlanta Braves News / Total Apex Sports / February 17

Atlanta Braves Add Dominic Smith On Minor- League Deal As Spring Competition Heats Up

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league deal with First Baseman Dominic Smith, as first reported by Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution and confirmed by multiple outlets.

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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.

Bryce Elder News / SportsTalkATL / February 17

Is Bryce Elder now a clear favorite to make the Braves rotation?

Last week, Alex Anthopoulos confirmed that four of the spots in the Braves’ rotation are locked down by Chris Sale, Reynaldo López, Spencer Strider, and Grant Holmes.

Byron Buxton News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 17

MLB Insider Name Drops Braves in Trade Scenario for All-Star Outfielder

Byron Buxton continues to insists that he wants to stay with the Twins for his full career. However, as the discourse around his future continues, the Atlanta Braves keep coming up as a potential landing spot for him.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 17

Braves add veteran Dominic Smith to Spring Training roster

According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Chad Bishop, the Braves have added veteran infielder Dominic Smith to their Spring Training roster. Smith has played in the majors in every season since 2017, with most of that time coming with the New York Mets.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 17

Veteran Infielder Joins Braves in Spring Training as Non-Roster Invite

The Atlanta Braves expand their big league camp with the addition of a familiar face in the National League East. They announced Tuesday morning that they have added infielder Dominic Smith as a non-roster invitee.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17

Braves, Dominic Smith Agree To Minor League Deal

The Braves have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Dominic Smith, per Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Roc Nation client will be a non-roster invitee in big league camp.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 17

Zero question about the most important Braves player in 2026

A rotation that came in with significant concerns is now on life support following the news surrounding Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach — and Opening Day isn’t for another five-plus weeks.

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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

Marcell Ozuna News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 17

Braves, Marcell Ozuna Exchange Farewell Messages on Social Media

Another longtime member of the Atlanta Braves has departed for a new chapter. Like with other players who have signed elsewhere, the tradition of some type of than you or farewell message online continues.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 16

So...What Will the Atlanta Braves Look Like on Opening Day?

Normally, one or two projections for how an opening day squad will look is sufficient. The Atlanta Braves' injury turmoil has forced a few more of these.

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Ex-GM advocates for Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr extension ‘right now’

The Atlanta Braves have already had some key injuries to report as spring training begins, but the good news is that it doesn’t involve Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 16

Three remaining starting pitching trade targets for the Braves

It’s pretty clear the Braves were willing to enter the 2026 campaign with what they had on the starting pitching front, even if Alex Anthopoulos spoke all offseason about adding a “playoff-caliber” starter.

Jurickson Profar News / SportsTalkATL / February 16

Jurickson Profar expected to DH following offseason surgery

The beginning of Braves Spring Training has unfortunately been mostly about injuries, and that continued over the weekend. Hurston Waldrep will seek a second opinion after an MRI revealed loose bodies in his elbow.

Chris Sale News / SportsTalkATL / February 16

Chris Sale discusses his future with the Braves

We may only be a week into Spring Training, but like most of y’all, I’m already sick of discussing Braves injuries. It’s a curse that began in 2024 and has continued to plague the club into 2026, with four key pieces already expected to miss a significant portion of the season.

Austin Riley News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 16