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After taking a win in yesterday’s exhibition game against Colombia (9-1), with the excitement of the World Baseball Classic now in full swing, Braves fans are still hoping to see signs of increasing promise throughout the remainder of Spring Training. This, after the news of Jurickson Profar’s second suspension, would be a highlight as everyone […]
From Talking Chop | about 1 hour ago | 0 reads
Well in the aftermath of Jurickson Profar’s suspension, the Braves are down a (presumably) productive bat, but up $18 million dollars when you include luxury tax savings. That Mike Yastrzemski signing looks even more important now and Eli White is really not a bad platoon partner for him. That said, for a team that wanted […]
From Talking Chop | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
In a proceeding that attempted to redefine “exhibition, nonetheless televised for your enjoyment or something like it,” the Braves routed Team Colombia as a warm-up before the latter proceeds into World Baseball Classic play later this week. It’s tempting to describe Team Colombia’s efforts in this game as “going through the motions,” but that wouldn’t […]
From Talking Chop | about 22 hours ago | 0 reads
Hey, in addition to y’know, the whole Jurickson Profar mess and the exhibition against Team Colombia this afternoon, we’ve got some roster cuts. Rolddy Munoz gets cut after one official Spring Training outing where he issued three walks while getting two outs. A-yup, that’ll do it. He’s on the 40-man roster, but really needs to […]
From Talking Chop | 1 day ago | 0 reads
You know the saying — yeah, that one. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice—if you fool me you can’t be fooled again. Erm, anyway. Look, I’m no stranger to, “You did what?“ I live in a house with two children under eight, a male orange cat (if you know, you know), two […]
From Talking Chop | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The big MLB news yesterday centered on drug suspensions, as two NL Easy players were reportedly linked to PEDs. The Phillies’ Johan Rojas was in the second case of the day, but the first was far more prominent: the Braves’ Jurickson Profar. If that sounds familiar, it’s because the exact same thing happened to Profar […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been hit with a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The penalty, which goes into effect Friday, would sideline him for the entire 2026 season, including any potential postseason games, and cost him his annual salary if upheld. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the […]
From Talking Chop | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Atlanta Braves have officially released a statement on outfielder/designated hitter Jurickson Profar’s 162-game suspension for a second positive test for a performance enhancing substance. The statement, which was issued on the team’s official social media account, expressed disappointment in the player but their support for MLB’s Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The full statement […]
From Talking Chop | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Jurickson Profar missed essentially the entire first half of the 2025 season after he tested positive for using performance-enhancing drugs. Unfortunately for him and the Braves, it’s déjà vu all over again in the worst possible way. Jeff Passan of ESPN is reporting that Profar has once again tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug and […]
From Talking Chop | 2 days ago | 0 reads
On Monday, the Braves were able to earn another Spring Training victory over the Detroit Tigers. It was a game where the starting pitching depth of the Braves was on full display, as Bryce Elder, Joey Wentz, and Owen Murphy all threw multiple innings. While it is likely unwise to expect big things from any […]
From Talking Chop | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Bryce Elder dealt with minor traffic on the basepaths during his time in this game but was able to get out of each situation without giving up a run. He was also helped by some solid defense (particularly from Jim Jarvis) as the Braves cruised to another spring training win in Grapefruit League action. Elder […]
From Talking Chop | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves Time/Place: 1:05 p.m., Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland, FLSB Nation Site: Battery PowerMedia: MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network Lineups BRAVES TIGERS John Gil – DH Parker Meadows – CF Aaron Schunk – 2B Jake Rogers – C Jonah Heim – C Matt Vierling – RF Tristin English – 1B Kerry Carpenter – LF […]
From Bless You Boys | 3 days ago | 0 reads
