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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.

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Michael Harris II leads off, Austin Wynns starts second straight game in Game 2 vs. White Sox

The Braves are looking to force a rubber match tomorrow with a win tonight behind Chris Sale. Chicago waited until the last second to confirm it, but they will indeed send Davis Martin to the mound to face the Ronald Acuña Jr.-less Braves. Upside for us, downside for his teammates?

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.

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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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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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.

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 / Battery Power / June 10

Braves turn to Chris Sale to even things up in Chicago

Chris Sale’s former team road tour continues and concludes this series as he’s set to take the mound at Rate Field against the Chicago White Sox. It goes without saying, and he probably already thinks this way as an ace, but going six innings / giving some length tonight would be ideal after last night’s extra-innings heartbreaker.

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.

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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 / 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.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Writer makes case for surprise Braves player to make All-Star roster

The Atlanta Braves have been on a heater throughout the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 45-22 despite a recent road loss to the Chicago White Sox.

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CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Braves rumors: CJ Abrams, other shortstops mentioned as possible Atlanta trade targets

The Atlanta Braves have the best record in MLB. They feature a complete team for the most part. Still, Atlanta could look to upgrade its roster before the MLB trade deadline.

Eric Hartman News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

No signs of slowing down for Tate Southisene following promotion

Eric Hartman has been the Braves’ most impressive prospect through the first few months of the season, but he’s been closely followed since Opening Day by 2025 first-round selection Tate Southisene.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

Braves make two exciting roster move amid series with White Sox

The Braves made a couple of exciting roster moves amid their series with the White Sox. JR Ritchie has been recalled from AAA and joining him his veteran relief pitcher James Karinchak.

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 / Battery Power / June 10

How many Braves relievers will exceed 65 IP this year?

I could make this one a scoring one, but doing anything score-wise that pertains to relievers seems kinda gross. So, nah. This question is, of course, prompted by whatever happened last night that led Carlos Carrasco to face six batters in high leverage.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / June 10

All NL East Eyes On Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have been the best team in baseball so far this season. Atlanta has 67 games under its belt this season and has a 45-22 record. That's absurd and is a pace of 108 wins across 162 games.

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.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 9

Braves Could Get Better Case Scenario for Acuña Injury

NOTE: This story has been updated since its publication to reflect a developing story. The Atlanta Braves might be able to exhale following another injury to Ronald Acuña Jr.

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.