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• Marcell Ozuna is day-to-day with hip inflammation, per report

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ozuna isn’t in Monday night’s lineup for the Braves. In fact, he’s back in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves are probably getting extremely tired of having their most talented players either go on the shelf or get suspended. There’s been another injury scare and this time it involves the team’s most consistent hitter for the past season and ...2025
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• Braves Option AJ Smith-Shawver to Minors, Recall Michael Petersen

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The Braves look to get a fresh arm on the staff as the road trip continues. The Braves started Sunday with a roster move that could be quite interesting from several perspectives as this next week progresses. AJ Smith-Shawver was optioned to the minors while, in a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Michael Petersen was recalled to join the Braves on ...2025
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• Chadwick Tromp Elects Free Agency
Braves catcher Chadwick Tromp went unclaimed on outright waivers following his recent DFA, reports Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Atlanta assigned him outright to Triple-A Gwinnett, but he rejected the assignment in favor of free agency, as is his right as a player who’s previously been outrighted in his career. Tromp, 30, began the…...2025
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• The Opener: Lopez, MRIs, MLBTR Chat
Here are three things for MLBTR readers to keep an eye out for today: 1. Lopez going under the knife: Last week, Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters (including Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) that right-hander Reynaldo Lopez’s arthroscopic shoulder surgery is scheduled for today. As noted by David O’Brien of The Athletic, the…...2025
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• Braves News: Reynaldo López requires surgery, another loss in LA, and more

Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker announced Tuesday that starting pitcher Reynaldo López would undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder next week. Reynaldo López’s right shoulder will get scoped out next week, Brian Snitker said. Braves won’t know the extent of the damage — or if there is any besides infla...2025
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• Braves Place Reynaldo López On IL Due To Shoulder Inflammation
The Braves announced that right-hander Reynaldo López was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 29, due to right shoulder inflammation. Fellow righty Bryce Elder has been recalled as the corresponding move. Per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Elder will take Wednesday’s start in place of López. There hasn’t yet been any…...2025
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• Marcell Ozuna is day-to-day with hip inflammation, per report
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• The Opener: Lopez, MRIs, MLBTR Chat
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• Braves News: Reynaldo López requires surgery, another loss in LA, and more
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• Braves trade Ian Anderson to Angels for Jose Suarez

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The former first round pick of Atlanta heads to California. The Atlanta Braves have moved on from former first round pick Ian Anderson with the announcement that the pitcher has been traded to the Los Angeles Angels for pitcher Jose Suarez. Angels acquire Ian Anderson from Braves for Jose Suarez— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 23, 2025...2025
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• Braves News: Nathan Wiles acquisition, major league roster selections, and more

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves continue to make moves, most recently acquiring right-hander Nathan Wiles from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. The Tampa Bay Rays have optioned RHP Hunter Bigge and RHP Eric Orze to Triple-A Durham. Additionally, RHP Nathan Wiles has been traded to the...2025
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• Austin Riley should return to action in a few days, per reports

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Riley and the Braves skirt a serious injury after he was hit by a pitch. This afternoon, there were multiple reports that Austin Riley took batting practice and should return to Spring Training action in the coming days. This is great news for Riley and the Atlanta Braves after Riley was hit by a pitch on the wrist yesterday. Austin Riley took BP in the...2025
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• Braves News: Charles Leblanc reassigned, bullpen struggles, and more

Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves made another camp cut, and the most recent victim was infielder Charles Leblanc, who was reassigned to minor league camp. Atlanta now has 43 players in camp. The #Braves today reassigned INF Charles Leblanc to minor league camp. Atlanta now has 43 players in camp.— At...2025
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• Braves add reliever Hector Neris, per reports

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The veteran right-hander will join camp as a non-roster invitee. According to multiple reports this morning, the Atlanta Braves are adding a veteran right-handed reliever to their big-league camp. The AJC’s Justin Toscano was one for several Braves beat writers to post news of the addition of Hector Neris as a non-roster invitee. ...2025
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• Braves News: Roster cuts, split squad sweep, and more

