The 2025 Atlanta Braves season wasn’t supposed to start like this.
A 1-8 record? Dead last in baseball? That’s not the vibe Braves fans were promised when they cracked open their spring training optimism and penciled this team into October.
And yet—here we are, staring at a trainwreck of inconsistency, missed opportunities, and an offense that can’t seem to remember how to drive in runs.
The Braves Brutal Start
It’s early. April isn’t October, and teams have returned from ugly Aprils. But context matters—and this feels worse than just a rough patch. The Braves haven’t just lost games; they’ve lost games they never looked competitive in.
Saturday night’s faceplant against the Marlins is Exhibit A. AJ Smith-Shawver got knocked around; Matt Mervis apparently had the cheat codes.
The offense was a cool 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Even worse is the top of the order went 2-for-18. If you’re looking for silver linings, don’t look there.
Spencer Strider Could Be the Savior—Soon
Here’s a glimmer of hope, a light at the end of this tunnel of cold bats and missing energy: Spencer Strider is nearly back.
The flamethrower righty has looked fantastic in rehab, most recently tossing 5.1 hitless innings in Gwinnett. After elbow surgery last season, it was anyone’s guess how he’d rebound, but so far? He’s been electric.
The Braves don’t want to rush him—but another rehab start might be the last one before he rejoins the big club. And based on how this rotation looks? They might want to start laying out his uniform now.
Battery Keeps Booming, Even If the Team Isn’t
Off the field, the Braves keep winning. The franchise just snagged 34 more acres near The Battery, with plans for a development called Pennant Park.
It’s just across the I-75 bridge and features around 2,700 parking spaces, which Braves fans will appreciate—especially those who’ve circled the area like vultures before a big game.
The plans are still under wraps, and existing leases mean development will take time. The Braves clearly want to expand the off-field empire they’ve built. Even if the team is struggling, the brand and business are thriving.
What Now For the Braves?
Strider might return soon. Murphy is returning soon. Baldwin might shift positions. The outfield is in flux. The catching situation is an open-ended riddle. The team has the tools—but right now, someone needs to put the toolbox down and start building something.
