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• When will John Gil leave Single-A ball for good?

If you missed most of Spring Training (which I totally understand), you may have missed appearance in Spring Training. He got a decent look in North Port, sticking around until March 11th. That was enough time to be noticed and to hit home runs on consecutive days. This one was a laser shot, coming off […]...2026
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• Braves News: Spencer Strider solid, Reynaldo López struggles, and more

The Atlanta Braves turned in mixed pitching performances on Tuesday, with Spencer Strider and Reynaldo López each partaking in spring festivities. In North Port, Strider faced a lineup full of Boston Red Sox minor leaguers. He threw five innings and surrendered a run. His fastball touched 96MPH, but he stayed around 93-95MPH. In Fort Myers, […]...2026
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• Albernaz looks at new Orioles bench coach Donnie Ecker as an extension of him

SARASOTA—Next Saturday, Donnie Ecker will manage half of an Orioles split-squad against the Atlanta Braves in North Port while Craig Albernaz will manage in Sarasota. Don’t expect much to change. “The players know when they’re talking to Donnie, they’re talking to me, and when they’re talking to me, they’re talking to Donnie,” Albernaz said. “He’s […]...2026
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• Spring Training February 28 game thread: Braves at Orioles

It’s another road game but this time, the lineup for our Atlanta Braves figures to be a little better than the last one that they sent out for a road game against the Yankees in Tampa. That’s probably because it’s a quicker trip from North Port to Sarasota instead of Tampa but either way, this’ll […]...2026
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• Braves all-around solid in spring win against Tigers

The Atlanta Braves took on the Detroit Tigers today in North Port, FL. With it being a home game for the Braves we saw mostly starters in the lineup and the debut Reynaldo López after his long injury absence. The game started off strong for the Braves both offensively and on the pitching side of […]...2026
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• Spring Training February 24 game thread: Tigers at Braves

The Atlanta Braves will be continuing their spring training today as they face off against the Detroit Tigers in North Port, FL. What typically happens in these games is we get to see mostly players who are slotted to have significant playing time during the regular season. Reynaldo López is making his long-awaited return after […]...2026
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• Braves vs Tigers Spring Breakout Open Thread

Photo by Kelly Gavin/MLB Photos via Getty Images Luis Guanipa leads the Braves prospects in his return to the Spring Breakout lineup The Spring Breakout game is back for its second season, and the Atlanta Braves will be sending out some of their top prospects to face off against the Detroit Tigers top prospects in Northport on Sunday. Leading the way for the Braves will be starting pitche...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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• 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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• Braves bullpen strategy so far this winter has been more about quantity

Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Braves have attacked their bullpen questions this off-season by embracing the variance. When it was announced on November 4th that Joe Jimenez underwent surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee and that he would miss most (maybe all) of the 2025 season, it became crystal clear the Atlanta Braves would be making a significant add...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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• Battery Power 2025 Top 30 Prospects: Biggest Risers

Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Drake Baldwin was one of many players who improved his stock in 2024 Many of you have been following along with our preseason top 30 Atlanta Braves prospect list rollout, and this year I decided to tack on some pieces to the end that will hopefully help explain some more of our viewpoints on players and how the list evolved since 2024. I will be going over an arti...2025
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• After the longest month ever, Braves Spring Training is almost here

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images What do we know, and what we don’t, about the upcoming season as the Braves get ready to head to North Port. January 2025 was the longest month ever. But we made it. February is here and that means pitcher and catchers will be reporting in less that two weeks with full squad workouts starting for the Atlanta Braves a few days after that...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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• Braves Notes: Brian Snitker on Tyler Matzek, Ken Giles

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Brian Snitker discussed the spring debuts of a pair of veteran relievers Thursday in North Port. Tyler Matzek made his much-anticipated return to the mound for the Atlanta Braves this past Monday. That was the first time he had been on a mound in a game since October 5, 2022. Matzek underwent Tommy John surgery not long after that fi...2024
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"SARASOTA—Next Saturday, Donnie Ecker will manage half of an Orioles split-squad against the Atlanta Braves in North Port while Craig Albernaz will manage in Sarasota."

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"The Braves were routed in Clearwater earlier this month, and returned the favor in North Port today, winning by a 7-0 score."

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"arrived in North Port Friday and expressed his desire to stay with the Braves for life."

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", Matt Olson crushed one over the fence in right center at CoolToday Park in North Port to get the Braves on the board."

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"Here’s an inside look at the Mets’ NL East foes: Atlanta Braves 2020: 35-25 Manager: Brian Snitker (sixth season) Spring training site: North Port, Fla."

