Braves Facing Backlash After Ronald Acuna Jr. News on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves have been without their superstar right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. since late July after he suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain during a game against the Kansas City Royals.

The Atlanta Braves manager was likely more having fun with the thought, but they do indeed still have a chance

To say Sunday afternoon’s finale was an up-and-down affair for Jurickson Profar would be an understatement. In the third inning, the Guardians scored their first run when Profar dropped a fly ball from Kyle Manzardo that allowed Steven Kwan to score the game-tying run.

Atlanta Braves Give Major Update on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Thursday, ending a brief absence that highlighted the ongoing challenges of managing one of baseball’s most injury-prone stars.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred hinted during the ESPN broadcast of the Little League Classic on Sunday night that the league could realign with geography in mind.

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