It’s a road spring training game, folks, so that means the Atlanta Braves are going to be letting their organizational depth shine in this one. With that being said, there’s still plenty of reason to tap in. Bryce Elder is right in the thick of the race for the final spot in the rotation and […]
From Talking Chop | 3 days ago | 0 reads
The Braves, as they are required, released their 2025 financial results on this past Wednesday. Revenue was up 18% despite the nightmare 2025 season on the field, powered by countless injuries, Alex Verdugo, and Scott Blewett. The Braves have cobbled together commercial real estate, concerts and shows, Banana Ball, parking and oh yes, a Major […]
From Talking Chop | 3 days ago | 0 reads
While much of the attention through the first few weeks of Spring Training has been on the Braves pitching staff, the Braves offense has been the source of much success so far. Power has been on full display from just about everyone, from newcomers such as Mike Yastrzemski to emerging prospects like John Gil. Of […]
From Talking Chop | 3 days ago | 0 reads
According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the San Diego Padres and Alex Verdugo have agreed on a minor-league deal. The terms do not include an invitation to the big-league camp. Instead, Verdugo will report to the minor league facility in Peoria, Ariz. The 29-year-old outfielder was released by the Atlanta Braves last […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 4 days ago | 0 reads
We were treated to a split-squad day on Sunday, with Reynaldo Lopez starting at home against the Rays, backed by most of the regular bats remaining in camp after a few WBC departures and Grant Holmes starting on the road at the Twins’ facility, backed by mostly quad-A players and a few prospects. At home, […]
From Talking Chop | 4 days ago | 0 reads
First Pitch (CT): 12:05TV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN/830 WCCO/102.9 The Wolf /Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: Battery Power What to watch: I said it before, I’ll say it again. If Austin Martin can hold up in CF a few times a week, the rest of this roster construction becomes significantly easier. Same could be said for Wagaman at […]
From Twinkie Town | 4 days ago | 1 read
There will be MLB.tv coverage of the games today with the Braves broadcast available, along with both teams providing radio feeds. First pitch against the Atlanta Braves is at 1:05 at CoolToday Park Today’s highlight package is from June 7-9, 1999 when the Devil Rays took on the Atlanta Braves
From DRaysBay | 4 days ago | 0 reads
The Braves have their first split squad matchup of Spring today, as Reynaldo Lopez and most of the regulars on offense face Drew Rasumussen and the Rays at CoolToday Park and Grant Holmes leads a team of mostly veteran quad-A players plus John Gil at DH against Mick Abel and the Twins. You can see […]
From Talking Chop | 4 days ago | 0 reads
This morning, Atlanta Braves formally announce that infielder Nacho Alvarez, Jr. and reliever Hunter Stratton have been optioned to Triple-A and that non-roster invitees catcher Chadwick Tromp and reliever Javy Guerra have been reassigned to the minor league camp. Alvarez, Jr.’s option appeared on the team’s transaction page yesterday. For Alvarez, Jr., Tromp and Guerra, […]
From Talking Chop | 4 days ago | 0 reads
The Braves have 65 players in camp right now. Yesterday Nacho Alvarez has already left for the World Baseball Classic. So that’s effectively your first cut. The Braves have a pair of split-squad games today and an off day Tuesday. So they will play a ton of players today, and typically off days are when […]
From Talking Chop | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Spencer Strider looked pretty good on Saturday, even if he didn’t necessarily look like the Spencer Strider that we have been used to. His pitches looked good in terms of shape and he threw them for strikes. His velocity was sitting lower-90s though, so it will be worth monitoring whether that is a new normal […]
From Talking Chop | 5 days ago | 1 read
Spencer Strider’s spring training debut in 2026 was certainly an intriguing one, as Strider was clearly looking to accomplish his own set of goals in this one that may not have aligned with what the public speculation may be concerning his own profile as a pitcher at the moment. As I mentioned in the game […]
From Talking Chop | 5 days ago | 0 reads
It’s beginning to feel more like spring, kind of. Temperatures in Baltimore will reach nearly 60 degrees today. It’s positively balmy around here. The Orioles, of course, have been enjoying pleasant weather for a couple of weeks now, and they’re back in action in Sarasota today. Kyle Bradish will make his second start after a […]
From Camden Chat | 5 days ago | 0 reads