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• Braves Minor League Recap: EJ Exposito hits for the cycle

45 bats during the Saturday afternoon Spring Training baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Baltimore Orioles on March 9, 2024 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Exposito led the way in a 16 run outburst for the Emperors. There wasn’t much offense for the Atlanta Braves affiliates on Saturday, but the Rome Emper...2025
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• Braves vs Tigers Spring Breakout Open Thread
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• Braves Notes: Brian Snitker on Tyler Matzek, Ken Giles
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• It has been a wild week of translucent pants, expansion, Spring Training and Ronald Acuña, Jr.

What can’t Ronald Acuña, Jr. do? That’s the question for 2024. | Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This week has seen lots of balls in play as Spring Training is in full swing and full view; continued hints of long-overdue expansion; and Ronald Acuña, Jr. giving us even more reasons to smile. Every time I have said to myself, “Well, I’ve seen it all ...” MLB goes ...2024
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• Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr., ZiPS top 100 prospect list, and more

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday Several Atlanta Braves have already arrived in North Port for Spring Training, including reigning MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. The star outfielder caught up with the media on Friday after some work in the field and batting practice. “It’s not a secret that I want to be a Brave for life,” Acuña said of his future. “That’s my hop...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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• Braves News: Brian Snitker discusses first spring workout, Hurston Waldrep, and more

Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday The Atlanta Braves held their first workout of the spring in North Port on Thursday, just days ahead of the first exhibition game on February 24. Skipper Brian Snitker was able to catch up with the media following the workout. “This is a great time of year,” Snitker said. “Most of these guys have ...2024
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• Atlanta Braves vs Detroit Tigers spring game thread

Grant Holmes looks to continue his spring success | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Grant Holmes looks to continue his spring success against the Tiger The Atlanta Braves take on the Detroit Tigers in North Port, FL for a spring home game in which potential rising star Grant Holmes looks to continue his strong performance. Holmes has made two appearances thus far this spring and has done well. In...2025
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• Morton, Lee, and other regulars get another tune-up in 5-2 win over Yankees

Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Morton lasted five frames, Dylan Lee pitched a perfect frame, and the bats got some hacks in Another day, another late-March Spring Training game in the books. This time, the Braves hosted the Yankees in North Port and came away winners by a score of 5-2. Charlie Morton pitched five frames, Dylan Lee added a perfect inning, and a lineup ful...2024
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• Elder scuffles in Sarasota slugfest, Arcia and Luplow go deep in 7-5 win

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images At least Elder rebounded after a nightmarish first inning After Reynaldo Lopez had an inconsistent outing on Tuesday afternoon, there was maybe an outside chance for Bryce Elder to do... something vis-a-vis his status for the Opening Day roster. As I noted in the game thread, I’m not sure that performance really has much to do with it a...2024
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• Spencer Strider and Dylan Dodd shine, Braves B-squad explodes in split squad action

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Spencer Strider showed off his new curveball in one game, while Forrest Wall worked hard in cementing his roster spot in the other The Atlanta Braves played their first set of split squad games on Thursday, with Dylan Dodd making his 2024 Spring Training debut taking on the Rays on the road, and Spencer Strider leading things off on t...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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• 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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• Michael Harris II hits moonshot as Braves tie with Phillies
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• Spring Training storylines for the Braves as they head to North Port

