Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.
We’re another day closer to the first spring game for the Atlanta Braves, and rumors are continuing to buzz. A recent report from MLB insider Héctor Gómez revealed that the Braves are among teams interested in starting pitcher José Quintana.
36-year-old Quintana is also drawing interest from the New York Mets, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers. The southpaw has a career 3.74 ERA and could be a good candidate for the rotation.
More Braves News:
David O’Brien of The Athletic discusses the spring preparations of AJ Smith-Shawver and Hurston Waldrep, as well as how the two feel more prepared to succeed.
MLB’s Mark Bowman addresses five questions for the Braves ahead of Saturday’s opener.
MLB News:
The New York Yankees extended manager Aaron Boone through the 2027 season. He is now entering his eighth season as the Yankees’ skipper.
The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a one-year, $5.25M deal with starting pitcher Andrew Heaney.
Former reliever Scott Sauerbeck passed away Wednesday at age 53. Throughout his career, he suited up for four big league teams.
ESPN and Major League Baseball have opted out of their deal and will end their broadcast partnership after the 2025 season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers opened play in the Cactus League on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head with a line drive and is now in concussion protocol.