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• Mauricio Dubón: I’m “finally getting a chance” to hit in big situations

Mauricio Dubón just continues to get the job done for the Atlanta Braves so far in 2026 in any way that they’ve asked of him. Whether it’s through his versatility in the field or increasingly more at the plate, Dubón’s been all over the place in a good way. Grant McAuley recently wrote an in-depth […]...2026
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• Effectively Wild Episode 2452: Season Preview Series: Braves and White Sox

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about speedster Braiden Ward’s record spring, whether there’s a baseball equivalent of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game, and Paradise being a baseball show, then preview the 2026 Atlanta Braves (38:00) with From the Diamond’s Grant McAuley, and the 2026 Chicago White Sox (1:29:45) with Sox Machine’s James Fegan. Audio intro: Dave [&...2026
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• Austin Cox for Dane Dunning and thoughts from yesterday

Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Raisel Iglesias just says no to sliders, Marcell Ozuna didn’t say no to trades, and the Braves say no to allowing three run homers Let’s get some of the business out of the way before we dig into what happened and what didn’t happen yesterday. The #Braves today recalled LHP Austin Cox to Atlanta after optioning RHP Dane Dunning to Triple-A Gwinnett following las...2025
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• Jesse Chavez retires from baseball

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images One of the cult heroes from the 2021 World Series-winning squad finally rides off into the sunset On July 13, Jesse Chavez made his fourth appearance of the season for the Atlanta Braves, pitched two innings, gave up four runs and was designated for assignment shortly afterwards. It wasn’t the first time that it had happened to Chavez this season (and not...2025
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• Fredi Gonzalez is back. Anything is possible*

Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images *As long as you used to play, coach, or work for the Braves, apparently. Monday was completely quiet as far as Atlanta Braves news was concerned — at least until the evening rolled around, which is when the lid came off after it became known that the Braves were making a mid-season change to their coaching staff. Out goes third base coach Matt Tuiasosopo...2025
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• Updates on Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuña, Jr., Craig Kimbrel

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images A bevy of former All-Stars could begin joining the Atlanta’s big league team starting next week Prior to tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Atlanta Braves provided updates on a handful of players whose impact on the big league team could start as soon as next week. Braves manager Brian Snitker provided updates to reporters that injured...2025
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• Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy injury updates

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Both Braves are close to returning. Prior to tonight’s game, Atlanta Braves manager Brian Sniker provided updates to reporters on the timetable for the return of injured starting pitcher Spencer Strider and catcher Sean Murphy. Strider, who missed most of last season after having a brace procedure on his elbow, threw 75 pitches for Gwinnett last night, st...2025
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• Braves News: Austin Riley, more cuts, solid performances, more

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Well Spring Training is going quite well for Atlanta so far. They have not experienced catastrophic injuries anywhere, crucially including the pitching staff. Also importantly, although somewhat less so, is that the players for the most part look like themselves so far. The pitching staff has...2025
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• Braves News: Grapefruit League opener, Spencer Strider update, and more

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves play a baseball game today! The squad will make the trip to Fort Myers to take on the Minnesota Twins today at 1:05 ET. Chris Sale is slated to pitch two innings and Sean Murphy will be behind the plate. Bryce Elder is also set to make an appearance on the bump. Chris Sale ...2025
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• Ronald Acuña Jr. says he’s feeling “90-95 percent” ready

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images Neither one of them will be on the Opening Day roster but they’re both getting closer and closer to returning to action. Friday afternoon, we got further clarification on the injury status of two of the biggest stars for the Atlanta Braves. While a lot of this news may not be particularly surprising, it’s still encouraging to get a bett...2025
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• “The confidence is still there,” but “no statements” from the Braves as spring training begins

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves once again have high expectations but the squad isn’t doing the grand proclamation of “World Series or bust” here in 2025. Today is the day that keeps a lot of people warm during the long and cold winter that is baseball’s offseason. That’s because today is the day in particular where pitchers and catchers for the Atlanta B...2025
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• Braves indicate Austin Riley not returning in 2024

