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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.

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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.

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.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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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.

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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 15

Braves Acuña Reaching MVP Form While Representing Venezuela at WBC

Look no further than the World Baseball Classic to see what Ronald Acuña Jr. could offer to the Atlanta Braves during the 2026 season. It's a high-stakes environment, and he's relishing every moment.

Ozzie Albies News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 13

Albies Reflects on World Baseball Classic, Bet with Braves Teammate

With the World Baseball Classic in the book for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ozzie Albies is back in camp with the Atlanta Braves. There's nothing to highlight for his return, apart from going 1-for-3 with a run scored.

John Gil News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 13

Braves Reassign a Top Infielder Prospect During Latest Cuts

A top-30 prospect in the Atlanta Braves system is one of the latest players to be reassigned. Infielder John Gil and right-hander Taylor Scott are bound for minor league camp as of Friday afternoon.

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.

One worrisome observation from each MLB team at spring training's halfway point

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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.

MLB News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 13

Braves' Pitching Prospect Turns in Flawless Spring Outing Against Yankees

Many highly touted pitching prospects have stood out so far in spring training. And now, that group includes one of the Atlanta Braves' top young arms, who recently showed why he deserves some recognition with an impressive spring outing.

Didier Fuentes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 13

Braves Prospect Mows Down Yankees Bats In First Spring Start

Didier Fuentes looked electric again when he took the mound for the Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees. He tossed three perfect innings, punching out five batters on the day.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. Makes Personal Announcement Amid World Baseball Classic

Ronald Acuna Jr. remains the most influential player on the Atlanta Braves, capable of taking the team the distance this year if he stays healthy. The Braves are one of MLB’s biggest bounce‑back candidates and could see one of the largest increases in wins thanks to a deep, talented roster, and Acuna sits at the center of those plans.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 13

Canada Tabs Former Braves All-Star for Start Against Team USA

For the second time in less than 30 days, the United States and Canada are on a collision course. First, it was for the gold medal in Olympic men's hockey, and now, it's in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 13

Grant Holmes Extinguishing Doubts During Dominant Braves Spring

Entering spring training, Grant Holmes had zero guarantees. He's out of options. He was rehabbing a partially torn UCL. There was a chance he wouldn't even make the big league club, let alone get back into the Atlanta Braves rotation.

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.

Nacho Alvarez News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 12

Braves Nacho Alvarez Shows How Far He's Come with Strong WBC Showing

It's a performance that almost wasn't in the card. Nacho Alvarez was meant to stick around Atlanta Braves spring training for the month. Suddenly, he got the call just before players were supposed to report.

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.

Joey Wentz News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9

Joey Wentz To Miss 2026 Season Due To Torn ACL

Braves left-hander Joey Wentz has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will miss the entire 2026 season. Mark Bowman of MLB.com was among those to relay the news.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

How much money Jurickson Profar is losing to PED suspension

Jurickson Profar will be missing out on quite the payday after testing positive for one of MLB’s banned substances. Profar was slapped with a 162-game suspension on Tuesday after Exogenous Testosterone, a performance-enhancing drug, was detected in his system.

Mike Yastrzemski News / Yardbarker / March 3