Braves manager Brian Snitker evaluates key pitching performances in spring training, including Grant Holmes' bullpen battle and the team's focus on player development.

After manhandling the Atlanta Braves last year, the Washington Nationals earned the respect of the opposing manager. “We had a rough time with them last year,” Brian Snitker said before his team played the Nats in an exhibition game Thursday at Cacti Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.

Brian Snitker on progress for pitchers so far at Spring Training, position players taking live batting practice and more

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Manager Brian Snitker told reporters on Monday before the Braves game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The injury gives top prospect Drake Baldwin the chance to start the season as the starting catcher.

With Atlanta Braves starting backstop Sean Murphy out for four to six with weeks with a cracked rib, skipper Brian Snitker hinted that maybe moving on from Travis d'Arnaud last offseason was a huge mistake.

Brian Snitker discusses the return of Aaron Bummer, Sean Murphy and Ronald Acuña Jr. as they prepare for the 2025 season at Spring Training

The Braves have a pretty good feel for who will be in their rotation and lineup on Opening Day. But president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos and manager Brian Snitker still have some decisions to make during the upcoming Grapefruit League season.

"So again, I'm basically just trying to replicate what last offseason looked like, and then kind of do the same thing through spring training and hopefully it translates to the season." Manager Brian Snitker indicated that Sale's routine would once again include an extra day or two of rest between his starts,

At the time, it made some sense. The Atlanta Braves had two high-priced veteran catchers on their roster in Sean Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud. While Murphy was mu

Braves manager Brian Snitker evaluates key pitching performances in spring training, including Grant Holmes' bullpen battle and the team's focus on player development.

With Ronald Acuña Jr. still working his way back from a torn ACL, what Brian Snitker's starting lineup looks like for the Atlanta Braves ahead of Wednesday's spring training game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates could be similar to what we see on Opening Day.

AJ Smith-Shawver gave up a quick run to the Rays, getting pulled in the first inning, but the Braves were able to send him back into the spring training game.