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Report: Braves Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Return Could Be In Coming Days

The Atlanta Braves could see their superstar, Ronald Acuña Jr., back in the lineup as soon as this weekend during their series against the San Diego Padres.

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Braves beat reporter on potential plan for Ronald Acuña Jr.

Braves Country is on their hands and knees pleading for the blue box that reveals Ronald Acuña Jr. has been activated to the major-league roster. The 2023 NL MVP is completely overwhelming minor-league pitching.

Drake Baldwin News / Talking Chop / May 22

Drake Baldwin back in lineup batting fifth

Baldwin replaces Murphy in the fifth spot, and the rest of the lineup is the same as the Braves look to go above .500 The Atlanta Braves are facing the Washington Nationals tonight in round two of the AJ Smith-Shawver versus Trevor Williams matchup.

Matt Olson News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 22

Braves Matt Olson Looking Closer To All-Star Self As Of Late

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is looking good lately. There are corners of Braves Country who don't want to hear that, but that's the case. While the numbers are nowhere near what we saw of him during his All-Star season in 2023, some metrics indicate he's back to that level and even improved in some areas.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Potential Braves trade chip continues to improve value

When Ronald Acuna Jr. returns to the Braves, the club will have a surplus of outfielders, something that hasn’t been the case for quite a long time. Though Michael Harris II has struggled at the plate, he’s still a Gold Glove center fielder.

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Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 22

Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Preview, Prediction & Odds | May 22nd, 2025

Thursday night’s matchup between the Nationals and Braves at Nationals Park is a sharp bet for underbettors. At a complete game total of 8.5 and a First 5 Innings line under 4.5, our model sees heavy value on both unders.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Two under-the-radar prospects Braves fans need to know

At this point, farm system rankings, at least when it comes to the Braves, shouldn’t be taken seriously. This is an organization that constantly is placed near the bottom of prospect rankings every year; yet somehow, they keep producing Rookie of the Year candidates about twice as often as any other team.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

MLB rookie class being dominated by catchers

Through Wednesday's games, four of the top five qualified rookie hitters by OPS are all catchers.

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The '2004 Boston Red Sox (aka The Idiots)' quiz

Spencer Strider News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Spencer Strider responds to bad outing better than most

After concerning all of us at the beginning of the season, the rotation once again looks to be the strength of the Braves, and that’s even with Spencer Strider struggling in his return.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 22

Braves No. 6 Prospect Named Most Likely to Be Traded at Deadline

Just over two months away from the MLB trade deadline, and the predictions are starting to come in. Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller put out the most likely

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 22

AJ Smith-Shawver faces Trevor Williams again as Braves face Nationals

The Braves look to go above .500 again behind Smith-Shawver After a postponed game last night, the Atlanta Braves will face off against the Washington Nationals in a game where the Braves are once again trying to surpass the .500 mark.

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The 30 most iconic nicknames in baseball

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

There's no sport more American than baseball, with well over 100 years of history, and that history has brought some of the best player nicknames. These 25 nicknames from the game's history should leave you feeling nostalgic.

Ozzie Albies News / Talking Chop / May 22

Will Ozzie Albies bounce back?

Or is this a self-inflicted lost season? Say what you will about the Braves at this point — they’ve done well to get to where they are, but seem to be passively mediocre production-wise at this point — but Ozzie Albies doesn’t even meet that definition.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Braves GM alludes to blockbuster free agent deal that fell through

The Braves didn’t make any moves to improve the pitching staff this offseason. Hell, the only notable acquisition Alex Anthopoulos made in general was a $42 million free agent deal with Jurickson Profar.

Hurston Waldrep News / SportsTalkATL / May 22

Braves top prospect Hurston Waldrep enjoying quite the turnaround

While all eyes were on Ronald Acuña Jr. Wednesday afternoon, who played nine innings in the field for the first time since his rehab assignment began, top prospect Hurston Waldrep was also on the bump for the Gwinnett Stripers.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 22

This Day in Braves History: May 22nd

Let’s go back in time! 1914: Otto Hess shuts down the Cubs, 2-0, giving the Braves back-to-back wins for the first time this year. They will have considerably more runs like that later in the year.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

One player Atlanta Braves must trade before 2025 deadline

The Braves must relieve the logjam while also getting some value back.

Spencer Strider struggles, as Braves fall to Nationals

Ronald Acuña Jr. has another strong night with Stripers

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21

Braves Game vs Nationals Postponed, Make-Up Date Announced

The Atlanta Braves matchup against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday has been postponed. The game will be made up with a doubleheader that is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept.

Hurston Waldrep News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 21

Braves No. 2 Prospect Continues to Find Footing in Triple-A

Atlanta Braves prospect Hurston Waldrep is starting to get a handle on Triple-A after a rough go-around to start the season. In Wednesday's start against the Louisville Bats, he pitched six innings of two-run ball on six hits and two walks while striking out nine.

AJ Smith-Shawver News / Field Level Media / May 21

AJ Smith-Shawver, Braves bid to slow down Nationals

The Washington Nationals go for a season-high fifth straight win when they host the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. The Nationals continued their strong play with a 5-3 victory over the Braves on Tuesday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

Braves Dominating the NL Rookie of the Year Race Early In 2025

The Atlanta Braves organization knows a thing or two about producing elite rookies. In 2022, Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider took the league by storm, collecting all 30 first-place NL Rookie Of The Year votes between the two of them.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Former Braves Star Andruw Jones Responds After Baseball Career Move

The Netherlands will have a new lead man for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Andruw Jones, who played for the Atlanta Braves for 12 seasons, will manage

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / May 19

Atlanta Needs More From Their Struggling Hitters

Stats taken prior to play on May 19. The Atlanta Braves have surged back to above .500 after a very worrisome start to the year. While climbing back is a step in the right direction, it doesn’t erase the offensive inconsistencies that have plagued this team through the first portion of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Report reveals when Braves will activate Spencer Strider

Dodd has moved to the bullpen full time at Triple-A this year, however, and Mark Bowman of MLB.com reported on Sunday that right-hander Spencer Strider is actually the one who will take Elder’s spot in the rotation after he’s activated from the injured list on May 20.

The Braves rotation has suddenly become a strength in Atlanta

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