Brutal day for Braves — PED suspension, injury — ends with loss to Dodgers for 0-5 start

The Braves are off to their worst start since the 2017 team lost six of their first seven in a 72-90 season.
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Sun, Apr 20
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Ronald Acuña Jr. on Braves’ reaction to Jarred Kelenic mistake: ‘They would take me out’
Saturday's base running gaffe with Jarred Kelenic was similar to one in August 2019 when Acuña was removed from a game by Snitker.
Sat, Apr 19
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Braves notch a comeback win, hope Alex Verdugo provides ‘edge’ they’ve lacked
The fiery Verdugo is just going to be himself, which is something teammates have gravitated toward in the past.
Thu, Apr 17
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Nine early MLB takes on Braves’ start, NL dominance, AL East race — on point or overreactions?
Here are nine statements I’ve heard around baseball so far this season and my takes on whether they are on point or overreactions.
Wed, Apr 16
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What are the top 10 front offices in MLB in 2025? Here’s how 40 executives voted
For the second year in a row, The Athletic canvassed 40 executives across baseball to build our front office rankings.
Players:
Tue, Apr 15
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2025 MLB Draft top 50 prospects rankings: Ethan Holliday, Liam Doyle leading the way
Holliday leads a class that is light at the top but heavy with solid prospects well into the second and third rounds.
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MLB Power Rankings: Padres, Mets move on up and we have a new cellar dweller
Now that we're a few weeks in and things are starting to take shape, we look at what might actually be a problem for each team going forward.