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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: Big Day for Braves Bats, Latest Cuts, More

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Sunday was a fun day for the Braves. The Braves bats were in business on Sunday as they stormed into their second week of Spring Training games. Austin Riley, Matt Olson, and Jarred Kelenic each hit a home run while Spencer Schwellenbach and company looked very good on the mound. Overall, it was the type of day that should remind many of just how good...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: Starters look good in spring, Drake Baldwin forcing hard decisions, more

Photo by Scott Audette/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Drake Baldwin isn’t the only one forcing hard decisions, as AJ Smith-Shawver showed out in his 2025 spring debut. He wasn’t quite dialed in with his command, but his stuff looked good and was working well. With three strikeouts over 2.0 innings, he may put serious pressure on Ian Anderson for th...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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• Braves News: Austin Riley, more cuts, solid performances, more
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• Braves News: Grapefruit League opener, Spencer Strider update, and 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

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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• 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: 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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"Grant McAuley reported that the “majority” of the team has reported to camp already and some of these guys have “been here for a while."

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"com/ECXLyXPZYg— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) February 16, 2024 That sound."

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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."

• 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
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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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• 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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• Battery Power TV: Alex Anthopoulos is latest member of Atlanta Braves to get a contract extension

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Grant McAuley and Kris Willis discuss Alex Anthopoulos’ new contract extension with the Atlanta Braves. The latest in a long line of Atlanta Braves to receive a contract extension is the architect of the club’s success in recent years. With many members of Atlanta’s talented core signed to long-term contracts, the team announced that President of Baseba...2024
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• Battery Power TV: Chris Sale here to stay with Atlanta Braves after signing new multi-year contract

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Braves added Chris Sale to their rotation mix after a trade with Boston and then locked him up with a new two-year contract. After winter of waiting, the Atlanta Braves finally swung a deal for a starting pitcher to fortify their rotation, trading for All-Star left-hander Chris Sale of the Boston Red Sox just before the new year and immediately signing...2024
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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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• 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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• 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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• C.J. Nitkowski discusses new role with Braves

Bally Sports The former big-league pitcher and new lead analyst for Bally Sports coverage of the Atlanta Braves discusses his career as a player and broadcaster and why covering the Braves is a dream come true in this exclusive interview. On December 18, 2023, Bally Sports announced that C.J. Nitkowski would be joining the Atlanta Braves television coverage for Bally Sports South/Southeast...2023
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• Battery Power TV: Should rest for October be focus despite Spencer Strider chasing history?

Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Plus, celebrating Andruw Jones’ greatest moments as Braves retire his number, and another setback for Michael Soroka Spencer Strider is chasing the franchise’s first 300-strikeout season and has a shot at the National League Cy Young. But with a workload that has surpassed his 2022, and the Atlanta Braves holding a sizable cushion in ...2023
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• Ronald Acuña Jr: ‘I want to be a Brave for life’
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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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• 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: Without Ronald Acuña Jr., the climb just got more difficult for the Atlanta Braves

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Braves offense needs to step up in a big way after the loss of Ronald Acuña Jr. As if the extended woes of the starting lineup weren’t enough, the Atlanta Braves once again find themselves without the services of Ronald Acuña Jr. for the remainder of a season. Acuña’s second torn ACL ended his season on Sunday and only increases the difficulty for a...2024
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• Battery Power TV: Atlanta Braves starting staff has become one of the best in Major League Baseball
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• Austin Riley still not swinging a bat, Travis d’Arnaud feeling better

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is out of the lineup again Saturday. Saturday’s game will be the fifth straight that Riley has missed. He was pulled from last Sunday’s game in New York after experiencing soreness in his side on a swing and miss. He later underwent an MRI exam that revealed inflammation. The Braves didn’t pl...2024
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• Effectively Wild Episode 2292: Season Preview Series: Braves and Marlins
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• “The confidence is still there,” but “no statements” from the Braves as spring training begins
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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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