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves wasted no time and made a series of roster moves on Tuesday, trimming it down to 56 players in camp. First up, pitchers Dylan Dodd and Hurston Waldrep were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Then, fellow right-handers Enoli Paredes and Royber Salinas were reassigned to minor league camp. The #...2025
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• Braves News: Reynaldo Lopez, Spencer Schwellenbach, Buck Farmer, more

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Plenty of action for the Braves on Tuesday. After a rainout kept the Braves out of action on Tuesday, we will get a double does of Atlanta on Wednesday. Both games will begin at 1:05 EST/12:05 CST, and will feature two of the Braves best arms in Reynaldo Lopez and Spencer Schwellenbach. Reynaldo López will start in North Port against Boston on Tuesday...2025
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"It’s a three-year, $42MM deal, per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal Constitution."

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"Acuña also talked with reporters in the Braves clubhouse and was asked by the AJC’s Justin Toscano if he would like to spend his entire career in Atlanta."

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"com/TjBT5uPFz9— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) May 26, 2023 Nick Anderson entered in the eighth and struck out Realmuto and Bohm before getting Brandon Marsh to ground out to end the inning."

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"The Braves have selected the contract of top outfield prospect Michael Harris II, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports."

• Braves trade Ian Anderson to Angels for Jose Suarez
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• Braves News: Nathan Wiles acquisition, major league roster selections, and more
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• Braves News: Drake Baldwin, Orlando Arcia, Alex Anthopoulos, more

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Some more news and notes as we are one day closer to Spring Training Games beginning. If you continue to see Drake Baldwin more and more in articles on Battery Power in recent weeks, it is both for good reason and a good sign. In the midst of the time of year where many outlets are revealing their top 100 prospects lists across baseball, Baldwin conti...2025
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• Braves sign Buck Farmer to minor-league deal

Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Braves have added another reliever on a non-guaranteed contact. The Braves strategy of signing as many relievers to minor-league deals as possible continued Sunday evening as they signed local kid Buck Farmer as a non-roster invitee, per Justin Toscano of the AJC. Braves have brought RHP Buck Farmer into camp as a non-roster invitee.— Justin Toscano (@JustinCT...2025
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• Braves News: Jake Marisnick joins squad, 2025 bounce-back candidates, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves had another non-roster invite join in at Spring Training as outfielder Jake Marisnick was brought on. The Braves have added Jake Marisnick as a non-roster invitee. The outfielder is in camp.— Justin Toscano (@JustinCToscano) February 13, 2025 The 33-year-old has not appeared in a major league game since 2023. He spent a couple ...2025
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• Jake Marisnick joins Braves spring training as non-roster invitee

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The journeyman outfielder returns to Atlanta’s organization The list of non-roster invitees for the Atlanta Braves expanded on Thursday afternoon after it was reported by Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Braves had brought in Jake Marisnick as a non-roster invitee. Marisnick is now the second outfielder to b...2025
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• Braves To Sign Jurickson Profar
The Braves and free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar are in agreement on a contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’s a three-year, $42MM deal, per Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Profar will make $12MM this year and then $15MM in each of the next two years. Atlanta has a full 40-man roster and…...2025
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• Braves fire Kevin Seitzer, Bobby Magallanes and Sal Fasano, per report

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta will be on the search for two new hitting coaches this offseason after previously stating that the whole staff would be returning. Last week, when Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Alex Anthopoulos and manager Brian Snitker were asked by the media as to whether or not the coaching staff would be ...2024
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• Ozzie Albies return set for Friday in Miami

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Although the move is not yet official, report indicate the Braves will get Albies back for their series against the Marlins. Almost two months after fracturing his wrist, Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies appears set to return to the Braves active roster when the Braves open their series against the Miami Marlins on Friday, Septe...2024
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• Absent offense can’t pick up a sub-par Max Fried in 3-0 loss to Philly.

