Atlanta Braves: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Son of Braves Legend Headed to Atlanta on Minor League Deal

The Atlanta Braves put pen to paper with a familiar name. According to his transaction log, left-handed Peyton Glavine has signed a minor league contract with the team last week.

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Can these Braves bats return to form in 2026?

The Braves’ pitching woes grab most of the headlines, but their offense returning to form will be the biggest factor in Atlanta returning to World Series contender status.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 23

What the Braves Love About Acuña Batting Lead-Off

Last season, Ronald Acuña Jr. found himself in an unfamiliar role. The Atlanta Braves weren't being drastic and trying him at a different position in the field, but they wanted to see how he performed a bit lower down in the lineup.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 23

Braves Opening Day Roster Prediction (1.0)

With Braves Spring Training games beginning over the weekend, we are about a month away from Opening Day, which means it’s time for the first edition of 26-man roster predictions.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 23

Durable Starting Pitcher Still on Market for Braves to Sign

Perhaps this whole conversation will likely fall on deaf ears, but we might as well have it again. There's still an option out there for the Atlanta Braves, who made 32 starts and clocked 186 2/3 innings.

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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 / SportsTalkATL / February 23

Stars show out in Braves second Spring Training game

Losing 8-1 doesn’t typically signal many positives for a ball club, but in the Braves’ second Spring Training contest, there were plenty of encouraging signs, highlighted by strong pitching performances from Chris Sale and top prospect JR Ritchie.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 23

Braves Ace Chris Sale Recaps Sharp Start to Spring Training

NORTH PORT – The Atlanta Braves got their first look at the 2026 edition of Chris Sale on Sunday. The ace looked the part in his 2.0 innings of work, striking out the first two batters he faced with a lively fastball and wicked movement on his off-speed pitches.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 23

Braves' 'Icon' Ronald Acuña Returning to Familiar Spot in 2026

NORTH PORT – The uber-talented Ronald Acuña Jr. is inevitable, and the face of the Atlanta Braves took center stage again in his first spring training appearance.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 22

Key Trait of Braves Prospect JR Ritchie That Impressed Chris Sale

What is likely to be the first of some big firsts for him this season, JR Ritchie stepped on the mound in spring training as a member of the Atlanta Braves.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 22

Ronald Acuna Jr. Makes Unexpected Change Ahead of 9th Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves have plenty of optimism entering the 2026 season, with the club expected to bounce back and return to the MLB playoffs. Headlining

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 22

Walt Weiss warns rest of MLB about Braves’ lineup ‘gauntlet’

The Atlanta Braves are currently taking part in spring training as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 MLB season. The Braves’ pitching department has already

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 22

Potential Hidden Gem for Braves Bullpen Standing Out Early

The beauty of baseball is that anyone can emerge, or reemerge at anytime. After two seasons in the minor leagues battling injuries, right-hander James Karinchak took the mound for the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, looking to make an early impression.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 22

Walt Weiss Expresses Confidence in Braves' Position Player Depth

With the dilemma the Atlanta Braves have found themselves in on the starting rotation side of things, it's made it easy to overlook some improvements elsewhere.