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Are the Braves making a change to the rotation?

On Wednesday morning, the Braves made a couple of roster moves, adding JR Ritchie and reliever James Karinchak to the roster. Karinchak replaces Kinley, and it’s an opportunity for him to earn a permanent role in the bullpen.

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Braves turn to Chris Sale to even things up in Chicago

Chris Sale’s former team road tour continues and concludes this series as he’s set to take the mound at Rate Field against the Chicago White Sox. It goes without saying, and he probably already thinks this way as an ace, but going six innings / giving some length tonight would be ideal after last night’s extra-innings heartbreaker.

Atlanta Braves News / HITC / June 10

Atlanta Braves give update on Ronald Acuña Jr after outfielder exits game with injury

The Atlanta Braves have provided an update on Ronald Acuña Jr. after the outfielder left their game against the Chicago White Sox with a hamstring issue.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Total Pro Sports / June 10

Ronald Acuna Jr. To Undergo MRI Scans For Leg Injury As Atlanta Braves Face Huge Blow

The Atlanta Braves are the best team in the MLB so far this year, but Ronald Acuna Jr. has not really been a major part of their success. The 2023 National League MVP made a very slow start to the season before getting into his groove over the past couple of weeks.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Eric Hartman News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

No signs of slowing down for Tate Southisene following promotion

Eric Hartman has been the Braves’ most impressive prospect through the first few months of the season, but he’s been closely followed since Opening Day by 2025 first-round selection Tate Southisene.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

Braves make two exciting roster move amid series with White Sox

The Braves made a couple of exciting roster moves amid their series with the White Sox. JR Ritchie has been recalled from AAA and joining him his veteran relief pitcher James Karinchak.

Carlos Carrasco News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Braves Designate Carlos Carrasco For Assignment

The Braves have once again designated righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment. This time, his roster spot goes to right-hander James Karinchak, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Spencer Strider News / Just Baseball / June 10

Spencer Strider Has Found New Ways To Succeed

At the conclusion of the 2022 season, the Atlanta Braves found two new budding superstars in the sport. Michael Harris II took home NL Rookie of the Year honors, edging out teammate Spencer Strider for the award.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 10

How many Braves relievers will exceed 65 IP this year?

I could make this one a scoring one, but doing anything score-wise that pertains to relievers seems kinda gross. So, nah. This question is, of course, prompted by whatever happened last night that led Carlos Carrasco to face six batters in high leverage.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / June 10

All NL East Eyes On Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have been the best team in baseball so far this season. Atlanta has 67 games under its belt this season and has a 45-22 record. That's absurd and is a pace of 108 wins across 162 games.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 10

Braves walked off, Acuña injured, updates on Drake Baldwin and Hurston Waldrep

There haven’t been many nights like this for the Braves, but it is fair to call what transpired on Tuesday a nightmare. Atlanta bounced out to a 4-0 lead on the back of two home runs from Matt Olson, and he nearly came through with a third, only to be robbed over the center field wall.

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 10

Braves Hit with Rare Series Opening Loss as White Sox Walk it Off

The Atlanta Braves came out firing on all cylinders on Tuesday night, but the result was still a gut-punch in extra innings in the form of a walk-off loss.

Hurston Waldrep News / Battery Power / June 10

Ronald Acuña Jr. update, Hurston Waldrep rehabbing, and more

The Atlanta Braves suffered another blow on the injury front, and yet again, Ronald Acuña Jr. is the subject. Acuña exited Tuesday night in the fourth inning after limping on his way to first base. The club later reported that he exited the contest with hamstring tightness.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 9

Braves lose in extra innings as Acuña leaves with injury

The Atlanta Braves started a series against the Chicago White Sox after a 5-1 run at home where they took two of three from the reigning AL champ Blue Jays and swept the Pirates who at the time had scored the fourth most runs in MLB.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Braves Announce Ronald Acuña Jr. News After Exiting White Sox Game

The Atlanta Braves entered Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with the best record in baseball at 45-21, continuing what has been a dominant first half of the season.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / June 9

Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. exits vs. White Sox with apparent leg injury

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Tuesday's game at the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning after sustaining an apparent left leg injury.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 9

Braves Could Get Better Case Scenario for Acuña Injury

NOTE: This story has been updated since its publication to reflect a developing story. The Atlanta Braves might be able to exhale following another injury to Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 9

Ronald Acuña Jr. exits game early with leg injury

It’s hold your breath time for Atlanta Braves fans, as star right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Tuesday’s game early after pulling up limp with a leg injury while running to first.

Drake Baldwin News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Braves Announce Drake Baldwin News After 18 Missed Games

The Atlanta Braves catching corps is completely depleted, with both starters Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy currently on the injured list. While the team has continued to thrive, entering Tuesday with MLB's best record at 45-21, they are still hoping for the return of Baldwin.