
Braves launch self-owned TV network as Chris Sale extension signals bigger payroll ambition
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.


