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'Absolute stud' Suarez inks 3-year deal to become Braves' setup man

December 11, 2025

ATLANTA -- A few weeks after parting ways with two of their top relief options from the 2025 season, the Braves now find themselves with one of baseball’s best setup man/closer duos. Robert Suarez further strengthened Atlanta’s bullpen on Thursday, when he signed a three-year, $45 million deal. The 34-year-old

For Yaz, roots with Braves go back to childhood

December 11, 2025

ATLANTA -- Mike Yastrzemski’s connection to the Braves extends beyond any interactions his grandfather might have had with fellow Hall of Famer Hank Aaron. It also extends beyond the fact that two of his childhood idols were Chipper Jones and Andruw Jones. And his dad’s first Minor League manager was

Braves sign OF Yastrzemski to 2-year, $23 million deal

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December 10, 2025

ATLANTA -- The Braves added more versatility to their roster on Wednesday night, when they signed Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract. Yastrzemski will earn $9 million in 2026 and $10 million in 2027. The deal includes a club option worth $7 million for the 2028 season, with

Braves' priorities remain the same as Winter Meetings wrap up

December 11, 2025

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Braves exited the Winter Meetings with the same primary questions that surrounded them at the start of this annual three-day event. How might they strengthen their rotation? And, will they add another key bat? One of those questions was answered a few hours after

Will Weiss return Acuña to leadoff spot? 'It's enticing'

December 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Now that Ronald Acuña Jr. is further distanced from his latest knee surgery, Braves manager Walt Weiss is open to the possibility of moving the 2023 National League Most Valuable Player back to the leadoff spot. “It’s enticing to have him at the top of the order,”

Braves move down to No. 9 pick in Draft Lottery

Rays, Twins, Giants, Pirates round out the top five selections
December 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s been nearly 50 years since the Chicago White Sox had the No. 1 pick in the Draft. But the last time they did, that selection turned into a Hall of Famer. That was Harold Baines, and perhaps he brought No. 1 pick mojo to the organization

Here's Pipeline's first full 2026 mock draft

December 9, 2025

Now that MLB has held the Draft Lottery and we know which teams are picking where, it's time to predict whom they'll select. The 2026 Draft actually won't begin until July 11, so we have 214 days to figure it all out. But we can't wait to make our first

Latest Braves injuries & transactions

December 11, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the offseason with the latest Braves injury news and transactions.

Dubón or Kim? Braves weighing potential options at SS

December 8, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. -- When analyzing how they could improve their offense, the Braves have to continue debating whether Mauricio Dubón should be used as a versatile utility player or serve as their everyday shortstop.

Here are the longest homers in Braves' history

December 8, 2025

ATLANTA -- Ronald Acuña Jr. isn’t the only one who has bolstered Atlanta’s offense with long, majestic home runs. Here is a list of the 10 longest homers hit by a Braves player going back to 2015, when Statcast began collecting this data. 1) Acuña: 495 feet vs. Red Sox,

Each team's most recent Rule 5 keeper

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December 7, 2025

While a solid percentage of picks in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft get at least some big league time the season following their selection, it’s not so easy to stick around for an entire year.

NEW: Top 100 Draft prospects for '26

December 4, 2025

It might only be December, but there’s a serious case of Draft fever ranging. The root cause is the release of MLB Pipeline’s new 2026 Top 100 Draft Prospects list. The fans are definitely aflame, though, by the upcoming MLB Draft Lottery, which will determine the order of who gets

Atlanta adds lefty Danny Young on split contract

December 2, 2025

ATLANTA -- Danny Young will attempt to strengthen Atlanta’s bullpen depth once he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The Braves announced they signed Young to a split contract on Tuesday morning. The 31-year-old left-handed reliever underwent the elbow procedure in May. With recovery usually requiring 12-18 months, it’s unknown when

From Hank's milestone to Soler's moonshot: The top 10 moments in Braves history

December 1, 2025

ATLANTA -- Hank Aaron, Chipper Jones, Warren Spahn and Tom Glavine are among the many legends who have worn a Braves uniform. These greats have created a history that is widely celebrated throughout the baseball world. Here is a look a my top 10 moments in Braves history. This list

Murphy's Hall of Fame candidacy again in spotlight ahead of Era ballot

November 26, 2025

ATLANTA -- Dale Murphy finds himself incredibly thankful for all that baseball has provided him and his family. This includes the incredible amount of support he has received from countless fans who are hoping he is elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame when the Era Committee ballot results are announced

Finding a perfect free-agent match for every team

November 30, 2025

When I was a kid, one of my favorite activities during long road trips with my family was Mad Libs. Remember that one? Every page was a story with a number of blank spaces, requiring players to fill those spaces in with different words to create the whole story. With

Here's a reason for every team in MLB -- and their fans -- to give thanks

November 26, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. In the words of a great bird I once met, “Gobble, gobble.” Thanksgiving is not a holiday traditionally associated with baseball, but if you’re reading a baseball site on Thanksgiving Day, you know that in a just world, every holiday is one associated with baseball. So today,

Payamps, Braves agree to 1-year contract

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November 23, 2025

The Braves and right-handed reliever Joel Payamps agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million on Sunday. Payamps, 31, made two appearances for Atlanta this past season after he was claimed off waivers from the Brewers on Sept. 22. He allowed one run over 2 2/3 innings and was outrighted

The biggest challenge for each of the 9 new managers

November 30, 2025

Nine teams had managerial vacancies this offseason. All nine of those jobs are now filled. The Rockies became the last of the nine clubs to hire a new manager, making Warren Schaeffer their full-time skipper after he served as Colorado's interim manager for part of 2025. Six of the nine

Busy Braves have only just begun their offseason shopping

November 22, 2025

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Braves non-tender Manoah, agree to deals with 5 players

Lee tendered contract, could go to arbitration hearing
November 21, 2025

ATLANTA -- Dylan Lee will wait to see what his 2026 salary with the Braves will be. As for Alek Manoah, he no longer appears to be a long-shot candidate for Atlanta’s rotation. The Braves announced that Manoah and Carson Ragsdale were their only players who weren’t tendered a contract

Reliever Iglesias returning to Braves on 1-year, $16 million deal

November 19, 2025

ATLANTA -- When Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos didn’t trade Raisel Iglesias before the July 31 Trade Deadline, he knew there might be a long-term benefit. That benefit was realized on Wednesday night, when Iglesias signed a one-year, $16 million contract with the Braves. There was always mutual

Braves acquire Gold Glover Dubón from Astros for infielder Allen

November 20, 2025

ATLANTA -- Mauricio Dubón has won a pair of Gold Gloves while serving as one of baseball’s best utility players over the past few years. Will he now become the Braves’ primary shortstop? Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos wasn’t ready to commit to a specific role after acquiring

Braves acquire lefty Rolison from Rockies to boost 'pen depth

November 19, 2025

ATLANTA -- The Braves added to their organizational pitching depth on Wednesday, acquiring left-handed reliever Ryan Rolison from the Rockies in exchange for cash considerations.