Gabriel Burns
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Gabriel Burns is a general assignment reporter and features writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After four years on the Braves beat, he's expanded his horizons and covers all sports. Since joining the AJC in 2017, Gabe Burns has covered four Braves postseason runs, including their remarkable World Series championship in 2021. He also covered the Bulldogs' breakthrough months later. You'll find him writing about MLB, NFL, NBA, college football and other Atlanta-centric sports happenings.
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Spring Training Day 3 (Thursday)

Braves show just how much they value Chris Sale with historic deal

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‘Brave icon’ Ronald Acuña Jr. returning to leadoff in 2026

Pitcher Chris Sale will start the Braves’ spring training home opener against the Twins. It’s the unofficial start to what the 36-year-old lefty hopes is a healthy and prolific season. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC 2025)

Chris Sale will make spring debut Sunday for Braves

Spring Training Day 3 (Thursday)

Projecting Braves’ 2026 opening day roster

Spring Training Day 3 (Thursday)

Why prospect JR Ritchie should help the 2026 Braves

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Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep require procedures, will miss months

Braves President Alex Anthopoulos is seen during a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Braves remain confident in internal rotation options as speculation persists

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Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies among Braves prepping for World Baseball Classic

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Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. is ‘like a bull ready for door to open’

Spring Training Day 3 (Thursday)

Hurston Waldrep experiencing elbow soreness, will be further evaluated