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 110 games will bet it for the star third baseman Austin Riley’s 2024 is over, per the Braves: Austin Riley's season is over according to #Braves manager Brian Snitker. Simply was not healing fast enough, CT scan showed yesterday.— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) September 24, 2024 Riley was a longshot to return this season anyw...2024
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• Whit Merrifield has broken foot but return timeline unclear (Updated)

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Is the bad news good news or the good news bad news? Whit Merrifield has a fractured foot according to multiple reports. Although that is bad news given that the initial reports last night that his X-ray was negative, the CT scan he also had sdid confirm that he has a fracture. Merrifield has a fracture in his left foot. Doctors...2024
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• Braves News: A.J. Minter Returns to Atlanta, Updated MLB Top 100 Prospects, more

Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports The Braves bullpen gets a boost with the return of Minter. The Braves enjoyed an off-day on Monday as they are in the midst of a much needed long home stand as the season passes the half-way point and enters July. Atlanta secured a series win over the Pirates over the weekend, but still endured lingering offensive struggles in their loss on Sunday. Fortu...2024
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• Jesse Chavez, All-Star? Maybe, just maybe.

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images For the second consecutive season, the elder statesman of the Braves bullpen has pitched so well that possibility of his selection to the All-Star game has begun to gain momentum. Twelve months ago, Jesse Chavez’s season was put on hold for three months after he took a line-drive to his leg. It couldn’t have been more inopportune t...2024
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"com/KkXQnnVVF8— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) July 24, 2025 Chavez finishes his career with a 4."

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"com/GTsgsSjmf8— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) August 24, 2023 “I felt great."

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"Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley attempt to make sense of unsightly spring training uniforms, then preview the 2021 Braves (08:42) with Grant McAuley of From The Diamond and the 2021 Mariners (45:27) with Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times."

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"Per Grant McAuley of Braves Radio, that prompted a “we want Kimbrel” chant."

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"The Braves are set to release veteran righty Bartolo Colon, who was designated for assignment last week, as Grant McAuley of 929 The Game / CBS Radio first reported (on Twitter)."

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"Grant McAuley of CBS Radio added that the asking price remains "very high."

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"9 The Game's Grant McAuley and ESPN's Adam Rubin:They won't be playing baseball at Turner Field any time soon."

• Austin Cox for Dane Dunning and thoughts from yesterday
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• Jesse Chavez retires from baseball
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• Updates on Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuña, Jr., Craig Kimbrel
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• Braves News: Austin Riley, more cuts, solid performances, more
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• Braves News: A.J. Minter Returns to Atlanta, Updated MLB Top 100 Prospects, more
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• Braves News: Ozzie Albies Delivers Go-Ahead Home Run In Win, Ian Anderson to Make Rehab Start, More

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Four out of five wins for the Braves as they get off to a nice start against the Tigers. For much of Monday night, things seemed all too familiar for the Braves. They got an excellent pitching performance from Max Fried, they were 0-8 at one point with runners in scoring position, but they still had their chances late. But then, Forrest Wall delivered a key h...2024
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• Battery Power TV: Reynaldo Lopez among MLB’s best as Atlanta Braves continue to rely on pitching

As the Braves’ offense continues to flounder, the pitching has done what it can to keep the team afloat. As they approach the halfway point of the season, the Atlanta Braves continue their search for answers at the plate. On the mound, however, is a different story. While veterans Max Fried and Chris Sale have picked up baton for the injured Spencer Strider, the most surprising and welcome additi...2024
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• Battery Power TV: Adam Duvall returns to Atlanta Braves, who welcome Ronald Acuña Jr. back to lineup

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images It was an eventful week for the Atlanta Braves, who had a pair of returns on Thursday that should impact both the roster and the lineup to varying degrees. On the same day Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the starting lineup following a two-week absence after an injury scare, the Braves also announced the signing of veteran outfielder, and familiar face, Ada...2024
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• Battery Power TV: Matzek’s return, Strider’s new pitch among early spring stories for Atlanta Braves

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images BP TV takes a closer look at Tyler Matzek’s return and Spencer Strider’s new pitch. The Atlanta Braves got their Grapefruit League schedule started and already have a some newsworthy happenings in those first few days. Spencer Strider flashed a potentially deadly new pitch in a live batting practice session and liked it so much it made a...2024
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• Braves News: Bally Sports Spring Training Schedule, Spencer Strider, More

Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images How to watch the Braves throughout Spring Training. Could one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball be getting a deeper arsenal of pitches? That was the speculation on Monday when Spencer Strider went head-to-head with Austin Riley and Matt Olson in live batting practice at Spring Training: Spencer Strider working on a new pitch...2024
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• Fredi Gonzalez is back. Anything is possible*
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• Braves indicate Austin Riley not returning in 2024
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• Jesse Chavez, All-Star? Maybe, just maybe.
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• Battery Power TV: Can the Atlanta Brave rediscover their once prodigious power in the month of June?

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images June has historically been a good month for the Atlanta Braves. Will that be the case again in 2024? The Atlanta Braves have been a force to be reckoned with in the month of June over the past two seasons. Can they provide an encore that would get them rolling again at the plate in 2024? After a couple of injury scares in Boston, the Braves are stopping in...2024
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• Braves News: Chris Sale named NL Pitcher of the Month, Hurston Waldrep in Keith Law’s Top 50, More

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Monday revealed a few Braves pitchers are among the most impressive of 2024. Chris Sale was named Pitcher of the Month for the National League. Hurston Waldrep landed in Keith Law’s top 50 prospects. While the Braves enjoyed an off-day on Monday, their organizational pitching enjoyed some much deserved recognition at multiple levels. Despite a forgettable st...2024
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• Michael Harris II hits moonshot as Braves tie with Phillies

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images It might be February but Money Mike appears to be ready for April, already. Michael Harris II continued his hot start in the Grapefruit League, as his second home run of spring training helped contribute to seven runs on the day for the Atlanta Braves in their first spring training tilt against the Philadelphia Phillies this season. ...2024
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• Braves News: Bally Sports Spring Training Schedule, Spencer Strider, More
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• Ron Washington on Vaughn Grissom’s progress this winter
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images Washington has impressed with Grissom’s work this winter. One of the biggest storylines heading into spring training for the Atlanta Braves will be who is going to replace Dansby Swanson at shortstop. The Braves have a veteran option in Orlando Arcia, who has been a starting shortstop in the past, but the most intriguing option is probably Vaughn G...2023
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• Austin Cox for Dane Dunning and thoughts from yesterday
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• Jesse Chavez retires from baseball
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• Fredi Gonzalez is back. Anything is possible*
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• Braves News: Austin Riley, more cuts, solid performances, more
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• Battery Power TV: Fresh off successful home stand, can Atlanta Braves maintain momentum on the road?

Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves are headed to New York for a showdown against the Yankees. The Atlanta Braves flexed their collective muscle at Truist Park and finally showed some signs of emerging from their lengthy doldrums. Austin Riley was among those to really get things going at the plate. His big home stand was a welcome sign for the Atlanta slugger. Meanwhile,...2024
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• Jesse Chavez, All-Star? Maybe, just maybe.
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• Battery Power TV: Atlanta Braves starting staff has become one of the best in Major League Baseball

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images max Fried and the rest of the Braves’ rotation have been dominant through the first two months of the season. With the offense still searching for consistency, the Atlanta Braves pitching staff has stepped and carried the club over the past month. Max Fried and Chris Sale have been a dominant lefty duo and re-established themselves in 2024 while Reyna...2024
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• Battery Power TV: Knocked out of first place, Atlanta Braves aiming to get going in the month of May

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves are headed to New York for another matchup with the Mets. The Atlanta Braves are in need of an offensive spark as they seek to keep the momentum of a brief two-game stay at Truist Park going and get their season back on track. A rough road trip knocked Atlanta out of first place and has the club in the unusual position of chas...2024
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• Battery Power TV: Spencer Strider ready to roll, Jesse Chavez returns as Atlanta Braves open 2024

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Grant McAuley and Kris Willis catch up on all of the latest Atlanta Braves news in advance of Opening Day. The 2024 season is upon us and the Atlanta Braves get things started where last season ended, opening up with a rematch against the NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies. Spencer Strider gets the ball on Opening Day, which was shifted from Thursday to...2024
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• Michael Harris II hits moonshot as Braves tie with Phillies
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• Ronald Acuña Jr: ‘I want to be a Brave for life’

