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2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Spencer Strider

Earlier this year, April 16 to be specific, Spencer Strider made a long-awaited return to the mound after missing nearly the entirety of the 2024 season due to surgery on his elbow. Considering how poor of a start the Braves got off to in 2025, his return was truly a sight for sore eyes and the obvious hope was that his return was the catalyst to help revive both the pitching staff's and the team's fortunes as well.
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2 hours ago

Braves Sign Danny Young

The Braves announced Tuesday morning that they've signed left-handed reliever Danny Young to a one-year, major league contract. It's a split deal, paying the 31-year-old at different rates for time spent in the majors versus time in the minors. Young, a client of Dynamic Sports Group, goes onto Atlanta's 40-man roster. He'll be paid at a $925K rate in the majors, MLBTR has learned.
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23 hours ago

No huge surprises in ZiPS' 2026 outlook for the Braves

The 2018 Braves were forecasted to be largely irrelevant. They surprised everyone and pulled off a once-in-a-generation-for-a-franchise turnaround. Did that carry over into 2019? Well, not really - the team was projected to be better than average, but more of a fringy contender. Inertia is a thing. Only by 2021 was the team in "solid contender" territory, with any foundering seasons firmly in the rear-view mirror.
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2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Aaron Bummer

Aaron Bummer's contract was restructured by the Braves to guarantee $13 million for 2025–26, trading potential earnings and higher-leverage usage for security.
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This Day in Braves History: Braves sign Billy Wagner to a one-year, $7 million deal

Historical entries document Braves-related purchases, signings, trades, rule proposals, wartime travel limits, franchise renaming, and player releases from 1912–2016.
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Mauricio Dubon, Joey Wentz, Eli White agree terms with Braves

Joey Wentz, Eli White, and Mauricio Dubon signed contracts with the Braves; Dylan Lee, Alek Manoah, Jose Suarez, and Joel Payamps await contract decisions.
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Atlanta Braves News: December Arrives, Winter Meetings, More

While it may seem a bit odd, December typically is one of the most exciting months on the baseball calendar. The Winter Meetings is typically the peak of off-season activity, and we are just a week away from the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings starting. This does not mean that moves will stop until then, but the main takeaway is that activity should continue to pick for the Braves and other teams.
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#pierce-johnson
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5 days ago

Finding thankfulness and gratitude in a trying 2025

It is a beautiful, late autumn morning as I sip a cup of coffee and watch the lingering, golden yellow leaves of a maple tree fall gently to the ground. The smell of banana bread completing its final minutes of baking wafts through the air. For this, I am thankful. This is the fifth consecutive year that I've been fortunate enough to publish this editorial here at Battery Power.
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5 days ago

Braves News: Happy Thanksgiving, Ha-Seong Kim, offseason rumors, more

We have a lot of things to be thankful for as Braves fans, but I want to shout out a few here: Alex Anthopoulos - Having a really smart, savvy guy in charge of baseball operations is a huge asset for this organization. Anthopoulos has balanced different timeframes really well and has been a responsible steward at the top of what is one of the most respected organizations in the league.
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6 days ago

Braves News: Dylan Lee review, prospect season recaps, and more

Dylan Lee was tendered and will return to the Braves' bullpen; Sonny Gray was traded to the Red Sox; Jake Fraley signed a one-year deal; Paul Skenes tops the pre-arbitration list.
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1 week ago

2025 Atlanta Braves prospect review: Eric Hartman

Hartman was selected with Atlanta's 20th round pick in the 2024 draft, using the 611th overall selection on the outfielder from Holy Trinity Academy out of Alberta, Canada. He was given a signing bonus $337,500, which was understandably significantly higher than his slot value. What were the expectations in 2025? When it was announced the Braves had actually signed all 20 selections in their 2024 class - including Hartman - it came as a bit of a surprise.
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2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Dylan Dodd

Dylan Dodd converted from struggling starter to effective bullpen arm, increasing strikeouts in Triple-A and inducing far more ground balls in MLB relief.
#joel-payamps
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1 week ago

What if the 2026 Braves season works out just fine?

