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14 hours ago

Braves have themselves another spring romp over Rays

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 11-2 in Grapefruit League play, improving to 16-5 with dominant offensive and pitching performances.
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2 days ago

Bryce Elder bounces back and Matt Olson homers in spring training blowout win for Braves

Bryce Elder delivered a strong spring training performance against the Red Sox, allowing only one run over five innings with six strikeouts after a previous rough outing.
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1 day ago

Braves News: Ronald Acuna WBC, Matt Olson homer, more

Despite spring training pitching injuries, healthy players have performed well, and the Braves' offense and elite bullpen could offset early starting pitching depth concerns if key players like Sale and Strider stay healthy.
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1 day ago

Will Michael Harris' Spring Training plate discipline roll over into the season?

Michael Harris demonstrates significantly improved plate discipline in Spring Training, reducing strikeouts and swings outside the strike zone while maintaining power output.
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4 days ago

Diamondbacks Notes: Moreno, Lawlar, Kelly, Burnes

Gabriel Moreno scratched from Spring Training with forearm tightness; MRI is precautionary as D-Backs monitor his status closely.
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14 hours ago

Braves have themselves another spring romp over Rays

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 11-2 in Grapefruit League play, improving to 16-5 with dominant offensive and pitching performances.
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17 hours ago

Braves cut Aaron Schunk and Brewer Hicklen, now 43 players in camp

The Atlanta Braves reassigned infielder Aaron Schunk and outfielder Brewer Hicklen to minor league camp after disappointing Spring Training performances.
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2 days ago

Bryce Elder bounces back and Matt Olson homers in spring training blowout win for Braves

Bryce Elder delivered a strong spring training performance against the Red Sox, allowing only one run over five innings with six strikeouts after a previous rough outing.
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1 day ago

Braves News: Ronald Acuna WBC, Matt Olson homer, more

Despite spring training pitching injuries, healthy players have performed well, and the Braves' offense and elite bullpen could offset early starting pitching depth concerns if key players like Sale and Strider stay healthy.
Atlanta Braves
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1 day ago

Will Michael Harris' Spring Training plate discipline roll over into the season?

Michael Harris demonstrates significantly improved plate discipline in Spring Training, reducing strikeouts and swings outside the strike zone while maintaining power output.
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4 days ago

Diamondbacks Notes: Moreno, Lawlar, Kelly, Burnes

Gabriel Moreno scratched from Spring Training with forearm tightness; MRI is precautionary as D-Backs monitor his status closely.
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22 hours ago

Atlanta Braves News: JR Ritchie Again Impresses, Wild Baseball Weekend, More

Braves pitching prospects delivered impressive performances this weekend, with JR Ritchie and Didier Fuentes standing out as potential roster contributors for the upcoming season.
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19 hours ago
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Monday Quickie - Halfway through spring and what do we know?

The Nationals rotation clarity emerges with Littell, Mikolas, Griffin, and Cavalli as starters, Irvin holding the fifth spot until prospects like Gray, Herz, or Williams prove ready.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

College baseball Week 5: Top 25 rankings, top moments and what to watch

SEC and ACC conference play begins with significant upsets: Arkansas beats Mississippi State, Texas loses first game, LSU drops two to Vanderbilt, Clemson loses to Georgia Tech, and FSU sweeps Wake Forest.
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1 day ago

Robot umpire test for checked swing calls moving to Triple-A

MLB expands robot umpire technology for checked swing challenges from Class A to Triple-A while testing pitch clock adjustments, pitcher disengagement limits, and second base repositioning.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

MLS weekend wrap: Tough times for Phil Neville and some very, very late goals

Atlanta United ended a 290-day home winless streak with a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Union, marking the beginning of the second Tata Martino era after Ronny Deila's unsuccessful single season.
#world-baseball-classic-2026
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1 day ago

World Baseball Classic Recap: USA beats Dominican Republic after controversial strike three call

The Dominican Republic lost 2-1 to the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals, eliminated partly due to a controversial strikeout call that would have been challengeable under MLB's new ABS system.
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1 week ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Venezuela set to face off against Ozzie Albies and the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Venezuela face Ozzie Albies and the Netherlands in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool D opener on March 6 at noon in Miami, with Andruw Jones managing the Netherlands.
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1 day ago

World Baseball Classic Recap: USA beats Dominican Republic after controversial strike three call

The Dominican Republic lost 2-1 to the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinals, eliminated partly due to a controversial strikeout call that would have been challengeable under MLB's new ABS system.
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1 week ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Venezuela set to face off against Ozzie Albies and the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Venezuela face Ozzie Albies and the Netherlands in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool D opener on March 6 at noon in Miami, with Andruw Jones managing the Netherlands.
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1 day ago

