Atlanta Braves Official Touts ‘Record’ 2025 Finances Despite Difficult Season

The Atlanta Braves missed the postseason in 2025 for the first time since 2017, but they made plenty of money. Mike Plant, the president of their development company, spoke about their financial success on Wednesday, via The Athletic's Evan Drellich.

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“From a tenant perspective, in the battery 2025 was a record year,” he said. “Our tenants collectively achieved a new annual sales milestone of approximately $137 million across just 30 doors, which we believe ranks among the most successful mixed-use operations in the country.”

The Battery is a mix of shops, restaurants, and homes near the Braves' Truist Park. That area has helped the club gain revenue, but it still had an overall operating loss of $14 million, per Drellich.

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The fact that Atlanta's Battery area was so successful last season despite the team's lack of winning is a good sign, but the possible lockout starting in December could throw a wrench in things. Labor negotiations between players and owners are expected to start in April, and a lockout in December "appears likely," per Drellich. 

The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expires on Dec. 1, and the players and owners have disagreements on issues like a salary cap and revenue sharing. Owners want a salary cap to limit spending, as the Los Angeles Dodgers lead baseball with a $381.5 million tax payroll, while the Miami Marlins are last at $78.1 million, per Spotrac. On the other hand, players don't want to limit earning potential.  

A work stoppage in 2027 would halt revenue for all teams, but it would be especially unfortunate timing for the Braves considering their recent growth. MLB owners are preparing for this possibility, as they've amassed a collective $2 billion war chest to help get through that period, per The New York Post. It averages to approximately $75 million per team.

In addition to that war chest, Atlanta would benefit from continued success with the Battery ahead of December. Having a winning season would be a good way to attract more fans and earn even more revenue, giving it more cash to get through a possible work stoppage.

The Braves have the talent to do so, as their roster is headlined by stars like right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr., first baseman Matt Olson, and ace pitcher Chris Sale. Meanwhile, catcher Drake Baldwin was the NL Rookie of the Year last season, and reliever Robert Suarez was second in baseball with 40 saves.

None of that guarantees Atlanta's success in 2026, but it has the pieces to bounce back after a down year. Up next is a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox on Friday.

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