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sports5 months ago

Braves' Ronald Acuna to Miss Games Due to Achilles Injury

The Atlanta Braves are placing star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list due to right Achilles tightness after he exited a game early, adding to a challenging season for the team which is already 16 games under .500 and planning to trade several players. Acuna, who has been a bright spot with a .306/.429/.577 line and 14 homers since returning from injury, is expected to undergo further testing, but his injury is unlikely to affect the team's trade plans.

sports1 year ago

"Ronald Acuna Jr. Cleared for Opening Day Despite Knee Injury Concerns"

Ronald Acuna is expected to be ready for opening day after being diagnosed with meniscus irritation in his knee, while Kevin Gausman is dealing with shoulder fatigue but is expected to miss only a turn or two. Wyatt Langford is making a case for a big-league job with the Rangers, and several pitchers are vying for rotation spots. Chris Sale is showing promising signs in spring training, and Anthony Rizzo is regaining his power after recovering from post-concussion symptoms. Bailey Ober is impressing with increased velocity and a new cutter, and prospect Henry Davis is making a strong case for a big-league role with the Pirates.

sports1 year ago

"Assessing Ronald Acuña's Fantasy Baseball Draft Impact After Knee Scare"

Ronald Acuna's knee injury has raised concerns for the upcoming Fantasy Baseball season, with potential scenarios ranging from a minor issue requiring short rest to a more serious situation necessitating a lengthy recovery. The impact on Acuna's draft ranking and performance projections varies depending on the severity of the injury, with uncertainty looming until further medical evaluation. Fantasy Baseball enthusiasts await clarity on the situation as the season approaches.

sports1 year ago

"Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. Faces Meniscus Setback Ahead of 2024 Season"

Braves' Ronald Acuna undergoes MRI for knee discomfort but is expected to be ready for Opening Day, while pitcher Hurston Waldrep shows promise but struggles with command in spring debut. In other MLB news, the Giants remain interested in free agent Blake Snell, Vaughn Grissom is likely to miss Boston's Opening Day, and Wade Miley is taking it slow due to shoulder soreness.

sports1 year ago

"2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft: Rankings, Mock Drafts, and Championship Strategies"

The article discusses potential player comparisons for the 2024 fantasy baseball season, including Fernando Tatis as a potential standout akin to Ronald Acuña, Shohei Ohtani's recovery from surgery, Eury Perez's potential as a young pitcher, Pete Alonso's performance, Byron Buxton's comeback, Freddy Peralta's performance, and Noelvi Marte's potential demotion.

sports1 year ago

"Atlanta Braves 2024 Preseason Top Prospects Revealed"

The Braves wrapped up their preseason prospect list and had several events, including the BBWAA Awards Dinner and Braves Fest, where Charlie Morton confirmed his healthy status and Max Fried gave a non-committal response about a contract extension. In MLB news, the Cubs signed Hector Neris, Byron Buxton plans to return to center field, the A’s signed Alex Wood, the Mets brought back Adam Ottavino, and the Royals signed Adam Frazier. Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki will not be playing in MLB in 2024.

sports2 years ago

"Braves' Dylan Dodd takes on the Pirates in a thrilling showdown"

The Atlanta Braves are looking for a series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with rookie Dylan Dodd taking the mound. Dodd has struggled in his starts this season, but the Braves may not need a stellar performance against a mediocre Pirates bullpen. The Pirates are countering with Johan Oviedo, who has average numbers but shouldn't pose a significant threat to Atlanta's strong lineup. Ronald Acuna and Matt Olson are in top form and could capitalize on the Pirates' pitching. Austin Riley may also return to the Braves' lineup after being sidelined with an illness.

sports2 years ago

"Braves' Wild Win and Prospect Jump: Acuna, Elder, and Hitting Making Up for Slow Start"

The Braves have been struggling with their starting pitchers allowing many runs since the All-Star break, but they haven't lost much ground in the division. Having Fried healthy again is a boost, and getting a healthy Kyle Wright back by the end of the season could further improve their playoff odds. In other news, the Braves won a close game against the Pirates, Bryce Elder has been struggling, Ronald Acuna returned to the lineup after avoiding a major injury, and there are updates from around the MLB including a BABIP-fueled no-hitter, a top Korean pitching prospect signing with the Dodgers, the Red Sox DFA'ing Dinelson Lamet, and the A's calling up Lawrence Butler for his major league debut.

sports2 years ago

"Marlins' Top Prospect Eury Perez Challenges Braves in Scoreless Streak Showdown"

The Atlanta Braves are looking to secure a series win against top prospect Eury Perez of the Miami Marlins. Perez, with an impressive 1.34 ERA, presents a challenge for Atlanta's potent offense, although his ability to limit hard contact is below average. Meanwhile, Ronald Acuna continues his 40/40 push with 37 steals, and Matt Olson trails only Shohei Ohtani in the MLB home run race.

sports2 years ago

Braves' Minor League Stars Shine in Recent Victories

Ronald Acuna's power show led the Braves to a victory over the Nationals, securing a series win over the division rival. Luis Guanipa has been dominating in his first three professional games in the DSL. In MLB news, Julio Urias' return has been delayed, Joey Bart was activated from the IL but optioned to triple-A, and Hunter Renfroe was activated while Jo Adell was optioned to triple-A. The Mets made some bullpen moves a few days after the Braves roughed up their bullpen.

sports2 years ago

d'Arnaud and Murphy Catch for Braves in Series Finale Against Mets

The Atlanta Braves shuffle their lineup, with Travis d'Arnaud replacing Sean Murphy at catcher and Ozzie Albies batting cleanup against left-handed pitcher Gore. The Braves have one of the most statcast-friendly lineups in the league, with Ronald Acuna leading the way in hitting balls over 110 MPH. The struggling Washington Nationals make several changes to their lineup.

sports2 years ago

Braves dominate Diamondbacks with impressive offense and Acuna's homer.

The Atlanta Braves bounced back with a 5-2 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks, led by a strong performance from pitcher Spencer Strider and a 464-foot home run from Ronald Acuna. The Braves' offense was relentless, with Eddie Rosario and Marcell Ozuna contributing key hits. The Diamondbacks struggled to contain the Braves' elite offense, and rookie pitcher Ryne Nelson was pulled after 4.2 innings. The Braves improved to 34-24 and will face the Diamondbacks in a rubber match tomorrow.

sports2 years ago

Orlando Arcia's Ninth-Inning Home Run Lifts Braves Over Rangers 6-5.

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Texas Rangers 6-5 in a comeback win, with Ronald Acuna hitting a home run and stealing his 18th base of the season. Spencer Strider struggled with command but battled through five innings, while Jesse Chavez and Nick Anderson had crucial shutdown innings. Orlando Arcia hit a clutch home run to give the Braves the lead, and Raisel Iglesias redeemed himself with a save. The Braves won two out of three in the series and showed resiliency and fight.

sports2 years ago

Braves' Wright and Harris suffer injuries, Dodd steps up.

Ronald Acuna is on fire, leading the fWAR leaderboards and potentially on pace for a 10 WAR season. Kyle Wright may hit the IL with shoulder soreness, while Michael Harris may avoid an IL stint. Dylan Dodd will start for the Braves on Thursday, and the team's offense had a big day with six homers and 14 runs against Miami. In MLB news, Max Scherzer struggled in his return from a "sticky stuff" suspension, Liam Hendricks is back from beating cancer, and JJ Bleday is going up to the majors.