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February 27, 2026

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With Spring Training in full swing, Ozzie Albies and Jurickson Profar are bringing some heat to camp, representing Curacao while relishing the opportunity to play for their hero, Andruw Jones. Meanwhile, the Braves' exhibition matchup against the Yankees fell flat as Carlos Carrasco and a lineup of backups suffered a lopsided defeat, a reminder that not every game in February carries the same weight. But it’s not all about the present, Tom Glavine's son, Peyton, is stepping into the Braves' fold, creating a full-circle moment that blends nostalgia with hope for the future. As the Braves gear up for the season, fans can’t help but savor the spicy drama unfolding in the NL East, particularly the tensions surrounding Bryce Harper and the Phillies. This spring is shaping up to be a blend of legacy, competition, and excitement.

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Trash talk aplenty at camp as Braves players prep for Classic

Trash talk aplenty at camp as Braves players prep for Classic

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Along with representing their baseball-rich island nation of Curacao during the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Ozzie Albies and Jurickson Profar will have the chance to play for the Hall of Famer they idolized as children. “I’ve known Andruw \[Jones\] since I was a young guy,” Profar

A full-circle moment for Tom Glavine as son Peyton signs with Braves

A full-circle moment for Tom Glavine as son Peyton signs with Braves

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Peyton Glavine was born four years after his dad delivered his Game 6 masterpiece for the Braves in the 1995 World Series. Still, while growing up in Atlanta, he was well aware of the legend his father had created while becoming one of the most successful

Carlos Carrasco, Braves backups get beaten up by Yankees

Carlos Carrasco, Braves backups get beaten up by Yankees

The Braves didn’t really intend to make Thursday afternoon’s exhibition contest in Tampa a competitive one — they sent a bunch of backups as their position player contingent, gave Carlos Carrasco the start, and had a pitching slate of “guys who complete innings because the regular crew can’t add a full month of workload to […]

Spring Training February 26 game thread: Braves at Yankees

Spring Training February 26 game thread: Braves at Yankees

It’s Spring Training Game Thread time again. Double wooooo. It’s kind of weird that Carlos Carrasco is “starting” again, but I guess we’ve had enough games now, and every other actual rotation-member other than Spencer Strider has made their 2026 Grapefruit League debut. The Braves are clearly not sending any of their regulars on the […]

Braves History: One of the all-time greatest players joins team after Yankees release

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Braves History: One of the all-time greatest players joins team after Yankees release

The Atlanta Braves have featured some great players over their long history. Legendary slugger Babe Ruth even had a stint with the team, despite it being brief.

Braves fans must be thrilled to watch Bryce Harper-Phillies drama unfold this spring

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Braves fans must be thrilled to watch Bryce Harper-Phillies drama unfold this spring

The Atlanta Braves may have had a rough start to spring training, but the Phillies ongoing drama with Bryce Harper is still absolutely delicious.