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Ronald Acuña Jr. arrived in North Port Friday and expressed his desire to stay with the Braves for life. Position players aren’t due to report until next week for the Atlanta Braves, but a growing number is already in camp. On Friday, reigning MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. arrived, worked out on the field and took some batting practice. Acuña also talked with r...2024
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• Heavy Rain Delays Mets-Braves Game, Floods Turner Field
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• Kyle Wright feeling good after first rehab start

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Wright tossed three scoreless innings for the Rome Braves Thursday night. ROME — Kyle Wright took the next step in his return to the Atlanta Braves’ major league roster Thursday night when they began a rehab assignment with the High-A Rome Braves. Wright looked sharp on the mound tossing three scoreless innings to go along with four strikeouts. Wright ...2023
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• Braves News: Michael Harris II honored in hometown, Spencer Strider and more
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday Although it was a slow day for the Atlanta Braves, it was a huge day for outfielder Michael Harris II, who was honored by his former school district in McDonough, Georgia. Stockbridge High School held a celebration for the 2022 Rookie of the Year on Tuesday with an on-field ceremony and more. Students from his former...2023
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• Braves News: Rasiel Iglesias Wins NL Reliever of the Month, Matt Olson Goes Deep, More

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Despite not getting the series sweep, the Braves have plenty to smile about as they head home. Man, what a fun weekend. Sure, the Braves were not able to get the sweep in Los Angeles as they dropped the series finale in a 3-1 loss to the Dodgers. But overall, the Braves went 8-2 over a pretty tough road trip out west, and they capped it off with taking 3...2023
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• Sights and sounds from the first day of Braves Spring Training

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Spring Training has begun for the Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers held their first workout of the spring Wednesday in North Port. There is no better time of the year for a baseball fan. Up the steps from the #Braves dugout at CoolToday Park. First workout of Spring Training happens on Thursday. Should be just a few...2024
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• Ron Washington on Vaughn Grissom’s progress this winter
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• Michael Harris II hits moonshot as Braves tie with Phillies
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• Austin Cox for Dane Dunning and thoughts from yesterday
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• Updates on Spencer Strider, Ronald Acuña, Jr., Craig Kimbrel
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• Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy injury updates
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• Braves News: Austin Riley, more cuts, solid performances, more
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• Ronald Acuña Jr. says he’s feeling “90-95 percent” ready
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• “The confidence is still there,” but “no statements” from the Braves as spring training begins
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• Braves indicate Austin Riley not returning in 2024
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• Braves News: A.J. Minter Returns to Atlanta, Updated MLB Top 100 Prospects, more
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• Braves News: Ozzie Albies Delivers Go-Ahead Home Run In Win, Ian Anderson to Make Rehab Start, More
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• Battery Power TV: Can the Atlanta Brave rediscover their once prodigious power in the month of June?
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• Effectively Wild Episode 2292: Season Preview Series: Braves and Marlins
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a fresh wave of “breakout candidate” crimes, Jerry Dipoto’s latest Meg-maddening comments, the rise of the “kick change,” how ball/strike calls differ from other boundary calls, Barry Bonds’s comments about Shohei Ohtani, and more. Then they preview the 2025 Atlanta Braves (50:56) with 92.9 The Game’s Grant McAuley, [...2025
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• Braves News: Charlie Culberson released, 2024 season preview, and more

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves have made another move as Opening Day quickly approaches. Fan favorite utilityman Charlie Culberson was released by the club on Friday. The #Braves have released Charlie Culberson. The soon-to-be 35 y/o former utilityman came to Spring Training attempting to become a pitche...2024
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• Alex Anthopoulos on trade rumors, rotation and more

Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Alex Anthopoulos met with reporters Sunday morning as the Winter Meetings got underway in Nashville. The Winter Meetings get underway Sunday in Nashville and Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos met with the media and spoke about a variety of topics surrounding the Braves and the offseason. Most notably, he put an end to any of ...2023
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