We spend a long time here worried about what the winter moves mean and how it will help the team going forward. What if it doesn't matter because the Braves are just undeniably good? Walt Weiss could be that rock that steadies the ship. Tim Hyers might be a guy that could be allowed to encourage the Braves hitters to hunt for power.
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Braves News: On to Thanksgiving, needs remaining, more

Braves will likely slow offseason activity around Thanksgiving despite still needing a starting pitcher, more relievers, and potentially a shortstop or quality bat.
#vidal-brujan
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1 week ago

Braves tender Dylan Lee, non-tender two others

The Atlanta Braves non-tendered Alek Manoah and Carson Ragsdale while tendering Dylan Lee, who will proceed to arbitration if no 2026 contract is agreed.
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1 week ago

Braves sign Jose Suarez to a one-year contract for 2026

Atlanta Braves re-signed left-handed pitcher José Suarez to a one-year contract for 2026, potentially adding bullpen depth and giving Suarez another opportunity to prove himself.
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2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Nathan Wiles

Nathan Wiles made one MLB appearance for the 2025 Atlanta Braves and functioned mainly as organizational depth despite solid Triple-A results.
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1 week ago

This Day in Braves History: John Coppolella gets banned from baseball

Multiple historical events trace the Atlanta Braves franchise evolution, player awards, Expos scheduling, and 2017 sanctions for international signing violations.
#mauricio-dubon
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1 week ago

Braves will play in 2026 Little League Classic

The Atlanta Braves will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 Little League Classic on August 23, with the Brewers serving as the home team in Williamsport.
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2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Davis Daniel

Davis Daniel is a low-walk, strikeout-capable right-hander who projects as backend starting rotation depth after injury-recovery and an offseason trade to the Braves.
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1 week ago

Braves Fest set to return for 2026

Braves Fest will return on January 31, 2026, after a one-year hiatus caused by ballpark renovations for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
#rule-5-draft
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2 weeks ago

2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Rafael Montero

Rafael Montero was traded from the Astros to the Braves for cash and a PTBNL, joining a struggling Braves bullpen while carrying a problematic contract.
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2 weeks ago

Offseason open thread: November 17

Dale Murphy and Andruw Jones could potentially be inducted into the Hall of Fame this offseason, creating excitement among Braves fans.
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2 weeks ago

2025 Atlanta Braves prospect review: Dixon Williams

Williams exceeded expectations with a .857 OPS in low-A Augusta, demonstrating offensive promise and positioning himself for promotion to High-A Rome.
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2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Dane Dunning

Dane Dunning was acquired by the Braves to eat innings after multiple pitching injuries, with hopes his prior prospect pedigree could rebound from 2024 struggles.
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2 weeks ago

This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones is named N.L. MVP

Multiple Atlanta Braves players won major awards and made notable roster moves between 1982 and 2014, while MLB experienced franchise renamings, commissioner changes, and expansion.
#jose-ruiz
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2 weeks ago

Braves News: Ronald Acuna Jr. awarded, Chadwick Tromp returns, and more

Thursday was a busy night around the league, and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. joined in on the fun, taking home the National League Comeback Player of the Year Award. After returning from a major ACL injury, Acuña got back in the swing of things pretty quickly. He ended 2025 with a .290 batting average, cranking 21 home runs and even stealing nine bases.
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2 weeks ago

Ronald Acuna Jr. wins National League Comeback Player of the Year

Ronald Acuña Jr. won the 2025 NL Comeback Player of the Year after returning from a second torn ACL and delivering an elite offensive season.
#waiver-claims
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2 weeks ago

2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Michael Petersen

Michael Petersen served as early depth for the Braves after multiple claims and trades, saw limited use despite adequate results, and represented roster churn.
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2 weeks ago