JR Ritchie impresses in 1-0 victory over Philly

Jose Suarez and JR Ritchie delivered strong pitching performances in a low-scoring game, with Ritchie striking out six over four scoreless innings while allowing only one hit batter.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings

St. John Bosco leads The Times' top 25 Southland high school baseball rankings after week four, with undefeated teams and standout individual performances defining the competitive landscape.
#mlb-roster-moves
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2 days ago

Braves News: Roster cuts, spring win over Yankees, and more

The Atlanta Braves reassigned infielder John Gil and right-hander Tayler Scott to minor league camp, reducing their roster to 47 players.
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5 days ago

Braves option Hayden Harris; reassign Carlos Carrasco, James Karinchak, Elieser Hernandez

The Atlanta Braves optioned reliever Hayden Harris and reassigned pitchers Carlos Carrasco, Elieser Hernández, and James Karinchak to their minor league camp.
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2 days ago

Braves News: Roster cuts, spring win over Yankees, and more

The Atlanta Braves reassigned infielder John Gil and right-hander Tayler Scott to minor league camp, reducing their roster to 47 players.
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5 days ago

Braves option Hayden Harris; reassign Carlos Carrasco, James Karinchak, Elieser Hernandez

The Atlanta Braves optioned reliever Hayden Harris and reassigned pitchers Carlos Carrasco, Elieser Hernández, and James Karinchak to their minor league camp.
#braves-prospects
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2 days ago

Who gets the most 2026 innings: JR Ritchie or Didier Fuentes?

Didier Fuentes and JR Ritchie are competing prospects for the Braves' 2026 rotation, with Ritchie having a clearer path to Opening Day while Fuentes likely develops in AAA first.
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2 days ago

Who gets the most 2026 innings: JR Ritchie or Didier Fuentes?

Didier Fuentes and JR Ritchie are competing prospects for the Braves' 2026 rotation, with Ritchie having a clearer path to Opening Day while Fuentes likely develops in AAA first.
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3 days ago

2026 Players Championship: Looking ahead to the weekend

The Players Championship features a competitive leaderboard with eight players within six shots of leader Ludvig Åberg, promising an exciting weekend despite struggles from top-ranked players Scheffler and McIlroy.
#high-school-baseball
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep baseball roundup: Carlos Acuna of Birmingham throws one-hit shutout

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.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Prep sports roundup: Harvard-Westlake pulls out 5-4 baseball win over Sierra Canyon

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.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Prep baseball roundup: Carlos Acuna of Birmingham throws one-hit shutout

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.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Prep sports roundup: Harvard-Westlake pulls out 5-4 baseball win over Sierra Canyon

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.
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fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Scottie Scheffler rebounds with bogey-free 5-under at Players

Scottie Scheffler rebounded with a bogey-free 67 at the Players Championship after recent poor form, crediting practice and attitude adjustment rather than finding lost technique.
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3 days ago

2026 Atlanta Braves Positional Preview: Relief Pitching

The Braves' bullpen has been an organizational weakness under Alex Anthopoulos, ranking 12th in fWAR since his arrival, with inconsistent recent performance and significant investment in aging relievers Raisel Iglesias and Robert Suarez.
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4 days ago

Grant Holmes dazzles in spectacular spring performance vs. Pirates

Grant Holmes pitched five scoreless innings against Pittsburgh, striking out nine batters while allowing only one baserunner, showcasing dominant command of all six pitches.
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4 days ago

Atlanta Braves 2026 Opening Day roster projection, March 12 edition

The Atlanta Braves' Opening Day roster faces significant changes due to Jurickson Profar's 162-game PED suspension and Joey Wentz's season-ending ACL injury, forcing roster adjustments with two weeks remaining.
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5 days ago

Braves News: Braves TV, Spencer Strider pitches well, more

Atlanta relievers Hayden Harris and James Karinchak were sent to minor league camp despite impressive spring performances, likely to join the active roster mid-April when long relief or sixth starter needs arise.
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5 days ago

Jim Boeheim says Syracuse players cost Adrian Autry his job

Jim Boeheim attributed Adrian Autry's firing to poor performance by Syracuse's best players and insufficient NIL funding, rather than coaching deficiency.
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4 days ago

2026 Atlanta Braves Positional Preview: Starting Pitching

The Braves rotation should improve if Opening Day starters avoid the 60-Day IL, though injuries to Schwellenbach, Waldrep, and Wentz challenge organizational depth and ceiling potential.
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5 days ago

2026 Atlanta Braves Positional Preview: Outfield

The Atlanta Braves' 2026 contention depends on offensive excellence, with Ronald Acuña Jr.'s health being the most critical factor for success.
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5 days ago

Braves scheduled for three Apple TV games during first half of 2026 season

Atlanta Braves games in 2026 will be distributed across multiple platforms including BravesVision, Apple TV, and national broadcasters, with three Apple TV exclusive games scheduled through June.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

LIV golfers to remain frozen out of Players Championship, says PGA Tour chief

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp rejects LIV player inclusion in the Players Championship and prioritizes tour restructuring over unification discussions.
Atlanta Braves
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5 days ago

Poll: Who Will Be The Braves' Fifth Starter?

