Braves News: MLB’s 2023 schedule confirmed, Chip Carey replacement and more

Pitchers and catchers are set to report in two weeks. The Atlanta Braves kick off the season at Nationals Park on Thursday, March 30. The first pitch is set at 1:05 US Eastern time.

Major League Baseball is testing a new scheduling method for 2023. Each team will play 52 games against his divisional opponent, 64 intra-league games, and 46 inter-league games.

The Braves are looking to carry their home winning streak into the 2023 season. In 2022, the club compiled an impressive . 679 winning percentage when playing at his Truist Park.

Full TV and radio broadcast schedules have not been announced, but will be updated as they become available.

More Braves news:

ESPN’s Tom Hart is reportedly the frontrunner to replace Chip Carey, who secured a position with the St. Louis Cardinals last week.

The Athletic gave the Braves a B+ rating for the offseason. The acquisition of Sean Murphy, Joe Jimenez and Lucas Luetge was the club’s most notable move.

What can left-handed reliever Lucas Lütge bring to the bullpen with the loss of Tyler Matzek?

MLB News:

The New York Mets have officially announced the acquisition of second baseman Jeff McNeil. The 30-year-old makes $6.25 million in 2023, $10.25 million in 2024, $15.75 million in 2025 and $15.75 million in 2026.

Center fielder Dexter Fowler announced his retirement on social media Tuesday morning. A former All-Star player, in his 14-year career he appeared for five clubs.

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially announced a three-year, $24 million contract with INF Yandi Diaz.

The Kansas City Royals have signed former Brave Ryan Goins to a minor league deal. The 34-year-old has spent the past two seasons with the Braves organization. He was called up to the big leagues last season, but was assigned before he could make it to the big leagues.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and RHP Tony Gonsolin have avoided arbitration after agreeing to a two-year, $6.65 million deal.

The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million contract with RHP Chad Green. Green is recovering from Tommy John surgery that sidelined him last May.