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Braves prospect Spencer Strider had meteoric rise in 2021. What’s next in 2022?

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Spencer Strider doesn’t appear intimidating. He’s listed as 6-foot, 195 pounds. His signature mustache makes one think he’s more of a character than a terrifying pitching presence.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

Another spring, another rotation bid for the Braves’ Kyle Wright

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The springtime customs are underway. The weather takes a welcome turn. The flowers and optimism bloom. MLB teams report to Florida and Arizona. Kyle Wright begins competing for a rotation spot with the Braves.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

Braves prospect Bryce Elder is quickly climbing the ladder

NORTH PORT, Fla. — As Bryce Elder rose through the minor leagues last season, he noticed something: The higher the level, the more hitters understood their plans at the plate. This allowed Elder to learn about batters’ swings and find the holes in them.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2022