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March 06, 2026

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In an exciting day at Braves camp, Spencer Strider showcased his elite pitching with high velocity, helping guide the team to a 9-5 victory over the Blue Jays. The presence of Chipper Jones and Dale Murphy added a nostalgic touch, as they emphasized the mental side of hitting to the young talent. With the Spring Breakout games approaching, fans are eager to see which prospects will rise to the occasion. However, the cloud of Jurickson Profar's suspension looms large, complicating the outfield depth after Marcell Ozuna's departure. As the Braves ponder their next moves, the release of the 40-man roster adds to the anticipation, but the sting of losing Caleb Durbin in a past trade serves as a painful reminder of the risks involved in roster management.

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'The great ones just think differently': Chipper, Murphy visit Braves camp

'The great ones just think differently': Chipper, Murphy visit Braves camp

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Braves manager Walt Weiss brought franchise legends Chipper Jones and Dale Murphy to Spring Training to talk to the team’s hitters before Thursday’s 9-5 victory over the Blue Jays. “I really wanted those guys to talk more about just the mental side of hitting, the preparation,

Here's the Braves' player pool for their Spring Breakout game

Here's the Braves' player pool for their Spring Breakout game

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Spencer Schwellenbach flashed his potential when Spring Breakout games hit the scene in 2023, and JR Ritchie introduced himself to Braves fans during last year’s event. Who will be some of the next young Braves to shine? We may get a better feel during this year’s

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

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

Today, the Atlanta Braves have released their full 40-man Spring Breakout roster. It’s filled with their top prospects who will compete against the Yankees on March 21. This is just a preliminary roster pool, as only 27 of those 40 players will actually make the final roster. Below you will find a list of the […]

Spencer Strider reaches high velocity in win against Blue Jays

Spencer Strider reaches high velocity in win against Blue Jays

What more can you ask for? A nice sunny day in CoolToday Park, a solid pitching performance from the Atlanta Braves’ two aces, and oh yeah…an appearance from Chipper Jones and Dale Murphy to speak with the team’s hitters before today’s game. In an interview with Jones from MLB Braves insider Mark Bowman, he explained […]

How Could The Braves Pivot Following Another Profar Suspension?

How Could The Braves Pivot Following Another Profar Suspension?

The Braves opened camp in 2026 hoping for a full season from outfielder/designated hitter Jurickson Profar. He'd missed 80 games in 2025 following a PED suspension but was productive upon returning. With designated hitter Marcell Ozuna out the door, Profar and newly signed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski had plenty of runway to frequent playing time. Of […]

Caleb Durbin’s success an unfortunate reminder of Braves’ all-time trade blunder

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Caleb Durbin’s success an unfortunate reminder of Braves’ all-time trade blunder

The Atlanta Braves don't make many mistakes with trades, but letting Caleb Durbin go how they did is shaping up to be one of the worst ones.