The Atlanta Braves rotation faces significant uncertainty due to multiple injuries, leaving an open rotation spot with several candidates competing for the position.
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5 days ago

Braves prospects most likely to reach Atlanta in 2026

Several Atlanta Braves prospects with remaining eligibility have at least a 50% chance of reaching the majors in 2026, including pitchers Braun and Burkhalter who could contribute through spot starts and relief appearances.
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5 days ago

Five Braves Prospects with the most to prove in 2026

After a dreadful season in 2024 the sentiment towards Isaiah Drake swung rapidly red, and even following an impressive 2025 his national reputation is still trying to recover. Drake was awful in 2024, but with the combination of his age and the injuries that riddled that season it was not a huge surprise that he bounced back in 2025.
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1 week ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. powers Venezuela to World Baseball Classic win over Nicaragua

Ronald Acuña Jr. led Venezuela to victory in the World Baseball Classic with multiple hits, stolen bases, and RBIs, setting up a crucial matchup against the Dominican Republic.
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1 week ago

Atlanta Braves News: Ronald Acuna vs Ozzie Albies, Reynaldo Lopez, more

Ronald Acuña Jr. led Venezuela to a 6-2 World Baseball Classic victory over the Netherlands, with Ozzie Albies going hitless in the matchup between Atlanta Braves teammates.
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1 week ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. powers Venezuela to World Baseball Classic win over Nicaragua

Ronald Acuña Jr. led Venezuela to victory in the World Baseball Classic with multiple hits, stolen bases, and RBIs, setting up a crucial matchup against the Dominican Republic.
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1 week ago

Atlanta Braves News: Ronald Acuna vs Ozzie Albies, Reynaldo Lopez, more

Ronald Acuña Jr. led Venezuela to a 6-2 World Baseball Classic victory over the Netherlands, with Ozzie Albies going hitless in the matchup between Atlanta Braves teammates.
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6 days ago

Atlanta Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr., Joey Wentz Out for Season, More

The Braves face mounting pitching injuries including Joey Wentz's torn ACL, threatening their 2026 season despite strong offensive performance.
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6 days ago

Baseball America 2026 mock draft: Braves take college, prep bats with first two picks

Baseball America's 2026 MLB Draft mock predicts the Braves will select University of Virginia outfielder AJ Gracia 9th overall, continuing their recent shift toward positional players in early rounds.
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6 days ago

2026 Atlanta Braves Positional Preview: Infield

The Atlanta Braves' infield faces uncertainty about whether key players like Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson, and Austin Riley can repeat their dominant 2022-2023 production levels.
#baseball-retirement
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1 week ago

Julio Teheran Announces Retirement

Julio Teherán, a two-time All-Star who pitched 13 MLB seasons primarily for the Braves, officially retired at age 35 after shoulder discomfort forced him out of a World Baseball Classic start.
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1 week ago

Julio Teheran Announces Retirement

Julio Teherán, a two-time All-Star who pitched 13 MLB seasons primarily for the Braves, officially retired at age 35 after shoulder discomfort forced him out of a World Baseball Classic start.
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1 week ago

2026 Atlanta Braves Positional Preview: Catchers

The Atlanta Braves possess one of the National League's strongest catching groups in 2026, led by 2025 NL Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin, though health concerns remain a significant question mark.
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1 week ago

Atlanta Braves News: Starting Rotation, Mauricio Dubon, More

The Braves lost 9-8 to the Rays in a poorly pitched game, highlighting their ongoing need to strengthen their rotation before the season begins.
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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

What's next for Braves after Jurickson Profar suspension

The Atlanta Braves' early-offseason signing of Mike Yastrzemski proved fortuitous after Jurickson Profar received a 162-game PED suspension, leaving the team without a key outfielder.
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1 week ago

Joey Wentz to miss season, per report

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Joey Wentz will miss the entire 2026 season after suffering a torn ACL during Spring Training on March 8, 2026.
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1 week ago

WBC Wrap-Up: Blowouts and close shaves

Sunday's international baseball games featured varied competition levels, with Japan narrowly defeating Australia, Cuba overcoming Colombia, and Dominican Republic dominating Netherlands.
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1 week ago

Joey Wentz exits spring training game with apparent leg injury

Atlanta Braves pitcher Joey Wentz suffered a leg injury during spring training while covering first base and was carted off, though initial diagnosis suggests it may not be serious.
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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

76ers star Tyrese Maxey sidelined with right finger sprain

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey suffered a right fifth finger sprain and will miss the team's back-to-back games against Cleveland and Memphis.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Akshay Bhatia denies Berger in playoff to win Arnold Palmer Invitational

Akshay Bhatia won the Arnold Palmer Invitational in a sudden-death playoff against Daniel Berger after an dramatic final round comeback.
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1 week ago

Would you take 2019 Travis d'Arnaud as part-time DH?

