Don’t read too much into how the established Braves players perform in Grapefruit League play. Pay attention to the young Braves players and veterans trying to get a shot.

The Braves ended up hiring Antoan Richardson away from their NL East rivals to serve as first base coach and instruct players on base running.

A year after starting pitching injuries were a major factor in the Braves missing the playoffs, Hurston Waldrep is set to join Spencer Schwellenbach on 60-day injured list.

Austin Riley hasn’t been awful at the plate, but the Braves need more than slightly above-average production from the highest-paid player in franchise history.

Focus is on top of pitching rotation while depth falters.

Last season, the Falcons had a visible lack of accountability for poor special teams play. New coordinator Craig Aukerman is looking to fix that.

The Braves desperately need a pitcher like Chris Bassitt. He’s good, he’s durable and he’s still on the free-agent market as spring training begins.

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After the trade deadline, the Hawks are still what they were before — a fringe playoff team. But their options for building for more remain open.

Looking back at the weekend: the Braves add pitching depth, the Hawks made a trade and an NFL owner could have a problem after Friday's Epstein files release.