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Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves play a baseball game today! The squad will make the trip to Fort Myers to take on the Minnesota Twins today at 1:05 ET. Chris Sale is slated to pitch two innings and Sean Murphy will be behind the plate. Bryce Elder is also set to make an appearance on the bump.
Chris Sale is to pitch 2 innings Saturday in #Braves' Grapefruit opener at Fort Myers vs. Twins, w/ Sean Murphy catching. Most recognizable other position players expected on trip are Bryan De La Cruz, Garrett Cooper, J Kelenic. Snitker said Bryce Elder will follow Sale in relief— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) February 21, 2025
Following today’s game, the Braves will head back to North Port to host the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
More Braves News:
Spencer Strider threw a side session Friday with batters in the box, just not swinging. Up next, he will throw live BP, but there is no date set.
Grant McAuley caught up with Ian Anderson to discuss his role in the rotation.
Let’s check in on the over/under on these 2025 Braves projections.
MLB’s Mark Bowman discusses how Ronald Acuña Jr. stacks up with Juan Soto.
MLB News:
First baseman Anthony Rizzo remains unsigned, despite Spring Training being underway. Though dealing with some tough injuries over the last two seasons, Rizzo says he “wants to play.”
Former World Series Champion Eddie Fisher passed away Monday at age 88.
Here is everything you should know about Nolan Arenado trade talks.
New York Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. He will miss all of 2025 and a portion of 2026.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo underwent hamate surgery and will likely be shut down four to eight weeks.
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Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves play a baseball game today! The squad will make the trip to Fort Myers to take on the Minnesota Twins today at 1:05 ET. Chris Sale is slated to pitch two innings and Sean Murphy will be behind the plate. Bryce Elder is also set to make an appearance on the bump.
Chris Sale is to pitch 2 innings Saturday in #Braves' Grapefruit opener at Fort Myers vs. Twins, w/ Sean Murphy catching. Most recognizable other position players expected on trip are Bryan De La Cruz, Garrett Cooper, J Kelenic. Snitker said Bryce Elder will follow Sale in relief— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) February 21, 2025
Following today’s game, the Braves will head back to North Port to host the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
More Braves News:
Spencer Strider threw a side session Friday with batters in the box, just not swinging. Up next, he will throw live BP, but there is no date set.
Grant McAuley caught up with Ian Anderson to discuss his role in the rotation.
Let’s check in on the over/under on these 2025 Braves projections.
MLB’s Mark Bowman discusses how Ronald Acuña Jr. stacks up with Juan Soto.
MLB News:
First baseman Anthony Rizzo remains unsigned, despite Spring Training being underway. Though dealing with some tough injuries over the last two seasons, Rizzo says he “wants to play.”
Former World Series Champion Eddie Fisher passed away Monday at age 88.
Here is everything you should know about Nolan Arenado trade talks.
New York Yankees pitching prospect Chase Hampton underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. He will miss all of 2025 and a portion of 2026.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo underwent hamate surgery and will likely be shut down four to eight weeks.
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