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Bryce Elder adds a crafty cutter to his repertoire, embodying a growing trend among Braves pitchers to diversify their arsenal. Could this be the secret sauce to elevate the rotation? 🍴

Bryce Elder’s New Cutter Is Part of a Bigger Braves Trend

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Pitcher JR Ritchie is making the Braves' rotation decisions tough with stellar performances. As injuries stack up and an off day-free early schedule looms, Ritchie's readiness for his MLB debut adds a twist to Atlanta's pitching puzzle.

JR Ritchie keeps shoving for the Braves and making their rotation choice even harder

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JR Ritchie dazzled with 4 no-hit innings and 6 Ks, spotlighting his potential for the Braves' Opening Day roster. His standout performance in the 1-0 win over Philly could influence roster decisions. 🏆

JR Ritchie impresses in 1-0 victory over Philly

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Braves prospect Fuentes realizes dream of facing Yanks, fanning former MVP

Braves prospect Fuentes realizes dream of facing Yanks, fanning former MVP

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Ronald Acuna Jr. couldn’t be more fired up after Venezuela upsets Japan at World Baseball Classic

Ronald Acuna Jr. couldn't be more fired up after Venezuela upsets Japan at World Baseball Classic

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Ronald Acuña Jr. helped lead Venezuela to an 8-5 victory over Japan in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with an electrifying leadoff homer. Despite some strikeouts, Acuña's energy and Venezuela's power secured the win. ⚾

WBC Wrap-Up: Italy indomitable, Venezuela victorious over Japan

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Michael Harris is showing improved plate discipline this Spring, cutting his K/BB ratio dramatically. His O-Swing percentage has dropped, yet his power remains intact. Will this newfound patience persist into the season? Only time will tell. 🏏

Will Michael Harris’ Spring Training plate discipline roll over into the season?

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The Braves' decision to let Max Fried go is under scrutiny as they face another season with a fragile rotation. Fried, now thriving with the Yankees, highlights what might have been for Atlanta's pitching woes. 🤔

Braves’ decision to let Max Fried walk is looming particularly large this spring

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Ronald Acuña Jr. launched a leadoff homer in the WBC for Venezuela, while Matt Olson and Bryce Elder shone in another Braves Spring Training victory. The pitching staff faces injury woes, but healthy players are meeting expectations.

Braves News: Ronald Acuna WBC, Matt Olson homer, more

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The Braves' farm system is a Rookie of the Year factory. Keep an eye on pitching prospect JR Ritchie and others poised to continue Atlanta's tradition of developing top talent. 🔍

Here are the Braves prospects most likely to win Rookie of the Year in the future

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Bryce Elder shines with a five-inning, six-strikeout performance, bouncing back in spring training. Matt Olson adds firepower with a homer as the Braves cruise to a blowout win. 🔥

Bryce Elder bounces back and Matt Olson homers in spring training blowout win for Braves

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Michael Harris II's spring walk rate suggests a potential breakout year. With an impressive 14.8% rate, the Braves are eyeing a possible All-Star or MVP season from the 2022 NL Rookie of the Year. 🌟

Is Harris on cusp of a renaissance? These spring trends look promising

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The Braves' lineup is poised for MVP contention in 2026. Ronald Acuña Jr. leads the charge, a strong 30-30 candidate if health permits. Matt Olson and Austin Riley are also in the mix, aiming to power Atlanta to another standout season. 🔥

Ranking the Braves lineup by their realistic MVP chances in 2026

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Braves' Opening Day roster is set, but some players like Bryce Elder might be short-term solutions due to depth issues. Expect roster changes as the season progresses. ⚾

5 Braves players who will make the Opening Day roster, but who won’t last long

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Didier Fuentes' electrifying skills spark debate on whether the Braves should fast-track his MLB debut. Will Atlanta shake up its development playbook? ⚾️

Anthopoulogy: Should Didier Fuentes Break Camp With the Braves?

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Kyle Farmer impresses in spring training with a 1.023 OPS, potentially challenging Mauricio Dubón's roster spot. Atlanta Braves might rethink their roster strategy with Farmer's standout performance. 🔄

This surprise Braves spring standout could make Mauricio Dubón trade obsolete soon

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Grant Holmes shines for the Braves in spring training, validating his choice to skip surgery. His strong performance against the Pirates brings cautious optimism, but the real test is sustaining this form through the season. ⚾

Grant Holmes’ spring gem for Braves provides cautious optimism that he was right

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Baserunning guru Antoan Richardson joins the Braves, aiming to boost Austin Riley's steals. With just 7 career SBs, Riley might snag 20 this season under Richardson's guidance. A new era for Braves' speed on the basepaths? 🏃‍♂️💨

Can new baserunning coach coax 20 SBs from a Brave with 7 in his career?

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Didier Fuentes is making waves at Braves Spring Training in North Port, sparking debates on his potential spot on the Opening Day roster. Could he be the unexpected asset the team needs? 🔍

The North Port Report: Does Didier Fuentes Needs an Opening Day Roster Spot?

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Anthony Rendon, infamous for his massive contract with the Angels, was once a near-miss for the Braves. Drafted by Atlanta in 2008, he chose college over signing, avoiding what could have been a costly decision for the Braves.

Braves were very close to adding player who ended up with all-time terrible contract

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Historically, the Braves' bullpen has seen ups and downs. From ranking 12th in fWAR under Alex Anthopoulos to a strong 2024 season, relief pitching has been unpredictable. For 2026, key veterans Iglesias and Suarez highlight a potentially solid but costly bullpen mix. ⚾

2026 Atlanta Braves Positional Preview: Relief Pitching

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Pierce Johnson, a former Braves standout, is shining in Reds' spring training, leaving Atlanta to ponder their decision to let him go amidst current pitching woes.

This former Braves standout's hot spring may have Atlanta feeling some real regret

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Braves fans, get ready for some roster revelations! As spring training unfolds, projections for Atlanta's Opening Day lineup are being updated. Keep an eye on roster moves and standout performances as the team gears up for the season. ⚾

Projecting Atlanta's Opening Day Roster, Version 3.0

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Ozzie Albies' World Baseball Classic performance left some Braves fans unconvinced about his future. Despite a historic walk-off homer, concerns linger over his consistency and role with Atlanta. ⚾

Ozzie Albies' WBC showing didn't convince Braves fans who already gave up on him

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