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Year of the Rookie? Early Strugglers? Ten Things We've Learned So Far MLB Season

From standout rookies to some surprisingly slow starts by top teams, here are 10 top MLB storylines that have stood out so far.

APRIL 10 • FOX SPORTS

Year of the Rookie? Early Strugglers? Ten Things We've Learned So Far MLB Season

Albies hits his 3rd home run and the Braves beat the Angels 7-2 following a bench-clearing brawl

Ozzie Albies hit his third home run of the season, starter Reynaldo López struck out seven in 4 2/3 innings before being ejected after a bench-clearing brawl, and the Atlanta Brave...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Goes 1.2 innings for save Iglesias earned a save against the Angels on Tuesday, allowing two hits and striking out three batters over 1.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Iglesias got the call in the eighth inning with Atlanta up 5-2 and the tying run at the plate for the Angels with one out. He struck out both Logan O'Hoppe and Travis d'Arnaud to escape the jam, then returned for the ninth after Atlanta plated two more runs. Iglesias notched a third straight strikeout to begin that ninth frame before giving up consecutive singles, and he was able to end the game by inducing a double-play grounder. For Iglesias to complete more than one inning was pretty unusual -- it was the first time he's done so during the regular season since September of 2024. With Robert Suarez around as his setup man, Iglesias doesn't figure to pitch more than one frame frequently, but his fantasy managers are certainly glad he was able to do so Tuesday since it resulted in his second save of the season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Albies and Olson hit back-to-back homers in 9th to give Braves 2-0 win over Diamondbacks

Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson opened the ninth inning with back-to-back home runs, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 2-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Secures first save Iglesias pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 2-0 win over Arizona.

Impact Iglesias came away with his first save of the season after he protected the two-run lead Atlanta established in the top of the ninth inning. The 36-year-old has allowed just one hit over three innings, though he's struck out only one batter and walked none so far. Osvaldo Bido had Atlanta's only other save prior to Friday, but that was a three-inning one. Iglesias is the favorite for the traditional closer role early in the year, though Robert Suarez is also an experienced option after primarily working the ninth inning with the Padres over the previous two seasons.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Clean inning in 2026 debut Iglesias worked a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's 4-0 win over the A's. He didn't record a walk or a strikeout

Impact Atlanta hasn't produce a save situation yet for Iglesias, but he looked good in his first action of 2026, tossing seven of eight pitches for strikes while reaching 94.5 mph with his fastball, and the only A's hitter to reach base against him did so thanks to a Mauricio Dubon error, which quickly got erased by a double play. Iglesias has averaged 32 saves for Atlanta over the last three seasons and should have plenty of job security as closer, but if he does falter, Robert Suarez stands as a ready replacement in the ninth.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

3 homers, strong start by Chris Sale carry Braves to 6-0 win over Royals on opening night in Atlanta

The Braves homered three times to back six strong innings by Chris Sale, leading Atlanta to a 6-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on opening night

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Who is the Braves' closer? Why Atlanta is making Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez decision in bullpen | Sporting News Atlanta brought in some reinforcements.

MARCH 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves

Still powered by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies are bringing back mostly the same team that won its second consecutive NL East title last season and mad...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Fans two in perfect frame Iglesias struck out two in a perfect fifth inning during Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

Impact The veteran closer fanned minor leaguers Jonathan Ornelas and Ernesto Martinez while firing 10 of his 11 pitches for strikes. Iglesias has a 3.00 ERA and 3:0 K:BB in three spring innings as he gets ready for Opening Day, but unlike 2025, he may not be able to afford a slow start to the season and still keep his job with Robert Suarez now in the Atlanta bullpen. Iglesias held a 6.00 ERA as late as June 17 last year, but after that point he posted a 1.34 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 44:10 K:BB over his last 40.1 innings while converting 21 of 22 save chances.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Braves bolster bullpen by signing right-hander Tyler Kinley to $4.25M, 1-year deal

The Atlanta Braves signed right-hander Tyler Kinley to a $4.25 million, one-year contract that incudes a 2027 club option, keeping up their offseason work on their bullpen

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

10 Burning Questions Still Waiting To Be Answered After MLB Winter Meetings

Here are 10 burning questions from FOX Sports' MLB reporters Deesha Thosar and Rowan Kavner that, when answered, will make the stove sizzle.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

10 Burning Questions Still Waiting To Be Answered After MLB Winter Meetings

What’s Next: With Robert Suarez Off the Board to Braves, Closer Market Is Getting Thin

The Braves already brought back closer Raisel Iglesias this winter. Now, they’ll pair him with the reigning National League saves leader. He...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

What’s Next: With Robert Suarez Off the Board to Braves, Closer Market Is Getting Thin

Braves sign All-Star closer Robert Suarez as relief market stays hot The Braves signed reliever Robert Suarez three weeks after re-signing Raisel Iglesias, their closer for the past three seasons.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Braves make unexpected Raisel Iglesias closer decision after $45 million Robert Suarez deal | Sporting News The Braves have named a closer between Suarez and Iglesias.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves agree to 3-year deal with closer Robert Suarez After signing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year deal late Wednesday night, the Braves continued with their offseason business on Thu...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • MLB.COM

2-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and Atlanta Braves agree to $45 million, 3-year contract

Two-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $45 million, three-year contract

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 season in Review: Raisel Iglesias Iglesias was dominant for months, but suffered through a series of unfortunate events and even lost his closer job for a while before that.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Breaking down the Braves' areas of need ahead of Winter Meetings ATLANTA -- The Braves have been quiet since making a stir on the evening of Nov. 19 with the re-signing of closer Raisel Iglesias and the ac...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • MLB.COM

Assessing the state of L.A.'s 'pen ahead of Winter Meetings With less than a week until baseball's annual Winter Meetings, the relief pitching market is beginning to heat up. That means that if the Do...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • MLB.COM

Will Phils re-sign Schwarber or Realmuto? Trade away payroll? PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies have watched the Mets and Braves begin to reshape their rosters the past couple weeks. The Mets just traded Bra...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

Braves and Joel Payamps agree to a 1-year, $2.25M deal after team retains closer Raisel Iglesias

The Atlanta Braves and right-hander Joel Payamps have agreed on a one-year, $2.25 million deal in another move to retain a veteran member of the team's bullpen

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Report: Raisel Iglesias turned down Dodgers to re-sign with Braves Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly made a contract offer to Raisel Iglesias before he re-signed with Atlanta Braves for one year and $16 million...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Raisel Iglesias deal is the latest sign MLB free agency is freezing over — and for good reason Get ready to see more short-term contracts this offseason., even for those who should command a longer deal.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Raisel Iglesias contract: Braves agree to 1-year deal with closer The Atlanta Braves announced they have re-signed closer Raisel Iglesias.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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