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Bryce Elder News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

Bryce Elder Silences Doubts With Another Strong Start for Braves

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves entered the season with some lingering doubts in their rotation, but Monday’s strong performance from Bryce Elder provided another sigh of relief.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

Braves Pitching Staff Achieves Rare Franchise Feat

The Atlanta Braves' pitching staff has looked good in the early going this season, but it appears they’re historically good in the context of franchise history.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 31

Starting Pitching Concerns Easing for Braves One Outing at a Time

It's early. It's very early, as a matter of fact. But for the Atlanta Braves, winning three of their first four after starting 0-7 last year was crucial to putting minds at ease.

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Spencer Strider News / Total Pro Sports / March 31

MLB Rumors: Spencer Strider’s Injury Paves The Way For Free Agent Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves suffered a huge blow after Spencer Strider was placed on the injured list. Strider had an oblique strain, and his absence has put the Atlanta Braves in a tough spot.

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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.

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 31

2026 Transactions: Braves Select Martin Perez, Guardians Select Allard

Atlanta selected veteran pitcher Martin Perez to join an injury-hampered pitching staff on March 30. It was one of several moves on the day, which also saw the Guardians promote Kolby Allard as part of a bullpen restructure.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Braves Settle on Fifth Starter to Begin 2026 Season

The Atlanta Braves have determined who will get the start the fifth time through the rotation to start the 2026 season. Manager Walt Weiss said after Monday's 4-0 win over the Athletics that left-hander Jose Suarez will be on the bump.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Braves Reveal Next Steps for Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy

The Atlanta Braves have plans set up for two of their All-Stars, Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy, as they work their way back from injuries. Manager Walt Weiss said that Strider would travel with the team to continue his work, while Murphy will get work in up at High-A Rome.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Braves Announce Roster Decision After Loss to Royals

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for their fourth game of the season on Monday against the Athletics. The Braves are coming off a disappointing season, finishing fourth in the NL East and 12th overall in the National League, missing the playoffs.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Three Takeaways From First Three Games of Braves Season

The Atlanta Braves' first series of the season is in the books. They took two of three against the Kansas City Royals and had their share of dramatic moments already.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / March 30

Braves option pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, call up Martin Perez

To further his development as a starting pitcher, the Atlanta Braves optioned right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Martin Perez.

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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.

Didier Fuentes News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 30

Braves Make Major Didier Fuentes Move After First MLB Outing of 2026

The Atlanta Braves are sending one of the team's top pitching prospects back down to the minors possibly sooner than some fans may have anticipated. Right-handed pitcher Didier Fuentes, Atlanta's No.

Grant Holmes News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 30

Braves' Grant Holmes Shows Encouraging Signs In First Start

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Braves dropped their first game of the season on Sunday afternoon, but it was not a lost game. They did get encouraging performances

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Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

Atlanta Braves demote top prospect for former all-star

The Atlanta Braves on Monday tweaked the roster before welcoming in the Athletics for a three-game series. According to the Braves on X, right-hander Didier Fuentes was optioned to Triple-A, and left-hander Martin Perez’s contract was selected from Gwinnett.