Photo by Scott Audette/MLB Photos via Getty Images Our MVP made his first rehab appearance and made an impact with a home run The power came in heavy on the Atlanta Braves farm system on Tuesday afternoon, with the affiliates combining to hit nine home runs. Ronald Acuna Jr. carried the day with his return to action, hitting a home run in his third at bat, while Augusta … [Read more...] about Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. returns with a bang

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Hurston Waldrep looks to build off of his fantastic last start. Charlotte Knights at Gwinnett Stripers - 7:05 PM ET Pitching Probables CLT: Owen White, 0-3 5.46 ERA GWI: Hurston Waldrep, 3-2 6.35 ERA Hurston Waldrep looks to build off of his best start of the season as the Stripers host the Knights. Offensively Jarred Kelenic has … [Read more...] about Atlanta Braves Minor League Preview – 5/14

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Alex is pretty much who we thought we was, with the good and the bad Bringing up Alex Verdugo in mid-April gave the Atlanta Braves a shot in the arm. When he arrived, the outfield that was already missing Ronald Acuña was being rocked by the Jurickson Profar suspension and some pretty poor play from bench players forced into the lineup. He … [Read more...] about Alex Verdugo is as advertised

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The face of the franchise gets closer and closer to returning to big league action. Tuesday was a big day in the world of the Atlanta Braves — before the team finally reached .500 for the first time since Opening Day, there were reports that Ronald Acuña Jr. was set to begin a rehab assignment. Sure enough, he was out there on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Ronald Acuña Jr. will join Triple-A Gwinnett for rehab, per report

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Atlanta has made it to the land of .500. Now they’ll be looking to reach the sunny side of .500 with a series win tonight. The Atlanta Braves are .500 for the first time since the season started. This is great news! Hopefully this’ll also be the last day where they’ll be at .500, as Bryce Elder is starting for Atlanta as they look to take a … [Read more...] about Can Braves get over .500 as Bryce Elder takes on Nationals?