ATLANTA -- A little less than a full decade ago, JR Ritchie was a 5-foot-4 seventh grader who had aspirations to become the NFL’s next Brett Favre. The 6-foot-2 hurler now has legit aspirations to become the Braves’ next impressive young starting pitcher. Ritchie, whom MLB Pipeline ranks as Atlanta's

The Braves added another arm to their bullpen on Friday, signing right-hander Ian Hamilton to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract. Hamilton, 30, has pitched for six seasons in the Majors, the past three with the Yankees. He was a weapon out of the 'pen in 2023, producing a 2.64 ERA and

While the old adage says that a win is a win, most would agree that not all victories are equal in terms of overall significance to a team -- or simply from an entertainment perspective as a fan. With that in mind, and with the help of all 30 MLB.com

When we rank prospects at MLB Pipeline, it’s always with a long-term-potential frame of mind. We’re trying to project what kind of big leaguer each of these Minor Leaguers are going to be, so we look at tools or stuff and how we think each player will use them consistently

The Braves teamed up on Wednesday with Truist Park catering partner Delaware North, Truist and other community organizations to distribute nearly 1,000 prepared meals for people in need in the metro Atlanta area. As part of the Atlanta Braves Foundation’s annual Season of Giving campaign, presented by Truist, the Braves

There are 27 players on the 2026 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Hall of Fame ballot, and their careers went in so many different directions. Some were paragons of stability. Ryan Braun, Alex Gordon, Félix Hernández, Dustin Pedroia and David Wright each played for just one Major League team.

As we say goodbye to 2025, it's a good time to revisit some of the best moments of the past season. From 13-strikeout complete games to multiple four-homer performances, the 2025 campaign featured excitement all across MLB. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a look at

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

The Braves on Monday extended their relationship with Ha-Seong Kim for another season, re-signing the infielder to a one-year, $20 million contract to become their starting shortstop, the team announced. Kim, who initially joined the Braves when they claimed him off waivers from the Rays on Sept. 1, became a

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

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

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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

Scrambling for a holiday gift for the baseball fan(s) in your life? Calm down. Take a breath. We're here to help. With an assist from MLB.com's beat writers, here's one fun gift idea for fans of each team, all available at MLBshop.com. Jump to: AL East | AL Central |

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

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,”

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

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

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.

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,

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.

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 -- 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

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