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Austin Riley could be primed for a productive season on the basepaths with new baserunning coach Antoan Richardson, who previously helped Juan Soto steal 38 bags last year. Meanwhile, in a spring training victory over the Yankees, Didier Fuentes showcased his potential for a rotation spot, striking out the side in a smooth 1-2-3 inning that highlighted Atlanta's pitching depth. However, as the Braves ponder their 2026 roster and face mounting pitching injuries, the standout performances of former players like Pierce Johnson for the Reds serve as painful reminders of what could have been. It’s a mixed bag of development and nostalgia as the Braves gear up for what they hope will be a memorable season.
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Can new baserunning coach coax 20 SBs from a Brave with 7 in his career?
NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Antoan Richardson strengthened his reputation as a baserunning guru when he helped Juan Soto shock the baseball world with 38 stolen bases last season. So now that Richardson has switched from the Mets’ coaching staff to the Braves’, might Austin Riley tally at least 15 steals
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Braves pitching strong and Farmer stays hot in victory over Yankees
The Atlanta Braves took on the New York Yankees faced off in Northport for a spring training in which Didier Fuentes took the mound in hopes of proving he is ready for a rotation spot. The game started off with a bang for the Braves. Didier Fuentes looked like seasoned veteran with a 1-2-3 inning […]
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Spring Training March 13 Game Thread: Yankees at Braves
Spring Training is now in full swing and the Atlanta Braves have already made several moves to shape up what their opening day lineup is going to be. One area that is not certain is who will shape up the back end of the rotation to start the year. Didier Fuentes is one of the […]
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Which Top Prospects Could Be On 2026 Opening Day Rosters?
In the not-too-distant past, it was relatively rare for organizations to break camp with their very best prospects on the roster. It still happened at times, but MLB's service time structure was set up such that keeping a top prospect in the minors for even two weeks to begin the season effectively ensured that he'd […]
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Braves were very close to adding player who ended up with all-time terrible contract
Anthony Rendon is universally known for scoring one of the worst contracts in MLB history, but it's little known that he nearly joined the Atlanta Braves.
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This former Braves standout's hot spring may have Atlanta feeling some real regret
Pierce Johnson is having a dominant spring training for the Reds. The Atlanta Braves, reeling from pitching injuries, can only watch and regret.