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WBC Title is bigger than baseball for Ronald Acuna Jr.

The World Baseball Classic delivered a defining moment for Venezuela, and Ronald Acuna Jr. stood at the heart of it. Venezuela’s 2026 WBC title run reached its peak with a dramatic win over Team USA, but the biggest story centered on what the championship meant to Acuna.

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Stand Out Statistics From Braves Mike Yastrzemski in Spring Training

Easily one of the top standouts for the Atlanta Braves in spring training has been Mike Yastrzemski. He got the day off on Tuesday, but that isn't due to lack of performance.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 17

Braves Must Be Strict with Managing Reynaldo López's Health

Once again, Reynaldo López looked sharp for the Atlanta Braves. In his latest start on Tuesday, he had to battle against the Boston Red Sox in Ft. Myers.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 17

Braves Sign Kyle Nelson To Minor League Deal

The Braves have signed left-hander Kyle Nelson to a minor league deal, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America. It’s unclear if the MVP Sports Group client will be in major league or minor league camp.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 17

What Representing Venezuela Means for Braves Star Ronald Acuña Jr.

The final battle of the World Baseball Classic is set. Venezuela took down Italy 4-2 in the semifinal Monday night to set up a matchup with Team USA. En route to this moment, Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.

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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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Why Ronald Acuna Jr. puts Venezuela vs. Team USA final ‘before playing for Braves’

It has been an offseason to remember for Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. as he helped Venezuela advance to the final of the World Baseball Classic for the first time.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Ronald Acuna Jr. had emotional reaction after Venezuela beat Italy in the WBC semifinal

Ronald Acuna Jr. could not contain his emotions on Monday after Venezuela advanced to the championship game of this year’s World Baseball Classic. Venezuela came from behind to stun Italy in a 4-2 victory at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / March 16

Spring training roundup: Chris Sale completes six innings as Braves rout Rays

Chris Sale pounded the strike zone and completed six innings as the host Atlanta Braves routed the Tampa Bay Rays, 11-2, on Monday in North Port, Fla. The rangy southpaw, who just signed a contract extension through 2027, allowed five hits, did not walk a batter and fanned three.

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The 'A.L. & N.L. MVPs since 2000' quiz

How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

Didier Fuentes News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Atlanta Braves Prospect is Making a Strong Case to Make the Team

The Atlanta Braves will need all hands-on deck this season to fill the starting rotation. Dealing with so many injuries, others like 20-year-old Didier Fuentes will need to step up.

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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.

JR Ritchie News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 15

JR Ritchie Adds to List of Strong Spring Performances from Braves Pitching Prospects

The Atlanta Braves are already dealing with several injuries to their starting pitching depth. But one of the team's top prospects showed in his latest spring training outing that he could be a big league rotation option at some point this year if necessary.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 15

Spring training roundup: Tyler Tolve's homer lifts Braves over Phillies 1-0

Reliever JR Ritchie pitched a shutout over the final four innings and Tyler Tolve homered in the ninth as visiting Atlanta improved to an MLB-best 15-5 this spring with a 1-0 victory Sunday afternoon over Philadelphia in Clearwater, Fla.

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JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 15

Braves Prospect as Close to MLB Ready as He Can Get

JR Ritchie is as close to being major-league ready as a prospect could get. He gave the Atlanta Braves four dominant innings to finish off the Phillies in Clearwater to pick up a 1-0 win on Sunday.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15

Ronald Acuna Jr. couldn’t be more fired up after Venezuela upsets Japan at World Baseball Classic

Recently, Team Venezuela pulled off a surprising upset at the ongoing World Baseball Classic with a victory over the reigning champions of the tournament, Team Japan.

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 / 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.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Braves’ Walt Weiss Facing Ozzie Albies, Drake Baldwin Decision Ahead of MLB Season

The Atlanta Braves didn't have a lot to celebrate in 2025 en route to a 76-86 season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2017, but the emergence of rookie catcher Drake Baldwin was a notable exception.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.