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Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to make history in 2023. Just weeks after becoming the first player with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a season, Acuña made more history on Friday evening in the Braves’ game against the Washington Nationals. With a leadoff home run Friday, Acuña becomes the fifth […]

Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones has been in awe of Ronald Acuna, Jr’s MVP-caliber season. Jones had 45 homes runs and 25 stolen bases when he won the 1999 NL MVP award. For his part, Acuna already has 39 home runs and 67 stolen bases with 10 games left to play […]

The Atlanta Braves have been the hottest team in baseball during the 2023 season. In fact, they’ve been the best team in baseball this season. They currently still have the best record in all of MLB at 97-55. From top to bottom, they have a star-studded starting lineup that has achieved team and individual records […]

Atlanta Braves MVP favorite Ronald Acuña Jr. is continuing to add to his historically dominant 2023 season. Just weeks after becoming the first player in MLB history with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a season, Acuña is now closing in on another record, and the Braves are continuing to cement their place […]

The Atlanta Braves have clinched the NL East and are on their way to being locked in as the No. 1 seed in the National League. They are dealing with some injuries though, with Ronald Acuna Jr. and Max Fried missing some time. Acuna did not play in the last two games for the Braves […]

Ronald Acuna, Jr. and the Atlanta Braves keep lighting up the scoreboard in the 2023 MLB season. They made history after Marcell Ozuna hit his 35th home run of the year against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Consequently, the Braves became the first team in MLB history with four players who hit 35 home runs […]

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. suffered an injury scare during Friday night’s game against the Miami Marlins, which the Braves lost 9-6. After hitting a ground ball in the top of the eighth inning, Acuña began to sprint toward first base but seemed to sustain some sort of leg injury in the process, unable […]

Atlanta Braves MVP favorite Ronald Acuna Jr. had a scary moment during Friday’s road game against the Miami Marlins. During the eighth inning, with the Braves trailing 9-6, Acuna hit a ground ball and appeared to tweak something in his leg as he began sprinting toward first base. Acuna would come back out for the […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. strengthened his MVP case on Friday. The Atlanta Braves superstar became the first player in 2023 to reach the 200-hit mark, per MLB. The impressive feat will provide him with an advantage in the NL MVP conversation as Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts closely trails Acuña Jr. It should be noted […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thompson raised some eyebrows when he criticized Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves for his demonstrative celebrations when hitting home runs, and Acuña had a response to Thompson’s comments on X. “IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT, STOP IT. IF YOU CAN’T STOP IT, ADMIRE IT. IF YOU CAN’T ADMIRE IT, […]

With their impressive 96-50 record and 17-game lead in the division, the Atlanta Braves have officially clinched the NL East. Brian Snitker knows that Ronald Acuna Jr. has been the catalyst for the Braves and is calling his playoff shot. The Braves are no stranger to playing in the World Series, having won in 2021. […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. has shattered countless records this season as he strives for the NL MVP award and an Atlanta Braves World Series run, and his compatriot Miguel Cabrera has high hopes for his future in the league. While Acuña Jr. has been in the majors for six seasons, he has truly taken the league […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson is on the record as not being a fan of Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr.’s boisterous celebrations. And Acuña’s teammate Tyler Matzek isn’t a fan of Thomson’s take. It’s NL East beef at its finest. “If you don’t like it, stop it. If you can’t stop it, admire it. […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, Jr. sure knows how to rile up opposing fans. Acuna made a savage celebratory gesture in full view of Philadelphia Phillies fans at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday. He taunted them after the Braves clinched their sixth straight NL East division pennant with a 4-1 win over the Phillies. Ronald […]

Rob Thomson wasn’t a fan of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s empathic home-run celebration during a recent Philadelphia Phillies-Atlanta Braves clash. Acuña’s antics came after blasting a home run off Zack Wheeler at Citizens Bank Park. He celebrated while running the bases, ultimately leading Thomson to call Acuña out after the game, per WIP Morning Show. “I […]

On Monday, September 11th, we have a great slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over47-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Monday, September 11th. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good when FanDuel […]

The Atlanta Braves are the first Major League Baseball team to clinch a playoff spot in 2023 after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Sunday afternoon — and Ronald Acuna Jr. spoke about what makes the squad so potent. “I feel like we’re balanced,” Acuna said through the team’s interpreter on Sunday, per MLB.com’s Mark […]

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. doesn’t appreciate almost getting hit by pitches. On Saturday, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo missed inside with a fastball while pitching to Acuna Jr. The players ended up exchanging words and approaching one another. The incident led to the benches and bullpen storming the field for both teams. Video […]

Another day, another history for Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. As he continues to solidify his case for NL MVP, Acuna reached another milestone on Friday as he helped the Braves destroy the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 at home in Truist Park. Acuna hit his 35th  homer of the season, paving the way for him […]

