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Atlanta Braves Settle on Opening Day Starter vs. Royals

The Atlanta Braves have made the expected choice for their opening day starter. They announced that Chris Sale will be on the bump. Opening day will be at home, where the Braves will open the season on Friday, March 27, against the Kansas City Royals.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. brutally trolled Braves teammate over his WBC win

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. could not help but rub it in after winning the World Baseball Classic with Venezuela. Acuna has returned to Braves camp and wasted no time taunting teammate Ozzie Albies, who played for Team Netherlands during the tournament.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 20

Watch Ozzie Albies Pays Up on WBC Bet With Ronald Acuña Jr.

NORTH PORT – Some friendly rivalry has made its way into the Atlanta Braves clubhouse. Right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and second baseman Ozzie Albies both

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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?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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The 'Roberto Clemente Award winners' quiz

How many of the MLB players to win Major League Baseball's Roberto Clemente Award (which honors the player with the best performance on the field and community impact off of it) can you name in five minutes?

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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

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Atlanta 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.

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.

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

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.

Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 18

Didier Fuentes Giving Braves Best Possible Spring Training Performance

The follow-up to Didier Fuentes' polarizing 2025 season couldn't get much better than it has. On Wednesday, he sliced up Phillies bats to slam the door on an Atlanta Braves 3-2 win in North Port.

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.

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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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