Ronald Acuna Jr.: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Atlanta Braves Get New Injury Update on Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves fans held their breath Tuesday night when Ronald Acuña Jr. crumpled after fouling a pitch off his left shin. The star outfielder was facing Cincinnati’s Brandon Williamson in the third inning at Truist Park, sitting on a 3-1 count, when an inside cutter caromed off the bone just above his protective guard.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Is Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. playing tonight vs. Reds after injury scare?

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered an injury scare during Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. It was later revealed that Acuna was dealing with a left shin contusion and X-rays were negative.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 22

X-rays negative for Braves RF Ronald Acuna Jr. (shin)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning with a left shin contusion. Facing Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson, Acuna swung at an inside cutter and fouled the ball off his left shin, below the knee and just above a protective guard.

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Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / September 20

Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves bid to clinch NL East in finale vs. Astros

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. rode a torrid 20-game stretch into the middle contest Saturday of an interleague series against the Houston Astros, and he continued his stellar play.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Ronald Acuna Jr.’s late grand slam leads Braves past Astros

Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a grand slam, Grant Holmes produced a quality start, and the visiting Atlanta Braves lowered their magic number to one to clinch the National League East by defeating the Houston Astros 6-3 on Saturday.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 18

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement on Friday

The Atlanta Braves enter a pivotal stretch of the 2026 regular season with a modest but notable tweak to their batting order ahead of Friday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. Makes Personal Announcement Before MLB Playoffs

The Atlanta Braves have officially punched their ticket to the MLB playoffs in 2026. After disappointing in 2025, the Braves have bounced right back as a team.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Braves Raise Eyebrows With Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement

The Atlanta Braves entered Tuesday’s series rematch against the Chicago Cubs looking for a quick turnaround after a 7-3 loss the night before that pushed their losing streak to two games.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Ex-player defends Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. after Zack Wheeler’s comments

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies split a weekend four-game set, which included a Sunday doubleheader. In the afternoon matchup, Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.’s dramatic game-tying home run ruffled the feathers of many Phillies players and their fans.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Ronald Acuna Jr. Facing Potential Issue With Braves Future

Ronald Acuna Jr. is starting to come alive at the right time for the Atlanta Braves. He has been scorching hot in the month of September. In his first five games this month, the 28-year-old superstar has collected 10 hits across 22 plate appearances including three home runs and nine RBIs.

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Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Atlanta Braves Announce Ronald Acuna Jr. News on Monday

The Atlanta Braves will give Ronald Acuña Jr. the leadoff spot and a designated hitter role Monday as they look to finish off the Philadelphia Phillies in their four-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 7

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s heroics have Braves on brink of big series win at Phillies

In a back-and-forth series between National League East contenders, the Atlanta Braves threw the most recent punch. The Philadelphia Phillies hope to punch back Monday when they conclude their four-game home series against the first-place Braves.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 7

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club

Furthering his MVP case, Pete Crow-Armstrong made history in multiple ways despite the Chicago Cubs' loss on Sunday.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. trolls Phillies fans with curtain call after HR

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MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 6

Ronald Acuna Jr. Gets Last Laugh After Zack Wheeler Jab

The rivalry between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves is in full effect this weekend at Citizens Bank Park. This four-game set was incredibly important to how the National League East standings would turn out at the end of the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 6

Ronald Acuna Jr. (3-run HR), Braves rally late to upend Phillies

Ronald Acuna Jr. crushed a three-run homer in the eighth inning and Austin Riley delivered a go-ahead triple in the ninth as the visiting Atlanta Braves rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Sunday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. trolls Phillies fans with clutch game-tying HR

The Atlanta Braves were down for most of Sunday’s contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. However, Ronald Acuna Jr. came to the rescue with some late-game heroics after blasting a game-tying three-run home run.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.’s 450-foot home run feat will make other sluggers jealous

The Atlanta Braves gave a game back to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, but Ronald Acuna Jr. still achieved a remarkable of feat of strength

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Royals All-Star Comments on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Decision

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel García shared a candid perspective on his cousin Ronald Acuña Jr.’s contract, arguing the Atlanta Braves star should have no regrets about securing his $100 million extension despite his injury history.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Announcement After 83 Games

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has started to look more like himself during the team’s current series against the Colorado Rockies. He was given a day off during a crucial series against the Los Angeles Dodgers to get back into the right mindset, and throughout his first two games against Colorado it has showed.

Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Ronald Acuna Jr.’s submits his dark-horse Play of the Year entry with unreal throw

The security at American Family Field failed to frisk Ronald Acuna Jr. thoroughly enough, because he was able to sneak his arm cannon into the venue Friday in Milwaukee, Wis.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 27

Braves activating Ronald Acuna Jr. ahead of Mets series

After a successful week-long rehab assignment, the Atlanta Braves are reportedly ready to activate their superstar right fielder ahead of their series against the New York Mets.

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 23