Atlanta Braves News & Updates

March 04, 2026

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Jurickson Profar's shocking 162-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug casts a shadow over the Braves' outfield depth as they prepare for an unpredictable season. With this penalty effective Friday, Profar will miss the entire 2026 season, leaving Atlanta scrambling to fill the void. As Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to adapt to the ongoing challenges of the ABS system, the Braves face additional questions about their lineup and how they’ll cope with these setbacks. Meanwhile, looming tax law changes threaten to hit the Braves financially due to their recent transition to a publicly traded team. Despite the turmoil, there's a silver lining,Atlanta's savvy front office led by Alex Anthopoulos could turn the potential salary cap situation into an unexpected advantage, positioning the team for future success.

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Acuña's ABS challenge was denied ... but why?

Acuña's ABS challenge was denied ... but why?

The ABS system is still a work in progress for players this spring as MLB prepares to use it for the first time in the regular season. It’s even more complicated for those participating in both World Baseball Classic and Spring Training games.

Braves News: Jurickson Profar to receive suspension, outfield questions, and more

Braves News: Jurickson Profar to receive suspension, outfield questions, and more

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 […]

Your call: 2D or 3D electronic zone?

Your call: 2D or 3D electronic zone?

Well, the results from yesterday, such as they were, were interesting. I’m not going to pretend they were anything other than reflective of people who pressed the rec button on one of the options, but here we go: The sum above means that, well, no one voted for the pre-2026 status quo with no ABS […]

MLB Issues 162-Game PED Suspension To Jurickson Profar

MLB Issues 162-Game PED Suspension To Jurickson Profar

Major League Baseball announced that Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 162 games after testing positive for exogenous testosterone, a performance-enhancing substance. The ban goes into effect on Friday and will cost him the entire 2026 season, including the playoffs. It’s the second career PED suspension for Profar, who missed 80 games last […]

Unfortunate tax law wrinkle could cost the Braves big time thanks to unique situation

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Unfortunate tax law wrinkle could cost the Braves big time thanks to unique situation

The Atlanta Braves' decision to become a publicly traded team could prove costly if new US tax law changes end up sticking.

Braves could be surprise winners if salary cap push actually works (no, seriously)

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Braves could be surprise winners if salary cap push actually works (no, seriously)

The Atlanta Braves, thanks to how the team operates under Alex Anthopoulos, could be in perfect position to take advantage of a potential salary cap.