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Atlanta rookie catcher Drake Baldwin will aim to continue his team's momentum when the Braves host the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night in the third contest of their four-game series.

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REPORT: Ronald Acuña Jr. is headed to Gwinnett

Yesterday was an exciting one for Braves Country, as Ronald Acuña Jr. took the field in a live game for the first time in nearly a calendar year as he began his rehab assignment.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 14

Ronald Acuña Jr. goes yard, Atlanta reaches .500, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. began a rehab assignment on Tuesday in the Florida Complex League. It marked his first game May 26, 2024, when he tore his ACL.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Field Level Media / May 13

Braves get to .500 after Spencer Schwellenbach's gem vs. Nationals

Spencer Schwellenbach pitched seven strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Washington Nationals 5-2 on Tuesday to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Drake Baldwin News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 13

Drake Baldwin Earning More At-Bats, Leads Braves Back to .500 Mark

The Atlanta Braves did it. After multiple failed attempts, the Braves moved to the .500 mark for the first time this season thanks to a 5-2 victory against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

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The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The first six weeks of the MLB season have been full of surprising player performances. These 25 players stand out for their hot and surprising starts early in 2025.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Braves Superstar Homers in First Rehab Game, Nears Return

Ronald Acuña Jr. hasn't played in a Major League Baseball game in almost a whole calendar year. The Atlanta Braves rightfielder was lost for the 2024 season on May 26 of last year when he tore his right anterior cruciate ligament against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 13

Braves' star Ronald Acuna Jr. homers in first rehab game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. homered in the first game of his minor-league rehab stint on Tuesday night to highlight his initial on-field contest in nearly 12 months.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. blasts homer in rehab return after ACL injury

The Atlanta Braves are one step closer to regaining their superstar as Ronald Acuña Jr. made a powerful statement in his first Braves rehab assignment game of 2025.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 13

Braves Acuña Homers In Return to Live Action, Next Step Determined

It didn't take long for Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. to jack one out during his rehab assignment. Three at-bats to be exact. In the bottom of the fourth inning with the FCL Braves already leading 3-0, Acuña hit a laser out to center field for a solo home run.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 13

Ronald Acuña Jr. homers in first game back

The excitement for Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return to the Braves is palpable, and it’s only grown exponentially over the last 24 hours. Earlier today, the Braves

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / May 13

Is it time for the Braves to call up Craig Kimbrel?

On April 14th, the Braves made their very fans happy when it was announced the club had signed Craig Kimbrel to a minor-league contract. The decision didn’t come with a guarantee that Kimbrel would ever pitch for the major-league club.

Brian Snitker News / SportsTalkATL / May 13

Brian Snitker reveals plan for Ronald Acuña Jr.

The Braves made the exciting announcement official today, sending Ronald Acuña Jr. out on his rehab assignment which will begin with the Florida Complex League.

Jhancarlos Lara News / SportsTalkATL / May 13

Intriguing Braves prospect Jhancarlos Lara makes eye-popping Stripers debut

The Braves made an intriguing promotion over the weekend, sending hard-throwing righty Jhancarlos Lara to Gwinnett, despite some less than stellar surface level statistics.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 13

Braves Brian Snitker Provides Recovery Update On Joe Jimenez

Setup man Joe Jimenez continues to inch his way back toward a return to the Atlanta Braves mound. Manager Brian Snitker said that Jimenez is working hard at getting healthy and being put through "strenuous" activities.

Chris Sale News / Total Apex Sports / May 13

Atlanta Braves Making History With 1-Run Games

The Atlanta Braves have made history over the last week. They have alternated one-run losses and one-run wins in seven straight games. That is the longest such streak by any team in MLB history.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 13

Ronald Acuña Jr. In Homestretch Of Return to Braves

The Atlanta Braves officially announced on Tuesday that Ronald Acuña Jr. would begin his rehab assignment. He'll start off down in the complex league in North Port, Fla.

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / May 13

Was this Alex Anthopoulos’ biggest offseason miss?

Alex Anthopoulos’ recent track record has come into question of late, which is more than fair. Sending off top prospects and the best catcher in baseball (William Contreras) for Sean Murphy is looking like a real head-scratcher.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 13

Braves Promote Two Pitching Prospects Up A Level Of Minor Leagues

Two top Atlanta Braves pitching prospects have been promoted up a level in the minor leagues. According to a roster update from Double-A Columbus, right-hander JR Ritchie is heading to Double-A from High-A Rome and right-hander Jhancarlos Lara is heading from Double-A to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 13

Limited trade resources and options leaves Braves outfield in precarious position

Last week, Chase brought up an interesting point as to whether or not Jurickson Profar will receive much playing-time once he returns from his PED suspension.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Atlanta Braves Make History By Extending Bizarre Streak of Close Games

Atlanta Braves fans might have to get their blood pressure checked after what's gone down over the past week. Despite leading the Washington Nationals 3-1 in the top of the ninth inning on Monday night, the Braves suffered a blown save from Raisel Iglesias.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Braves outfielder pulls off one of the best catches of the season

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II on Monday channeled his inner Willie Mays to make an incredible catch against the Washington Nationals.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Report: Ronald Acuña Jr. to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will begin a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Tuesday, according to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / May 12

Braves’ Brian Snitker feeling the heat as managerial carousel spins faster

In a season where expectations haven’t been met, Snitker is suddenly part of a league-wide hot-seat conversation.

Braves star OF to begin rehab assignment

Offensively challenged Braves could be salve for Nationals' losing ways

Pirates strike in ninth to edge Braves

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Braves star OF to begin rehab assignment

The Braves announced to reporters that he will start a rehab assignment in the Complex League Tuesday.

Offensively challenged Braves could be salve for Nationals' losing ways

Pirates strike in ninth to edge Braves

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Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 10

The Chatter’s Box: Atlanta’s Pierce Johnson talks to The Rockies Insider

The two best teams in Major League Baseball entering the week of May 5 have been the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Together they’ve won 48 games through the first six weeks of the season or, to put it painfully for those on the Southside of the Windy City, more games than the Chicago White Sox in all six months of their 2024 campaign.