Infield prospect Luisangel Acuña gets 2 hits in big league debut with the Mets
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Infield prospect Luisangel Acuña gets 2 hits in big league debut with the Mets

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Luisangel Acuña, a younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., had two hits in his major league debut with the New York Mets on Saturday. “Good to see him fight and get us going in the ninth,” manager Carlos Mendoza said after New York’s 6-4 loss. New York entered Saturday’s action in the third slot, one game ahead of Atlanta and one back of Arizona. Acuña was promoted one day after star shortstop Francisco Lindor left Friday night’s 11-3 victory against the Phillies in the seventh inning because of lower back soreness.

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Luisangel Acuña’s huge game for the Mets hurts older brother’s team, the Braves, in NL playoff race
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Luisangel Acuña’s huge game for the Mets hurts older brother’s team, the Braves, in NL playoff race

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Luisangel Acuña has subbed so nicely for the New York Mets already that his brother’s team is in growing danger of missing the postseason. He’s still playing incredible.” With left-hander Mitchell Parker on the mound Tuesday for Washington, the Mets gave Acuña his second start, and he certainly made the most of it. Immediately tabbed one of …

Alonso and Acuña power Mets past Nationals 10-1 to increase wild card lead
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Alonso and Acuña power Mets past Nationals 10-1 to increase wild card lead

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Pete Alonso homered and drove in five runs, Luisangel Acuña added his first major league longball to cap a huge night at the plate, and the New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals 10-1 on Tuesday to boost their chances in a close National League playoff race. “I’m just really fired up because of the situation we’ve …

Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. deals with emotions of a 2nd season-ending knee injury
7 months, 1 week ago

Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. deals with emotions of a 2nd season-ending knee injury

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Ronald Acuña Jr. is emboldened at the start of his journey through a second major knee surgery and recovery by the knowledge he enjoyed such a successful comeback from his first procedure. Acuña said Thursday that hasn’t stopped the tears from flowing as he adjusts to the reality his season ended when he suffered a torn anterior cruciate …

Braves’ Ronald Acuña is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 years
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Braves’ Ronald Acuña is placed on IL after second season-ending knee injury in 4 years

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list on Monday after the reigning NL MVP sustained a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He’ll be missed for sure.” The Braves have won six straight NL East titles and won the 2021 World Series as Acuña was rehabbing from his first …

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACL
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACL

LA Times  

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., right, walks off the field with a trainer after being injured while running the bases in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sunday’s 8-1 victory at Pittsburgh. Third baseman Austin Riley is …

Acuña departs with torn ACL as Sale, Braves top Pirates 8-1
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Acuña departs with torn ACL as Sale, Braves top Pirates 8-1

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Ronald Acuña Jr. left Atlanta’s 8-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday after he tore his left ACL, and the Braves won behind Chris Sale. You want to end on a good note heading back home.” Matt Olson homered and drove in three runs as Atlanta salvaged the finale of the three-game series. “Very, very strange,” Pirates …

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACL
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. to miss the rest of the season after tearing his left ACL

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will miss the rest of the season after he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Sunday’s 8-1 victory at Pittsburgh. With Marcell Ozuna at the plate, Acuña started toward third on a stolen base attempt and his left knee gave way. Atlanta already was missing All-Star right-hander Spencer …

Braves stop game for Ronald Acuña Jr.’s historic moment. ‘Absurd,’ Cubs announcers say
1 year, 3 months ago

Braves stop game for Ronald Acuña Jr.’s historic moment. ‘Absurd,’ Cubs announcers say

LA Times  

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. steals second base as the ball gets away from Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson in the 10th inning Wednesday at Truist Park. When the Atlanta Braves slugger stole second base in the bottom of the 10th inning Wednesday night against the Chicago Cubs, he became the first player in Major League Baseball to hit at …

Ronald Acuña Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club with 40th home run of the season for Braves
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronald Acuña Jr. joins exclusive 40-40 club with 40th home run of the season for Braves

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ronald Acuña Jr. joined baseball’s exclusive 40-40 club Friday night by hitting his 40th home run of the season for the Atlanta Braves to go along with his 68 stolen bases. “I’m just glad I got a front row seat to watch it.” Acuña connected off left-hander Patrick Corbin leading off the top of the first inning. I …

Fans who made contact with Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. charged with trespassing, disturbing peace
1 year, 4 months ago

Fans who made contact with Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. charged with trespassing, disturbing peace

Associated Press  

DENVER — Two fans who ran onto the field and made contact with Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. during Monday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies are facing charges of trespassing and disturbing the peace. Acuña tied career highs with four hits and five RBIs, hitting his 29th home run and stealing two bases to increase his major league-leading …

Brewers acquire outfielder Mark Canha as Mets deal another veteran before trade deadline
1 year, 5 months ago

Brewers acquire outfielder Mark Canha as Mets deal another veteran before trade deadline

Associated Press  

The Milwaukee Brewers made another attempt to upgrade their lineup for their NL Central title quest on Monday as they acquired outfielder Mark Canha, the latest veteran dealt by the disappointing New York Mets. Milwaukee sent minor league pitcher Justin Jarvis to the Mets, who agreed to pay $3.26 million of Canha’s $3.5 million in remaining salary this year. Between …

After trading Scherzer to Texas, GM Billy Eppler says the Mets are not rebuilding
1 year, 5 months ago

After trading Scherzer to Texas, GM Billy Eppler says the Mets are not rebuilding

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After trading Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers, general manager Billy Eppler insisted the New York Mets are not tearing down their underachieving team. “So I’m committed to trying to win a championship here, but if the organization decides that that’s not exactly the direction that they think is a best fit for next year and go …

Acuña’s 1st game in Miami since knee injury, leads Braves
2 years, 7 months ago

Acuña’s 1st game in Miami since knee injury, leads Braves

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Ronald Acuña Jr. led off the game with a deep double and later singled and stole a base as the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 Friday night in his first game at the stadium where he sustained a season-ending knee injury last year. “We’re going to keep him off this turf,” Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said. …

Braves star Acuña out for season after tearing knee vs Miami
3 years, 6 months ago

Braves star Acuña out for season after tearing knee vs Miami

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will undergo season-ending surgery after suffering a complete tear of the ACL in his right knee during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Acuña landed awkwardly on his right leg after jumping on the warning track in right field trying to catch a drive from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the …

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. tears knee, will have season-ending surgery
3 years, 6 months ago

Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. tears knee, will have season-ending surgery

LA Times  

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves the field on a cart Saturday in Miami. Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. will undergo season-ending surgery after suffering a complete tear of the ACL in his right knee during Atlanta’s 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Hours earlier, Acuna landed awkwardly on his right leg after jumping on the warning …

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