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Where is Ronald Acuna Jr. and 5 other questions after 2024 MLB season’s first month

After nearly 30 games for most teams, the first month of the 2024 MLB season is all but behind us. And with its passing, there are plenty of questions to be asked, some of which include where is the Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr.

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Braves nearly no-hit Mariners, then lose in the 9th

It was not AJ Minter’s finest hour in the 9th inning and the lineup continued to slump. It’s not every night you get dueling no-hitters for six innings at the ballpark, but that is exactly what Max Fried and Bryce Miller did on Monday night in chilly Seattle.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 7 hours ago

Braves go with their usual lineup as Travis d'Arnaud returns

Chadwick Tromp got the start on Sunday and now Travis d'Arnaud is back in the lineup. Business as usual. The Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners are set to get their latest series of baseball underway and we've officially got the lineups submitted by both teams.

Max Fried News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Fried looks to stay in Maximum mode as Braves take on Mariners

The West Coast swing begins and Max Fried will be looking to get things started on the right track for the Braves. The Atlanta Braves are set to get started on a quick trip out West and they’ll be sending their star pitcher out to kick things off as Atlanta takes on the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Braves vs. Mariners: April 29 - May 1

The Braves head out on their first western road trip with a three-game series against the Mariners. The Atlanta Braves will head west Monday where they will begin a six-game road trip with a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 53 minutes ago

Braves vs. Mariners Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, April 29, 2024

The leaders of the NL East and AL West meet Monday at 9:40 PM ET, with the Atlanta Braves (19-7) visiting the Seattle Mariners (15-13). Bookmakers favor the Braves for the contest, installing them as -145 moneyline favorites.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 53 minutes ago

Barreling baseballs and waiting for results

The offense isn’t yet seeing the full fruits of its labor. The 2024 Atlanta Braves currently rank 16th in Major League Baseball in home runs hit at 29.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Braves vs. Mariners Probable Starting Pitchers – April 29

The Atlanta Braves (19-7) visit the Seattle Mariners (15-13) on Monday to kick off a three-game series at T-Mobile Park. The matchup starts at 9:40 PM ET.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 9 hours ago

It’s time for another Braves contract extension

The Braves are an MLB best 19-7, winners of 11 of their last 13 games, and coming off a series win against the team with the second-best record in baseball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

MLB home run props for 4/29: Braves sluggers to feast on M's pitching

It's a new week for us in home run props, and we're looking to kick off the week with a bang. Let's break down our three favorite HR bets for Monday's MLB slate.

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, Predictions for 4/29

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

MLB veteran on Braves stint: 'Never been happier playing baseball'

The Braves own the best record in baseball, and they’re doing it without some of the top talents in the sport living up to expectations. Atlanta has been without Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy for a vast majority of the season, but even more impressively, the club keeps winning without significant contributions from their three best hitters.

MLB News / Talking Chop / 2 hours ago

Braves’ first West Coast swing of the year starts with three in Seattle

The Braves will try to improve on their MLB-best record as they face the tough staff in Seattle The Atlanta Braves are heading out on their first West

Max Fried News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Red-hot Braves turn to Max Fried in opener vs. Mariners

With Spencer Strider sidelined for the season following elbow surgery, Max Fried has stepped back into the role of the ace of the Atlanta Braves. Fried is scheduled to start Monday night as the Braves open a three-game interleague series against the host Seattle Mariners.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / 3 hours ago

Austin Riley Delivers Sunday Walk-Off, Jarred Kelenic Reflects on his MLB Journey, More

Braves emerge with a series win in showdown of MLB’s best. It was not in the prettiest of fashions, but in a showdown of the MLB’s best teams, the Braves were able to win a competitive series over the weekend against the Guardians.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Austin Riley knocks in winner as Braves beat Guardians

Austin Riley's one-out single in the 10th inning drove in automatic runner Ronald Acuna Jr. with the winning run to give the Atlanta Braves a 3-2 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in the rubber game of a three-game set between two division-leading teams.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 minute ago

Braves two-time All-Star addresses future with team

Some obvious obstacles exist — he will be 35 in November 2025 and is essentially a DH-only player at this point in his career

Guardians pull out win over Braves

Andrew Benintendi's walk-off HR leads White Sox past Rays

Yankees score season-high 15 runs to pound Brewers

Red Sox acquire veteran slugger to fill vacancy at first base

Blue Jays' offseason approach in question as offense continues to struggle

Alex Anthopoulos News / SportsTalkATL / 3 hours ago

It looks like Alex Anthopoulos has done it again

There’s not enough praise in the universe for Alex Anthopoulos. What he’s done for the Braves organization since taking over in the winter of 2017 cannot be understated.

MLB News / Action Network / April 27

MLB best bets: Guardians vs. Braves pick, odds, predictions 4/27

Nicholas Martin of the Action Network shares his Guardians vs. Braves pick, including MLB odds and predictions for the Interleague series clash at Truist Park on Saturday, April 27.

MLB Opening Pitch: Expert picks, odds, preview predictions for Saturday 4/27

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 58 minutes ago

Braves use explosive offense to beat Guardians in clash of MLB titans

This weekend's series between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians features the top team in both the American and National Leagues, but it was the home team that came out swinging in Friday night's heavyweight battle.

Braves 2B makes speedy recovery from fractured toe

AJ Smith-Shawver continues to thrive in Gwinnett

Where does the Braves front office rank among MLB teams?

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '300 strikeouts in a season' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / 15 hours ago

$Braves 2B makes speedy recovery from fractured toe$

Braves 2B makes speedy recovery from fractured toe

The Braves announced Friday that they’ve reinstated Ozzie Albies from the 10-day injured list.

Angels once more set to be without veteran infielder for extended stretch

Brewers one-time All-Star pitcher needs dreaded Tommy John surgery

Yet another starting pitcher goes down with elbow discomfort

Manager: Rangers southpaw out for at least another month

Dodgers get even more bad news on their pitching depth

Atlanta Braves News / ClutchPoints / April 25

Braves’ fatal flaw that will derail hot start to 2024 season

With a month of the 2024 MLB season almost behind us, to the surprise of no one, the Atlanta Braves hold the best record in baseball at 17-6 (.739). It appears that the preseason World Series favorite is off to a red-hot start once again.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes ago

Watch: Braves walk-off Marlins in wild NL East battle

The Braves-Marlins game on Wednesday night probably shouldn't have gone into extra innings, but the Braves persevered after a weird error to walk it off in the bottom of the 10th.

Braves pitching depth beginning to flex its muscles

Will the Marlins ever find a solution at catcher?

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Sean Murphy News / ClutchPoints / April 24

Braves’ Sean Murphy takes step towards return from oblique injury

The Atlanta Braves are rolling this season and that’s without their sluggers thriving so far. On top of that, first-string catcher Sean Murphy hasn’t played since Opening Day against the Philadelphia Phillies when he strained his oblique.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / April 23

Reigning NL MVP Makes History by Setting Braves Franchise Record

The reigning National League MVP is at it again. Coming off the first 40-70 season in MLB history, Ronald Acuña Jr. has 10 steals, which is one behind Elly De La Cruz for the league lead.

Atlanta Braves News / LWOSports.com / April 22

Atlanta Braves; He’s Back to Filet Some Fish

It’s Ronald Acuña Jr.’s bobblehead night at Truist Park tonight for a spectacular night of baseball, and the Atlanta Braves fans are here for it. The Braves are off to a blazing hot start (14-6); Marcell Ozuna is on pace for 71 home runs, and the World Series can’t get here fast enough.

Spencer Strider News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19