Atlanta Braves

76-86
4th in NL East
NEWS
Sat, Mar 21, 2026

12:33 PM - Jose Suarez (Atl) allowed one run on two hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates. He struck out six.

12:21 PM - Martin Perez (Atl) will remain with the Atlanta organization after coming up short in his bid for a spot on the Opening Day roster, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

11:08 AM - Didier Fuentes (Atl) will make Atlanta's Opening Day roster as a part of the team's bullpen, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

10:17 AM - Kyle Farmer (Atl) signed Farmer to a one-year split contract Saturday.

10:12 AM - Dominic Smith (Atl) signed Smith to a one-year split contract Saturday.

Fri, Mar 20, 2026

6:13 PM - Luke Williams (Atl) assigned Williams to minor-league camp Friday.

6:11 PM - Ben Gamel (Atl) assigned Gamel to minor-league camp Friday.

6:00 PM - Mike Yastrzemski (Atl) is dealing with pink eye but is expected to be back in the lineup in the next couple of days, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

5:53 PM - JR Ritchie (Atl) assigned Ritchie to minor-league camp Friday.

5:48 PM - Dylan Dodd (Atl) optioned Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

2:35 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) has officially been named Atlanta's Opening Day starter, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

12:26 PM - Didier Fuentes (Atl) struck out eight over four perfect innings of relief in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

3:29 PM - Ian Hamilton (Atl) cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

12:24 PM - Jurickson Profar (Atl) will miss the full 2026 season after the appeal of his 162-game PED suspension was denied Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

1:03 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (Atl) gave up three runs on five hits and two walks over 3.2 innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, He struck out six.

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

1:15 PM - Chris Sale (Atl) allowed one run on five hits over six innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out three without walking a batter.

1:10 PM - Eli White (Atl) went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

1:06 PM - Drake Baldwin (Atl) went 2-for-4 with a walk, a triple, a home run and four RBI in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

Mon, Mar 16, 2026

12:49 PM - Brewer Hicklen (Atl) reassigned Hicklen to minor-league camp Monday.

12:46 PM - Aaron Schunk (Atl) reassigned Schunk to minor-league camp Monday.

12:40 PM - Jose Suarez (Atl) allowed our hits and two walks over four scoreless innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He struck out three.

12:34 PM - Didier Fuentes (Atl) struck out five over three perfect innings during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

9:59 AM - Ha-Seong Kim (Atl) (finger) arrived at spring training Monday and said that he's been cleared to take part in fielding drills, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

9:06 AM - JR Ritchie (Atl) struck out six across four scoreless, hitless innings Sunday against the Phillies.

Sun, Mar 15, 2026

10:28 AM - DaShawn Keirsey Jr. (Atl) reassigned Keirsey to minor-league camp Saturday.

10:26 AM - Tristin English (Atl) reassigned English to minor-league camp Saturday.

10:17 AM - Bryce Elder (Atl) gave up one run on one hit and two walks over five innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. He struck out six.

Sat, Mar 14, 2026

11:51 AM - Austin Riley (Atl) could be surprisingly active as a base stealer this season under the tutelage of new Atlanta baserunning coach Antoan Richardson, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

11:45 AM - Ozzie Albies (Atl) may be one of the players who benefits the most from Atlanta having hired Antoan Richardson as its new baserunning coach, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

11:42 AM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (Atl) may be one of the players who benefits the most from Atlanta having hired Antoan Richardson as its new baserunning coach, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

11:39 AM - Michael Harris II (Atl) may be one of the players who benefits the most from Atlanta having hired Antoan Richardson as its new baserunning coach, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

11:33 AM - Raisel Iglesias (Atl) struck out two in a perfect fifth inning during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

12:41 PM - Grant Holmes (Atl) struck out nine and walked one over five scoreless, no-hit innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

12:33 PM - Jose Suarez (Atl) might end up beginning the season on the 26-man roster as Atlanta navigates playing 13 games in 13 days to open its schedule, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

11:27 AM - Matt Olson (Atl) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

11:23 AM - Martin Perez (Atl) gave up three runs on four hits and a walk over four innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out six.

11:18 AM - Spencer Strider (Atl) allowed two hits and a walk over four scoreless innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out five.

Wed, Mar 11, 2026

5:12 PM - Carlos Carrasco (Atl) reassigned Carrasco to minor-league camp Wednesday.

