Grant McAuley
@grantmcauley
#Braves reporter for @929TheGame. Host of @FromTheDiamond_. Writings on @MDJonline & @BatteryPowerSBN. Watch me on @11AliveSports Extra.
They took him out last night because it was 9-0 and he completed what would have been his last at-bat in the seventh. After he struck out, he raised his arms and put the bat on his helmet as he walked toward the dugout. That was frustration, not a sign of discomfort.
So they took him out for a reason last night? Guess we will learn on Friday that he’s on the IL with __ …
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I'd lean toward just stacking two days off for Acuña. However, may not know additional details until postgame or even Friday.
Just day off after the night game? Almost looked like he was a bit hurt after that last throw to home then exited the game.
No Ronald Acuña Jr. today as #Braves aim to take series.
Series finale. #BravesCountry
39 for Cal Raleigh! Season records to keep in mind: Most HR by primary catcher: 48, 2021 Salvador Perez Most HR as catcher (while at C in game): 42, 2003 Javy Lopez (Raleigh is at 32) Most HR by switch-hitter: 54, 1961 Mickey Mantle
Cal Raleigh's MLB-leading 39th home run!
Cal Raleigh, 2025 hits breakdown... Singles: 39 Doubles: 16 Triples: 0 Homers: 39
Cal Raleigh’s 39 home runs tie 1961 Mickey Mantle for most by a switch-hitter in his team’s first 101 games of a season
SOURCE: Trade talks between #Padres and #Braves have intensified. The #Padres are very interested in landing Marcell Ozuna. According to the source, the #Braves would receive Padres' No. 18 prospect RHP Francis Peña and No. 21 prospect RHP Ryan Bergert. @z101digital
Saddened to hear of the passing of Ozzy Osbourne today. I feel Ozzy and I will forever be linked due to his song, ‘Crazy Train’! Quick story…..Facing the Mets at home….I walk to the plate and say ‘Hey Mike (Piazza), how’s it going?’ He says, ‘I’m doing fine Larry, but I hate…
At 45 years and 133 days, Rich Hill will become the oldest player in Royals history, eclipsing Gaylord Perry for that distinction He’ll be the oldest pitcher to appear in an MLB game since Jamie Moyer made his final appearance at age 49y, 191d on May 27, 2012
Rich Hill faced Jamie Moyer Moyer faced Steve Carlton Carlton pitched in the same game as Warren Spahn Spahn faced Satchel Paige Paige was a teammate of Bill Gatewood, who was born in 1881
The #Braves acquired cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for OF Stuart Fairchild. He was DFA'ed to make room for C Sandy Leon on Monday.
The Braves won’t activate Riley today. Might wait until Friday. There’s no reason to rush his return at this point.
The Atlanta Braves have signed all 21 selections from the 2025 First-Year Player Draft.
Rich Hill debuted in 2005. Bobby Witt Jr. was 5 years old. Jac Caglianone was 2 years old. They’re now all teammates.
Cool story bro, Here’s one that’s home run in every park
this is a home run in every single park in the National League except for Truist and PNC Park lol
Drake Baldwin had a career-high 6 RBIs on Monday, one shy of the franchise's rookie record. He's the first #Braves player with 6+ RBIs since Matt Olson on 8/10/2024 vs. Colorado. He's only the second Atlanta DH to do so -- Marcell Ozuna on 9/1/2020 in his 3 HR game in Boston.

Pressbox conversation: "Normal rules do not apply to Ronald Acuña, because he can do things normal mortals cannot do." "I believe it's because of our planet's yellow sun."