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New season, different start for Braves seeking sweep of Royals

The Atlanta Braves, who lost their first seven games a year ago, go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Atlanta won the season opener 6-0 on Friday and rallied for six runs in the ninth inning on Saturday for a 6-2 walk-off victory, thanks to Dominic Smith's grand slam.

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Braves’ Dominic Smith Makes MLB History With Walk-Off Grand Slam on Saturday

The casual observer might not have known Atlanta Bravesfirst baseman Dominic Smith before Saturday night, but that's why no professional athlete should be underestimated.

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How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

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Dominic Smith News / Field Level Media / March 28

Dominic Smith's walk-off grand slam lifts Braves past Royals

Dominic Smith hit a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning to help the Atlanta Braves overcome a two-run deficit and beat the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Saturday night.

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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

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Sean Murphy News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 28

Braves Provide Hopeful Update on Sean Murphy's Recovery

Sean Murphy has reached a solid benchmark in his efforts to return to the Atlanta Braves lineup. Manager Walt Weiss said on Saturday that Murphy is back to full baseball activities.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 28

Braves' Ozzie Albies Makes Braves Franchise History on Opening Day

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves ’ 2026 season started with a bang on Friday night. They topped the Kansas City Royals in a 6-0 rout at Truist Park, but the

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 28

Royals vs. Braves Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, March 28

Royals vs Braves: The Kansas City Royals take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Saturday evening for Game 2 of their first series of the 2026 MLB regular season.

Austin Riley News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 28

Braves Austin Riley Brings Hope of Turnaround on Opening Day

Austin Riley came into the 2026 campaign looking to start fresh. To complement that surgically repaired abdomen, the Atlanta Braves' third baseman is sporting a fresh flow and a beard.

Reynaldo Lopez News / Field Level Media / March 28

Reynaldo Lopez returns to Braves' rotation after a year away, faces Royals

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez will be under the microscope on Saturday when he returns one year after making his most recent big league start to face the visiting Kansas City Royals.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 28

Walt Weiss Reflects on First Win as Braves Manager

It's been nearly 10 years since the last time Walt Weiss arrived for opening day in the position of manager. His last game at the helm came on Oct. 2, 2016.

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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 / Total Pro Sports / March 28

Atlanta Braves Injury Update: AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep, Spencer Schwellenbach & More

The Atlanta Braves suffered a dismal 2025 campaign and missed out on the playoffs by a wide margin. Multiple injuries, especially to their starting rotation, crippled the success of the team.

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Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / March 27

Braves ride Chris Sale, long ball to blank Royals

Chris Sale threw six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves hit three home runs to defeat visiting Kansas City 6-0 on Friday and give Walt Weiss a win in his managerial debut.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / March 28

MLB Game Recap: Sale Shuts Down Royals

The Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals kicked off their 2026 seasons this evening at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. Chris Sale and Cole Ragans got the ball for their respective teams.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 27

Ozzie Albies Makes Big Statement to Start Braves Season

If there was someone on the Atlanta Braves who needed to make a statement, quite literally, off the bat, it was Ozzie Albies. The verdict is still out there in regard to his season, but he took a great first step toward silencing those doubts.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27

Spencer Schwellenbach, other Braves’ injured pitchers receive important updates

The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Kansas City Royals in their first game of the 2026 campaign on Friday. However, before the game began, Spencer Schwellenbach, along with some other pitchers on the roster, received important injury updates.

Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Braves' Walt Weiss Announces Reason for Austin Riley Decision Before Royals Game

The Atlanta Braves are looking for a bounce‑back year, and if they plan to return to the postseason, they will need rebound performances from several key players, especially those on major contracts like third basemanAustin Riley.

Atlanta Braves News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

A Deep Dive Into the Recently Proposed Atlanta NHL Arena

A major step in the return of the NHL to the Atlanta metro area has been taken. Renderings for the proposed arena and its surrounding development were recently revealed, and a proposal for rezoning the land has been submitted.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 27

Preview, Projected Starters for Braves Opening Series vs Royals

The Atlanta Braves are back for another season. There are some key changes this year, so we're here to make sure that you're ready to go for the first series of the season.

Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Braves’ Walt Weiss Makes Drake Baldwin Decision Before Opening Day Game Against Royals

After a phenomenal rookie season that saw him take home National League Rookie of the Year honors, catcher Drake Baldwin is primed for a big season with the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 26

Matt Olson has been the epitome of health for the Braves

Atlanta Braves All-Star first baseman Matt Olson is the definition of durability.

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Spencer Strider News / Fastball on SI / March 26

Former All-Star Makes Sense for Braves after Spencer Strider Injury

The Atlanta Braves have been hit hard by injuries thus far. They already were going to be without Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep to start the 2026 season, but things got worse when right-hander Spencer Strider suffered an oblique strain that will also keep him out for Opening Day.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / March 25

How the Braves Can Flip the Script and Become a Threat Again in 2026

The Braves do not need a total makeover to bounce back in 2026. They need something much simpler: health, star-level production from the players who are supposed to carry them, and just enough depth to survive the early weeks until the roster gets whole again.