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March 17, 2026

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Ronald Acuña Jr. is not just playing with pride in the World Baseball Classic, he’s channeling the motivation of missing the 2021 World Series due to injury. Meanwhile, the Braves' offense keeps rolling in spring training, demolishing the Rays 11-2, with Mike Yastrzemski leading the charge. This explosive Grapefruit League performance is a promising sign as Atlanta eyes the 2026 season. However, the team is also dealing with uncertainty, especially with Ha-Seong Kim returning from surgery and looking to find his footing in the lineup. On the pitching side, Dylan Dodd is fighting for a spot on the Opening Day roster, knowing this might be his last shot with a wave of young talent nipping at his heels. Overall, the Braves are in an interesting mix of competitive form and looming challenges.

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Acuña making up for lost World Series in World Baseball Classic

Acuña making up for lost World Series in World Baseball Classic

MIAMI -- "When we went to the World Series," Ronald Acuña Jr. said earlier this week, "I wasn't there. Thank God I'm living this great moment in my career." When the Atlanta Braves won the World Series in 2021, Acuña was reduced to spectator. A torn ACL had relegated the

Kim arrives at Braves' camp, 'trying to stay in a positive mindset' after surgery

Kim arrives at Braves' camp, 'trying to stay in a positive mindset' after surgery

NORTH PORT, Fla. – Ha-Seong Kim wasn’t willing to confirm he’s aiming to join Atlanta’s lineup during the first half of May. But the Braves shortstop arrived at Spring Training on Monday looking to further distance himself from the patch of ice that led to surgery. “I’m just trying to

Venezuela-Italy WBC open thread

Venezuela-Italy WBC open thread

Come watch Ronald Acuña Jr. and the rest of Team Venezuela attempt to fend off the apparently-omnipotent Team Olive Garden. Winner gets to play Team USA in the final tomorrow, loser gets to cry into their pasta al sugo or pabellon criollo, as the case may be.

Braves have themselves another spring romp over Rays

Braves have themselves another spring romp over Rays

Well, the Atlanta Braves Grapefruit League Offensive Barrage keeps on truckin’, as the Braves are now 16-5 after a blowout 11-2 win over the Rays. They basically bonked Nick Martinez for four innings, and then bonked some Rays relievers/roster hopefuls for more runs later. The bonking started early — Mike Yastrzemski doubled to lead off […]

Braves stars receive very conflicting odds on their 2026 bounce back chances

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Braves stars receive very conflicting odds on their 2026 bounce back chances

The Atlanta Braves have a lot going for them heading into 2026, but they do have a couple players whose bounce back chances are sketchy at best.

This Braves arm could make Opening Day roster, but it may also be his last chance

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This Braves arm could make Opening Day roster, but it may also be his last chance

Atlanta Braves left-hander Dylan Dodd is making a strong case for a 2026 Opening Day bullpen spot, but rising prospects could make the competition a challenge.