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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 15

Braves Bats Give Mixed Reactions to Potential Time at DH

With Marcell Ozuna bound for Pittsburgh, there will be a new designated hitter in the Atlanta Braves lineup. Check that. There's likely going to be multiple new DHs this upcoming season.

Jurickson Profar News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15

Jurickson Profar Underwent Sports Hernia Surgery In November

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar told reporters (including Mark Bowman of MLB.com) this morning that he underwent surgery for a sports hernia back in November.

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Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 15

Chris Sale Addresses His Uncertain Future With the Atlanta Braves

NORTH PORT – Chris Sale is entering the final year of his contract with the Atlanta Braves in 2026, but the starting pitcher is focused on the here and now.

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Ha-seong Kim News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14

Ha-Seong Kim Could Return In Early May

Just over a month after signing a one-year, $20MM deal to come back to the club, Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim went down with a torn tendon in his finger.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

Connection Between Braves and Mauricio Dubón Deeper Than You Think

From a roster perspective, Mauricio Dubón's relationship with the Atlanta Braves goes back to November. Beyond that, his bond with the team goes way back.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

Signs May Point to Braves Getting a Better Grant Holmes After Recovery

Grant Holmes was given the green light to join the starting rotation to start the 2026 season. So far, the Atlanta Braves right-hander is making that decision look wise.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14

Braves Like Current Rotation, Open To Adding “Playoff Starter”

Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said in November that starting pitching was one of the areas “we’re going to focus on” this winter, and such hurlers as Freddy Peralta, Zac Gallen, Chris Bassitt, and Lucas Giolito were linked to the team over the last few months. Apart from a few veterans on minor league deals (i.e.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos delivers powerful Chris Sale admission

The Atlanta Braves enter Spring Training with clarity at the top of their rotation, but general manager Alex Anthopoulos offered something more Saturday—a long-term vision for Chris Sale.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / February 14

The Atlanta Braves Non-Roster Invitees Primer

The Super Bowl has wrapped up, congratulations to Seattle, which means baseball season is officially around the corner. Spring training is ramping up and the focus for Braves fans have shifted to North Port, Florida.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

Michael Harris II, Braves Remain Unphased Despite Down Season

A new year means a new chapter for Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II. Last season can only be described as turbulent for him. He went from statistically the worst qualified hitter in baseball to one of the best after the All-Star Break.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

MLB Projects Familiar Face Returns to Braves Rotation as Fifth Starter

The race to fill the fifth spot in the Atlanta Braves rotation is on. With a number of options of who could land the final role, MLB took the chance to put out their projections for the entire rotation.

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Chris Sale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Braves pitcher Chris Sale drops truth bomb on ABS system: ‘I’m not an umpire’

The Atlanta Braves enter the 2026 season facing one of the sport’s most significant rule changes as MLB introduces the Automatic Ball Strike challenge system.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

Braves Ozzie Albies Makes Classroom's Day with Gift and Lesson

Sometimes, you have the chance to create long-lasting, happy memories for the next generation. Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies toom that chance and went all out.

Chris Sale News / The Spun / February 13

All-Star Pitcher Chris Sale Boycotting MLB's New Challenge System

The MLB has announced that it'll use the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System during the 2026 season. While fans might be in favor of this move, Chris Sale made it clear that he's not amused by it.

Marcell Ozuna News / SportsTalkATL / February 13

Anthopoulos on why the Braves moved on from Marcell Ozuna

The Braves lost Marcell Ozuna, as he recently signed a one-year, $12 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, the writing appeared to be on the wall a while ago when Atlanta signed Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year deal.

Ken Rosenthal News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Ken Rosenthal Addresses Trades for the Braves Amid Rotation Concerns

NORTH PORT – The Atlanta Braves have already been thrown a curveball to start spring training, with injuries flaring up for Spencer Schwellenbach as others still work to return to full health.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos Reveals Hopeful Update on Ha-Seong Kim

For what it's worth, the Atlanta Braves are starting to get some hopeful updates along with the setbacks. General manager Alex Anthopoulos said, via MLB.com's Mark Bowman, that Ha-Seong Kim's recovery remains on track.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Braves Reveal TV Plans for Spring Training Calendar

As the Atlanta Braves prepare for the future of their television presence, business as usual is a go for spring training. The team announced on Friday that 15 of their spring training games will air on local Gray Media TV stations across 26 markets in the Southeastern United States.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Alex Anthopoulos Explains Why Braves Let Marcell Ozuna Walk in Free Agency

NORTH PORT – The Atlanta Braves moved on from long-time designated hitter Marcell Ozuna this offseason. The slugger signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / February 13

Anthopoulos confirms four members of Braves Opening Day rotation

The Braves don’t appear to be playing any games with their rotation during Spring Training, with Alex Anthopoulos coming out on Thursday and saying four of the club’s rotation spots are set in stone — Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo Lopez, and Grant Holmes.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 13

Biggest storylines from first week of Braves Spring Training

The first week of Braves Spring Training did not fail to deliver a number of intriguing storylines, many of which were positive, but unfortunately were outshined by the elephant in the room.