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images The fifth starter spot, the bench, and the revamped coaching staff will all be a focus in February and March Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers will report to North Port on Wednesday, with position players scheduled to join them by next Monday, February 19. The first full squad workout will take place on February 20, and believe it or ...2024
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• Rosario, Olson, and Murphy all homer as Braves thwack Red Sox, 6-1
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The bullpen arms had a nice afternoon as the bats tanned Tanner Houck’s hide Another day, another homer-laden offensive outburst by the Braves in Grapefruit League action. On Monday afternoon in North Port, it was time for Eddie Rosario, Matt Olson, and Sean Murphy to leave the yard as the Braves cruised to a 6-1 win over the Red Sox. No one really cares, but s...2023
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• Fried and Strider both have scoreless outings as Braves sweep split squad games
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Matt Olson, Austin Riley and Michael Harris II each went deep as well. Simply put, it was exactly what you want to see from your regulars during spring training Both Max Fried and Spencer Strider had a productive day on the mound in their respective outings. The top two pitchers in Atlanta’s rotation each racked up three scoreless innings as the Braves f...2023
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• Braves News: Brandon Gaudin becomes new play-by-play voice, spring training preview, more
Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes are beginning to pick up as Spring Training is just around the corner. The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that they have hired Brandon Gaudin to take over as the play-by-play voice on telecasts. The hire comes after Chip Caray parted ways with the Braves and took on the same role with the St. Louis Cardinals. Dreams do c...2023
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• Braves News: Spring Training Storylines, more
Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports Many notable Braves were in camp on the first official day of Spring Training. The first day of Spring Training is in the books, and for Braves fans, there was a bit more reason to be excited than some may have expected. Ronald Acuña Jr. has reported to North Port. I believe he was here yesterday. Acuña and his teammates have said they expect the star out...2023
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• Spencer Strider ready to build off strong 2022 campaign
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Strider isn’t resting on his 2022 success and is poised to be even better in 2023. Spencer Strider came out of nowhere for the Atlanta Braves in 2022 and exceeded all expectations, ultimately ending up as the runner-up in the NL Rookie of the Year campaign to teammate Michael Harris II. Strider’s season was amazing in most ways when you look at it top t...2023
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• Fried, Strider cruise through debuts as Braves bats wallop Jays pitching, 7-0
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Fried struck out four in two innings of work and the regulars pounded out a bunch of hits A day after getting bounced, 7-0, by the Yankees in Tampa, the Braves turned around and delivered the same walloping unto the Blue Jays in North Port. Max Fried and Spencer Strider each breezed through two frames, and so did pretty much the rest of the pitching slat...2023
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• Ronald Acuña Jr. puts on a spring training show as Braves sweep split squad games
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports With the regular season rapidly approaching, Atlanta's superstar outfielder looked stunning — both at the plate and on the base paths. The Atlanta Braves picked up a pair of split squad victories today, with both wins coming against the Minnesota Twins. The big story of the day was Ronald Acuña Jr. once again showing glimpses of a return to the form that made h...2023
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• Storylines to watch as Spring Training begins for the Atlanta Braves
Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers will report this week. Pitchers and catchers will report to North Port for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, with positions players slated to join them in camp by February 20. The first full-squad workout is scheduled for February 21 and the Grapefruit League opener will follow on February 25. The Bra...2023
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• Soroka debuts, Arcia homers, Braves beat Tigers 5-3
More like Michael Swoleroka, am I right? | Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports Michael Soroka’s back, everyone! Michael Soroka made his long-awaited 2023 Spring Training debut on Wednesday afternoon as the Braves socked a 5-3 win over the Tigers in in Lakeland, FL. Orlando Arcia reached base three times and drove in four of the Braves’ five runs, including a three-run homer, just a couple of day...2023
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• Braves News: Spencer Strider solid, Reynaldo López struggles, and more
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• Braves News: Ronald Acuña Jr. in live BP, WBC schedule, and more

The fun continues in North Port, Florida, as Ronald Acuña Jr. and some other Atlanta Braves have been participating in live BP. Gabe Burns of the AJC has given an inside look at camp all week; Acuña stepped in against Chris Sale, and the veteran lefty got the better of him, punching him out twice. […]...2026
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• Braves News: Spring Training roundup, Spencer Schwellenbach, and more

Tuesday made for a busy day for the Atlanta Braves, as pitchers and catchers reported to the spring training facility in North Port, Florida. There were several storylines from the day, and in 2025 fashion, not all of them were great. Most notably, it was announced that starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has some inflammation in […]...2026
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• Spring Training open thread: February 10

Spring Training is officially underway with Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers reporting to North Port for workouts. Today has been a jam-packed news day with the Braves adding catcher Johan Heim, losing starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach to the 60-day IL, dealing with new reliever Robert Suarez having visa issues and Dylan Lee winning his arbitration […]...2026
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• Braves reportedly sign Jonah Heim on one-year deal

Atlanta Braves pitchers and catchers have officially reported to spring training and as it turns out, there’s another catcher who has joined the Braves for the first day of camp. I suppose that things have been hectic down there in North Port because we didn’t get the usual Braves tweet with a block of white […]...2026
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• Braves reveal 2026 spring training schedule

Major League Baseball has officially released the spring training schedule for 2026, which means we now know which dates to circle on our calendar when it comes to the Atlanta Braves being in action at their spring training home at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida. Atlanta will actually open up the schedule on the […]...2025
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• “The confidence is still there,” but “no statements” from the Braves as spring training begins
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• Braves Minor League Player Review: Luis Guanipa

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images The Braves are back in the international market, and Luis Guanipa is one of the best they’ve gotten Luis Guanipa was the biggest international signing for the Atlanta Braves since their ill-fated 2016 class and the subsequent sanctions, and he impressed early in his professional career. How Acquired Guanipa was signed as an international free agent on Jan...2023
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• Braves vs. Phillies / USA vs. Venezuela Game Thread: 3/18/2023
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Braves host the Phillies in North Port, while Team USA battles Ronald Acuña Jr. and Team Venezuela battle in the WBC quarterfinals stage We’ve got double-barreled baseball action of relevance to Braves fans on tap for Saturday night. Kicking off at 6:05 pm ET, the Braves will play host to the Phillies in Grapefruit League Action in North Port, FL. Dy...2023
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• Battery Power Podcast Episode 388: All eyes on North Port
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Spring Training is officially here, with the eyes of the baseball world on Arizona and Florida. Pitchers and catchers have already reported for the Atlanta Braves, and the full squad is due to arrive early this week. To that end, the buzz is building and the Battery Power Podcast is here to break it all down. Episode 388 features BP’s Brad Rowland and Sc...2023
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