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March 13, 2026

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The Braves' spring training took a hit with a 5-2 loss to the Pirates, but Grant Holmes emerged as a bright spot, tossing five hitless innings and striking out nine. While the pitching depth looks promising, the team faces uncertainty surrounding Jurickson Profar, who is now appealing a 162-game suspension for a second PED offense. This situation complicates roster plans as the Braves prepare for a demanding 13-game stretch to start the season. With potential trade rumors swirling around Sandy Alcantara, it might be wise for Atlanta to focus on internal solutions as they navigate this unexpected turbulence. As spring training progresses, decisions made now will echo throughout the season, highlighting the delicate balance between immediate performance and long-term strategy.

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Braves' 13-game grind to open season will affect pitching plans

Braves' 13-game grind to open season will affect pitching plans

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Roster decisions made this time of year won’t make sense if you are only gauging immediate value. Taking the best 26 players north doesn’t create the same potential long-term value of constructing an Opening Day roster that maximizes the opportunity to optimize roster depth over an

Braves News: Grant Holmes superb, starting pitching inventory, and more

Braves News: Grant Holmes superb, starting pitching inventory, and more

The Atlanta Braves continued spring play on Thursday, losing 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite the score, it was a fantastic day for Grant Holmes, who got the start and turned in a lights-out performance. Holmes threw five hitless innings, striking out nine and walking just one Pirate. This run continues a productive spring training […]

Spring Training game thread March 12: Braves at Pirates

Spring Training game thread March 12: Braves at Pirates

We’ve got ourselves a rare night game in spring training, folks! This time, the Braves are on the road in Bradenton to take on the Pirates. As you are smart to expect from a road game during spring training, the Braves have sent a group mostly consisting of organizational depth for this one. There are […]

Unhinged proposed Braves trade deadline target would face several huge obstacles

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Unhinged proposed Braves trade deadline target would face several huge obstacles

While there are already attempts to try and connect the Atlanta Braves to a potential trade deadline pursuit of Sandy Alcantara, don't hold your breath.

Why Jurickson Profar will become the most hated Braves player in history

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Why Jurickson Profar will become the most hated Braves player in history

The Atlanta Braves' long history has led to quite the list of former players that are not remembered fondly. Jurickson Profar might end up as the most hated.

How Do the Braves Pivot After Profar’s 162-Game Suspension?

How Do the Braves Pivot After Profar’s 162-Game Suspension?

Disclaimer: The MLBPA and Jurickson Profar have appealed the suspension. The appeal process is ongoing and could take weeks, or even months, to be resolved, according to Ken Rosenthal. Less than a year after serving an 80-game suspension, Jurickson Profar has once again tested positive for performing-enhancing drugs. The result of a second offense is […] The post How Do the Braves Pivot After Profar’s 162-Game Suspension? appeared first on Just Baseball.