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Braves great Andruw Jones gains momentum in Baseball Hall of Fame hopes
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (569+ words) Former Braves outfielder Andruw Jones is among the more adored players in franchise history, but he hasn't yet gained enough support to be immortalized in Cooperstown. That could finally change in his ninth year on the Hall of Fame ballot....
Opinion: Braves’ Jeremy Hefner on ‘kitchen-sink approach,’ influences, LinkedIn
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (824+ words) Braves fans know well the joy of foiling the New York Mets, taking glee from consistently defeating their moneyed National League East rivals. For the past six years, new Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner lived on the other side as…...
New Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner wants to solve problems, not overhaul
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1131+ words) Before baseball provided him with a path to play and then coach in the major leagues, Jeremy Hefner wanted to be a chemical engineer. The interest stemmed from his math/science bent and a relative who lived in Saudi Arabia…...
Former strikeout artist could be bounce-back candidate for Braves
2+ week, 3+ day ago (285+ words) James Karinchak will be a reliever of intrigue when the Braves report to Florida in a couple of months. The Braves signed Karinchak, 30, to a minor league deal earlier this month, their latest low-cost investment in a player who could…...
Where should Ronald Acuña Jr. hit in Braves’ lineup?
3+ week, 3+ day ago (473+ words) In an effort to rejuvenate their offense, the Braves shifted superstar leadoff man Ronald Acu'a Jr. into the middle of the order last season. That introduces the question: Where will he hit in 2026? "That's a good conversation," new Braves manager…...
Braves re-sign Ha-Seong Kim, addressing shortstop need
3+ week, 4+ day ago (994+ words) The Braves have their shortstop, re-signing veteran Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year, $20 million deal. It continues an aggressive offseason in which the team has tackled nearly all its glaring needs. Kim, 30, joined the Braves via waiver claim in September. The…...
Braves reschedule their opening game in 2026
3+ week, 4+ day ago (497+ words) The Atlanta Braves announced Monday that their opening game of the 2026 season was rescheduled from Thursday, March 26 to Friday, March 27. The Braves rescheduled their 2026 season opener against the Royals to March 27 at Truist Park, the team announced Monday. The game…...
Offseaon questions for the Braves
3+ week, 6+ day ago (869+ words) The Braves have done what they said they would this offseason, parting with their wealth to acquire players and not office complexes. The signings this week of two-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and outfielder Mike Yastrzemski are additions that, while…...
Georgia Tech announces 2026 baseball schedule
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (171+ words) Georgia Tech baseball announced its 2026 schedule Friday, which features 34 home games and five home ACC series. Opening day for the Yellow Jackets" 131st season is scheduled for Feb. 13 against Bowling Green. The Jackets are the reigning ACC regular-season champions after winning…...
Mike Yastrzemski has ‘long-term memories of rooting for the Braves’
4+ week, 1+ day ago (402+ words) The Braves were aggressive in their pursuit of outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, so much to the point the player was flattered by their urgency to complete a deal. And in joining the Braves, he saw certainty. "The No. 1 thing is the…...