Chris Sale and Spencer Strider combined to throw 5⅓ innings against the Blue Jays. Sale allowed one run over the game’s first three innings before Strider pitched a scoreless fourth, was pulled with one out in the fifth and then completed his outing with a perfect sixth.

Spencer Strider’s latest spring training outing showed rising velocity and swing-and-miss stuff, encouraging news for Braves fans.

Spencer Strider understands there are countless baseball fans hoping he’s able to get back to where he was before he underwent a second major right elbow surgery two years ago. Nobody wants him to re-establish himself among the elite more than he does.

Risk seemingly outweighs reward in Spencer Strider's recovery from injury

Spencer Strider had an interesting start against the Orioles’ starters, in which he was fairly effective but with low-90s velocity and good pitch shape. Meanwhile, a few infield prospects showed promise at the plate, with John Gil homering and Alex Lodise absolutely lacing a double.

Could we see another special season from Spencer Strider in 2026? The past two years have perhaps made it easy to forget just how good the Braves right-hander can truly be. Just two starts into what looked to be a promising 2024,

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