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Highlights from Atlanta Braves Opening Day: Healthy Bats Flash Power

The Atlanta Braves dropped the season opener to the San Diego Padres, 7-4. After leading 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh, the bullpen got into trouble, and the lead unraveled. However, there were still some highlights by the Braves in the opener.

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The Quiz of the Day

Three Takeaways From the Braves’ Opening Day

The Atlanta Braves almost had what Braves fans would’ve considered a successful Opening Day. Atlanta was a team that was still recovering and had to use Spring Training as a way to work out not only last season’s kinks but to fill holes in their roster.

MLB News / Talking Chop / March 27

Braves let late lead slip out of their hands in 7-4 Opening Day loss to Padres

Gavin Sheets hit a home run. This just wasn’t Atlanta’s day. Despite bringing the lumber with a pair of home runs as both Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley went deep, the San Diego Padres were able to get the best of the Atlanta Braves in order to send their fans home happy on Opening Day with a 7-4 win.

Atlanta Braves News / 5 GOATs / March 27

ESPN’s Elle Duncan reveals biggest key to Braves’ success in 2025

The Atlanta Braves have started their 2025 MLB season, and Elle Duncan is ready to see her hometown team do some big things. On3 caught up with the ESPN personality earlier this year and asked her what we can expect from the Braves in 2025.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 27

Ozzie Albies shows he could be rebound candidate on first HR

Watch: Braves' Ozzie Albies shows he could be rebound candidate on first home run in 2025

After an injury-riddled season in 2024, Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies seems ready to erupt in 2025.

Watch: Mike Trout gets hit by pitch in first at-bat of the season

Watch: Astros prospect Cam Smith records hit in first MLB at-bat

Watch: Orioles' Tyler O'Neill extends incredible Opening Day record

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 27

Braves Release Opening Day Lineup and Roster

The Atlanta Braves have finalized the Opening Day roster and released the starting lineup for Opening Day. Below is the Opening Starting lineup released by the Braves, followed by the Opening Day roster.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27

Braves fans will love Ken Rosenthal’s World Series prediction

On Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will get their 2025 season underway with a road game against the San Diego Padres, the same team who eliminated them in the postseason a year ago.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 27

MLB Opening Day brings Braves and Padres rematch with Cy Young showdown

The wait is finally over – MLB Opening Day is here, and the excitement is palpable across the league. With 28 teams kicking off the season, all eyes are on the high-stakes matchups, but none more intriguing than the Atlanta Braves taking on the San Diego Padres.

Jurickson Profar News / Talking Chop / March 27

Jurickson Profar leads off on Opening Day for Braves against his former team

We’re going to see how Padres fans feel about him very quickly, huh. Almost immediately after the Atlanta Braves officially locked in their Opening Day roster, they also confirmed what their lineup will look like for the first game of the season against the San Diego Padres.

Brian Snitker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27

Braves’ Brian Snitker reveals his 1 wish for 2025 season

As the Atlanta Braves face the San Diego Padres in the first game of the 2025 campaign, there will be high expectations for the team coming off a disappointing finish last season.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 27

Braves Reacts Survey Results: Braves fans overwhelmingly believe Atlanta will win NL east

The results are in from our poll from earlier this week and Braves fans are feeling pretty confident heading into the 2025 season. The results are in from the SB Nation Reacts survey that we ran earlier this week.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 27

How Do the Braves Favor Against the Padres on Opening Day?

Now that it is officially Opening Week for the MLB, the Atlanta Braves will travel to San Diego to face off against the Padres in a 2024 Wild Card round rematch. The Braves will be looking to redeem themselves from being eliminated from the Padres last season.

Drake Baldwin News / Talking Chop / March 27

Drake Baldwin is set to make Braves history

With his Opening Day start, he will do something no Atlanta catcher has done before. When the Atlanta Braves take the field on Opening Day against the San Diego Padres on March 27, 2025, rookie Drake Baldwin will do something that no other catcher has done in Atlanta Braves history.

Chris Sale News / Talking Chop / March 27

Chris Sale looks to start Braves season on a high note on Opening Day against Padres

It’s Opening Day and the Braves have the defending NL Cy Young Award winner starting for them today. Let’s get it. Chris Sale is set to start on Opening Day for the sixth time in what is proving to be an illustrious career.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 27

Who’s most likely to hit a homer for the Braves here on Opening Day?

Braves should hit plenty of homers in 2025, who is hitting one on Opening Day? When trying to make a home run prediction, the best place to always start is the handedness of the opposing starting pitcher and then any opposite-handed hitters in the lineup.

MLB News / Talking Chop / March 27

Braves baseball is finally back and here’s how you can watch them play the Padres

FanDuel Sports Network adds new ways for Braves country to keep up with the team that will make you smile. The Atlanta Braves kick-off their 2025 regular season in southern California when they start a four-game series against the San Diego Padres.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Are the Braves NL East favorites in 2025?

Now that the 2025 season is officially here, the Atlanta Braves finally get their season started in San Diego against the Padres. But their real competition lies in the NL East as they fight for this year's division crown. Although many injuries plagued Atlanta's last season, three teams from the east division made it to the playoffs.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

What Must Happen For The Braves To Win The NL East

If it could go wrong, it did for the 2024 Atlanta Braves. The tough year resulted in a second-place finish in the NL East, ending a six-year streak of division titles and any hope of the modern Braves approaching their own MLB record 14-year streak from 1991-2005.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26

Mets share big news about Ronald Acuna Jr.'s brother

There will be two Acuñas playing in the NL East in 2025.

Mets announce several roster decisions

Mets' Clay Holmes primed for starting role ahead of Opening Day

Juan Soto makes big promise to Mets fans ahead of first season on massive contract

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26

One storyline to watch for every NL East team in 2025

Let's take a look at one storyline to watch for every NL East team in 2025.

NL East predictions: Young Nationals outfielder enjoys breakout year

Three MLB teams that may be surprise contenders in 2025

10 MLB players who could set records in 2025

The best MLB closers of all time

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The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 26

5 Storylines That Will Determine The Braves Season

Opening Day is about 24 hours away as the Braves set to begin the season in the same place where their 2024 campaign ended in the Wild Card round. However, this is going to be a much different looking Braves club, one that’s infinitely more healthy, even if they’re still without arguably their two best players.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 26

Michael Harris II’s 8+ WAR, MVP season shouldn’t surprise anyone

There are a few Braves that I am much higher on than the rest of the fan base. Two, in particular, are Spencer Schwellenbach and Michael Harris II. Of course, I think Austin Riley and Matt Olson have the ability to win an MVP.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 25

Braves announce their rotation to begin the season

Opening Day is 48 hours away, as the Braves head to San Diego to take on the Padres to kick off the 2025 campaign. Here’s how their rotation will line

Michael Harris News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Braves Schwellenbach, Harris Look Like Superstars in the Making

The Atlanta Braves have been a superstar factory for quite a long time. The remarkable number of homegrown players to become All-Stars in the big leagues over the years is a testament to a front office and scouting department that has long had a keen eye for identifying elite talent.

Spencer Strider News / Yardbarker / March 17