Wentz suffers torn ACL, Braves' rotation depth further depleted
NORTH PORT, Fla. – The Braves’ rotation depth was further depleted on Monday when imaging results showed Joey Wentz has a torn right anterior cruciate ligament. “I feel bad for the kid more than anything else,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said. “I told him, 'You never know what this is
Acuña shows off pop, speed as Venezuela remains undefeated
MIAMI -- With their ticket already punched to the quarterfinals, it might have been natural for Venezuela’s players to begin looking ahead at Wednesday’s rivalry game against the Dominican Republic. Not Ronald Acuña Jr., whose focus was squarely on Nicaragua on Monday night as his team tried to preserve its
Consistent Braves mainstay Teheran announces retirement
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Three Hall of Famers made more Opening Day starts for the Braves. But throughout the franchise’s long, illustrious pitching-rich history nobody started more consecutive season openers than Julio Teheran.
Who'll win awards in '26? Here are the top contenders in each division
The Yankees and Giants will open the 2026 MLB season on March 25. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with each story looking ahead to the coming season by breaking down a particular topic. Previously: The best pending free agent in each division. Today:
Hard hits, high heat: Standout stats from Braves' Spring Training games
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Spring Training numbers might not always matter. But now that Statcast gathers data from every Grapefruit League and Cactus League game, we have more opportunities to have fun with these numbers. Here is a look at some of the most interesting stats, metrics and trends produced
Dubón in groove after chatting with childhood idol Chipper Jones
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- What did Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubón think about getting a chance to talk about hitting with his childhood idol Chipper Jones on Thursday morning? “There’s no coincidence that he came here, talked to me a little bit and I got three hits after it,” Dubón said.
Latest Braves injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Braves injury news, roster moves and other transactions.
1 position battle still undecided for each team
There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and
Albies makes World Baseball Classic history with walk-off homer for Netherlands
MIAMI – For eight innings Saturday, Team Netherlands looked helpless at the plate, stranding 10 men on base while going hitless in six tries with runners in scoring position. One swing by Ozzie Albies erased all of that frustration, turning what would have been a crushing defeat into a Classic
Need a hype man? Acuña can do that, too
Ronald Acuña Jr. can contribute on the baseball field in just about any way imaginable for a position player -- he can deliver a big hit, slug a monster home run, make a tremendous catch in the outfield or steal a big base.
Weiss breathing easier after Holmes, López bring bright spots to rotation
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Braves manager Walt Weiss will likely feel really good a few months from now if he’s still able to count both Grant Holmes and Reynaldo López as dependable and valuable members of his rotation. But for now, he’s just happy to say both pitchers have created
Furry friend causes commotion in stands during Braves-Twins spring matchup
FORT MYERS, Fla -- A furry, four-legged friend was trying to catch the action on the field between the Braves and Twins Friday night at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, all while avoiding being caught in the stands. A few shrieks and screams could be heard amongst stadium goers as
Weiss thumbing through 'napkins' in search of lineup options
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'The great ones just think differently': Chipper, Murphy visit Braves camp
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Braves manager Walt Weiss brought franchise legends Chipper Jones and Dale Murphy to Spring Training to talk to the team’s hitters before Thursday’s 9-5 victory over the Blue Jays. “I really wanted those guys to talk more about just the mental side of hitting, the preparation,
Here's the Braves' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Spencer Schwellenbach flashed his potential when Spring Breakout games hit the scene in 2023, and JR Ritchie introduced himself to Braves fans during last year’s event. Who will be some of the next young Braves to shine? We may get a better feel during this year’s
A walk-off ABS challenge? This is about as close as it gets
Ninth inning. Two outs. Bases loaded. 0-2 count. Tying run at the plate. And … hold on a second. MLB’s new ABS challenge system certainly threw a little wrinkle into the ending of Thursday’s Grapefruit League tilt between the Blue Jays and the Braves at CoolToday Park in Venice, Fla.
How Braves can replace Profar's production in lineup
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Once the appeal process is complete, Braves players and coaches might have more to say about Jurickson Profar again testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance. But for now, they are speaking about Profar’s 162-game suspension like they would a season-ending injury suffered by a key
Here are the Braves' 2026 Top 30 prospects
The Braves missed the playoffs in 2025 and finished under .500 for the first time since 2017, unacceptable for a team used to competing annually for the NL East crown. All that winning in the past, along with a willingness to trade young players to help keep it going, has
Ranking all 30 teams by tiers, 1-9
Our annual tradition is back. Each spring, we look forward to the upcoming season by breaking down the 30 teams into eight or nine somewhat-subjectively defined tiers, grouping together those in similar situations. We've done it for several years now, and it's a fun way to get ready for the
Acuña's ABS challenge was denied ... but why?
The ABS system is still a work in progress for players this spring as MLB prepares to use it for the first time in the regular season. It’s even more complicated for those participating in both World Baseball Classic and Spring Training games.
As Classic nears, Netherlands players eager to suit up for new manager, HOFer Jones
SARASOTA, Fla. -- In the late 1990s and throughout the 2000s, many young baseball players would be in their backyard imitating catches made by Andruw Jones, a premier MLB center fielder at the time. His popularity was even greater in the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao), as Jones made
MLB suspends Braves outfielder Profar for 162 games
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Jurickson Profar, who was suspended for half of his first season with the Braves after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, has tested positive again. Profar was suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for being in violation of MLB's Joint Drug Prevention
New tournament-style format coming to Spring Breakout in '27
Major League Baseball introduced Spring Breakout in 2024 and the prospect showcase games in Florida and Arizona were an immediate hit. Fans and front offices alike loved seeing all those future MLB stars on the field at one time. Now the concept is getting even better. Starting in 2027, the