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Austin Riley homered 419 feet and Bryce Elder threw two solid innings as Atlanta beat Pittsburgh 3-1 in Grapefruit League action. Riley’s shot capped the scoring after Drake Baldwin's quirky early triple, while Elder struck out three with no walks. Skenes struggled in his spring debut, and the Braves drew four walks off him as they used seven relievers in a breezy win. The Braves travel to Tampa to face the Yankees tomorrow.
Atlanta revealed BravesVision, a self-owned TV network set to launch in 2026 and beyond, alongside a Chris Sale extension guaranteeing $27 million for 2027 with a possible $30 million for 2028, signaling greater financial flexibility to extend core players (notably Ronald Acuña Jr.) and pursue bigger payroll opportunities, though Acuña’s long-term extension remains complex due to injuries and earnings potential.
The Atlanta Braves are reportedly exploring a direct-to-distributor, multi-team regional sports network that could include the Hawks, Grizzlies, and Nashville Predators, with talks ongoing with Comcast, Charter, DirecTV and potentially MVPDs. The Predators say they haven’t spoken to the Braves about joining, while the Hawks and Grizzlies could pursue short-term deals if needed as the NBA discusses a centralized streaming RSN by 2027–28. Meanwhile, Braves are testing spring‑training broadcasts with Gray Media as they finalize plans for the 2026 season.
BravesVision will be the Braves' team-owned media home, delivered via cable/satellite, Gray Media over-the-air, and an in-market Braves.TV direct-to-consumer option (no blackouts for Braves.TV); a separate out-of-market MLB.tv option remains for broader access with typical local blackout rules. Availability depends on distributors; pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but MLB.tv-like packages could be around $20/month. The move could boost in-market revenue and sidestep some league revenue-sharing rules, with more details to come ahead of Opening Day.
Atlanta is reportedly planning to launch its own regional sports network after terminating its deal with Main Street Sports, potentially mirroring the Texas Rangers’ in-house model with distributor carriage, streaming, and a local OTA broadcast. The Braves may temporarily move rights to MLB for 2026 while building the network, leveraging Gray Media’s existing Braves airtime; success could become a blueprint for other teams, but the traditional RSN framework is collapsing and time to execute is tight.
The Braves haven’t landed a TV partner yet as six other MLB teams (Brewers, Marlins, Rays, Royals, Cardinals, Reds) move to MLB Media for the 2026 season; the Cardinals’ move is notable. Tigers and Angels are also not switching, and long‑term rights deals aren’t expected until 2029, so Atlanta’s 2026 broadcast plan remains undetermined.
The Atlanta Braves are reportedly planning to launch their own TV network, potentially using a national streaming platform and a direct-to-distributor model, signaling a move away from traditional RSNs; the team says it will be ready to broadcast all Braves games across Braves Country for the 2026 season.
In the Future Projection podcast, Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo discuss some of their favorite prospects who didn’t quite crack Baseball America’s Top 100 yet but could break in soon, spotlight Braves prospects who might join the list, and consider potential IFA signing-day implications amid a looming 2026 season lockout.
Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves won the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award, becoming the first catcher since 2010 to do so and the seventh overall in NL history, marking a significant achievement for the Braves with Baldwin being the only player on all ballots.
The Atlanta Braves are assembling a new coaching staff with young, respected coaches from the Mets, and have announced their Spring Training schedule. Shane Bieber has opted to pick up his $16 million option instead of a buyout, remaining a key starting pitcher. The article also mentions Chris Sale's return and general MLB updates.
The Atlanta Braves have added pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and first base coach Antoan Richardson to their coaching staff under new manager Walt Weiss, bringing experienced coaches from the Mets and Giants organizations.
The Atlanta Braves have hired Jeremy Hefner as their new pitching coach and Antoan Richardson as first base coach, replacing Rick Kranitz and Tom Goodwin, respectively, as part of a coaching overhaul following a disappointing 2025 season, with both coaches returning to Atlanta after previous stints with the Mets.
The article discusses how the Toronto Blue Jays unexpectedly became a top team in 2025 and highlights three other MLB teams—Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants—that could make a similar leap to success in 2026, emphasizing their recent struggles and potential for improvement.
The Atlanta Braves are exercising their club option on pitcher Chris Sale for 2026, paying him $18 million. Sale, 36, a highly accomplished pitcher and recent NL Cy Young winner, remains a key part of the Braves' rotation despite injuries, and is expected to be their ace in 2026. The team may seek to add more experienced pitchers this offseason to bolster their rotation.
The Atlanta Braves have appointed Walt Weiss, a former player and long-time bench coach, as their new manager to lead the team back to success after a challenging season, with high expectations for his leadership given his extensive experience and history with the team.