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Ronald Acuña Jr. sounds, looks ready for Home Run Derby; Kyle Muller shines again for the Braves Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his 21st homer Sunday in a 4-0 win at Cincinnati, a fearsome drive to center field.

JUNE 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Muller scheduled to start for Braves at Reds

The Braves will start Kyle Muller on Sunday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

JUNE 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Anderson scheduled to start for Atlanta against Cincinnati

The Reds are expected to send Luis Castillo to the mound Saturday and the Braves plan to give Ian Anderson the start

JUNE 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Back in action Friday Acuna (back) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Friday against the Reds.

Impact The 23-year-old was held out of the starting nine the past two days with tightness in his lower back, but he'll return to action Friday in Cincinnati. Acuna is 3-for-18 with eight strikeouts in his past seven appearances, though he still has a .903 OPS with two homers, a double, three walks and a stolen base.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gutierrez scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Atlanta

The Reds are expected to send Vladimir Gutierrez to the mound Friday and the Braves will give Drew Smyly the start

JUNE 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Santillan gets 1st victory, hit to lead Reds past Braves 5-3

Tony Santillan earned his first career victory and collected his first career hit, and Nick Castellanos hit a two-run homer to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3

JUNE 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Acuña (back) day to day; Morton to get rest CINCINNATI -- Ronald Acuña Jr. will wait at least one more day before returning to the Braves’ lineup. Acuña missed a second straight start...

JUNE 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sitting again Thursday Acuna (back) will be out of the lineup Thursday against the Reds, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Acuna was scratched from Wednesday's starting nine with lower-back tightness, and he'll sit for the second consecutive day due to the issue. He could return to action Friday if the injury shows some improvement. Ehire Adrianza started in his place Wednesday and could receive another look in right field for the series opener at Cincinnati.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indie artist writes love song about Acuña Jr. If there is one fact that unites all of humanity, it's this: Music is the best vehicle for stories of unrequited love. "Over My Head" by Fle...

JUNE 24, 2021 • MLB.COM

Reds face the Braves following Miley's strong performance

Cincinnati looks to follow up a strong showing by Tuesday starter Wade Miley

JUNE 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Scratched with back tightness Acuna was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Mets with lower-back tightness.

Impact Ehire Adrianza will step in as the right fielder while Acuna sits. More details about Acuna's condition and whether he'll play Thursday should become available following Wednesday's contest.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta plays New York after Morton's strong showing

Atlanta looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Charlie Morton

JUNE 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Supplies only offense again Acuna went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in a 1-0 win over the Mets during the second game of Monday's doubleheader.

Impact His fifth-inning blast off Miguel Castro gave Acuna 20 homers on the season. It was also the second straight day in which he supplied the only offense in a game, as Acuna went deep in a 1-0 win during the nightcap of Sunday's twin bill against the Cardinals. The 23-year-old superstar is slashing .309/.448/.603 through 20 contests in June with four home runs, nine steals, 12 RBI and 19 runs.

JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On Brian Snitker's decisions, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s radiance, Kyle Muller's big day Ronald Acuña Jr. is the second player of the modern era to homer in consecutive 1-0 wins, but some question Brian Snitker's decisions.

JUNE 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Acuña hits No. 20, shines in field in G2 win Mets fans, Ronald Acuña Jr. can’t hear you. As Acuña rounded second base on his fifth-inning home run, which lifted the Braves to a 1-0 win...

JUNE 22, 2021 • MLB.COM

Ronald Acuna Jr. homers as Braves split DH with Mets Ronald Acuna Jr. again homered for the lone run in a split-salvaging second game of a doubleheader Monday night, when his fifth-inning shot...

JUNE 22, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

With Mike Trout out, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is making his push for AL MVP

An injury to Mike Trout opened up the AL MVP market in a big way. Cue the young slugger in Toronto, Sammy P writes.

JUNE 21, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

With Mike Trout out, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is making his push for AL MVP

Anderson expected to start for the Braves against Mets

The Braves will start Ian Anderson on Monday and the Mets are expected to counter with Jacob deGrom

JUNE 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Clubs decisive homer Acuna went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in a 1-0 win in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader with St. Louis.

Impact Acuna's third inning homer to center was the only run in the game and proved to be all the support Atlanta starter Drew Smyly would need. The blast was Acuna's first since June 8 and was his 19th on the season, which puts him alone in fifth place in the majors.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Braves host the Cardinals after Fried's strong performance

Atlanta looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Max Fried

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

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JUNE 19, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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Atlanta hosts St. Louis, aims to build on Fried's solid performance

Atlanta looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter Max Fried

JUNE 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Braves host the Cardinals following Morton's strong outing

Atlanta looks to follow up a dominant performance by Thursday starter Charlie Morton

JUNE 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Drives in one, swipes bag Acuna went 1-for-2 with an RBI, a run scored, a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Acuna marked up the scoresheet Thursday, driving in one while also stealing a base and scoring. It was his third stolen base this past week, giving him a total of 14 on the season, enough for third-best in all of baseball. The 23-year-old's speed is just an added bonus on top of his .294/.398/.605 slash line and 18 home runs. He trails only Fernando Tatis in home runs plus steals. Acuna is riding a current 25-game streak of reaching base safely.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Snitker calls out Ronald Acuña Jr. for boneheaded play in Braves loss Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker calls out Ronald Acuña Jr. in team's latest debacle. Brian Snitker criticizing the team's best player i...

JUNE 17, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

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