Atlanta Braves teammates Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies faced each other in the World Baseball Classic on Friday, and Acuña emerged victorious as Venezuela defeated Netherlands 6-2 to open Pool D action. After the game, Acuña had a message for Albies. Acuña had a double and a pair of runs from the leadoff spot. … Read more
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in the past year, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. Profar, 33, is the sixth player to receive a 162-game ban for PED use since Major League Baseball increased the penalty for two-time offenders … Read more
Published on Mar. 2, 2026 Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Jurickson Profar, a 31-year-old infielder, has signed a 3-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves. This comes after Profar had a breakout season in 2025 with the San Diego Padres, hitting .280 with 24 home runs. Why it matters Profar’s big … Read more
Feb. 28, 2026Updated March 1, 2026, 9:35 a.m. ET The Bradley Braves (19-11, 12-7 MVC) welcome in the Murray State Racers (20-10, 12-7 MVC) after winning three home games in a row. It begins at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 1, 2026. In its most recent game, Bradley lost to UIC, 93-86, on the … Read more
Ken Sugiura A Braves network on cable or streaming — with a handful of free games on Gray Media — seems like it’s on deck. Braves chairman Terry McGuirk (center) — pictured chatting with first baseman Matt Olson during workouts in Florida earlier this month — and other team executives are seeking a new way … Read more
The Braves are signing veteran left-hander Chris Sale to a one-year contract extension, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Wasserman client was slated to reach free agency this coming winter but will instead stick with Atlanta. In doing so, he’ll make $27MM in 2027 on a deal that also includes a club option for … Read more
The Braves are exploring a direct-to-distributor model for their local broadcasts this season, multiple sources told SBJ, with the potential of unveiling a multi-team RSN that could include game telecasts next season for the Hawks and Grizzlies of the NBA and Predators of the NHL. The sources indicated the Braves are in talks on distribution … Read more