2025 Player Reviews: Sandy Leon

Sandy León returned to MLB as Atlanta's veteran third catcher and mentor after spending 2024 in Triple-A and providing organizational depth.
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Nationals fans laugh as former hitting coach finds new home with NL East rival

Darnell Coles left the Nationals to join the Atlanta Braves, ending a groundball-focused hitting approach that clashed with the Nationals' young hitters.
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2 weeks ago

Braves News: Coaching staff finalized, Spencer Schwellenbach, and more

The Atlanta Braves finalized Walt Weiss' major league coaching staff, announced player and staff moves, injury updates, award winners, and minor-league player reviews.
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2 weeks ago

Braves Focused On Shortstop, Rotation Early In Offseason

There's not a whole lot of mystery surrounding the Braves' offseason needs. Ha-Seong Kim declining his player option leaves them back at square one at shortstop. They need more depth in a rotation that was battered by injury. They're potentially losing three high-leverage relievers (Raisel Iglesias, Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley) to free agency. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said on Tuesday that starting pitching and shortstop will take precedence early in the offseason.
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3 weeks ago

Drake Baldwin's ROY Means Extra First Round Pick for Atlanta Braves

This is due to a fairly new rule change to the MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement, to incentivize teams to promote their talented young players in order to prevent them from keeping them in the minor leagues for six weeks to extend their service time. This rule, called the Prospect Promotion Incentive, is given to players who are Top 100 prospects that make the Opening Day roster.
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3 weeks ago

Braves finalize 2026 coaching staff, shift Tony Mansolino to bench coach

Tim Hyers will return for his second year as hitting coach, as expected. It was an uneven first year under Hyers, but the club hit much better in the second half of the season (107 wRC+) than the first (96 wRC+). All eyes will be on Atlanta's hitters to see if they can collectively rebound and get back to the heights of previous campaigns.
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3 weeks ago

Dodgers News: Jack Dreyer Received Votes For 2025 NL Rookie Of The Year

Baldwin was the only player named on all 30 ballots that were cast. He received 21 first-place votes and nine for second place, totaling 183 points. That was good for a finish ahead of Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton, who garnered nine first-place votes, 16 second place and four for third place, amounting to 139 points. Baldwin became the seventh catcher to ever win Rookie of the Year and the second for the Braves. Baldwin joined Earl Williams in Braves franchise history as catchers to win the award.
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3 weeks ago
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Drake Baldwin credits veteran help and leadership in reflections on winning NL Rookie of the Year Award

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Drake Baldwin credits veteran help and leadership in reflections on winning NL Rookie of the Year Award

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3 weeks ago

This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz wins the N.L. Cy Young Award

Multiple baseball milestones include Cy Young winners, Silver Slugger honorees, Braves signings, and historical player injuries and transactions spanning 1880–2021.
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3 weeks ago

Braves adding Tommy Watkins to coaching staff, per reports

The Atlanta Braves seem primed to add long-time Minnesota Twins coach Tommy Watkins to their coaching staff per multiple reports. Dan Hayes of the Athletic was first to report the news earlier this afternoon. As Aaron Gleeman of the Athletic noted, Watkins had been with the Twins for 27 years. Reporting on the Braves side indicated that Watkins' role with the Braves is not yet known, with the Athletic's David O'Brien suggesting it could be a 3rd base coach or major league coach role.
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3 weeks ago

2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Kevin Herget

The Braves used journeyman relievers named Herget sparingly in 2024–2025, recording minimal innings, replacement-level results, and unclear future organizational roles.
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3 weeks ago

Which old friends will the Braves reunite with for the 2026 season?

