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Drake Baldwin News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 15

Drake Baldwin Poised for Strong Sophomore Season with Braves

Another year, another time that Drake Baldwin is locked in as the starting catcher out of the gate for the Atlanta Braves. This time around, he's been there before.

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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 15

Braves Acuña Reaching MVP Form While Representing Venezuela at WBC

Look no further than the World Baseball Classic to see what Ronald Acuña Jr. could offer to the Atlanta Braves during the 2026 season. It's a high-stakes environment, and he's relishing every moment.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / March 14

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Atlanta Braves

The 2025 campaign was a complicated one for the Braves. Injuries piled up, and so did the losses early in the year. Still, the Braves finished out the year strong and should compete for a playoff spot in 2026.

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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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 14

Braves Reassign Two More Players as Roster Takes Shape

The Atlanta Braves shaved down the roster in big league camp with two more cuts. They announced on Saturday that they reassigned infielder Tristin English and outfielder DeShawn Keirsey Jr.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 14

Ozzie Albies Establishes Major Goal for Bounce Back with Braves

With the World Baseball Classic behind him, Ozzie Albies enters the push for a bounce-back season. The Atlanta Braves second baseman said on Friday that he felt he was at 100% and was ready to go.

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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MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 13

Braves' Pitching Prospect Turns in Flawless Spring Outing Against Yankees

Many highly touted pitching prospects have stood out so far in spring training. And now, that group includes one of the Atlanta Braves' top young arms, who recently showed why he deserves some recognition with an impressive spring outing.

Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 13

Braves Prospect Mows Down Yankees Bats In First Spring Start

Didier Fuentes looked electric again when he took the mound for the Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees. He tossed three perfect innings, punching out five batters on the day.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / March 13

The Real Problems With the Braves Since Their 2021 World Series

When the Atlanta Braves won the 2021 World Series, it looked like the start of a dynasty. Atlanta had young stars, a loaded lineup, and one of the smartest front offices in baseball.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. Makes Personal Announcement Amid World Baseball Classic

Ronald Acuna Jr. remains the most influential player on the Atlanta Braves, capable of taking the team the distance this year if he stays healthy. The Braves are one of MLB’s biggest bounce‑back candidates and could see one of the largest increases in wins thanks to a deep, talented roster, and Acuna sits at the center of those plans.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 13

Canada Tabs Former Braves All-Star for Start Against Team USA

For the second time in less than 30 days, the United States and Canada are on a collision course. First, it was for the gold medal in Olympic men's hockey, and now, it's in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

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Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 13

Grant Holmes Extinguishing Doubts During Dominant Braves Spring

Entering spring training, Grant Holmes had zero guarantees. He's out of options. He was rehabbing a partially torn UCL. There was a chance he wouldn't even make the big league club, let alone get back into the Atlanta Braves rotation.

Spencer Strider News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Spencer Strider Continues to Grow as a Pitcher

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider struggled in 2025 after having Tommy John surgery. With the right-hander now two years removed from the surgery, Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner said Strider is willing to “try new things” to get better.

Nacho Alvarez News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 12

Braves Nacho Alvarez Shows How Far He's Come with Strong WBC Showing

It's a performance that almost wasn't in the card. Nacho Alvarez was meant to stick around Atlanta Braves spring training for the month. Suddenly, he got the call just before players were supposed to report.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / March 12

Are the Braves’ Scorching Bats in Spring a Sign of Things to Come in 2026?

It’s that time of year again, folks. The sun is shining in Florida, the smell of sunscreen and popcorn is in the air, and Atlanta Braves fans are absolutely losing their minds over spring training box scores.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Atlanta Braves release details for BravesVision

The Atlanta Braves on Wednesday announced details for BravesVision. According to the Braves X account, BravesVision will: “produce more than 140 games,

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 11

Two Standout Relievers Among Latest Braves Spring Training Cuts

The Atlanta Braves make further cuts to big league camp, highlighted by two notable relievers. Left-hander Hayden Harris has been optioned to Triple-A.

Jurickson Profar News / Just Baseball / March 11

How Do the Braves Pivot After Profar’s 162-Game Suspension?

Disclaimer: The MLBPA and Jurickson Profar have appealed the suspension. The appeal process is ongoing and could take weeks, or even months, to be resolved, according to Ken Rosenthal.

Drake Baldwin News / LWOSports.com / March 11

The No Sophomore Slump Club: Why Drake Baldwin is Poised for a Massive Year 2

If you’re an Atlanta Braves fan (or a fantasy baseball junkie), you probably spent the 2025 season watching Drake Baldwin and thinking, “Okay, this kid is the real deal.” After stepping up during a rocky 2025 campaign, including filling in admirably for Sean Murphy, Baldwin proved he wasn’t just a flash in the pan.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9

Joey Wentz To Miss 2026 Season Due To Torn ACL

Braves left-hander Joey Wentz has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will miss the entire 2026 season. Mark Bowman of MLB.com was among those to relay the news.

Jurickson Profar News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

How much money Jurickson Profar is losing to PED suspension

Jurickson Profar will be missing out on quite the payday after testing positive for one of MLB’s banned substances. Profar was slapped with a 162-game suspension on Tuesday after Exogenous Testosterone, a performance-enhancing drug, was detected in his system.

Mike Yastrzemski News / Yardbarker / March 3