Freeman cleared to return to Braves after dealing with COVID-19

The Atlanta Braves announced Friday that first baseman Freddie Freeman and pitcher Touki Touissant were both cleared to return to the team after testing positive for COVID-19.

Reports: Yasiel Puig to sign with Braves

The Braves are signing outfielder Yasiel Puig, according to multiple reports.

Atlanta Braves to keep name, look into famed 'tomahawk chop' celebration

The Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday that the team won't be changing its name, but will review the tomahawk chop, a well-known sports celebration, according to a report.

Braves credit early camp progress to offseason workouts at local baseball field
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The Braves kept in shape during the MLB layoff at Campbell High School?s baseball facility, and they credit that experience to their early camp success this week.

Braves credit early camp progress to offseason workouts at local baseball field

The Braves kept in shape during the MLB layoff at Campbell High School’s baseball facility, and they credit that experience to their early camp success this week.

Braves hold first 'controlled scrimmage'

Adam Duvall's two-run home run was the only scoring in the Braves first 'controlled scrimmage' of Summer Camp.

Braves' 2020 season schedule out now

The Braves' shortened 60-game season schedule has been released.

Nationals, Astros cancel workouts over virus testing delays

Baseball's two World Series teams canceled workouts Monday because of COVID-19 testing delays that one executive worried could endanger the baseball season.

Braves' Nick Markakis electing not to play in 2020

Braves veteran outfielder Nick Markakis said he has elected not to play the 2020 MLB season.

Hernandez opts out of shortened season due to coronavirus concerns
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Felix Hernandez?s agent notified GM Alex Anthopoulos of his decision to opt out of the upcoming season due to coronavirus concerns Saturday. Manager Brian Snitker said he found out Sunday morning.

Hernandez opts out of shortened season due to coronavirus concerns

Felix Hernandez’s agent notified GM Alex Anthopoulos of his decision to opt out of the upcoming season due to coronavirus concerns Saturday. Manager Brian Snitker said he found out Sunday morning.

Freddie Freeman among 4 Braves to test positive for COVID-19

Braves star first baseman Freddie Freeman is among four players to test positive for COVID-19. The others are pitchers Will Smith and Touki Touissant and infielder Pete Kozma.

Braves start summer camp with COVID-19 safety precautions

The Atlanta Braves kicked off summer camp on Friday -- a restart of their truncated spring training. Major League Baseball and the team implemented plenty of safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and hopefully keep the league on track to start their season in three weeks.

31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%

The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.

Braves' Hamels says shoulder feels strong after long layoff

A sore left shoulder could have forced Hamels to miss two months if the season started on time. Instead, the coronavirus pandemic ended spring training in mid-March and allowed Hamels to have a more relaxed approach to his rehabilitation.

MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.