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After his Aug. 6 return to the rotation last season, Mike Foltynewicz’s 2.65 ERA ranked 11th in MLB and he was 14th wi a .269 wOBA against.  | John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Plus, the concern with Freddie Freeman’s elbow and a young catcher makes waves at camp Back in 2013, it was Evan Gattis who became the talk of spring training with his prolific power and … [Read more...] about Starting Nine: Expectations for rotation’s X-factor; another reason to be in awe of value of Ozzie Albies’ deal

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Felix Hernandez will look to continue his push for one of the final spots in the Atlanta Braves rotation Thursday when he makes his second start of the spring against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hernandez struck out two over two scoreless innings in his spring debut. Nick Markakis will also make his spring debut for the Braves on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Cardinals vs Braves Spring Training game thread

Freddie Freeman was all smiles Thursday morning, insisting the latest storyline surrounding his repaired right elbow won’t linger beyond next week. … [Read more...] about Freddie Freeman ‘not concerned at all’ with elbow

Shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria was scratched from the Braves’ lineup Thursday after feeling right oblique tightness during batting practice. The team said the decision was precautionary.  … [Read more...] about Adeiny Hechavarria scratched from Braves lineup

Back in 2017, shortly after the major league draft, the Braves had a few of their new picks over to then-SunTrust Park for a brief visit. … [Read more...] about Braves prospect Drew Waters intrigues with blend of talent, swagger

The Atlanta Braves fell to the Baltimore Orioles in Grapefruit League play yesterday afternoon. It was Sean Newcomb’s turn to try to earn one of the final rotation spots. For the second time since starting Grapefruit League play, the Atlanta Braves were taking on the Baltimore Orioles. In the first game, Felix Hernandez was the […] Sean Newcomb’s Up & Down Day Against The … [Read more...] about Sean Newcomb’s Up & Down Day Against The Orioles

Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images The Braves maintain that they aren’t concerned with Freeman’s latest setback. The big news from the start of spring camp for the Atlanta Braves has so far centered on injuries. First there was the report on Cole Hamels and his injured shoulder that was released on the day pitchers and catchers reported. Then came the news that Freddie … [Read more...] about The Daily Chop: Freddie Freeman expected back next week, Austin Riley and more

Beat reporter Mark Bowman answers fans' questions … [Read more...] about Can Austin Riley make the Opening Day roster?