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images The Braves were simply bested in every facet tonight, except for the most impressive home run robbery, courtesy of Michael Harris. The Braves were hoping to take game three of the four game series in Philly behind Max Fried, in a premium pitching matchup with Zach Wheeler. The pitching did indeed dominate the game early, with a few scattered baserunners,...2024
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• Braves News: Reynaldo López requires surgery, another loss in LA, and more
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• Braves News: Ian Anderson, Jesse Chavez, Spencer Strider, more

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It was a day for good-byes and hello agains. The Braves continued to finalize their Opening Day roster while adding depth to the organization when it comes to pitching on Sunday. Ian Anderson was traded to the Angels for Jose Suarez, while the Braves signed familiar face Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal. Moving Anderson was likely u...2025
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• Reliever Jake Diekman joins Braves on minor league deal, per report

Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images The veteran hurler is among several recent signees in camp as non-roster invitees. The Atlanta Braves have added Jake Diekman - another veteran, left-handed reliever - on a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training, per a report from the AJC’s Justin Toscano. Toscano also confirms that Chad Kuhl, whose signing occurred last week, and Dylan Co...2025
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• Braves News: Atlanta Holds Off Marlins in Series Win, Exciting Final Week for NL Wild Card Race, more

Jim Rassol-Imagn Images It is shaping up to be an exciting race to the finish in the National League. The good news is that the Braves once again were able to get a series win with a 5-4 victory over the Marlins on Sunday. The bad news is that Atlanta still remains two games behind the Diamondbacks and Mets in the NL Wild Card standings, as both Arizona and New York once again played wel...2024
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• Braves News: Charlie Morton Shines in Brutal Loss, A Rare Implosion from Rasiel Iglesias, more

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Another disappointing Sunday for Atlanta. Overall, it is hard to deny it has a been a good weekend for the Braves. Unfortunately, it is also hard to deny it was a big missed opportunity for the Braves in their 9-2 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday night. In a span of less than 30 minutes, though it felt like several hours, the Braves went from runners on s...2024
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• Recap: Spencer Strider looks sharp, Michael Harris homers in Braves 6-5 win over the Rays

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Braves had a couple of their regulars look strong, get a win in their opening spring training game. Michael Harris II did his best Ronald Acuńa Jr impersonation Saturday afternoon, hitting a leadoff homer on the first pitch of the game, while Spencer Strider looked sharp in the Braves 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday afternoon. The game wasn't televis...2024
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• Braves have another meeting in the desert while looking for a winning oasis
Joseph Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK For the second year in a row at around the same time, the Braves felt compelled to have a clubhouse meeting. The different circumstances suggest that the standards have risen. By now, most of Braves Country and a lot of the baseball world is at least aware of the lore from last season. After playing a calamitous baseball game on May 31 in ord...2023
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• Jared Shuster to start for Braves on Tuesday against Rangers
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Shuster will look to improve upon two sub-par starts to begin the season. The Braves will recall Jared Shuster to start Tuesday’s game against the Rangers, according to manager Brian Snitker (via Justin Toscano of the AJC). Shuster, 24, struggled with command in his two previous starts this year, tiptoeing through nine walks over 8.2 combined innings. Shuster e...2023
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• Braves News: Orlando Arcia nears return, Ozzie Albies stays hot, and more
Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images An eventful Tuesday for the Atlanta Braves Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia caught up with the media on Tuesday and discussed the timetable of his return. Arcia told translator Franco Garcia that he expects to begin playing when the Braves return from their road trip next week. He did not specify if he aimed to be on a rehab assignm...2023
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• Ozzie Albies Underwent Offseason Shoulder Surgery
Second baseman Ozzie Albies revealed at Braves camp this week that he underwent surgery back in October to address an impingement in his right shoulder, reports Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Albies’ buildup this spring is slightly behind schedule as a result of the operation, but he tells Toscano he “100 percent” expects to…...2023
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• Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider both expected to not be ready by Opening Day, per report

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Two of Atlanta’s brightest stars who sat out most of 2024 due to injury may still have a long road to recovery ahead of them heading into 2025. Earlier here on Tuesday, we got our first really big rumor of the season when it comes to the Atlanta Braves and free agency. A source for Braves beat writer Mark Bowman is claiming that the Braves are apparent...2024
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• Charlie Culberson Announces Retirement
Long-time utility player Charlie Culberson announced his retirement in an Instagram post today. He gave his thanks to his fans, coaches, teammates, agent, friends and family members for all the contributions they made to his journey. He also spoke to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about his career and what might be next. He…...2024
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• Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. injury, Chris Sale sharp again and more

