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Braves’ perfect trade offer for Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki after Ronald Acuna Jr. injury

The Atlanta Braves have been baseball’s best team for most of 2026, but even a first-place powerhouse can feel vulnerable when Ronald Acuna Jr. lands back on the injured list.

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Mauricio Dubón leads off for Braves as they attempt to salvage White Sox series

I’m going to start this off by giving Dugout Radar a shout-out. In case you’ve never heard of it, it’s a website that does its best to give you an idea of how likely it is to see the tarp on the field for any given ball game across Major League baseball.

Martin Perez News / Battery Power / June 11

Braves in unfamiliar position as they look to salvage a game behind Martin Perez

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I’ve been kind of checked out during this series. The Braves’ 2026 season has been very exciting so far, but there’s

Atlanta Braves News / Total Pro Sports / June 11

MLB Rumors: Atlanta Braves Linked To 3 Players As Trade Deadline Nears

Following a hugely disappointing 2025 campaign, the Atlanta Braves are setting the standard in the MLB this season. The club presently ranks among the top five teams offensively, while their pitching department is arguably the best in the league.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / June 11

Braves Hit With Another Gut Punch as Acuña Returns to IL

The Atlanta Braves just cannot catch a break. Ronald Acuña Jr. is headed back to the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after leaving Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

James Karinchak News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 11

Braves Reliever James Karinchak Makes Most of Return to Majors

As Karinchak trotted out from the visiting bullpen dugout at Rate Field in Chicago on Wednesday night, it marked a major moment for himself. He was back on a major league mound for the first time in 984 days. He stepped off the mound representing the Cleveland Guardians on Sept.

JR Ritchie News / Battery Power / June 11

Ronald Acuna injury update, JR Ritchie returns, more

Well just as Drake Baldwin seemed to be nearing his return, the Braves will now be without Ronald Acuna for at least 10 days, with a hamstring strain. The Braves just can’t seem to get all of their stars healthy and playing well together at once, even as they are performing extremely well this season.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / June 10

Braves Lose Ronald Acuña Jr. and Suddenly NL Looks Wide Open

The Atlanta Braves have been the clear-cut No. 1 team in the National League so far this season, but they are going to be vulnerable for the foreseeable future.

MLB News / Ball Exclusives / June 10

Ronald Acuña Jr. lands on injured list with Grade 1 hamstring strain

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been placed on the injured list with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and the team did not reveal a timeline for his return.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / June 10

Braves place OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) on injured list

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after he departed Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with hamstring tightness.

Atlanta Braves News / New Baseball Media / June 10

2026 Transactions: Braves Select Karinchak & Tellez, Lara DFA’d

It was a busy day on June 10 for the Atlanta Braves, as the team reshuffled its roster. James Karinchak is back in the Majors, as is Rowdy Tellez, as the two were promoted to Atlanta.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

ESPN on what Braves 'must do' at the trade deadline

We are probably about a month away from trade conversations seriously heating up, but the Braves’ needs are becoming clearer by the day. The rotation has held up better than anyone could have imagined, but that doesn’t change the fact that Atlanta really doesn’t have a playoff-caliber starter outside of Chris Sale.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Ronald Acuña Jr. Move Leaves Braves With Decision to Make

The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 10

Braves lose former MVP to hamstring injury

For the second time this season, the Atlanta Braves have lost their superstar right fielder to the injured list.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

Braves DFA once highly touted arm, Ronald Acuña Jr. back to the IL

It’s a day of roster moves for the Atlanta Braves, and this one is not a lot of fun to write about. Ronald Acuña Jr. is heading back to the IL after suffering yet another hamstring injury during yesterday’s game versus the White Sox.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Braves Place Ronald Acuña Jr. On Injured List

The Braves announced that outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a strained left hamstring. First baseman Rowdy Tellez has been selected to take his place on the active roster.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

Are the Braves making a change to the rotation?

On Wednesday morning, the Braves made a couple of roster moves, adding JR Ritchie and reliever James Karinchak to the roster. Karinchak replaces Kinley, and it’s an opportunity for him to earn a permanent role in the bullpen.

Atlanta Braves News / HITC / June 10

Atlanta Braves give update on Ronald Acuña Jr after outfielder exits game with injury

The Atlanta Braves have provided an update on Ronald Acuña Jr. after the outfielder left their game against the Chicago White Sox with a hamstring issue.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Braves Make a Flurry of Roster Moves Before White Sox Game

The Atlanta Braves made a number of roster moves on Wednesday ahead of their second game against the Chicago White Sox. The team announced that they have selected right-hander James Karinchak to the major league roster and designated righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Pro Sports / June 10

Ronald Acuna Jr. To Undergo MRI Scans For Leg Injury As Atlanta Braves Face Huge Blow

The Atlanta Braves are the best team in the MLB so far this year, but Ronald Acuna Jr. has not really been a major part of their success. The 2023 National League MVP made a very slow start to the season before getting into his groove over the past couple of weeks.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

The Braves have once again designated righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment. This time, his roster spot goes to right-hander James Karinchak, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Spencer Strider News / Just Baseball / June 10

Spencer Strider Has Found New Ways To Succeed

At the conclusion of the 2022 season, the Atlanta Braves found two new budding superstars in the sport. Michael Harris II took home NL Rookie of the Year honors, edging out teammate Spencer Strider for the award.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 9

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. exits vs. White Sox with apparent leg injury

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Tuesday's game at the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning after sustaining an apparent left leg injury.

Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Braves Announce Drake Baldwin News After 18 Missed Games

The Atlanta Braves catching corps is completely depleted, with both starters Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy currently on the injured list. While the team has continued to thrive, entering Tuesday with MLB's best record at 45-21, they are still hoping for the return of Baldwin.

Atlanta Braves News / EasySportz / June 9