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Braves Players Coming in With Extra Motivation

The Atlanta Braves enter the second week of spring training workouts already dealing with an array of problems. Injuries are building up, which means they have to work out who is the next best fit for opening day.

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2026 Injury Report: Updates on Waldrep, Profar, Kim

It’s an (almost) all-Braves edition of the injury report. Braves fans received some good news this past weekend, as Ha-Seong Kim may not miss much time as he continues to recover from offseason surgery.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / February 15

Braves' Chris Sale Shares Retirement Plan at Spring Training

The Atlanta Braves rotation has already been hit with injuries early in spring training, as right‑hander Spencer Schwellenbach and top prospect Hurston Waldrep are both dealing with arm issues.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15

Braves’ Hurston Waldrep Dealing With Elbow Soreness

Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep is dealing with soreness in his throwing elbow, and will visit Dr. Keith Meister tomorrow in Dallas for a consultation,

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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.

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

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 15

Braves rotation suffers yet another massive blow

Another day, another devastating injury for the Atlanta Braves, as Walt Weiss announced that Hurston Waldrep is going to miss significant time after an MRI revealed loose bodies in his elbow.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 15

Braves Bats Give Mixed Reactions to Potential Time at DH

With Marcell Ozuna bound for Pittsburgh, there will be a new designated hitter in the Atlanta Braves lineup. Check that. There's likely going to be multiple new DHs this upcoming season.

Jurickson Profar News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15

Jurickson Profar Underwent Sports Hernia Surgery In November

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar told reporters (including Mark Bowman of MLB.com) this morning that he underwent surgery for a sports hernia back in November.

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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.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 15

Chris Sale Addresses His Uncertain Future With the Atlanta Braves

NORTH PORT – Chris Sale is entering the final year of his contract with the Atlanta Braves in 2026, but the starting pitcher is focused on the here and now.

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Ha-seong Kim News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14

Ha-Seong Kim Could Return In Early May

Just over a month after signing a one-year, $20MM deal to come back to the club, Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim went down with a torn tendon in his finger.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

Connection Between Braves and Mauricio Dubón Deeper Than You Think

From a roster perspective, Mauricio Dubón's relationship with the Atlanta Braves goes back to November. Beyond that, his bond with the team goes way back.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

Signs May Point to Braves Getting a Better Grant Holmes After Recovery

Grant Holmes was given the green light to join the starting rotation to start the 2026 season. So far, the Atlanta Braves right-hander is making that decision look wise.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14

Braves Like Current Rotation, Open To Adding “Playoff Starter”

Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said in November that starting pitching was one of the areas “we’re going to focus on” this winter, and such hurlers as Freddy Peralta, Zac Gallen, Chris Bassitt, and Lucas Giolito were linked to the team over the last few months. Apart from a few veterans on minor league deals (i.e.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 14

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos delivers powerful Chris Sale admission

The Atlanta Braves enter Spring Training with clarity at the top of their rotation, but general manager Alex Anthopoulos offered something more Saturday—a long-term vision for Chris Sale.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / February 14

The Atlanta Braves Non-Roster Invitees Primer

The Super Bowl has wrapped up, congratulations to Seattle, which means baseball season is officially around the corner. Spring training is ramping up and the focus for Braves fans have shifted to North Port, Florida.

Michael Harris News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

Michael Harris II, Braves Remain Unphased Despite Down Season

A new year means a new chapter for Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II. Last season can only be described as turbulent for him. He went from statistically the worst qualified hitter in baseball to one of the best after the All-Star Break.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

MLB Projects Familiar Face Returns to Braves Rotation as Fifth Starter

The race to fill the fifth spot in the Atlanta Braves rotation is on. With a number of options of who could land the final role, MLB took the chance to put out their projections for the entire rotation.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14

Braves Ozzie Albies Makes Classroom's Day with Gift and Lesson

Sometimes, you have the chance to create long-lasting, happy memories for the next generation. Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies toom that chance and went all out.

Chris Sale News / Total Pro Sports / February 14

'I’m Greedy, And I Know That' – Chris Sale Rejects MLB’s New ABS Challenge System

Chris Sale undoubtedly ranks among the finest starting pitchers of his generation and one of the best strikeout artists of the contemporary era. The veteran left-hander is getting ready for the 2026 campaign after two dominant seasons for the Atlanta Braves.

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.