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19-Year-Old Phenom Dominates for Braves in Prospect Game

The Atlanta Braves prospects lost to the Detroit Tigers prospects, 6-2, but one right-handed prospect made for a surprise standout. No. 12 prospect Didier Fuentes took the mound for the final three innings of the game and shut down the Tigers prospect hitters.

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Braves fall 6-3 to Tigers in Spring Breakout Game

JR Ritchie, Garrett Baumann, and Didier Fuentes let it rip - all touching the high 90s with their fastball MLB’s Spring Breakout series continued today with today featuring the Atlanta Braves and the absolutely stacked Detroit Tigers featuring the top farm system in baseball headlined by Max Clark.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 16

Braves' Spencer Strider to start in Monday's spring game

Spencer Strider will start for the Braves in Monday’s spring training game with the Red Sox, in a significant step in Strider’s recovery from an internal brace procedure.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 16

A Look At Roster a Reminder Not To Sleep on Atlanta Braves This Season

Their rivals to the north made the headlines over the offseason, but the Atlanta Braves chose to speak softly, knowing they were bringing back several big sticks. In theory, there should be a lot of anticipation for what this team can do with a return to full health.

Spencer Strider News / SportsTalkATL / March 16

Spencer Strider to start for Braves on Monday

There have been recent murmurs about Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. being ahead of schedule, and it’s possible those reports were underselling it.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 16

Which fringe Braves player is your favorite this spring?

And can we start the season now plz What is the plural form of Lunchables? Is it Lunchabli or Lunchables? Does it have a singular form? They consist of lunch meat slices, cheese slices, crackers and a cookie or oreo.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 16

Can you guess this Braves righty 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 / Talking Chop / March 15

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 15

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

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.

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.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 14

Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. gives admission on ‘prime’ that will scare rest of MLB

The Atlanta Braves had the worst-case-scenario season in 2024. They lost Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr for most of the season and barely snuck into the playoffs.

Drake Baldwin News / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 14

Report: Braves Top Prospect Gets Through Allergy Scare

Two days after being scratched from his start on Wednesday due to an allergic reaction, Atlanta Braves top prospect Drake Baldwin is reported to be OK.

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.