Braves baseball is BACK! The Braves head to Port Charlotte to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05 PM ET. The Braves broadcast will be on 680AM/93.7 The Fan, while the Rays will be broadcasting the game on Rays.TV

With spring training games getting started this morning, here's an updated roster projection to account for injuries and signings in the last two weeks. Who's in and who's out? We've got all the details.

Here is The North Port Report for Friday, including details on who is playing in and how to watch tomorrow's spring training road game, as well as which former Braves player dared Austin Riley to grow out his hair in the first place.

NEW POD: The Braves have six picks in the top 150 of this summer's MLB Draft. Lindsay and new Braves Today contributor Taylor break down some of the options that should be on the board at #9 and #26.

We're primed for week two of college baseball - here are some of Atlanta's potential targets with pick 26, including potentially their next second baseman after Ozzie Albies. open.substack.com/pub/bravesto...

Here is Thursday's North Port report, with everything we know about prospect Owen Murphy's live BP, interesting uniform number choices, and Walt Weiss' glowing review of prospect JR Ritchie

NEW POD: Spencer Schwellenbach has his elbow surgery on Wednesday, with Hurston Waldrep's next Monday...but could they make it back THIS season?

The 2023 Braves didn’t win 104 games because the rotation was dominant. It was good. The offense made it historic. The 2026 rotation projects similarly. If the bats rebound, this roster is better than you think.

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NEWS: Spencer Schwellenbach underwent surgery to remove loose bodies today and Hurston Waldrep will undergo a similar procedure on Monday. The Braves deliberately aren't providing a timeline as of yet, but manager Walt Weiss said it is his hope that both will be able to pitch again this year

NEW POD: New Atlanta Braves beat writer Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins to discuss all things Braves spring training: Pitching injuries, new coaches, position players reporting early, and more!

The Braves invested in Trajekt pitching machines. What can the technology do for hitters like Matt Olson & Austin Riley - especially when it comes to fixing known weaknesses against specific pitch types? Why this “fancy pitching machine” could quietly shape Atlanta’s offense in 2026

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Got confirmation today that the Braves have added a Trajekt Arc pitching machine to Truist Park, as well as North Port for spring training. For those who don't know, it's an advanced pitching machine with a screen that allows hitters to practice against specific pitches, replicating their arsenals

NEW POD: Atlanta's offense should hopefully be better this season. Is it enough to take the pressure off of an injury-depleted pitching staff? ALso: How the Braves plan to use the ABS challenge system

The Braves were a 101 wRC+ offense last year. That ranked 14th in MLB. This year? The projections say they’re getting better at almost every single spot in the lineup...even if injuries strike Here’s why Atlanta’s offense could take a real step forward in 2026 ⤵️

Here is Monday's North Port Report, with quotes from various Braves players on how they plan to approach Automated Balls and Strikes as well as highlights of Walt Weiss's media availability on how the team is responding to the pitching injuries

NEW POD: Recapping a busy weekend at Braves spring training - Hurston Waldrep goes down with an injury, Jurickson Profar had offseason surgery, and Reynaldo López isn't throwing hard but it's not a problem in mid-February.

The Braves haven’t signed a true free-agent starter since 2020. They’ve won a World Series. They’ve developed arms. They’ve traded for impact. But after injuries to Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep, is the margin for error finally too thin? New column on Alex Anthopoulos’ rotation gamble

BREAKING: #Braves starter Hurston Waldrep felt soreness after live BP and while a MRI showed no ligament damage, there are "loose bodies" in his elbow. He'll visit Dr. Keith Meister to determine next steps, but an elbow procedure is potentially in the cards.

NEWS: Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar had sports hernia surgery in November, an injury he played through the last month of the season. He is reportedly fully healthy and has no restrictions. He's also not thrilled about being the primary designated hitter early in the 2026 season.

With LJ Cormier's sixth inning strikeout of DH Alex Jang, Auburn has set the three-game series record for Butch Thompson's tenure with 41 strikeouts of Youngstown State* (*Not a state)

Fun stat we just checked here in the Plainsman Park pressbox: Three more strikeouts in this series and Auburn pitching will record their most strikeouts in a three game series under head coach Butch Thompson Previous high was 40 by Wright State (2020), which is not a state

Auburn second baseman and projected 1st round draft pick Chris Rembert is down and having his right leg looked at after an awkward slide at second base in the 6th inning. He eventually walked off under his own power.

