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The Atlanta Braves are struggling to find a rhythm this season. They have yet to win more than two games in a row, and sit at 15-17 ahead of their three-game series against the San Diego Padres. Along with the slow start, the Braves were dealt another injury blow to Ronald Acuna Jr. The star […]

The Atlanta Braves will be without superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna for Wednesday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox. Acuna, who started the season on the IL while recovering from a torn ACL he sustained last year, will be held out of the lineup due to soreness in his left groin. Via David O’Brien, the […]

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. gave an awesome nod to LeBron James following his home run on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Naturally, the Los Angeles Lakers star was hyped about it. In the fifth inning, Acuña broke the scoreless deadlock with a massive swing on Corbin Burnes’ 88 mph low pitch. After the […]

After a lengthy wait, the Atlanta Braves activated Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list on Thursday in time for their series finale against the Chicago Cubs. Acuna had been sidelined since suffering the season-ending torn ACL injury last July. After a notable injury rehab process coupled with featuring in six minor league games, the […]

Exactly nine months and 18 days ago, Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. tore his right ACL in a game against the Miami Marlins. It was a brutal blow, not only to the Braves, but to Acuna’s fantasy baseball managers, many of whom had selected him with the first pick in their drafts. There’s […]

Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is one step closer to returning from last year’s ACL injury after he began his rehab assignment this past week with the club’s Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnet Stripers. Five games into his rehab, Acuna is poised to take an important step. Braves manager Brian Snitker informed reporters of […]

The Atlanta Braves are in the middle of their fourth series of the 2022 season. At 5-7, they’ve played all 11 games without Ronald Acuna Jr. The star has yet to make his season debut due to an ACL tear. Acuña suffered the injury in July of 2021. While it’s kept the outfielder out of […]

The Atlanta Braves have been in need of a boost out the gates as they look to defend their World Series title, and that’s exactly what is on the way for the club. Superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been injured since last season when he suffered a torn ACL, but his long-awaited return is […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. is coming back… soon. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal reported on Saturday that the Braves are “loosely” targeting a return date of May 6th for the superstar outfielder. Acuna Jr. could also reportedly begin a rehab assignment as soon as Tuesday, per Rosenthal as well. That would provide him with at least 2 […]

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is still in the process of rehabbing from last year’s torn ACL, something that made him a riskier selection in fantasy baseball drafts this spring. In any other year, Acuna Jr. would have been a surefire first round pick and the likely first overall selection in most drafts, […]

Yesterday, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. dropped a scathing take on his former teammate Freddie Freeman. In his Instagram livestream, the outfielder went on a rant against Freeman, saying in his native Spanish language that: “I won’t miss Freddie Freeman. We had friction, he didn’t care when I was plunked. Freddie was overbearing and […]

Atlanta Braves fans will sorely miss their longtime first baseman in Freddie Freeman as he heads west to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. But there may not be as much love lost from his former teammate Ronald Acuna Jr. The Braves right fielder went on Instagram Live and was said to have opened up about […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to run it back as World Series champs in 2022, but it appears they’ll be starting the year without their best player. Ronald Acuna Jr., who suffered a torn ACL last season, is still working his way back from the knee injury. The Braves placed the superstar outfielder on the […]

After an ACL tear a season ago, Ronald Acuña Jr from the Atlanta Braves is predicted to be back for opening day. Acuña Jr. was one of the best players in baseball prior to his injury, and everybody that loves this game is hoping that he will come back being the elite player he was. […]

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s ACL tear in June almost derailed the Atlanta Braves season. Fortunately, the team rallied and ended up winning it all while their franchise star recovered. Although he didn’t contribute to the World Series run in the postseason, he plays a huge role for the Braves. In 82 games this past season, Acuña […]

The Minnesota Twins have finalized their latest class of international prospects, and they brought in some of the top young talents available. In addition to No. 17 ranked prospect Yasser Mercedes and No. 35 Yilber Herrera, the Twins also managed to agree to terms with Bryan Acuña, a highly-rated shortstop who just so happens to […]

The Atlanta Braves won the World Series despite being without a number of their key players, such as star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL while attempting to make a leaping catch in a July game. Despite the ongoing MLB lockout, the latest Acuna sighting will have Braves fans thinking World […]

The Atlanta Braves just won their first World Series since 1995 and a huge part of that was manager Brian Snitker, who has been in charge since 2016. In the process, he’s led them to four straight NL East titles and now, a ring. That being said, the organization is making sure Snitker is around […]

Ronald Acuna Jr may have been injured as the Atlanta Braves won the World Series, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t feeling some type of way. Following the team’s Game 6 victory, the slugger made a visit to a local Atlanta hospital to a bunch of young children, giving out a couple of his jerseys […]

