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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Francoeur has made the Atlanta Braves' opening-day roster with an impressive showing in spring training. The Braves told the 32-year-old outfielder on Tuesday he will be added to their major league roster. Under baseball's labor contract, the Braves were required to keep him, release him or pay a $100,000 retention bonus if he was willing to continue...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves released high-priced outfielder Nick Swisher on Monday, ditching a former All-Star whose numbers plummeted the last two seasons.

Braves legend Tom Glavine knows what it's like to be part of a youth movement in Atlanta baseball. The Hall of Fame pitcher says both fans and players need to be patient as the organization's young talent works their way through the system and starts to build a contender.

One of the most talked about players at Braves Spring Training has played fewer than 100 games as a professional. Marietta-native Dansby Swanson is creating a baseball buzz around Disney. Click on the link to see 680 the Fan's Kevin McAlpin and FOX 5's Justin Felder talk about what they've seen of the shortstop prospect so far in camp.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin is likely to miss the start of the season because of a broken left wrist.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are adding more protective netting between the dugouts for their final season at Turner Field.

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez allowed six runs while retiring just one batter in the first inning as the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Atlanta Braves 11-4 on Wednesday.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Hyun Soo Kim felt good about being recognized so far away from home.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are bringing back former 10-time Gold Glove center fielder Andruw Jones as a special assistant to baseball operations.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Erick Aybar and Nick Swisher are well into their 30s and, after trades, find themselves with the rebuilding Atlanta Braves.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — If the Atlanta Braves are going to get out of the bottom of the National League scoring stats, they might have to start at the top of the batting order.

For the Braves and their fans, 2016 spring training isn’t really about 2016. It’s about the future. As the season opener approaches, they’ll be focused more on the outlook for their kiddie corps than the expectations for this season.

ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right-hander Mike Foltynewicz is hoping he'll be cleared this week to throw off a mound as he continues his recovery from life-threatening blood clots in his right shoulder. The 24-year-old Foltynewicz said Monday he has lost about 20 pounds during his recovery from surgery to remove part of a rib under the shoulder. His 2015 season ended in September when the...

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says National League teams may be more receptive to the designated hitter than in the past, even though owners ended two days of meetings without any serious discussion about expanding use of the DH. A decline in offense and injuries to pitchers while hitting have stirred speculation the NL might be ready to embrace...

Batter up! Time to pull out your jerseys and brush off your ball caps as our Atlanta Braves warm up for their 2016 season. The team's promotional schedule has something for everyone, from concerts to giveaways to theme nights.

Chipper Jones is returning to the Atlanta Braves in a front office position he describes as "dipping my toe back into the water."