Dominic Smith is positioned as the Opening Day designated hitter against right-handed pitching, with statistical comparisons to Travis d'Arnaud's 2019 season showing similar overall performance metrics.
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fromJays Journal
1 week ago

Why Braves should be eyeing Blue Jays depth in the wake of Profar's PED suspension

Jurickson Profar's second PED violation results in a 162-game suspension for the entire 2026 season, creating a significant roster gap for the Atlanta Braves who are already dealing with injuries to key players.
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1 week ago

WBC Wrap-Up: Czechs checked, full slate on deck

Starter Daniel Padysak didn't even escape the first inning - two walks and a single loaded the bases, and then Bo Gyeong Moon unloaded them with a grand slam. The game got kind of closer (6-3) when Terrin Vavra hit a three-run homer in the fifth, but Korea's onslaught continued and the game ended with a 11-4 tally.
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1 week ago

Braves News: Roster cuts, prospects, and domination

Jurickson Profar's suspension frees $18 million for the Braves, creating urgency to address pitching injuries and roster gaps through trades before the season begins.
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1 week ago

MLB Mailbag: Braves, Profar, White Sox, Mariners

The Braves must address Jurickson Profar's PED suspension by utilizing freed payroll flexibility to acquire pitching or bench depth while relying on Mike Yastrzemski and Eli White for outfield coverage.
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1 week ago

Braves News: Roster cuts, prospects, and domination

Jurickson Profar's suspension frees $18 million for the Braves, creating urgency to address pitching injuries and roster gaps through trades before the season begins.
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1 week ago

MLB Mailbag: Braves, Profar, White Sox, Mariners

The Braves must address Jurickson Profar's PED suspension by utilizing freed payroll flexibility to acquire pitching or bench depth while relying on Mike Yastrzemski and Eli White for outfield coverage.
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fromJays Journal
1 week ago

Blue Jays are already seeing the benefit of ABS system after one week of spring games

The Automated Ball-Strike system debuts in MLB regular season play, with the Toronto Blue Jays demonstrating strong challenge success rates, particularly on defense.
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1 week ago

Jeremy Pena Diagnosed With Finger Fracture

Peña was playing for the Dominican Republic team yesterday in an exhibition contest against the Tigers in advance of the World Baseball Classic. In the third inning, he fielded a grounder from Wenceel Pérez behind the second base bag. Peña was able to make the play and throw out Pérez but was seen looking at his finger. He was later removed from the contest.
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1 week ago

How Could The Braves Pivot Following Another Profar Suspension?

Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension for a second PED violation, leaving the Braves without a key outfielder/DH for the 2026 season despite his productive 2025 return.
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1 week ago

Full Braves 40-Man Spring Breakout roster and predictions for final 27-man roster

The Atlanta Braves released a 40-man Spring Breakout roster with top prospects competing against the Yankees on March 21, with only 27 players making the final roster.
#mlb-suspension
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1 week ago

Braves News: Jurickson Profar to receive suspension, outfield questions, and more

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, sidelining him for the entire 2026 season pending the Players Association's grievance challenge.
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1 week ago

Atlanta Braves issue official statement on Jurickson Profar

Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for testing positive for exogenous testosterone, his second PED violation, effective March 6, 2026.
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1 week ago

Braves News: Jurickson Profar to receive suspension, outfield questions, and more

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, sidelining him for the entire 2026 season pending the Players Association's grievance challenge.
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1 week ago

Atlanta Braves issue official statement on Jurickson Profar

Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for testing positive for exogenous testosterone, his second PED violation, effective March 6, 2026.
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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Fantasy baseball: 33 players that jump out for 2026, from Vladdy and Kirby to Hoerner and Arraez

Thorough player pool knowledge is essential for fantasy baseball success, requiring extensive research of statistics, scouting reports, and video analysis to accurately assess player skill sets.
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1 week ago

Braves cut pitchers Rolddy Munoz, Garrett Baumann, and Owen Murphy from camp

The Braves made roster adjustments during Spring Training, cutting Rolddy Munoz for control issues while retaining Garrett Baumann and Owen Murphy for further evaluation.
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