5-at-10: Profar puts Braves in a pickle, Ryder Cup solution for U.S., Bruce Pearl gets bubbly with Miami

Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar reacts after hitting a leadoff double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar reacts after hitting a leadoff double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

By Jay Greeson March 4, 2026 7 min read

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Braves’ woes

Jurickson Profar has been suspended for the 2026 season.

Ouch-standing for every Braves fan from Tunnel Hill to Tifton and across the South.

It’s a micro and macro issue.