Fanarchy Field Notes • Holmes grinds through 5.1 innings, escaping jams with 11 grounders induced. • Braves capitalize on Rays' defensive lapse, turning an infield single into a run. • Yastrzemski's solo homer in the fourth puts Braves ahead for good. • Rays' rally thwarted by Flewelling's swingout and Toro's out at second. • Iglesias locks down the ninth, securing the Braves' narrow victory. 🔒
Atlanta Braves News
Braves fans, mark your calendars for the 2026 season opener as Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Braves host the Royals at Truist Park. Expect star power on display with Acuña, Austin Riley, and Matt Olson leading the charge. 🔥
What to know about Royals-Braves Opening Day (Fri., 7:15 p.m. ET)
mlb.comTransaction Alert: Atlanta Braves placed LHP Joey Wentz on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee ACL tear. 🏥
Braves reclaim pitcher Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Yankees, aiming to bolster their pitching depth. Meanwhile, lefty Joey Wentz hits the 60-day injured list with a knee ACL tear. 🏟️
Braves take advantage of newfound roster space with odd last-minute waiver claim
housethathankbuilt.comThe Braves wrapped up Spring Training with a 3-2 win, highlighted by Mike Yastrzemski's homer. Grant Holmes pitched 5.1 solid innings, supported by doubles from Acuna, Baldwin, and Mateo. Time to gear up for Opening Night against Kansas City! ⚾
Mike Yastrzemski homers in a 3-2 finish to Spring Training
batterypower.comBrian Snitker, a Braves stalwart for 50 years, will be inducted into the club's Hall of Fame on April 25, during a game against the Phillies. His legacy joins the illustrious ranks of Braves history. ⚾️
Braves set date for Snitker's induction into club Hall of Fame
mlb.comBraves claim RHP Osvaldo Bido from Yankees, adding depth amid injuries. LHP Joey Wentz hits 60-Day IL with a knee ACL tear, sidelining him for 2026. Bido's lack of minor league options suggests the team sees untapped potential. ⚾
Braves Claim Osvaldo Bido from Yankees, add Joey Wentz to 60 Day IL
batterypower.comTransaction Alert: Atlanta Braves claimed RHP Osvaldo Bido off waivers from New York Yankees. 📋
Braves snag right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers, filling a roster gap left by Joey Wentz's ACL tear. With Wentz on the 60-day IL, Bido steps in amid pitching injuries. A strategic move as Atlanta bolsters its ranks.
Braves Claim Osvaldo Bido Off Waivers From Yankees
mlbtraderumors.comBrian Snitker, who managed the Braves from 2016-2025 and led them to a World Series in 2021, will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame on April 25, 2026. A fitting tribute to his impactful tenure. 🏆
Braves set to make Brian Snitker Hall of Fame move during 2026 season
clutchpoints.comOzzie Albies faces a pivotal 2026 with the Braves. Once a star, injuries and underperformance have put him on thin ice. It's make-or-break time for his future in Atlanta. ⚾️
Opening Day pressure is already building for one key Braves player who is on thin ice
housethathankbuilt.comHistorically, John Gil and Garrett Baumann stood out as Braves prospects, earning spots on MLB Pipeline's All-Spring Breakout Team. Gil's power and Baumann's pitching prowess showcased their potential during past spring performances. 🌟
Two Braves prospects make MLB Pipeline All-Spring Breakout Team
batterypower.comBraves fans on Spectrum can now catch games on BravesVision. 📺 Just in time for Opening Day, this deal with Spectrum ensures cable subscribers won’t miss a pitch.
Braves agree to terms with Spectrum to carry BravesVision
batterypower.comBraves fans, with pitching options dwindling, Lucas Giolito emerges as a potential target. His profile resembles Bryce Elder's, with a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches. The question is: can the Braves afford to overlook him amidst their rotation woes? 🧐
Should the Braves be interested in Lucas Giolito?
batterypower.comSpencer Strider's oblique injury sidelines him to start the season, a blow to the Braves' rotation. Meanwhile, Matt Olson is on fire with two more homers, offering a glimmer of hope for the offense. 🔥
Atlanta Braves News: Spencer Strider Injury, Matt Olson Stays Hot, More
batterypower.comBraves fans are left pondering as Pete Crow-Armstrong's extension highlights what might be a missed opportunity to lock up Ronald Acuña Jr. long-term. Despite Acuña's expressed loyalty, Atlanta's window for a new deal seems to be narrowing. ⏳
Braves' mistake may already be sealed after Pete Crow-Armstrong's extension details
housethathankbuilt.comDrake Baldwin is gaining attention as a top catcher prospect, with experts like Eno Sarris predicting he'll be the best in 2026. Braves fans have seen his potential, and now the hype train is rolling. 🚂
Experts are finally coming around to idea that Drake Baldwin is the real deal
housethathankbuilt.comWith Strider sidelined, the Braves eye a high-upside rotation by considering Fuentes and Ritchie. Betting on potential over veteran comfort might just be the ace move. 🎯
Why the Braves Should Bet on Upside in the Rotation
bravestoday.comSpencer Strider hits the injured list, but the Braves still clinch the Grapefruit League crown. A bittersweet victory as they prepare for the season ahead. 🏆
The North Port Report: Braves Lose Spencer Strider to Injured List, but Win Grapefruit League Crown
bravestoday.comBraves prospect John Gil had a memorable Spring Breakout debut, impressing on the field despite a jersey mishap. Forgetting his jersey led to wearing a coach's, but he quickly turned heads with his performance.
Breakout Braves prospect had a pretty embarrassing start to Spring Breakout game
housethathankbuilt.comThe Braves clobbered four homers in a 5-2 victory over the Pirates, with Matt Olson smashing two. Didier Fuentes impressed again, but Spencer Strider's oblique injury casts a shadow as he starts the season on the IL. 🌟
Atlanta Braves Hit Four HRs and Didier Fuentes Strong in Win
batterypower.comReynaldo Lopez's velocity dip in his latest spring training start has Braves fans sounding the alarm. With his recent shoulder issues, this isn't just a speed bump—it's a potential roadblock. 🚨
Reynaldo Lopez’s latest issue should really alarm Braves fans despite all the excuses
housethathankbuilt.comInjury woes hit the Braves hard as Spencer Strider lands on the IL with an oblique strain. With multiple pitchers sidelined, insiders urge Atlanta to sign free agent Lucas Giolito to bolster the rotation before the 2026 season opener. 🚨
Insider says Braves 'absolutely' must sign Lucas Giolito amid plethora of injuries
clutchpoints.comStrider's oblique strain lands him on the IL to start the season, a blow to the Braves' rotation. His 2025 was a mixed bag post-Tommy John, and Atlanta hopes for a quick return. 🔄
Strider (oblique strain) to begin season on IL
mlb.comSpencer Strider is sidelined with an oblique strain, adding to the Braves' injury woes before Opening Day. With several pitchers already out, Atlanta's rotation faces a shuffle, testing their depth early in the season. 🩹