New leg kick in swing helped Jurickson Profar revive his career and find a home in Braves outfield
A new leg kick helped make Jurickson Profar a first-time All-Star at 31 with San Diego. That important tweak to his swing also helped lead Profar to Atlanta.

Commitment to Jurickson Profar, top 10 1st baseman, and more

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Braves News: Commitment to Jurickson Profar, top 10 first baseman, and more
Braves Scoop Up Jurickson Profar in Free Agency After Breakout Season
The move comes after Profar’s breakout season in 2024, which saw him post career highs in home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, and OPS at 31 years old in San Diego—making his first All-Star Game and winning his first Silver Slugger while helping the Padres push the Dodgers to five games in the NLDS.
MLB News: Braves make big move with 3-year, $42M deal for Jurickson Profar
MLB rumors: Alex Bregman at a 'standstill' with Tigers, Dodgers keep spending, Jurickson Profar draws interest
The Detroit Tigers are widely reported to have significant interest in free-agent infielder Alex Bregman, but the two sides apparently aren't moving toward an agreement at the present time. Here's this report from the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold:  "The Detroit Tigers remain interested,
3 more moves Alex Anthopoulos needs to make to build on Jurickson Profar signing
After weeks and weeks of silence, the Braves are finally on the board, landing an important piece at a decent price.
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Padres Notes: Friars Star Signs With Dodgers, Jurickson Profar to Re-Sign?
The San Diego Padres saw one Friars free agent sign with their NL West rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers ... cannot afford to lose is outfielder Jurickson Profar. Profar provides a huge boost ...
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Jurickson Profar is Worth the Wait for the Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves have made a significant offseason move, agreeing to a three-year, $42 million deal with outfielder Jurickson Profar ... in the wake of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ aggressive ...
Profar agrees to $42M, 3-year contract with Braves, a year after getting $1M deal with Padres
Jurickson Profar agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, less than a year after the outfielder got a $1 million deal from the San Diego Padres with spring training already underway.
MLB free agency: Braves sign Jurickson Profar to 3-year, $42 million deal; Dodgers add another reliever in Kirby Yates
Since winning the World Series in 2021, the Braves have struggled to get back to the top of the sport. They've reached the playoffs in the past three seasons but haven't made it past the division series.
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Padres $71 million right-hander loosely linked to Red Sox as trade fit
However, they are currently shopping one of their key starters in right-hander Michael King, who put together a strong 2024 season. Mike Axisa of CBS Sports lists the Boston Red Sox as a possible trade fit for King.
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Padres urged to trade $340 million superstar after disastrous offseason
The San Diego Padres have had a disappointing offseason. After almost reaching the National League Championship Series they have watched their division rivals get better while they have not moved the needle.
Source: Mets Have Spoken to Padres About Dylan Cease, Michael King
With the Pete Alonso saga still not resolved, the New York Mets have continued to be involved in the starting pitching market should an opportunity arise to add
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MLB free agency: Braves sign Jurickson Profar to 3-year, $42 million deal; Dodgers make Roki Sasaki signing official
The former San Diego Padres southpaw agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scott joins an increasingly deep Dodgers bullpen and gets paid well to do it. Scott ...