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Monday could turn into a waiting game off the field. As another week begins for the Braves in Spring Training in Florida, the eyes of Braves country will actually be fixed on Los Angeles in nervous anticipation. Ronald Acuna Jr. is scheduled to receive further evaluation on his right knee from the same doctor who repaired his torn ACL in 2021. While irritati...2024
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• Braves to promote Allan Winans for Saturday start, per report
Photo by Jerry Kime/MLB Photos via Getty Images The 27-year-old right-hander will make his major league debut against the Brewers According to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Braves will be promoting 27-year-old right-hander Allan Winans from Triple-A Gwinnett to make his major league debut on Saturday. Source: Right-hander Allan Winans will make his MLB debut in ...2023
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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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• Austin Riley, Travis d’Arnaud lead Braves past Phillies
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta scored Austin Riley homered twice and Travis d’Arnaud came through with a big hit late to help the Atlanta Braves outlast the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5. The Braves’ offense got started quickly against Aaron Nola in the first. Matt Olson singled and then came all the way around when Austin Riley lined a 459 foot home run to l...2023
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• Braves complete sweep with 6-3 win over Marlins
Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta has won eight-straight games. Both teams sent out their aces as the Atlanta Braves looked to secure a sweep over the Miami Marlins in a divisional clash. Strikeout king Spencer Strider was called upon to take on reigning NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara. Both Strider and Alcantara are carrying uncharacteristically high ERA’s in...2023
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• Kolby Allard will start Braves’ Grapefruit League opener
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Also, Jordan Luplow has a minor oblique issue Can you hear it? The faint, but rapidly-growing-in-volume sound of Spring Training? You should be able to, because the Braves kick off their Grapefruit League slate this coming Saturday. Yes, this Saturday, not some indeterminate number of Saturdays in the future. Good stuff. Starting for the Braves in that ...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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• Braves News: Max Fried First Start of Spring, Dennis Santana Claimed by Twins, More
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta’s ace will see his first Spring Action on Monday. As the third week of Spring Training arrives, games are finally here. Atlanta is now 0-1-1 over its first few games, as they lost 7-0 to the Yankees on Sunday after a wild and crazy tie on Saturday. Today’s game should bring a bit of excitement as well, as Atlanta ace Max Fried will see his first action ...2023
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• Eric Young Sr. in consideration to join Ron Washington’s staff with Angels, per report (UPDATED)

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images It looks like the Braves’ coaching staff is going to have a different look next season. UPDATE - After reporting that it was a done deal, there appears to be some back peddling on the part of Nightengale. The Angels haven’t announced anything, but it looks like Eric Young Sr. is at least in consideration to join Washington in Los Ang...2023
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• Braves To Sign Jurickson Profar
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• Marcell Ozuna is day-to-day with hip inflammation, per report
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• Braves Option AJ Smith-Shawver to Minors, Recall Michael Petersen
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• Braves News: Reynaldo López requires surgery, another loss in LA, and more
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• Braves trade Ian Anderson to Angels for Jose Suarez
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• Braves News: Charles Leblanc reassigned, bullpen struggles, and more
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• Drake Baldwin scratched with allergic reaction

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Braves’ top prospect won’t be playing Wednesday afternoon, recovering from an allergic reaction. Braves top prospect Drake Baldwin was scratched from the lineup Wednesday afternoon after suffering an allergic reaction. The Braves labeled it as a precautionary. Drake Baldwin was scratched from today’s game as a precaution due to an allergic reaction.Patrick C...2025
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• Braves News: Roster cuts, split squad sweep, and more
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• Braves News: Ian Anderson, Joe Jimenez, more

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Braves are in full swing when it comes to Spring Training. The Braves have two Spring Training games in the books, and Sunday’s game against the Rays featured one of the more intriguing storylines to follow over the next several weeks in the performance of Ian Anderson. With multiple spots to fill in their pitching staff, Anderson is a sensible candi...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 fire Kevin Seitzer, Bobby Magallanes and Sal Fasano, per report
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• Braves have another meeting in the desert while looking for a winning oasis
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