5:00 PM - James Karinchak (Atl) reassigned Karinchak to minor-league camp Wednesday.

4:53 PM - Hayden Harris (Atl) optioned Harris to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

2:50 PM - Spencer Strider (Atl) struck out five and gave up two hits and one walk over four innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League start against the Rays.

Mon, Mar 09, 2026

7:51 PM - Martin Perez (Atl) is now the favorite to open the regular season as Atlanta's sixth starter or as a potential swingman, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

4:23 PM - Joey Wentz (Atl) will be sidelined for the entire 2026 season after being diagnosed with a torn right ACL, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

1:47 PM - Ben Gamel (Atl) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

9:54 AM - Joey Wentz (Atl) hopes to know the results of an MRI on Wentz's right knee Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Mar 08, 2026

3:01 PM - Joey Wentz (Atl) was removed from his Grapefruit League appearance Sunday against the Rays in the fifth inning due to an apparent right knee injury, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

11:01 AM - Didier Fuentes (Atl) struck out four over two scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.

10:55 AM - Grant Holmes (Atl) gave up two hits and three walks over 2.2 scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. He struck out three.

10:48 AM - Ozzie Albies (Atl) went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Team Netherlands' 4-3 win over Team Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday.

Sat, Mar 07, 2026

10:36 AM - Didier Fuentes (Atl) (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in Saturday's Grapefruit league game against the Orioles, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Fri, Mar 06, 2026

11:08 AM - Spencer Strider (Atl) topped out at 96.7 mph with his fastball during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

1:06 PM - Jhancarlos Lara (Atl) optioned Lara to minor-league camp Thursday.

10:15 AM - Kyle Farmer (Atl) has a better chance of making Atlanta's 26-man roster in the wake of a season-long suspension to Jurickson Profar, Gabriel Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

10:08 AM - Dominic Smith (Atl) could wind up making Atlanta's 26-man roster in the wake of a season-long suspension to Jurickson Profar, Gabriel Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

10:02 AM - Eli White (Atl) appears to be the top internal candidate to replace Jurickson Profar (suspension) as a platoon partner for Mike Yastrzemski in left field, Gabriel Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Wed, Mar 04, 2026

12:36 PM - Rolddy Munoz (Atl) optioned Munoz to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Tue, Mar 03, 2026

1:14 PM - Joey Wentz (Atl) struck out three and walked two over three scoreless, no-hit innings of relief in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

1:11 PM - Bryce Elder (Atl) gave up three hits over three scoreless innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. He struck out one without walking a batter.

12:52 PM - Grant Holmes (Atl) allowed one hit and one walk over 2.2 scoreless innings during Sunday's split-squad game against the Twins. He struck out two.

12:41 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (Atl) gave up one hit and one walk over three scoreless innings during Atlanta's split-squad game against the Rays on Sunday. He struck out three.

12:23 PM - Jurickson Profar (Atl) will be suspended 162 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in the last year, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Mar 02, 2026

1:13 PM - Kyle Nelson (Atl) signed Nelson to a minor-league contract Feb. 25.

Sun, Mar 01, 2026

12:25 PM - Aaron Bummer (Atl) (shoulder) struck out a batter in a perfect inning of relief in Friday's 15-8 win over the Red Sox in Grapefruit League play.

12:23 PM - Martin Perez (Atl) (shoulder) allowed one earned run on one hit over two innings of relief in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Orioles in Grapefruit League play.

12:03 PM - Spencer Strider (Atl) allowed one run on two hits and no walks while striking out two over two innings during his spring debut Saturday against the Orioles. His fastball averaged 93.1 mph and touched 94.3 mph, and afterwards the right-hander said, "it's going to take time to get those things where I know everyone wants them to be," Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

10:41 AM - Hunter Stratton (Atl) optioned Stratton to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

10:14 AM - Chadwick Tromp (Atl) reassigned Tromp to minor-league camp Sunday.

10:09 AM - Nacho Alvarez Jr. (Atl) optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

10:07 AM - Javy Guerra (Atl) reassigned Guerra to minor-league camp Sunday.

Sat, Feb 28, 2026

1:15 PM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (Atl) went 2-for-3 with a walk, a grand slam, two additional runs scored and two stolen bases in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

1:08 PM - Mike Yastrzemski (Atl) went 3-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

10:45 AM - Austin Riley (Atl) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Atlanta's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates on Wednesday.