Here is Saturday's North Port Report, explaining why you shouldn't be worried about how hard Reynaldo López was throwing and why prospect Luke Sinnard could be in for a big year

Here is today's North Port Report, recapping the biggest news of the day from Atlanta Braves spring training.

BREAKING: Braves prospect reliever Hayden Harris has added a cutter Brings him to 4S/curve/splitter/sweeper/cutter

INBOX: #Braves have announced their minor league coaching staffs. Tex is back in Gwinnett, while Nestor Pérez comes up from FCL to run Columbus. Rome gets Wynston Sawyer for his fourth season with the organization, while Augusta has Brad Stoll back in the dugout

NEW POD: Austin Riley might have figured out what's been going wrong at the plate, while Ronald Acuña Jr. claims he is "200% healthy"

NEWS: The Atlanta Braves and Gray Media have announced a fifteen-game spring training broadcast schedule, entirely over-the-air in Gray's 26 markets across the southeast. They've also produced a 10-episode series to celebrate the 2021 World Series championship season, narrated by Ben Ingram

NEWS: Alex Anthopoulos has confirmed that the first four spots in the #Braves rotation will be Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo López, and Grant Holmes. It is an open competition for the final spot

Since the Atlanta Braves haven't added a starter in response to the Spencer Schwellenbach injury, could they be planning on riding the bullpen a bit more?

Here is Thursday's North Port Report with news on Austin Riley's offseason work with Tim Hyers on his mechanics and Spencer Strider's offseason focus

NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves declined to add starter Chris Bassitt, who signed with the Baltimore Orioles yesterday. We break down why and what it means for Grant Holmes

Grant Holmes might open 2026 in the Braves’ rotation. There’s just one problem: his four-seam fastball was one of the 10 least effective pitches in baseball last season. Why it’s happening - and whether it’s fixable ⬇️

NEWS: Former Braves pitcher Ian Anderson tore the labrum in his throwing shoulder. The injury happened on Christmas Eve and he had surgery on January 13th. He's currently a free agent.

NEWS: Outfielder Carter Howell, who the Braves took in the minor league portion of December's Rule 5 draft, has retired at the age of 27.

Here's Wednesday's North Port Report with everything we know about Spencer Schwellenbach needing surgery and Grant Holmes being cleared to go 100% with no restrictions

NEW POD: Spencer Schwellenbach is on the 60-day injured list, as is Joe Jimenez. Can Spencer Strider step up and return to his ace form?

NEWS: Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach says he will have an elbow "scope", but the procedure is not yet scheduled. UCL is intact and structurally sound; this is to address the bone spurs The word from Walt Weiss yesterday was that no surgery was expected, so either a mix-up or new info

With the news of Spencer Schwellenbach being placed on the 60-day injured list, the Atlanta Braves need Spencer Strider to be Spencer Strider again

NEWS: The #Braves acquired INF Brett Wisely from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations and placed RHP Joe Jiménez on the 60-day injured list with a left articular cartilage injury.

NEWS: Reliever Dylan Lee has won his arbitration hearing against the Atlanta Braves. He filed at and will receive $2.2M this season, while the team countered with $2M.

The Atlanta Braves saw budding ace Spencer Schwellenbach go on the 60-day injured list this morning. What does the club do now?

NEWS: The Atlanta Braves are placing starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day injured list to start the season

NEW POD: A lot of the projections for Atlanta's hitters feel pretty low. Who will step up to be the catalyst for the Braves offense? youtu.be/KcflI7Rj6ZQ

NEWS: The Atlanta Braves have catcher Jonah Heim in camp today. Has a career .258 average/105 wRC+ vs LHP and is someone I've speculated about for a while that the Braves might bring in for platoon duties opposite Yastrzemski and as an upgrade behind Drake Baldwin

Atlanta added a collegiate award winner in shortstop Alex Lodise in last summer's draft, but despite the pedigree, he might have farther to go to reach the majors than expected.

NEW POD: With pitchers and catchers reporting today, what questions do the Braves still need to answer before Opening Day? youtu.be/UNdVHl7AoDE

Former #Braves DH Marcell Ozuna is signing a 1+1 with the Pirates. $10.5M salary in 2026, mutual option for $16M in 2027, total guarantee of $12M. He has a .225 career average in PNC Park with one home run, spanning 156 PAs. Went 7-44 as a Brave in PNC