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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.

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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

Marcell Ozuna News / Talking Chop / March 14

Marcell Ozuna crushes his second bomb of spring training as Braves fall to Nationals

Drake Baldwin also delivered an RBI single as he continued to have a productive spring Marcell Ozuna made his presence felt at the plate for the second time so far here in spring training, as his no-doubter of a home run was the biggest highlight on a bright and sunny day of spring training action for the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park.

Spencer Strider News / Talking Chop / March 14

Spencer Strider expected to return earlier than Ronald Acuña Jr., per report

They’re both going to miss Opening Day but now we have a bit more clarity as to when both players will eventually return to action. We’ve got a little bit more clarity as to when two of the biggest stars for the Atlanta Braves will eventually make their much-anticipated returns to action.

Austin Riley News / SportsTalkATL / March 14

Austin Riley leaves game after being hit by pitch

At this point, I’m fully convinced some sort of witchcraft has been used on the Braves. The club in 2024 might have been the most injury-struck team in baseball history.

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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / March 14

Braves Most Represented Team in Baseball America's Top 100 MLB Players

The Atlanta Braves are the most represented team in Baseball America’s top 100 players for 2025. Nine members of the staff made the list. The Los Angeles

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 / Talking Chop / March 14

Which pitcher did you hate to watch?

Good pitching is symphonic; bad pitching is a trip to the dentist. The Braves have had back-to-back days with horrendous pitching performances in Spring Training at this point.

Sean Newcomb News / SportsTalkATL / March 14

A former Braves top prospect thriving for Red Sox in Spring Training

Here’s a little blast from the past. Former Braves top prospect Sean Newcomb received an invite to Spring Training from the Boston Red Sox. The lumbering lefty last pitched in Atlanta in 2022 after a really promising start to his career.

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.

Matt Olson News / Talking Chop / March 14

This Day in Braves History: Braves trade for Matt Olson

Olson’s arrival in Atlanta coincides with a franchise hero’s exit. 1954: Hank Aaron makes his first spring training start for the Milwaukee Braves in an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 14

Can you guess this Braves second baseman 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.

Charles LeBlanc News / Talking Chop / March 14

Charles Leblanc reassigned, bullpen struggles, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves made another camp cut, and the most recent victim was infielder Charles Leblanc, who was reassigned to minor league camp.

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.

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.