Gabriel Burns

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.

Gabriel Burns staff image

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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Braves will have former Bulldog Aaron Schunk in spring training

The Atlanta native was drafted in the second round of the 2019 draft by the Rockies after an illustrious two-way UGA career.

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Where should Ronald Acuña Jr. hit in Braves’ lineup?

When Ronald Acuña Jr was moved to the middle of the Braves' order last season to rejuvenate the offense. It worked, but should he stay there or go back to leading off?

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Braves re-sign Ha-Seong Kim, addressing shortstop need

Veteran Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Braves on a one-year, $20 million deal, according to MLB Insider Jon Heyman. Kim was perhaps the best pure shortstop on the market.

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Braves reschedule their opening game in 2026

The Atlanta Braves announced Monday that their opening game of the 2026 season was rescheduled from Thursday, March 26 to Friday, March 27.

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Five takeaways from Falcons’ thrilling victory Thursday at Tampa Bay

The Falcons overcame a franchise-record 19 penalties to edge the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, and some of their young stars shined on the prime-time stage.

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Mike Yastrzemski has ‘long-term memories of rooting for the Braves’

“The No. 1 thing is the history of the organization and trying to win,” Yastrzemski said when asked what separated the Braves from his other suitors.

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Braves add to their bullpen in signing All-Star Robert Suarez

The Atlanta Braves signed reliever Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract Thursday. Suarez is the team’s second significant signing in as many days.

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Walt Weiss talks Braves’ new-look coaching staff

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Braves sign outfielder Mike Yastrzemski

Yastrzemski adds to the team’s depth while furthering options for new manager Walt Weiss.

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Braves prefer to keep their options open at designated hitter

The Braves expect to rotate players at DH in 2025, giving regulars rest and keeping both catchers in the lineup instead of signing a full-time hitter.