Look, the Braves are nothing if not loyal... for the most part. One thing they've loved to do in recent years? Bring back old friends for a last, or even not-so-last, hurrah. Off the top of my head, I can think of getting Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson back at the 2024 Trade Deadline, the seemingly never-ending saga of Eddie Rosario, Adam Duvall came back multiple times, and even someone like Jesse Chavez seemingly had his presence on the team written in the stars.
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3 weeks ago

Atlanta Braves News: MLB Rookie of the Year Awards, Drake Baldwin, More

Both Cade Horton of the Cubs and Drake Baldwin of the Braves had seasons worthy of earning the award. However, if Baldwin were to win the award, the Braves would earn an extra draft pick near the top of the 2026 MLB Draft. While the pick itself could be valuable next summer to add talent, it also could be an additional asset that gives Atlanta extra incentive to make a
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3 weeks ago

Braves re-sign Carlos Carrasco, Darius Vines to MiLB deals, per report

Carrasco, 38, is a long-time big league veteran who started three games with Atlanta last summer when the team was at the apex of injury issues with the starting rotation. He was designated for assignment but re-signed with the organization and finished the year with Gwinnett. Vines, 27, didn't pitch last season due to injury, but has been in the organization since being drafted in 2016 and has nine major league games under his belt, appearing with Atlanta in both 2023 and 2024.
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Braves To Make Two Front Office Promotions

The Braves promoted Michael Schwartze and Adam Sonabend to assistant general manager roles for player personnel and major league operations.
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3 weeks ago

Offseason open thread: November 7

Atlanta Braves finalized a new manager and most of his staff, began shaping next season's roster, and seek fan reactions during the ongoing offseason.
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3 weeks ago

The latest (and pretty great) Braves financial report

Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. released their third quarter numbers on Wednesday. Yes, one of the benefits of the Braves becoming an asset of a large corporation and later spun off is that they are compelled to tell us all about their money. You don't get that kind of transparency with the Miami Marlins or the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who knows what they're up to. But the Braves had a good third quarter of the year.
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3 weeks ago

2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Eddie Rosario

The Atlanta Braves repeatedly re-signed Eddie Rosario, reflecting organizational loyalty that may prioritize familiarity over creativity in roster construction.
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3 weeks ago

Braves decline option on David Fletcher, per report

There is one choice that appears to be a no-brainer and that's the decision to decline an $8 million team option for INF/P David Fletcher. Again, this was a no-brainer. David Fletcher only made five appearances for the Braves at the major league level back in 2024 and spent the entirety of the 2025 season in Atlanta's farm system, as he spent the vast majority of his time with the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers while also playing for the Double-A Columbus Clingstones for a spell.
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3 weeks ago

Cam Caminiti lands at the top of Baseball America's Top 10 Braves Prospects list

While the scouting reports are fully behind a paywall there are still some interesting tidbits for those without an account - including Baseball America's Best Tools update which has quite a few newly drafted Braves prospects. For example Conor Essenburg, the fifth round draft pick out of 2025, claims the Braves best power hitter, while Briggs McKenzie takes home best curveball, and best changeup. Not surprisingly, Alex Lodise took home best infield arm, and best defensive infielder.
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3 weeks ago

Braves Decline Club Option On Tyler Kinley

Kinley will receive a $750K buyout and head into free agency rather than collecting a $5.5MM salary for the 2026 season. The move to decline Kinley's option is something of a surprise. The right-hander pitched to a 3.96 ERA with a 3.69 FIP in 72 2/3 innings of work overall in 2025, but those solid yet unspectacular overall results don't tell the whole story.
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3 weeks ago

2025 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Reynaldo Lopez

Reynaldo López entered 2026 still unproven as a durable starting pitcher after a strong 2024, with questions about his ability to repeat and stay healthy.
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3 weeks ago

Braves reveal 2026 spring training schedule

Atlanta Braves open 2026 spring training Feb 21, play at CoolToday Park, host Team Colombia Mar 4, Spring Breakout Mar 21, Grapefruit finale Mar 24.
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3 weeks ago
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Source: Braves keep Sale in fold with $18M option

The Atlanta Braves picked up Chris Sale's 2026 option, locking in their 2024 Cy Young winner for $18 million amid rotation strengths and bullpen concerns.
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Chris Sale will return in 2026, per report

Atlanta Braves picked up Chris Sale's $18 million option after a 2.58 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 125.2 innings.
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