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How Joey Wentz Fits into Atlanta Braves Equation

Joey Wentz provided a nice follow to Bryce Elder on Monday, en route to an Atlanta Braves 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. Both arms made their case for being the next two in line to get a spot in the starting rotation when one opens up.

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MLB.com Reveals Braves Top-30 Prospects for 2026

A fresh list of top prospects in the Atlanta Braves system was revealed by MLB.com. Four of the five top prospects from last year's list remain the same, but one notable arm saw a boost to his stock.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 2

Next Braves Prospect to Watch Crushing It in Spring Training

In 2024, Drake Baldwin caught the attention of Atlanta Braves fans with his performance in the minor leagues. The following year, it was JR Ritchie. Now, eyes should be on infielder John Gil, who has been coming into his own since late last season.

Lucas Herbert News / HITC / March 2

LIV golfer Lucas Herbert qualifies for The Open after runner-up finish at New Zealand Open

Lucas Herbert has booked his place at The Open Championship after a superb performance at the New Zealand Open. The Australian finished solo second at 20 under par to secure qualification for Royal Birkdale later this year.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

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The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 1

Pair of Braves Starters Dazzle in Split-Squad Action

The Atlanta Braves take the opportunity to give two of their starters the ball on the same day. Reynaldo López and Grant Holmes for the split-squad day, giving them both the chance to go through the motions as rotation arms while staying on their current schedules.

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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.

Alex Verdugo News / Yardbarker / March 1

Padres take low-cost flier on Alex Verdugo

The San Diego Padres had been interested in outfielder Alex Verdugo in the past.

Royals continue outfield revamp with Starling Marte

Interesting structure of Max Scherzer’s new contract is revealed

Cardinals' managerial stability to continue with Oliver Marmol extension

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 1

Padres Sign Alex Verdugo To Minor League Deal

The Padres have signed outfielder Alex Verdugo to a minor league contract, the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee reports. Verdugo has been a free agent since he was released by the Braves last July.

Chris Sale News / Just Baseball / March 1

Chris Sale’s Extension Makes Perfect Sense for Both Sides

Spring training is underway and Atlanta Braves fans did not have to wait long to finally receive good news. Chris Sale and the Braves agreed to a one year, $27 million extension for the 2027 season that includes a $30 million club option for 2028.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / March 1

2026 Transactions: Braves Demote Nacho Alvarez, MiLB Signings

With four weeks left until Opening Day 2026, don’t expect a lot of cuts from Spring Training just yet. However, two teams, the Athletics and Braves, began

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 28

Braves May Not See Get Old Spencer Strider Again...But That's OK

Spencer Strider took the mound for the Atlanta Braves and provided the first showcase of what the new version of himself could look like. Overall, he pitched two innings, allowed an earned run on two hits and punched out two batters.

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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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Braves for World Baseball Classic

The Atlanta Braves have renewed optimism as the 2026 season approaches. The team underwent a managerial change with Walt Weiss replacing Brian Snitker

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies already engaging in WBC trash talk

A handful of players on the Atlanta Braves will take part in the World Baseball Classic. Among them are Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuna Jr. will be representing Team Venezuela, and Albies will be playing for The Netherlands.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 28

JR Ritchie's Delivers Electric Day Braves in Latest Outing

JR Ritchie put on another solid showing in spring training, helping put the finishing touches on an Atlanta Braves win over Boston on Friday. He tossed two innings, allowing one baserunner, a solo home run, along with five strikeouts.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 28

Braves Send Strong Message About Lineup's Offensive Firepower

Fifteen runs came across to score for the Atlanta Braves on Friday, giving them a decisive win in their spring training bout with the Boston Red Sox. They clobbered four home runs, including two from Mike Yastrzemski and a grand slam by Ronald Acuña Jr.

Mike Yastrzemski News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 27

Mike Yastrzemski Rewarding Braves with Monster Spring Training

Spring training has gotten off to as good a start as it could for Mike Yastzremski. The Atlanta Braves' goal was to utilize him in the best matchups, and that's exactly what he's done.

Austin Riley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Braves’ Austin Riley gets brutally honest on injury-plagued 2025

As the Atlanta Braves are preparing in spring training for the upcoming 2026 season, one player who is ready and eager to get back out on the diamond is star Austin Riley.

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Braves pitcher Spencer Strider says the quiet part out loud about 2025 struggles

The 2025 campaign was a bit of a roller coaster for Spencer Strider, as the Atlanta Braves star seemed to struggle in his first year back from a season-ending elbow injury in 2024.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 27

Braves Chris Sale Focused on the Good From Latest Spring Training Start

Most will look at the stat line at the end of the game to draw a simple conclusion. However, Chris Sale walked away from his start feeling good with what matters most in spring training.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. proves he’s ready for WBC with massive grand slam

The Atlanta Braves have a lot to be excited about coming into this season, and one of those things is Ronald Acuna Jr. being healthy. Acuna is already showing why they should be excited, and why he’s also ready for the World Baseball Classic after this grand slam in spring training against the Boston Red Sox.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 27

WBC Could Mean Big Things to Come for Braves Star Ronald Acuña Jr.

A major opportunity bestowed upon Ronald Acuña Jr. is a testament to how far he's come with his health. A year ago, he couldn't play in an Atlanta Braves spring training game.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 26

Braves announce record earnings, but still no starting pitcher…

The Braves may have missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017, but it certainly didn’t hurt their wallets. The team’s Q4 earnings were released on Wednesday, and they showed there isn’t anybody involved with the organization that’s hurting for cash.

Matt Olson News / LWOSports.com / February 26

Three Reasons Matt Olson is Set for a Massive 2026 Season

If you are an Atlanta Braves fan, the end of the 2025 season likely left you with a weird mix of frustration and optimism. The team didn’t make the postseason for the first time in a long time, but Matt Olson was one guy that was absolutely hammering the ball at the end of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 24

Braves announce the future with BravesVision

After parting ways with FanDuel Sports Network earlier in the year, the Atlanta Braves have announced the launch of BravesVision, a multimedia platform owned and operated by the organization that will become the official television home of the Braves beginning this season.

Chris Sale News / Yardbarker / February 24