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Braves Beat Writer Makes Bold Prediction For No. 3 Prospect

Saturday night arguably saw the best performance yet from Atlanta Braves’ No. 3 prospect AJ Smith-Shawver. The overall stat line doesn’t reveal such. He

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Good day for pitching, as Chris Sale and AJ Smith-Shawver dominate in split-squad spring Saturday

The Braves’ pitching largely performed well, but the offense was more of a mixed bag on Saturday In today's split-squad Spring Training couple of games, the pitcher-catcher pairing of Chris Sale and Drake Baldwin went to Boston's site to play in the early game, along with a bunch of depth pieces.

Austin Riley News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Austin Riley Appears Healthy After Recent Injury Scare

Last August Braves infielder Austin Riley was hit by a pitch that broke his hand and ended his season. In a Grapefruit League game on March 14 Riley was hit by a pitch in the hand he had previously broken and was removed from the game in the top of the second inning after it was clear he was in pain.

Chris Sale News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 15

Braves' Sale Takes Big Step Toward Regular Season Form in Latest Outing

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale gave his first day of a starter’s workload this Spring Training. Against his former team, the Boston Red Sox, Sale pitched six innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out nine. Both runs came on two solo shots.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 15

Braves Opening Day Roster Prediction (4.0)

Another week of Braves Spring Training in the books, which means it’s time for another Opening Day roster prediction. This will be my second-to-last version before the final edition next week.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 15

Braves Among Many Potential Landing Spots for Rival's Ace Starter

The 2025 MLB season hasn't started yet. But Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer has already begun wondering where Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcántara might land at the MLB trade deadline.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 15

Braves ranked third best team in MLB

That isn’t too bad for Atlanta, but who is ahead of them is. The Atlanta Braves are winding down Spring Training 2025, as is all of MLB, so it figures that it is time for the regular season prognostications to start pouring in from various sources.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 15

What is the proper modern HBP punishment?

These hit by pitch injuries are getting tiresome The Braves lost a lot of hitters due to being struck by errant pitches in the second half of 2024. That trend has continued in 2025.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 15

Your daily Braves trivia game, Saturday edition

Think you can figure out what Braves player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out. We’re back for another day of the Battery Power in-5 daily trivia game.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 15

Austin Riley day to day, Marcell Ozuna homers, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves faced a scary situation during Friday’s spring matchup when Austin Riley was forced to exit after taking a pitch to his right hand.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 14

Key Braves Relievers Dialed In During Loss to Nationals

The Atlanta Braves sent two relievers expected to make an impact in 2025 out to get work in on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Angel Perdomo and Pierce Johnson both had outings that bode well for what they’ll do in the regular season. Both pitched scoreless outings.

Austin Riley News / SportsTalkATL / March 14

Braves appear to have avoided disaster with Austin Riley

Shocker: the Atlanta Braves suffered another injury scare on Friday afternoon to one of their key pieces, as Austin Riley was struck on the same wrist he fractured last year, which ended his season.

MLB News / 5 GOATs / March 14

The CW draws criticism for moving Las Vegas Xfinity Series race due to spring training baseball

For NASCAR fans in the Atlanta area, there will be a programming change on The CW with the Xfinity Series this weekend. WPCH-TV has decided to move The LiUNA!

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Ronald Acuna Jr. plans to make major change for 2025 season

Ronald Acuna Jr. will be all about self-preservation as he returns from his second ACL tear.

Austin Riley leaves game after being hit by pitch

Could Orlando Arcia’s job be in jeapordy?

Which MLB players have the most career stolen bases?

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 14

What’s the Braves biggest concern entering the season?

Despite a quiet offseason, the Atlanta Braves still have one of the most loaded rosters in baseball on paper. They are primed to make the playoffs for an eighth consecutive season, and if things go right, they should eclipse the 100-win mark for the third time in the last four years.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / March 14

2025 Atlanta Braves O/U: Why the Braves Will Likely Hit Below the Under

In 2024, the Atlanta Braves limped to 89-73 after a season ridden with injuries and bad performances. The Braves unfortunately finished their 2024 season by being murdered by the San Diego Padres in the NL Wild Card.

Whit Merrifield News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Whit Merrifield's future with the Braves remains uncertain

After a strong season with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023 Whit Merrifield took a place in the Phillies’ clubhouse for 2024 Spring Training. Philadelphia hoped that he would become a key utility player for them.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Where the Atlanta Braves stand with two weeks remaining until Opening Day

It seems like just yesterday that we were begging for the return of baseball. Yet, in the blink of an eye, Spring Training is nearly over and we’re discussing Opening Day.

Jurickson Profar News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar Injury Update

After a CT scan revealed nothing more than a bone bruise in the left wrist, the Braves are expecting left fielder Jurickson Profar to be ready for Opening Day.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

Braves’ Brian Snitker reveals ‘biggest thing’ for potential Spencer Strider replacement

After injuries derailed their 2024 season, the Atlanta Braves hope to bounce back in 2025. Injuries have already presented themselves during spring training, but manager Brian Snitker will have to count on pitcher Ian Anderson in Spencer Strider’s absence from the mound.

Spencer Strider News / Last Word On Sports / March 13

Spencer Strider on Track to Rejoin Braves Rotation in April

The Atlanta Braves are anticipating key reinforcements in the coming weeks, with a clearer timeline emerging for their injured stars. While president of

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Braves Back-End Starters Impress in Preseason Action

The Atlanta Braves starting pitching staff performed remarkably well in 2024, especially considering they lost ace Spencer Strider to injury in mid-April.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 12

Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for right-handed bat

Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for a right-handed bat

The injury bug has hammered the New York Yankees during spring training.

Why the Yankees should make a deal for Luis Robert Jr.

Max Fried gives bold answer on being Yankees' de facto ace

Yankees not likely to make an external rotation addition

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'Highest-paid player for every MLB team' quiz

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Fastball on SI / March 10

Atlanta Braves Manager Issues Proclamation About Eventual Ronald Acuna Jr. Return

According to a report from MLB.com, Ronald Acuna Jr. continues to impress people at Atlanta Braves camp as he works to return from a torn ACL suffered in May of last year.