Craig Kimbrel’s return could be boon for Braves’ bullpen, if his body cooperates
Kimbrel, 36, was at least willing to share with a reporter that a balky back contributed to his struggles last season.
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Braves, MLB’s only winless team, see offensive woes continue in loss to Dodgers
“I can't explain it,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said of the woeful hitting.
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Tue, Apr 1
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Already panic time for the winless Braves? Plus, the White Sox’s surprising feat
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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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Just five games into the 2025 season, the Braves are already playing from behind
Atlanta is now down Jurickson Profar and Reynaldo López, but they still might be all right.
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MLB Power Rankings: Rangers, Yankees on the rise; Dodgers are right where you think they are
It’s the time of year when every team can still be optimistic, so here's each one's most encouraging sign from the season’s opening weekend.
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Padres stars voice support for ex-teammate Jurickson Profar as he begins suspension
Profar will serve an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance.
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Braves place starter Reynaldo López on injured list with right shoulder inflammation
Despite missing time for a forearm strain and shoulder inflammation after the All-Star break last year, López finished last season healthy.
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MLB suspends Braves’ Jurickson Profar 80 games for performance-enhancing drug
Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Braves in January.
