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Ronald Acuna Jr.'s power emerging as Braves seek sweep of fading Reds

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s power emerging as Braves seek sweep of fading Reds

The Atlanta Braves have accomplished plenty through the first two months of the regular season. The first team to reach 40 victories will look to add a three-game sweep of the host Cincinnati Reds to the list on Sunday afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / Ball Exclusives / May 31
The Atlanta Braves are the first team to reach 40 wins

The Atlanta Braves are the first team to reach 40 wins

Just a year removed from a season which saw the Braves finish fourth in the NL East and 10 games below .500 with a 76-86 record. The Braves are now the first team to hit 40 wins in 2026.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 30
Red-hot Ronald Acuna Jr. homers twice to lead Braves past Reds

Red-hot Ronald Acuna Jr. homers twice to lead Braves past Reds

Ronald Acuna Jr. launched a pair of home runs on Saturday night to help the visiting Atlanta Braves post a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Acuna tallied his first multi-homer game of the year, hitting his third and fourth home runs in the last three games after he had just two in his first 42 games.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 30
Braves Players With the Best All-Star Cases So Far

Braves Players With the Best All-Star Cases So Far

The Atlanta Braves are one of the best teams in baseball, and it takes some standout talent to make it happen. During the 2023 season, when they last won 100 games, they had eight All-Stars head to Seattle.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

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 / SportsTalkATL / May 30
Teams that could blow it up and a Braves trade target from each (AL)

Teams that could blow it up and a Braves trade target from each (AL)

We are slowly inching toward the trade deadline, and there’s no doubt the Braves will be buyers — potentially bigger buyers than we’ve ever seen under this regime.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 30
Braves enjoying hot bat of Michael Harris II against Reds

Braves enjoying hot bat of Michael Harris II against Reds

In search of their major league-leading 40th win, the visiting Atlanta Braves will look to post another series win on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 30
Walt Weiss has intriguing statement about the future at shortstop

Walt Weiss has intriguing statement about the future at shortstop

The Braves offense stayed hot against the Reds on Friday night, winning 8-3 behind big nights from Michael Harris II, Dominic Smith, and Ronald Acuña — who homered for the second time in as many nights.

Atlanta Braves News / Total Pro Sports / May 30
What Time Is The Atlanta Braves Game Today? Starting Pitchers, TV Channel & More

What Time Is The Atlanta Braves Game Today? Starting Pitchers, TV Channel & More

The Atlanta Braves continue to hold the best record in the MLB. They moved up to 39-19 for the season after smacking the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 at the Great American Ballpark on Friday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 30
Acuña's Pair of Big Games for Braves Showing Promise of Surge

Acuña's Pair of Big Games for Braves Showing Promise of Surge

Over the last couple of days, Ronald Acuña Jr. has seen the ball as well as anybody. The Atlanta Braves’ right fielder has homered in back-to-back games and has reached base six times.  In Friday night’s win over the Cincinnati Reds, he smacked a lead-off home run off Chris Paddack to set the tone early.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29
Braves' bats stay hot in win over Reds

Braves' bats stay hot in win over Reds

Michael Harris II went 3-for-5 with three RBIs, Ronald Acuna Jr. homered and the visiting Atlanta Braves posted an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the first contest of a three-game set on Friday.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 29
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits incredible 38th career leadoff home run

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. hits incredible 38th career leadoff home run

Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed his 38th career leadoff home run against the Cincinnati Reds.

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

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 / EasySportz / May 29
Ronald Acuña Jr. Is BACK and the Braves Just Got Even Scarier

Ronald Acuña Jr. Is BACK and the Braves Just Got Even Scarier

The rest of Major League Baseball should be concerned. Ronald Acuña Jr. reminded everyone exactly who he is Thursday night, blasting a go-ahead grand slam as the Atlanta Braves crushed the Boston Red Sox 10-2 at Fenway Park.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 29
Braves make roster move ahead of series with Reds

Braves make roster move ahead of series with Reds

Ahead of their series with the Reds, the Braves made a minor roster move, recalling Anthony Molina from Gwinnett. In a corresponding transaction, Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29
Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

The Braves announced Friday that veteran righty Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment yet again. His spot on the roster goes to righty Anthony Molina, who’s been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 29
What is the panic meter at for Austin Riley?

What is the panic meter at for Austin Riley?

Most every Braves star looks like they’re headed to the All-Star Game — even Ronald Acuña Jr. snapped out of his mini-slump with a grand slam in yesterday’s win over the Red Sox — with one glaring exception: Austin Riley.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 29
Braves go the college athlete route in latest first-round mock draft

Braves go the college athlete route in latest first-round mock draft

In about six weeks, the Atlanta Braves will welcome an entire draft class into an already vastly improved farm system — and it begins with two picks in the first round, No.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 29
Takeaways From Braves Series Win vs Red Sox at Fenway Park

Takeaways From Braves Series Win vs Red Sox at Fenway Park

The Atlanta Braves head to Cincinnati with the win in their sails, winning another series against their designated interleague rival, the Boston Red Sox.

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Braves Facing Chris Sale Decision After Red Sox Win

Braves Facing Chris Sale Decision After Red Sox Win

Chris Sale put in one of his best performances of the season at Fenway Park on Thursday. The veteran left-hander powered Atlanta to a 10-2 win over the Boston Red Sox while showing a noticeable jump in velocity throughout the afternoon.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 28
Based on the Latest CBA News, Enjoy This Braves Season While You Can

Based on the Latest CBA News, Enjoy This Braves Season While You Can

Take a moment and just reflect on what the Atlanta Braves have done this season. They have the best record in baseball (37-19), and they’ve lost two series all year.  This is a bona fide World Series contender.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 27
Braves Manager Praises Bryce Elder Amid Breakout Season

Braves Manager Praises Bryce Elder Amid Breakout Season

Entering this season, the starting rotation looked to be the Atlanta Braves' biggest weakness, especially after it had plagued them much of last season.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / May 26
Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Has Reportedly Died

Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Has Reportedly Died

Bob Horner, the standout slugger known for his remarkable transition from amateur baseball directly into the major leagues, has died at the age of 68.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27
Former MLB All-Star Bob Horner passes away at 68

Former MLB All-Star Bob Horner passes away at 68

Former All-Star and Rookie of the Year Bob Horner has passed away at 68. The Braves announced the news on Tuesday afternoon while sending their condolences to his family and friends.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26
Braves Re-Sign José Azócar To Minor League Deal

Braves Re-Sign José Azócar To Minor League Deal

The Braves have re-signed outfielder José Azócar to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27
Future Hall of Fame closer joins the best team in AL

Future Hall of Fame closer joins the best team in AL

His dominance in the closer role for the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2015 was among the greatest four-year stretches for any closer ever. Recently, though, it has been a rough go for the soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran. 

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Michael Harris News / Yardbarker / May 21
Michael Harris' two-HR game powers Braves to MLB-leading 14th series win

Michael Harris' two-HR game powers Braves to MLB-leading 14th series win

Major League Baseball's best team by record keeps winning, as the Atlanta Braves picked up their league-leading 14th series win of the season on Thursday. 

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