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@JeffPassan @jorgecastillo So crazy that we know this will get resolved but cant stop it from happening...

The MLBPA is carrying a war chest more than twice the size of what it had at the same point going into the last collective-bargaining negotiations, according to federal filings. @jorgecastillo with the latest on the union's $400 million-plus in reserve: espn.com/mlb/story/_/id…

@BravesVisionTV @Braves A straight up dawg!

Hear from Chris Sale after his first win of the 2026 season:

@mlbbowman Id swap austin and ozzie

Weiss had thought about putting Baldwin and Olson back-to-back. The switch-hitting Albies breaks up the lefties tonight. But this pushes Riley down to the fifth spot. Harris’ speed in the ninth spot could create some run-scoring opportunities as long as he consistently gets on base. Lineup vs RHPs will look different

@BeaneaterB 4.xx ERA

Let’s play a game. Let’s say the Bryce Elder starts 25+ games for the Braves. What would you need from him to be happy with that?

@Braves @fuboTV

Atlanta Braves and Xfinity Reach Distribution Agreement for BravesVision:

@mlbbowman They are obsessed with this dude... they've claimed him a few times before

This likely won’t be the last 4A pitcher the Braves acquire as they try to get through the next few weeks with a rotation that had no margin for error before Strider strained his oblique

@Braves @GetSpectrum @fuboTV can we get an update on this?

Atlanta Braves and Spectrum Reach Multiyear Distribution Agreement for BravesVision:

@EloanMusty @mlbbowman Mason Miller had avoided it so far throwing 102+.. but mid summer we will be getting back AJSS, Waldrep, and Schwellenbach

@secpharmd @mlbbowman His Tommy John is already scheduled for late summer. Throwing 99 isn’t sustainable

The Braves’ plan is for Didier Fuentes to spend the first couple weeks as a long reliever for Atlanta and then go to Triple-A Gwinnett to work as a starter.

@PoliticalG_ @JeffPassan But he is under contract for next season....I think I speak for Braves fans when I say we dont wanna see this guy in a Braves uniform next year. Think about if a guy testing positive twice and the team was still on the hook for 5 or 6 more after that.

@secpharmd @JeffPassan You kinda don't have to though right? They're suspended without pay.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive PED test was resolved. He will serve a 162-game suspension for testing positive a second time and will be ineligible for postseason play.

@jhare727 @JeffPassan Bro that would be a next level type of scandal lol

@secpharmd @JeffPassan Sadly you won’t be able to because of the control teams have over supplements and meals during the season. High/long contract player massively underperforms? Lace his stuff with an illegal substance and then void his contract

@jawascom83 @mlbbowman Thats more likely than not but soon the Braves are gonna have so many pitching prospects that one will being going out with TJ about the time that another is coming back from it

@mlbbowman I just hope he doesn't blow his arm out. He won't be 21 until mid June and already throwing 97-98 MPH....just hope we don't get another Schwelly situation is all.

Didier Fuentes had eight strikeouts over four scoreless against the Phillies today. He got a whiff with seven of 14 swings against his four-seamer and with five of seven swings against his slider.

@mlbbowman Wow

Joey Wentz will miss the season with a torn ACL

@mlbbowman He is not gonna say anything that he couldnt speak to if the suspension was overturned... and he may have to coach that guy next year...that is gonna keep them from saying exactly what they want to

Walt Weiss on Profar’s suspension

@mlbbowman 🥴😂😂

This is why I ask. Thank you sir

@BeaneaterB One of two things is keeping Alex from adding....he has either been told not to spend money (most likely) or he doesnt want to lose the depth of Elder or Holmes if a roster spot is needed since they are out of options

Chris Sale: 12-8 28 GS 169 IP 3.20 ERA 3.04 FIP Spencer Strider: 11-9 28 GS 161 IP 3.83 ERA 3.73 FIP Reynaldo Lopez: 9-9 34 G 24 GS 152 IP 4.06 ERA 3.91 FIP Grant Holmes: 7-7 35 G 19 GS 124 IP 4.22 ERA 4.12 FIP Bryce Elder 7-7 27 G 19 GS 117 IP 4.48 ERA 4.28 FIP Spencer Schwellenbach: 6-4 15 GS 87 IP 3.66 ERA 3.56 FIP Hurston Waldrep: 6-6 16 GS 91 IP 4.32 ERA 4.28 FIP This is 149 starts. It feels likely we get a few more starts from Elder and a few less from Waldrep and Schwelly. Perhaps Perez can cover 10-15 starts for us and Ritchie can make his debut. This CAN work. These guys have to stay healthy and the Braves have to add a frontline guy at the deadline. But we’re kind of banking here on the Elder peripherals to finally break even.

@JonHeyman @Braves do the thing

Lucas Giolito, the top free agent starter left, has had a normal offseason program and trained at Cressey Sports. After Giolito raised his arm angle 7 starts into last year, from 49 to 53, he had a 2.51 ERA over the final 18 starts with a .620 OPS allowed and 24.4% whiff rate.

@mlbbowman Bro missed 80 games due to PEDs.. this is a good time to say, Ill do whatever they need to help us win

Asked if he’s fine to begin the season as the DH, Profar gritted his teeth, smirked and made it clear he’s not excited about the role

@mlbbowman That aint gonna cut it

Reynaldo Lopez threw a lot of breaking balls during today’s live BP. It will be interesting to see where his velo goes over the next few weeks. His FB was 91-92 mph per the scoreboard gun today