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March 10, 2026

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Joey Wentz’s torn ACL is a devastating blow to an already thin Braves rotation, leaving fans to wonder how many more injuries this team can handle. With Wentz sidelined, the pressure mounts on the likes of Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder to step up as reliable arms. Meanwhile, Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to shine on the international stage, powering Venezuela to a World Baseball Classic victory over Nicaragua, showcasing his elite skills just when the Braves need good news. However, with Jurickson Profar’s suspension looming, the Braves face further complications that could derail their season before it even starts. And while spring training stats can be deceiving, a 9-8 win over the Twins, despite giving up five homers, is a reminder that the offense still needs to find its footing. Injuries and distractions abound, but the resilience of this squad will be tested as they prepare for the regular season.

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Wentz suffers torn ACL, Braves' rotation depth further depleted

Wentz suffers torn ACL, Braves' rotation depth further depleted

NORTH PORT, Fla. – The Braves’ rotation depth was further depleted on Monday when imaging results showed Joey Wentz has a torn right anterior cruciate ligament. “I feel bad for the kid more than anything else,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said. “I told him, 'You never know what this is

Acuña shows off pop, speed as Venezuela remains undefeated

Acuña shows off pop, speed as Venezuela remains undefeated

MIAMI -- With their ticket already punched to the quarterfinals, it might have been natural for Venezuela’s players to begin looking ahead at Wednesday’s rivalry game against the Dominican Republic. Not Ronald Acuña Jr., whose focus was squarely on Nicaragua on Monday night as his team tried to preserve its

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

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

The star outfielder for the Atlanta Braves continued to do his home country proud in the World Baseball Classic. Ronald Acuña Jr. delivered another good performance for Venezuela as his performance essentially pushed them over the top in a win that primes them for a massive clash against the Dominican Republic on Wednesday. As usual, […]

Braves keep the line moving in spring win over Twins

Braves keep the line moving in spring win over Twins

Spring Training tends to be silly, and that was perhaps best exemplified by Monday afternoon’s game against the Twins. The Braves won 9-8, but gave up a whopping five homers. I guess a 12/0 K/BB ratio is the saving grace when you give up five homers, but considering the Braves didn’t hit any homers, it […]

Braves may lose prime opportunities due to surprise Jurickson Profar appeal wrinkle

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Braves may lose prime opportunities due to surprise Jurickson Profar appeal wrinkle

The Atlanta Braves just keep discovering ways that Jurickson Profar's suspension (and appeal) is screwing them over.

Braves' nightmarish run of injury luck continues after latest pitching loss

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Braves' nightmarish run of injury luck continues after latest pitching loss

The Atlanta Braves just cannot catch a break when it comes to injuries as word just got out that an MRI just confirmed that Joey Wentz has a severe knee injury.