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The Atlanta Braves kick off defense of World Series title, begin Spring Training on Monday

By WSBTV.com News Staff

ATLANTA — It took a few extra weeks, but the Atlanta Braves will being preparing to defend their 2021 World Series title Sunday when players and coaches begin arriving at their North Point, Florida training camp.

Due to the Major League Baseball lockout, Spring Training is scheduled to begin on Monday, about a month later than originally planned. MLB and the league’s players association signed off on a new collective bargaining agreement on Thursday. The Braves first spring training game is slated for Friday afternoon against the Twins at CoolToday Park.

Channel 2 Sports Director Zach Klein will be with the Braves all week long.