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Roman Janeiro

@RomanJaneiro

Contributor for Atlanta Braves OnSI Founder of the Empire Sports Talk podcast and https://nitter.cf/t.co/SBMHOeMmUM

 Jacksonville, FL
Joined April 2014
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Baseball America called him the organization’s best hitter; the Atlanta Braves just have to give him time. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Prospect Report: Diego Tornes Is Electric, Raw and Worth the Wait

Braves Prospect Report: Diego Tornes Is Electric, Raw and Worth the Wait

Baseball America called him the organization’s best hitter; the Atlanta Braves just have to give him time

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A move to relief and a developing changeup are putting Atlanta’s ninth-round pick on the radar heading into 2027. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/overl…
Overlooked Braves Pitching Prospect Showing Signs of a Bullpen Breakthrough

Overlooked Braves Pitching Prospect Showing Signs of a Bullpen Breakthrough

A move to relief and a developing changeup are putting Atlanta’s ninth-round pick on the radar heading into 2027

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Atlanta’s No. 18 prospect's future role depends on finding a true finishing pitch. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Prospect Report: Finding Finishing Pitch Next for Ethan Bagwell

Braves Prospect Report: Finding Finishing Pitch Next for Ethan Bagwell

Atlanta’s No. 18 prospect's future role depends on finding a true finishing pitch

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A possible lockout could shrink the calendar, which makes the Braves’ early moves more important. @Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/appro…
Approaching MLB Labor Deadline Could Force Braves to Accelerate Plans

Approaching MLB Labor Deadline Could Force Braves to Accelerate Plans

A possible lockout could shrink the calendar, which makes the Braves’ early moves more important

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The World Series could end tonight. The Brewers would win their first title But for Milwaukee, they celebrated once nearly 70 years ago, when the #Braves called the city home. Take a moment to look back as history approaches si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Legacy Rings Out Ahead of Potential World Series Clinch

Braves Legacy Rings Out Ahead of Potential World Series Clinch

While the Brewers are on the verge of their first ring, look back at the Braves won one for Milwaukee early 70 years ago

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Atlanta’s No. 19 prospect is a 19-year-old Wisconsin catcher with an advanced bat, a sub-two-second pop time and two very different potential paths to MLB. @Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Prospect Report: Jack Brenner's Future May Not Be Catcher

Braves Prospect Report: Jack Brenner's Future May Not Be Catcher

Atlanta’s No. 19 prospect is a 19-year-old Wisconsin catcher with an advanced bat, a sub-two-second pop time and two very different potential paths to MLB

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Atlanta’s No. 20 prospect pairs a triple-digit fastball with a 12-6 slider that makes big-league hitters miss. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Rolddy Muñoz Has Fire in His Fingertips

Rolddy Muñoz Has Fire in His Fingertips

Rolddy Muñoz is one of the few prospects in the Atlanta Braves' top 30 that have seen big league playing time. He appeared in a total of four games for Atlanta

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The Astros have a member of the Atlanta Braves' front office on their shortlist for their next general manager. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Could Lose Key Front Office Executive to Former Rival

Braves Could Lose Key Front Office Executive to Former Rival

The Astros have a member of the Atlanta Braves' front office on their shortlist for their next general manager

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Chipper Jones final career at bat
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The former New Hampshire hockey standout lost time to a heel injury in 2026. The bat speed, athleticism and gap power that put him on the radar are still there. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Prospect Report: How Hockey Taught Owen Carey to Be Tough

Braves Prospect Report: How Hockey Taught Owen Carey to Be Tough

The former New Hampshire hockey standout lost time to a heel injury in 2026. The bat speed, athleticism and gap power that put him on the radar are still there

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Atlanta ranked 29th in sprint speed while the two World Series teams ran, bunted and pressured defenses. That gap could reshape the Braves’ search for a left fielder. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves' Biggest Missing Tool Could Change Their Free Agent Priorities

Braves' Biggest Missing Tool Could Change Their Free Agent Priorities

Atlanta ranked 29th in sprint speed while the two World Series teams ran, bunted and pressured defenses. That gap could reshape the Braves’ search for a left fi

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Atlanta’s No. 22 prospect is a 20-year-old contact specialist with 42 steals, 14 homers and plus center field instincts. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Prospect Report: Luis Guanipa Is Built to Set the Table

Braves Prospect Report: Luis Guanipa Is Built to Set the Table

Atlanta’s No. 22 prospect is a 20-year-old contact specialist with 42 steals, 14 homers and plus center field instincts

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The Braves prospect lives at 97 mph and flirts with triple digits. Whether he becomes a workhorse starter depends on finding a way to miss more bats. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Prospect Report: Baumann Has the Fastball, Needs a Second Out Pitch

Braves Prospect Report: Baumann Has the Fastball, Needs a Second Out Pitch

The Braves prospect lives at 97 mph and flirts with triple digits. Whether he becomes a workhorse starter depends on finding a way to miss more bats

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Congratulations to Matt Olson on winning his 6th Fielding Bible Award 👏
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The 19-year-old 11th-round pick passed on Texas Tech. He’s a 60-to-70-grade runner with a developing bat, and the Braves think they see shine underneath. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Prospect Report: Ryne Barker’s Big Bet, Skipping Texas Tech

Braves Prospect Report: Ryne Barker’s Big Bet, Skipping Texas Tech

The 19-year-old 11th-round pick passed on Texas Tech. He’s a 60-to-70-grade runner with a developing bat, and the Braves think they see shine underneath

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The Braves’ $20 million shortstop experiment is over. The lesson is what Atlanta should take into a pressing offseason. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Can't Afford to Repeat Their Ha-Seong Kim Mistake This Offseason

Braves Can't Afford to Repeat Their Ha-Seong Kim Mistake This Offseason

The Braves’ $20 million shortstop experiment is over. The lesson is what Atlanta should take into a pressing offseason

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Atlanta’s No. 25 prospect struck out more than 11 K/9 across three levels in 2026. If he can tame the walks, the Braves may have their next workhorse. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Cedric De Grandpre: A Strikeout Arm With One Big Question

Cedric De Grandpre: A Strikeout Arm With One Big Question

Atlanta’s No. 25 prospect struck out more than 11 K/9 across three levels in 2026. If he can tame the walks, the Braves may have their next workhorse

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Tyler LaPorte went from college infielder to independent-league pitcher to a 1.84 ERA at Double-A. At 29, he’s making noise against baseball’s top prospects. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/oldes…
Oldest Player in the Arizona Fall League Might Be Braves' Best-Kept Secret

Oldest Player in the Arizona Fall League Might Be Braves' Best-Kept Secret

Tyler LaPorte went from college infielder to independent-league pitcher to a 1.84 ERA at Double-A. At 29, he’s

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The Atlanta Braves prospect is a sinker-slider pitcher who dominated at Double-A, hit a reality check at Triple-A and is now chasing the swing-and-miss stuff. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Prospect Report: Drue Hackenburg Still Has Path to Majors

Braves Prospect Report: Drue Hackenburg Still Has Path to Majors

The Atlanta Braves prospect is a sinker-slider pitcher who dominated at Double-A, hit a reality check at Triple-A and is now chasing the swing-and-miss stuff

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The Atlanta Braves need starting pitching help this offseason, and the veteran right-hander could provide exactly what they're looking for. #Braves si.com/mlb/braves/onsi/brave…
Braves Have Bet on Veteran Arms Before, Why Sonny Gray Should Be Next

Braves Have Bet on Veteran Arms Before, Why Sonny Gray Should Be Next

The Atlanta Braves need starting pitching help this offseason, and the veteran right-hander could provide exactly what they're looking for

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