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The San Diego Padres are off to a hot start in 2025 after an offseason that had many wondering what the state of the retooled team would be. There were a few key departures from the 2024 squad, but after earning the best record in baseball at this point in the season, it's safe to say that the team is doing just fine.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 10

Braves Named Candidate to Sign Multi-Award Winning OF

The Ronald Acuña Jr. injury recovery and Jurickson Profar suspension has greatly hurt the Atlanta Braves outfield depth. Most nights early this season, it's placed the team in a position to start both outfielders Bryan De La Cruz and Jarred Kelenic.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 9

Fernando Tatis Jr. comments on Braves’ Jurickson Profar suspension

The Braves season couldn’t have started worse. They’re 2-8 and have been shut out in a third of their games. Reynaldo Lopez has a very concerning shoulder injury, and Jurickson Profar was popped for PEDs.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 8

Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill Injury, Joe Musgrove Provides Update, Jurickson Profar Suspension Aftermath

The San Diego Padres beat the Athletics, 5-4, on Monday to improve to 9-2 on the year. Unfortunately, Jackson Merrill wasn't present in the victory. An insider confirmed that the reason he surprisingly wasn't in the starting lineup was due to hamstring tightness the centerfielder was dealing with recently.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 8

Bob Nightengale wonders if Jurickson Profar ‘scammed’ Braves

A club with World Series aspirations to begin the season, the Braves are 1-8 through nine games, one of their best pitchers might miss the rest of the season, and worst of all, their only notable offseason acquisition, Jurickson Profar, was popped for PEDs.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 7

MLB Insider Ponders if Profar Signing Scammed Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves are without left fielder Jurickson Profar for 80 regular-season games and the entire postseason after he tested positive for PEDs. USA Today's Bob Nightengale had that suspension on his mind during his column on Sunday.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 7

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr Reacts to 80-Game Suspension for Jurickson Profar

The San Diego Padres are off to a red-hot start this season and already looking like one of the most feared teams in MLB thanks to a new-look roster and the same, elevated play by the Padres' biggest stars.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Cubs Trade Idea Sends $85 Million Slugger to Braves Amid Profar News

There were rumors in the offseason that the Chicago Cubs could trade Seiya Suzuki. Nothing came to light during the winter months, but if the Cubs still want to move on from him and his relatively expensive contract, which spans through 2026, there's a scenario where they could deal him.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Atlanta Braves Eyeing $113 Million Outfielder?

The Atlanta Braves are reeling after a stunning suspension to one of their prized offseason additions — and they could be turning their attention to St.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 4

Did Jurickson Profar swindle the Atlanta Braves?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, the Braves only notable offseason acquisition, Jurickson Profar, was popped for PED use. He’s been suspended for 80 games and won’t be eligible for the postseason.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Ex-Teammate Proposes Dangerous Punishment for Braves’ Jurickson Profar

Some would argue that an 80-game suspension, postseason ineligibility, and an impacted reputation are a fair punishment for Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar following a positive drug test.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / April 3

History suggests Braves are facing a long road back from terrible start

The 2025 Major League Baseball season is through its first week and there is still one team that does not have a win. That is the Atlanta Braves who fell to 0-7 on Wednesday night in a walk-off loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 3

This man could make the Braves forget about Jurickson Profar

The Braves 2025 campaign has been a non-stop train wreck and it’s only been one week. They’ve lost all seven games they’ve played, a critical piece to their rotation might already be out for the rest of the season, and their one offseason addition — Jurickson Profar — has been suspended 80 games for PED use.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Braves Broadcasters Turn Heads With Crushed Response After Latest Loss

Following a disheartening 0-6 start that saw the typically potent Braves' offense struggle mightily, it appeared early on in Wednesday's game that things

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2

Dodger Stadium scoreboard makes unfortunate error

The scoreboard operator at Dodger Stadium apparently hasn’t been keeping up much with the news lately.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 2

The worst part about the Jurickson Profar suspension

Somehow, the Braves have lost their first six games of the season, yet their 0-6 record feels like the least of their problems. Reynaldo Lopez was added to the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation, an injury that could potentially cost him the entire season, and Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for PEDs.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Why a Former Red Sox Outfielder Could Benefit From the Braves’ PED Suspension

The Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar was suspended 80 games by MLB on Monday after the 12-year veteran tested positive for Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), a performance-enhancing substance. Without Profar, the Braves and manager Brian Snitker must find their starting left fielder for the next three months.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Braves’ Options To Replace Jurickson Profar in the Outfield

As if the first week of the 2025 season couldn’t get any worse for the Atlanta Braves, the news broke Monday that left fielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance called chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 1

Jurickson Profar releases official statement following suspension

The last 12 months or so have been a non-stop kick in the groin for Braves Country, and that continued on Monday when it was announced Jurickson Profar will be suspended for the next 80 games for violating the league’s policy against PEDs.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / April 1

Where Do the Braves Turn After the Jurickson Profar Suspension?

A disappointing start to the 2025 MLB season for the Atlanta Braves just took another turn for the worse, as outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s PED policy after testing positive for Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG).

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Jurickson Profar has message for Braves fans amid 80-game suspension

Jurickson Profar has broken his silence after getting hit with an 80-game suspension from MLB. On Monday, several reports emerged indicating that Profar had tested positive for a banned substance.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 31

Braves OF Jurickson Profar suspended 80 games for failed PED test

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for violating MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31

Braves' Jurickson Profar receives 80-game PED suspension

Major League Baseball has announced that Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

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Atlanta Braves News / Bluejaysnation / March 31

Report: Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s PED policy

According to baseball insider Mike Rodriguez, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is being suspended for 80 games for violating Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug policy.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / March 31

Jurickson Profar's PED suspension raises one huge question

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended by Major League Baseball after he violated the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, and the timing of the news has raised a number of valid questions.

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