There was some unexpected drama on Saturday that had nothing to do with the Yankees split squad 8-3 victory over the Braves. After left-hander Scott Kazmir pitched one inning in relief of starting pitcher Julio [READ MORE]
The Braves have a great reason to start top prospect Ronald Acuña , Jr. in the minor leagues this season. Just 15 days (12 major league games) in the minor leagues would give the team [READ MORE]
Other than the Chicago Cubs, no team has guaranteed more payroll to free agents this offseason than the Philadelphia Phillies, committing to right-handers Jake Arrieta, Pat Neshek, Tommy Hunter, and first baseman Carlos Santana a combined [READ MORE]
Just when it appeared Luiz Gohara was about to make his spring debut following a delayed start due to a groin muscle issue, the left-hander suffered a sprained ankle during a pitcher fielding drill on [READ MORE]
Acquired IF Ryan Schimpf from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. Outrighted RHP Josh Ravin to AAA Gwinnett. For the second time since the end of the 2017 season, the Braves have acquired a [READ MORE]
The Braves made their first cuts of the spring before Sunday’s afternoon exhibition, a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Right-handers Jason Hursh and Akeel Morris were optioned to AAA Gwinnett while non-roster invitee Kyle Wright was re-assigned to [READ MORE]
Josh Collmenter. Jim Johnson. Ian Krol. Eric O’Flaherty. Chaz Roe. These are the names of members of the 2017 Opening Day relief corps that will not be in the 2018 version. Regardless of who takes [READ MORE]
As you would expect from an organization finishing up a rebuild cycle and particularly focusing on pitching, the low minors are awash in pitching prospects. After the success of Mike Soroka, Kolby Allard, Patrick Weigel, [READ MORE]
It seems only appropriate as pitchers and catchers start reporting to the Braves spring training complex that the Braves System Depth series turns to the starting pitching. Pitching overall has been a primary focus of [READ MORE]
For the last three seasons, right field has been manned by Nick Markakis, Professional Hitter. Despite the expectations of many, Markakis is one again likely to be the primary right fielder. Last season Braves right [READ MORE]
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