Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves

Dominic Smith and Kyle Farmer signed split contracts for the 2026 season, ensuring their place on the Braves' Opening Day roster.

The Braves are performing well in Spring Training but may still need roster upgrades.

Spencer Strider will start the season on the injured list due to an oblique strain, impacting the Braves' already struggling rotation.

John Gil and Garrett Baumann were named to MLB Pipeline's All-Spring Breakout Teams for their impressive performances during the 2026 Spring Breakout Series.

Reynaldo Lopez's final Spring start showed decreased velocity and mixed results, raising concerns about his effectiveness as the season begins.

Didier Fuentes demonstrates significant development since his unsuccessful 2025 call-up, with spring training performance and improved pitch arsenal suggesting potential readiness for major league competition.

The Braves signed Rowdy Tellez to a minor league contract with a potential $1.25MM salary if he makes the MLB roster.

Atlanta Braves signed veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez to a minor league deal after tonight's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Alemany defeated Harvard-Westlake, showcasing strong performances from players including Brody Thompson and Chase Stevenson.

Carlos Acuna pitched a one-hit shutout with seven strikeouts as Birmingham defeated Taft 5-0, maintaining a 3-0 record with a 1.16 ERA this season.

Harvard-Westlake defeated Sierra Canyon 5-4 in a Mission League opener, escaping despite Sierra Canyon loading the bases three times and stranding 12 runners.

The Cardinals optioned Richard Fitts, finalizing their season-opening rotation with Matthew Liberatore starting Opening Day against the Rays.

Venezuela won the 2026 World Baseball Classic with Ronald Acuña Jr., and the Atlanta Braves prepare for a spring training matchup against the Phillies in North Port.

Ronald Acuña Jr. led Venezuela to a 3-2 World Baseball Classic championship victory over Team USA, with strong individual performance throughout the tournament.

Team USA faces Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic Final, with USA as the expected favorite and Venezuela completing an unlikely dark horse run to the championship game.

The United States relies on strong pitching and defense to compete despite inconsistent offensive production against elite competition, while Venezuela must control pace and apply pressure through contact to upset the favored Americans in the World Baseball Classic final.