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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.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 18

Braves Reassign Catcher in Latest Spring Training Move

The Atlanta Braves made an expected move regarding a catcher with the team in spring training. They announced Wednesday afternoon that they reassigned Jair Camargo to minor league camp.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Austin Riley's Health Rebound: Braves Third Baseman's Spring Surge and Third-Round Value

Atlanta Braves 3B Austin Riley had a reputation as a reliable source of power stats in fantasy baseball and a durable player. He played all but eight regular season games during the 2021 to 2023 seasons and averaged 36 HR with a .878 OPS.

Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 18

Didier Fuentes' Latest Spring Gem Could Force Braves to Reconsider Rotation Plans

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Didier Fuentes is proving this spring that he's going to be a name to keep a close eye on this year. Fuentes, Atlanta's No.

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.

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.

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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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 17

What Representing Venezuela Means for Braves Star Ronald Acuña Jr.

The final battle of the World Baseball Classic is set. Venezuela took down Italy 4-2 in the semifinal Monday night to set up a matchup with Team USA. En route to this moment, Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Why Ronald Acuna Jr. puts Venezuela vs. Team USA final ‘before playing for Braves’

It has been an offseason to remember for Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. as he helped Venezuela advance to the final of the World Baseball Classic for the first time.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. 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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 16

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.

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.

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

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.

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 / 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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Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / March 12