The Atlanta Braves are World Series champions for the first time since 1995, but it wasn’t easy. This team had to overcome numerous hurdles in order to be crowned the kings of baseball. Not only did they take down the mighty Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers along the way, but the Braves truly faced […]

What the Atlanta Braves have done without Ronald Acuna Jr. is mind-blowing. Acuna tore his ACL in July which ended his season, but he led the National League in runs scored and wins above replacement(WAR) at 4.2. It is crazy to say, but if Acuna didn’t go down, there’s a chance the Braves wouldn’t be […]

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. has not been able to contribute to his team’s World Series run, as he underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee in July. But that doesn’t mean he can’t join in on the fun that his team is having right now. On the night of […]

With the first half of the MLB season in the books, things on the trade front will really start to heat up over the next couple of weeks. Many of the teams expected to be buyers lived up to the hype in the first half like the Dodgers, Astros, Padres and White Sox. Others like […]

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. is done for the season after tearing his right ACL, but he’s trying to keep his spirits high. The outfielder vowed to return “stronger than ever” during a Zoom call over the weekend. Via ESPN’s Bradford Doolittle: “The only thing I can say is that I’m obviously going to […]

The Atlanta Braves suffered a brutal blow on Saturday when superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. tore his right ACL while trying to catch a ball off the bat of Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins. Acuna was carted off the field in tears after Chisholm got an inside-the-park home run on […]

Both MLB MVP races are getting plenty of attention entering the all-star break. While in past seasons it’s almost been a runaway at this stage for one league or another, that’s not the case this year. For now, it appears to be a two man race in the National League but things can always fluctuate […]

Basketball and football have gotten a lot of love from recent card collectors joining the hobby, but baseball cards are considered the true legacy collectible. Over the years, baseball cards remain to be a steady force in the industry, especially during times of great upheaval. To celebrate the staying power of baseball in the card […]

Atlanta Braves fans held their breath when they saw star Ronald Acuna Jr. crumple to the ground after hitting first base awkwardly while running out a ground ball in the seventh inning of Thursday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Luckily, it doesn’t seem as if Acuna’s injury is too serious. The superstar outfielder had […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. smashed one out of the park in emphatic fashion on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. His home run was so impressive that he just had to stare down Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler after sending the ball flying. Here’s a look at Acuna’s awesome drive and his even more […]

The Washington Nationals’ 2021 campaign had previously been put on hold due to COVID-19 issues, meaning they did not start the season until Tuesday. Washington hardly received the warmest welcome to the new season in its opener against the Atlanta Braves. Superstar Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. greeted Nats ace, Max Scherzer, with a first-pitch […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. gave his team the early advantage after hitting a leadoff homer in Game 1 of Atlanta’s NLDS showdown with the Miami Marlins. It was not long before the Marlins sought retribution. Acuna has always been one to play with a little flair, and he watched his home run ball […]

The Atlanta Braves already knew they had a bright future when they signed Ronald Acuna and Ozzie Albies to extensions last winter. But now, their dynamic duo has set about making MLB history. Acuna and Albies became the first 22-or-under teammates in MLB history to win the Silver Slugger Award in the same season: #Braves' […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder and reigning National League Rookie of the Year Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his 40th home run of 2019 on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Acuna clubbed an 0-2 fastball off Aaron Nola into the left field seats, becoming the youngest player in MLB history with at least 40 homers and 30 stolen […]

CLUTCH Summary: Juan Soto and Ronald Acuna Jr. continue to amaze in their second year in the Big Leagues. The Nationals and Braves talents are making increased history after an already unprecedented 2018 campaign.  For both, the sky remains the limit, and MLB fans are watching history in the making each time either plays.  In […]

Young superstars are dominating both the American and National Leagues in the MLB, helping increase the popularity of the sport in a time that they need it the most. Being able to relate to the younger generation is a very useful tactic for the sport of baseball, and marketing this sport to its strengths can […]

The Atlanta Braves have extended their young superstar and the 2018 National League Rookie of the Year, Ronald Acuna. The extension is officially for eight years and $100 million, but also includes two club options that could bring the deal to 10 years and $124 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN: BREAKING: Outfielder Ronald […]

With all the money that teams are throwing around to lock up their MLB stars while they are less expensive, there are many players who are starting to look like solid candidates to receive their first big contracts or their next contract extension. While teams rely on arbitration to keep player salaries low enough so […]

The passing of the torch happens on a seasonal basis in all professional sports, as athletes who helped transition his generation to the next one will pass the torch to the players leading the next charge of today’s players. From the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield in the NFL to Giannis Antetokounmpo and […]

In a season that was ultimately a successful one for the Atlanta Braves, it was their rookie, Ronald Acuna, who led the way and pushed this team back into the playoffs after winning the National League East division. Coming off a successful season in his own right, Acuna is looking to improve upon his 2018 […]