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Spencer Strider to Pitch in Triple-A

On Opening Day the Atlanta Braves looked great offensively, bats were hot and homers were hit. On the other side of the ball though, there were struggles.

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Braves start Nick Allen at shortstop in second game of season against Padres

Allen fills in for Arcia, while the rest of the lineup remains the same. The Braves made one change to the lineup — albeit a pretty notable one — for the second game of the season against the Padres, swapping in Nick Allen for Orlando Arcia to play shortstop.

MLB News / Talking Chop / March 28

Braves look to bounce back against Padres and Dylan Cease

Reynaldo Lopez takes the ball for game two of the season. The Atlanta Braves will look to bounce back against the San Diego Padres on Friday night following a frustrating 7-4 loss on opening day.

Spencer Strider News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 28

Atlanta Braves' Ace Spencer Strider to Begin Rehab Assignment at Triple-A

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider will start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday as part of his rehab assignment from Tommy John surgery. Strider will pitch against the Charlotte Knights, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.

Jurickson Profar News / Fastball on SI / March 28

Atlanta Braves Outfielder Jurickson Profar Makes Modern History on Opening Day

Jurickson Profar did his best to drain his former team's pitching staff on Thursday, even if his bat wasn't all that productive. The Atlanta Braves outfielder led off the Opening Day contest against the San Diego Padres with a single to right.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 28

Notable Players on Braves' Triple-A Opening Day Roster

The Gwinnett Stripers, Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, get their season underway on Friday. When they take the field, some notable names will be on the roster. Here is the breakdown of the top familiar names to keep an eye on.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28

Braves selected as Dodgers’ biggest threat

After injuries plagued them throughout the 2024 season, the Atlanta Braves are looking to bounce back in a big way in 2025. They are expected to have the ability to do so, as they have been voted on as the team most likely to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers for the World Series Championship.

Hector Neris News / Talking Chop / March 28

How long is Hector Neris going to stick on the roster?

There’s something to be said for being punished for your mistakes immediately... When I first started this daily question thingamajig, I knew I had to figure out a way to get to the start of the season, because once said season was started, the discussion points would come naturally.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 28

This Day in Braves History: Rabbit Maranville breaks his left leg

This was after the Braves legend broke his right leg eight years earlier! 1934: Rabbit Maranville breaks his left leg while sliding home on a double steal in an exhibition game against the New York Yankees.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 28

Can you guess this Braves outfielder in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28

Braves’ 3 most surprising Opening Day roster decisions

Opening Day could have gone better for the Atlanta Braves, who lost to the San Diego Padres 7–4. The Braves held a 4–3 lead going into the seventh, thanks to an Austin Riley go-ahead homer in the top of the fourth inning.

Drake Baldwin News / Talking Chop / March 28

Opening Day loss, Drake Baldwin makes franchise history, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves opened the 2025 campaign in disappointing fashion, dropping game one of four against the San Diego Padres 7-4.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 27

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / March 27

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

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The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

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

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

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.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / SportsTalkATL / March 25

What is the Braves plan with AJ Smith-Shawver?

With the Braves’ decision to trade Ian Anderson to the Angels, AJ Smith-Shawver has officially won the battle for the final spot in the rotation, and his 2025 campaign could go in a multitude of different directions.