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr continues to strengthen his NL MVP case with each passing day and on Friday evening, he did what he does best: Hit tanks. The Venezuelan cranked his 35th homer on the season and showed some love to a fellow celebrity in the city, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, after […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is solidifying his NL MVP claim. In their last series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Acuna became the first and only member of the 30-60 club (30 HRs, 60 SBs). After a rough two games against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Braves right fielder bounced back in a big way, hitting two […]

The Atlanta Braves’ incredible firepower has rewritten the MLB record books yet again. Ronald Acuna, Jr. and the Braves recorded their 10th five-home run game of the season. They achieved the gaudy feat in an 8-5 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. The Braves become just the third team in MLB history […]

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is continuing to add to his historic 2023 season. During Thursday’s Braves game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Acuña launched two home run blasts, bringing his season total to 34. The latest home run brought Acuña’s multi-home run game out of the leadoff spot total to 12. In that […]

Ronald Acuña Jr. loves making history. In a huge road matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder came to play — and get married. His latest feat after notching the first 30-homer, 60-stolen bases season in MLB history is one of the hardest hits in recent memory. With neither team yet […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is playing out of his mind this season for the Atlanta Braves. After a down season in 2022, the star outfielder is having his best season by far in the majors. The Braves star’s stellar hitting and speed makes him a clear favorite for the MVP trophy. Recently, though, other contenders have […]

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr made MLB history on Thursday night, becoming the first player ever to hit 30 home runs and steal 60 bases in a single season. A truly insane feat from one of the most exciting talents in the big leagues. Ahead of their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on […]

Ronald Acuna Jr had a crazy day this past Thursday. In the morning, the Atlanta Braves star got married to his long-time girlfriend. That same evening, while he was running on less than six hours of sleep, Acuna hit a big grand slam in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. That’s just how […]

The stars were out in LA on Thursday to open the Atlanta Braves-Los Angeles Dodgers series. Atlanta earned an exciting 8-7 win with Ronald Acuna Jr and Mookie Betts stealing the show throughout the affair. Betts and Acuna Jr are also the frontrunners for the National League MVP award. Betts issued a stern take after […]

August 31, 2023 will be a day Ronald Acuña Jr. remembers forever. The Atlanta Braves’ MVP candidate has way more important things to remember than the go-ahead grand slam that put him in a 30-home run/60-stolen bases club of his own. Before that key road game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he got married. The […]

As the MLB regular season enters its final month, the two best teams in the National League went head-to-head in a massive showdown, and the dueling stars did not disappoint. The Atlanta Braves took a trip out west to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Ronald Acuña Jr. brought the fight to Mookie Betts, who […]

Thursday, August 31, 2023 will always be remembered as the night Ronald Acuna Jr. became the first MLB player in history to hit 30 home runs and steal 60 bases in a single season. But the Atlanta Braves superstar also achieved some other remarkable history against the Los Angeles Dodgers that must be properly recognized. […]

The Atlanta Braves are rolling, towering over their peers with an 87-45 record — the best in the league. One reason behind their dominance has been the excellence of Ronald Acuna Jr., an incredible slugging threat at the dish and an elite presence on the basepaths. And on Thursday night, with the Braves facing another […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has created his own club in MLB history. With a grand slam in the second inning of the Braves’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday, Acuña became the first player in MLB history to have 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season. Acuña accomplished […]

This is MLB scheduling at its finest. September baseball, the two heavyweights of the National League going head-to-head in a four-game series with the No. 1 seed on the line. There’s one month to go, and the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers have emerged as the best teams in the NL. The Braves currently […]

The NL MVP race is starting to heat up with the favorite changing hands for the second time this week. Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. has been the favorite for much of the season, but Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and former MVP Mookie Betts staked his claim in the race by becoming the odds-on […]

The Atlanta Braves feature arguably the most balanced roster in baseball. They are near the top of the league in many offensive and pitching categories. With Ronald Acuna Jr leading the charge, this Atlanta ball club is built for the playoffs. Today, we are taking on a challenge and trying to find one fatal flaw […]

No player in the history of Major League Baseball has ever swiped 60 bases and hit 30 home runs in a single season. Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. is just a homer away from reaching that plateau that nobody has ever been to after yet another scorching performance Monday night against the Colorado Rockies […]

The Colorado Rockies got destroyed by the Atlanta Braves on Monday night, losing by a score of 14-4. Ronald Acuna Jr. led the way for Atlanta with a monster outing (4-5, 4 R, 5 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 2 SB), but it was a strange incident that took place on the field between Acuna […]

In the seventh inning of the Atlanta Braves’ 14-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night, two fans went onto the field and approached star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., and he was eventually knocked to the ground as security handled the situation. Acuna was not injured and smiled after the incident. He described what […]