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Former MLB No. 1 Overall Prospect Reportedly Facing Season-Long Suspension for PEDs

One of the top prospects in all of baseball early in the 2010s is reportedly facing a 162-game suspension following a positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.

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Report: Braves' Jurickson Profar facing 162-game PED ban

Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension after a second positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, ESPN reported Tuesday.

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Jurickson Profar News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Former MLB All-Star facing 162-game suspension

A former MLB All-Star is facing a 162-game suspension for the second positive PED test of his career. Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar is in danger of being suspended for the entire 2026 season after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.

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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.

Jurickson Profar News / Yardbarker / March 3

Jurickson Profar suspension leaves gaping hole in Braves lineup

The second time was not the charm for Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar.

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Jurickson Profar News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3

Jurickson Profar To Receive 162-Game PED Suspension

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is being hit with a second PED suspension and will face a 162-game ban, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. Profar’s first PED suspension came early last season, and he was banned for 80 games.

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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.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 3

The Braves Playing an International Game is Overdue

An Atlanta sports team is going abroad again. A year after the Atlanta Falcons went to Germany, they've announced they're headed to Spain for a game in Madrid.

Joey Wentz News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 3

How Joey Wentz Fits into Atlanta Braves Equation

Joey Wentz provided a nice follow to Bryce Elder on Monday, en route to an Atlanta Braves 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. Both arms made their case for being the next two in line to get a spot in the starting rotation when one opens up.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 2

MLB.com Reveals Braves Top-30 Prospects for 2026

A fresh list of top prospects in the Atlanta Braves system was revealed by MLB.com. Four of the five top prospects from last year's list remain the same, but one notable arm saw a boost to his stock.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 2

Next Braves Prospect to Watch Crushing It in Spring Training

In 2024, Drake Baldwin caught the attention of Atlanta Braves fans with his performance in the minor leagues. The following year, it was JR Ritchie. Now, eyes should be on infielder John Gil, who has been coming into his own since late last season.

Lucas Herbert News / HITC / March 2

LIV golfer Lucas Herbert qualifies for The Open after runner-up finish at New Zealand Open

Lucas Herbert has booked his place at The Open Championship after a superb performance at the New Zealand Open. The Australian finished solo second at 20 under par to secure qualification for Royal Birkdale later this year.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 1

Pair of Braves Starters Dazzle in Split-Squad Action

The Atlanta Braves take the opportunity to give two of their starters the ball on the same day. Reynaldo López and Grant Holmes for the split-squad day, giving them both the chance to go through the motions as rotation arms while staying on their current schedules.

Alex Verdugo News / Yardbarker / March 1

Padres take low-cost flier on Alex Verdugo

The San Diego Padres had been interested in outfielder Alex Verdugo in the past.

Royals continue outfield revamp with Starling Marte

Interesting structure of Max Scherzer’s new contract is revealed

Cardinals' managerial stability to continue with Oliver Marmol extension

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 1

Padres Sign Alex Verdugo To Minor League Deal

The Padres have signed outfielder Alex Verdugo to a minor league contract, the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee reports. Verdugo has been a free agent since he was released by the Braves last July.

Chris Sale News / Just Baseball / March 1

Chris Sale’s Extension Makes Perfect Sense for Both Sides

Spring training is underway and Atlanta Braves fans did not have to wait long to finally receive good news. Chris Sale and the Braves agreed to a one year, $27 million extension for the 2027 season that includes a $30 million club option for 2028.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 1

Braves Make First Wave of Cuts in Spring Training

The Atlanta Braves have made their first set of moves to reduce the size of big league camp. The team announced Sunday morning that they optioned infielder Nacho Alvarez and reliever Hunter Stratton.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 1

Takeaways From First Week of Braves Spring Training

The Atlanta Braves are now just over a week into their Grapefruit League slate. It's been a handful of games, but the chaos has allowed us to learn a thing or two about how this team is shaping up.

Spencer Strider News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Braves’ Spencer Strider already overcoming massive problem at spring training

Spencer Strider didn’t quite have as good of a 2025 season as he and the Atlanta Braves would have hoped, as he encountered a few kinks as he made his way back from a lengthy absence brought forth by a UCL injury.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / March 1

2026 Transactions: Braves Demote Nacho Alvarez, MiLB Signings

With four weeks left until Opening Day 2026, don’t expect a lot of cuts from Spring Training just yet. However, two teams, the Athletics and Braves, began

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Braves for World Baseball Classic

The Atlanta Braves have renewed optimism as the 2026 season approaches. The team underwent a managerial change with Walt Weiss replacing Brian Snitker

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies already engaging in WBC trash talk

A handful of players on the Atlanta Braves will take part in the World Baseball Classic. Among them are Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuna Jr. will be representing Team Venezuela, and Albies will be playing for The Netherlands.

Austin Riley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Braves’ Austin Riley gets brutally honest on injury-plagued 2025

As the Atlanta Braves are preparing in spring training for the upcoming 2026 season, one player who is ready and eager to get back out on the diamond is star Austin Riley.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 26

Braves announce record earnings, but still no starting pitcher…

The Braves may have missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017, but it certainly didn’t hurt their wallets. The team’s Q4 earnings were released on Wednesday, and they showed there isn’t anybody involved with the organization that’s hurting for cash.

Matt Olson News / LWOSports.com / February 26

Three Reasons Matt Olson is Set for a Massive 2026 Season

If you are an Atlanta Braves fan, the end of the 2025 season likely left you with a weird mix of frustration and optimism. The team didn’t make the postseason for the first time in a long time, but Matt Olson was one guy that was absolutely hammering the ball at the end of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 24

Braves announce the future with BravesVision

After parting ways with FanDuel Sports Network earlier in the year, the Atlanta Braves have announced the launch of BravesVision, a multimedia platform owned and operated by the organization that will become the official television home of the Braves beginning this season.