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Braves Snitker, Elder Affirm Acuña's Comments, Await His Return

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker and Bryce Elder affirmed comments from Ronald Acuña Jr. that a potential tension is being put to rest. Ahead of first pitch, Acuña said he had spoken with both Snitker and then his teammates in an effort to clear the air.

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Ronald Acuna eats crow after throwing Braves manager under bus

The Atlanta Braves are weathering an early storm this season. The Braves have managed to hang around .500, winning seven of their last 11 games. Atlanta hopes to stay within striking distance in the NL East as reinforcements come in the form of starting pitcher Spencer Strider and right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.

Alex Verdugo News / Talking Chop / May 15

Ronald Acuna on the horizon, Alex Verdugo, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Ronald Acuna appears well on his way to returning to Atlanta, which is good timing with Alex Verdugo and Eli White coming back to earth some.

MLB News / Talking Chop / May 14

Braves bullpen has a blunder in 5-4 loss to Nationals

Atlanta’s bullpen was unable to stick the landing, so they went back under .500 with tonight’s loss. The Atlanta Braves ceded control of this one to the Washington Nationals late, as some bad bullpen work and some rough defense ended up ensuring that the Braves wouldn’t be going over .500 on this night.

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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?

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

Ronald Acuña Jr. publicly addresses Brian Snitker incident

One of the major storylines over a wild first seven weeks of the season was an incident that involved Ronald Acuña Jr., Brian Snitker, and Jarred Kelenic.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

Braves were wise to avoid these big-ticket free agents

Many of the big-ticket free agents haven’t lived up to their contracts this offseason, including the Braves‘ only free agent addition in Jurickson Profar, but there are many others that Atlanta fans were clamoring for that are off to very slow starts.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / May 14

Atlanta Braves On Verge of Capping Off Historic Early-Season Turnaround

The Atlanta Braves can clinch their series against the Washington Nationals with a win Wednesday night, but they can also secure themselves a spot in the history books.

Brian Snitker News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 14

Braves' Brian Snitker Trying New Leadoff Hitter to Move Above .500 Mark

The Atlanta Braves accomplished a feat Tuesday that they hadn't yet this season -- reach the .500 mark. To move above .500, the Braves will try something Wednesday that they have never done.

Eli White News / Talking Chop / May 14

Eli White set to lead off for Braves against Nationals

At this point, why not? The lineups are out for the third game of this four-game series between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals and the big story is that the Braves are now just a win away from going over .500 for the first time all season.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

Should the Braves trade Jarred Kelenic at the Trade Deadline?

As a former highly-touted prospect and 2018’s sixth overall draft pick, 25-year-old outfielder Jarred Kelenic hasn’t quite lived up to the hype. And this has really been true for a while now, even prior to his time with the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 14

Braves Pitching Staff Placed Middle of Pack in Recent Ranking

The Atlanta Braves pitching staff was one of the best in baseball a year ago. However, it's slumped a bit this year. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller ranked MLB's pitching staff and ranked the Braves right in the middle at No.

Bryce Elder News / Talking Chop / May 14

Can Braves get over .500 as Bryce Elder takes on Nationals?

Atlanta has made it to the land of .500. Now they’ll be looking to reach the sunny side of .500 with a series win tonight. The Atlanta Braves are .500 for the first time since the season started.

Spencer Schwellenbach News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 14

Concerns About Braves Schwellenbach Need Not Apply

The Atlanta Braves are finally a .500 team, and Spencer Schwellenbach finding his groove again lined up perfectly to help get them there. He held Washington Nationals bats to two runs on six hits across seven innings of work.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 14

Ronald Acuña Jr. will join Triple-A Gwinnett for rehab, per report

The face of the franchise gets closer and closer to returning to big league action. Tuesday was a big day in the world of the Atlanta Braves — before the team finally reached .500 for the first time since Opening Day, there were reports that Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 14

Alex Verdugo is as advertised

Alex is pretty much who we thought we was, with the good and the bad Bringing up Alex Verdugo in mid-April gave the Atlanta Braves a shot in the arm. When he arrived, the outfield that was already missing Ronald Acuña was being rocked by the Jurickson Profar suspension and some pretty poor play from bench players forced into the lineup.

MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 14

Braves Accomplish Rare Feat With Nationals Win

The Atlanta Braves have won the first two contests of their four-game set against the Washington Nationals. Tuesday's victory, though, was a lot more significant than guaranteeing a split against a division rival.

Drake Baldwin News / SportsTalkATL / May 14

Can Drake Baldwin play left field? Time to find out

Braves rookie Drake Baldwin has been about as impressive as possible through the first 42 games of the season. He was thrust into the starting role to begin the year after Sean Murphy suffered a cracked rib during Spring Training, and the early surface level results didn’t tell the entire story.

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.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Braves Receive Positive Ronald Acuna Jr. News After Video Emerges

The Atlanta Braves haven't been all that impressive in the first quarter of the 2025 MLB season. With a record that has been on the verge of .500, they began 2025 losing their first seven games and have been battling their back into baseball relevancy.

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 / 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 / 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 / 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

Braves designate veteran OF for assignment

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Atlanta Braves News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 12

Atlanta Braves Young Catcher No Longer Ranked on Top 100 Prospects List

Atlanta Braves' catcher Drake Baldwin has officially fallen off the MLB Top 100 prospects list, losing his eligibility by virtue of getting 45 days of major league service time.