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Backed by Braves' bats, Chris Sale stifles Pirates

Chris Sale was stellar through seven innings to help the Atlanta Braves take an 8-1 win and avoid the sweep in the series finale against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

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Ronald Acuña Jr Suffers Injury on Sunday

Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. went down after trying to scramble back to second base on Sunday afternoon. In the first inning, Acuña slapped a double to open the game, giving the Atlanta Braves an early scoring chance.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals Series May 27-30: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The Washington Nationals will be on the road, beginning a four-game set against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, May 27 at 4:10 PM ET. Braves vs. Nationals Series Info Nationals @ Braves Time: Monday, May 27 at 4:10 PM ET Braves Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton Nationals Starting Pitcher: Patrick Corbin TV Channel: MASN2 Livestream: Fubo […]

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 43 minutes ago

Braves lose Acuña but win baseball game, 8-1

If it felt a little like 2022 and a little like 2023 so far in 2024, now it feels a little like 2021 as well The Braves won this baseball game, 8-1, routing the Pirates thanks to another good outing from Chris Sale and a bunch of barreled balls that didn’t actually result in outs for once.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Braves slugger, reigning MVP leaves game due to knee soreness

Braves slugger, four-time All-Star leaves game due to knee soreness

With designated hitter Marcell Ozuna at the plate, he tried to steal third, but he collapsed and grabbed his left leg.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / MLB Trade Rumors / 50 minutes ago

Braves star exits game with apparent knee injury

The Braves superstar exited Sunday's game against the Pirates in the first inning due to an apparent injury suffered while running the bases, and he limped off the field while gesturing to his left knee.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Braves superstar injures knee while running the bases

The Atlanta Braves are crossing their fingers that Ronald Acuna Jr.'s left knee soreness is nothing more than that.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Braves OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) exits game vs. Pirates

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. sustained an apparent left knee injury during the first inning of Sunday's game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 1 hour ago

Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves game with apparent knee injury (UPDATED)

Ronald Acuña Jr. suffered an apparent knee injury in the first inning of Sunday’s game against the Pirates The Atlanta Braves may have suffered another massive injury.

MLB News / Bleacher Report / 39 minutes ago

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. Leaves Game vs. Pirates After Non-Contact Knee Injury

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. left Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to left knee soreness. The reigning National League MVP when making…

MLB News / Bleacher Report / 4 hours ago

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. to Go on IL After Knee Injury vs. Pirates; Will Have MRI

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. told reporters he will be placed on the injured list after leaving Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. While…

MLB News / Bleacher Report / 3 hours ago

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. to Go on IL After Non-Contact Knee Injury vs. Pirates

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. told reporters he will be placed on the injured list after leaving Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The…

Adam Duvall News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

d’Arnaud and Duvall back in the lineup as Braves look to win finale against Pirates

Both guys had pinch hits last night as the Braves lost the series With southpaw Martin Perez on the mound for Pittsburgh, and Chadwick Tromp getting the start last night, the Braves are adding both Adam Duvall and Travis d’Arnaud into tonight’s lineup.

Chris Sale News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Braves put Chris Sale in the role of stopper (again) as they look to avoid Pittsburgh sweep

Chris Sale has been unhittable, and the Braves’ offense hasn’t been able to get the hits to fall in. Well, I’m not going to call it “good” news, but last night, the Braves got both out-xwOBAed and out-wOBAed by the Pirates.

MLB News / Action Network / 4 hours ago

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Check out Action Network's MLB best bets for Sunday, May 26, including picks and predictions for Braves vs. Pirates and Giants vs. Mets.

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Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / 10 hours ago

The Top 10 Greatest Pitchers in Atlanta Braves History

The Braves franchise began play in 1876 in Boston, going by the nickname “Reds” in their inaugural season. The team was simply referred to as “Boston” from 1877-1900, before being the “Boston Nationals” from 1901 to 1906 and the “Boston Doves” from 1907-1910.

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Braves take swing on one-time All-Star IF

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AJ Smith-Shawver News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Braves place RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (oblique) on IL

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a strained left oblique muscle. Atlanta recalled left-hander Ray Kerr from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Friday night's series opener against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

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