10:40 AM - Bryce Elder (Atl) averaged 93.3 mph with his four-seam fastball during his spring debut Wednesday, maintaining the velocity gains he flashed at the end of last season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

8:26 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) agreed to a one-year, $27 million contract extension with Atlanta on Tuesday that includes a club option for $30 million in 2028, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

11:02 AM - JR Ritchie (Atl) tossed two scoreless, no-hit innings in Atlanta's Grapefruit League game against the Twins on Sunday, walking one and striking out one.

10:58 AM - Drake Baldwin (Atl) went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Atlanta's Grapefruit League game against the Twins on Sunday.

10:54 AM - Bryce Elder (Atl) appears likely to get a start or two early in the season with Atlanta playing 13 consecutive days to begin its schedule, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

10:52 AM - Joey Wentz (Atl) appears likely to get a start or two early in the season with Atlanta playing 13 consecutive days to begin its schedule, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

10:46 AM - Chris Sale (Atl) topped out at 96 mph with his fastball in his first game action of the spring Sunday, allowing two hits and striking out three over two scoreless innings against the Twins, Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

9:40 AM - Ray Kerr (Atl) assigned Kerr (elbow) to its big-league camp Monday.

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

11:42 AM - Ronald Acuna Jr. (Atl) will hit in the leadoff spot for 2026, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

9:09 AM - Mike Yastrzemski (Atl) went 2-for-2 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Atlanta's Grapefruit League game against the Rays on Saturday.

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

12:21 PM - Reynaldo Lopez (Atl) sat at 93 mph and touched 94 in the second inning of his live batting practice session Thursday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

1:00 PM - Hurston Waldrep (Atl) will undergo surgery Monday to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

12:51 PM - Spencer Schwellenbach (Atl) announced that Schwellenbach underwent a procedure Wednesday to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

9:11 AM - Mauricio Dubon (Atl) will start at shortstop for Atlanta while Ha-Seong Kim recovers from finger surgery, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Feb 17, 2026

11:03 AM - Hurston Waldrep (Atl) would be sidelined for approximately three months if Dr. Keith Meister recommends surgery to remove loose bodies in the pitcher's right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

10:07 AM - Dominic Smith (Atl) signed Smith to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chad Bishop of the Journal-Constitution reports.

9:34 AM - Austin Riley (Atl) didn't have any limitations this offseason and worked with Atlanta hitting coach Tim Hyers on finding his old swing, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Feb 15, 2026

2:07 PM - Hurston Waldrep (Atl) experienced right elbow discomfort after showing up to spring training and will be visiting specialist Dr. Keith Meister this week, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

10:33 AM - Hurston Waldrep (Atl) remains likely to begin the season at Triple-A Gwinnett, even with Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) having been placed on the 60-day IL, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

10:28 AM - Bryce Elder (Atl) could begin the season as Atlanta's No. 5 starter with Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) on the 60-day IL, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

10:24 AM - Joey Wentz (Atl) could begin the season as Atlanta's No. 5 starter with Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) on the 60-day IL, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

9:57 AM - Jurickson Profar (Atl) said Sunday that he's operating with no restrictions entering spring training after undergoing sports hernia surgery in November, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Feb 13, 2026

12:49 PM - Jurickson Profar (Atl) manager Walt Weiss said Friday that he expects Profar to be used in the designated hitter slot often early in the season, Chad Bishop of the Journal-Constitution reports.

12:28 PM - JR Ritchie (Atl) has drawn "some excitement" with how he's looked early on in spring training, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

12:23 PM - Ha-Seong Kim (Atl) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that he's hopeful Kim (finger) will be ready to make his season debut in early May, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

9:59 AM - Grant Holmes (Atl) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that Holmes will open the season in the rotation, Gabe Burns of The Journal-Constitution reports.

9:53 AM - Reynaldo Lopez (Atl) president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that Lopez will open the season in the team's rotation, Gabe Burns of The Journal-Constitution reports.

Wed, Feb 11, 2026

2:54 PM - Ozzie Albies (Atl) (hand) said Wednesday that he's 100 percent healthy for the start of spring training, Reggie Chatman of 11 Alive News Atlanta reports.

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