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The Atlanta Braves cannot treat Chris Sale’s $27 million extension as a symbolic gesture. It is a declaration that this organization intends to win now, not someday.

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MLB News: Braves Complete Extension Deal With Chris Sale, Paul Skenes Makes WBC Decision, & More

In spite of struggling for years with injury, Chris Sale completely resurrected his career since joining the Atlanta Braves in 2023. The 36-year-old left-hander stayed mostly healthy over the past couple of MLB seasons while producing vintage performances on the mound.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 24

Why Chris Sale's Extension was the Braves' Easiest Decision

Regardless of who played or what TV news came about on Tuesday, none of that managed to be as big as Chris Sale choosing to extend his tenure with the Atlanta Braves.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. provides huge injury update in spring training

The theme during Atlanta Braves spring training this year is rebirth. Spencer Strider is working to regain his All-Star form after a lengthy recovery and disappointing 2025 campaign.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Braves' Austin Riley Makes Announcement Amid Spring Training

The Atlanta Braves are looking to return to form this year after missing the MLB playoffs last season, and if they do, a major reason will be the performance of third basemanAustin Riley, who is aiming for a bounce‑back year.

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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.

Matt Olson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Braves’ Matt Olson flexes insane power with massive home run vs. Tigers

The Atlanta Braves are currently participating in spring training as they gear up for the 2026 MLB season. The Braves are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs altogether in 2025 for the first time in nearly a decade.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / February 24

Braves announce in-house TV network BravesVision

The Atlanta Braves will become the latest MLB team with their own television network as BravesVision is set to make its debut this season. The direct-to-distributor model will be available through cable, satellite and streaming services in the Braves' market, with more than 140 games expected to be produced this season.

Atlanta Braves News / Sports Media Watch / February 24

Braves will produce, distribute own games via new “BravesVision” platform

The following article "Braves will produce, distribute own games via new “BravesVision” platform" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. As expected, the Atlanta Braves are moving forward with production and distribution of their local broadcasts.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.’s teammate gets 100% real on his ‘explosiveness’

The Atlanta Braves are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2026 MLB season, which is slated to get underway in late March. The Braves have already been hit hard by the injury bug leading up to the season, with pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach already having been ruled out for the opening chunk of the campaign after undergoing surgery.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / February 24

Chris Sale has chance to cement a Hall of Fame resume in Atlanta

The Braves clearly believe that he is a worthwhile arm for their rotation, and he believes that he can cement his legacy by spending the latter years of his career with Atlanta.

Braves lock up 2024 Cy Young winner Chris Sale with extension

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

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

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

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Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / February 24

Braves launching own network to air 140 games

The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season.

Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / February 24

Braves sign Chris Sale to extension through 2028

Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract extension that includes an option for 2028. At the end of the 2025 season, the Braves exercised an $18 million team option to keep the left-hander in the fold for 2026.

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.

Chris Sale News / Yardbarker / February 24