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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.

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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.

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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.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / February 13

Anthopoulos on not adding a starting pitcher: Hasn’t been about money

The Braves rotation has been the subject of scrutiny following the injury to Spencer Schwellenbach, with most fans wondering why they didn’t add a starting pitcher this offseason after everything that transpired a year ago.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Hype Building for Two Young Atlanta Braves Pitchers

As the veterans begin their ramp-ups for spring training, two young Atlanta Braves pitchers have had the chance to get early looks. Hurston Waldrep and No.

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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.

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.

Robert Suarez News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Suarez Impressing Early in Spring, Easing Braves Bullpen Nerves

It was a complicated arrival to Atlanta Braves camp for Robert Suarez, but he's in the building now and making a strong impression. He's had the chance to get on the mound and do a bullpen session, putting what made him a two-time All-Star on full display.

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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 13

Jeremy Hefner Refuses To Name The Mets After Securing Braves Deal

Jeremy Hefner and the New York Mets parted ways in the wrong manner. Hefner was fired from the club as the team’s pitching coach after a disappointing 2025 season.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 13

Sale, Acuña Share Quips with Each Other During Braves Live BP Matchup

A debate was arguably settled on Thursday. Who would win? Chris Sale or Ronald Acuña Jr. The old saying is that good pitching beats good hitting, and that was still the case for the Atlanta Braves ace.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. opens up about surprising Super Bowl halftime show cameo

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show was a great celebration of Latino culture. The Puerto Rican singer had an amazing halftime show featuring cameos from notable Latinos and Latinas in pop culture and sports.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 12

Braves Pitching Coach Jeremy Hefner Takes Friendly Jab at Former Team

When you switch teams within the division like Atlanta Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner did, you have to have some fun with it. He has a long history with the New York Mets.

Spencer Strider News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 12

Spencer Strider Address Velocity Concerns Ahead of Spring Training

NORTH PORT – Spencer Strider is looking to rebound in 2026 after the Atlanta Braves ’ starting pitcher struggled for large portions of last season. The ace was an All-Star in 2023, finishing fourth in the Cy Young voting after winning a Major League-best 20 games, with 281 strikeouts and a 3.86 ERA.

Ian Anderson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 12

Former Atlanta Braves World Series Hero Sidelined For 2026 Season

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson will reportedly be sidelined for the entire 2026 MLB season after undergoing surgery last month. According to

Austin Riley News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 12

New Look Represents Fresh Start Braves' Austin Riley Seeks

Take two for getting back to form for Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is a go. After he had a slow start to 2024 and lost the final couple of months of the season to an injury, the goal was to put that behind him and get back to work in 2025.