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’ Dominic Smith has late mother on mind during walk-off grand slam

Smith became the first player in MLB history to hit a walk-off slam in his team debut, according to Elias.

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Chris Sale, ‘a manager’s dream,’ helps start Braves’ 2026 season in style

Braves ace Chris Sale blanks the Royals on opening day, delivering a dominant start that underscores why Atlanta doubled down on their Cy Young winner.

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This might be Ronald Acuña Jr.’s next MVP-caliber season

Ronald Acuña Jr. is back to full health after spending much of last season not at his best. He is ready to regain his MVP form for the Braves this year.

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Who will win the National League East?

The Braves begin the regular season on Friday. Here's a look at the National League East favorites according to the oddsmakers.

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Raisel Iglesias tested free agency, but his heart was always with Braves

"My hope and desire was always to end up back here. So since I had the good fortune of not being traded last season," Iglesias says.

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Braves to induct Brian Snitker into team Hall of Fame on April 25

The 2021 World Series-winning manager, who stepped down in the fall after 10 seasons as the Braves' skipper, is in his 50th season with the organization.

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26 predictions for the 2026 Braves

Here are 26 Braves predictions for 2026 — some modest, some bold, some outlandish, maybe a few even accurate.

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JR Ritchie doesn’t make Braves roster, but his time is coming soon

NORTH PORT, Fla. — JR Ritchie won’t be part of the Braves’ opening-day roster, but he’ll factor into the team’s plans soon enough....

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Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to Braves camp after helping Venezuela to World Baseball Classic title

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has returned to camp in North Port, Florida after leading his home country Venezuela to a World Baseball Classic championship.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale sets up for a deliver against the New York Mets in the ninth inning of a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Braves name Chris Sale opening day starter

The Braves' ace and veteran lefthander Chris Sale will be the opening day starter for the Braves, the team announced Friday.