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• Braves run out brutal bottom of the lineup in second doubleheader game

The Braves are running with a pretty rough bottom of the lineup, with newly acquired Vidal Brujan playing right field and batting seventh, ahead of Luke Williams and Nick Allen. Drake Baldwin gets the nod at catcher, after Murphy caught game one in the heat of day. Marcell Ozuna bats cleanup behind Baldwin and ahead […]...2025
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• Austin Riley exits game with abdominal pain

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta’s third baseman missed time last month with an abdominal strain. The Atlanta Braves announced that third baseman exited today’s game against the Cincinnati Reds with lower abdominal pain. Riley was on the IL last month with a lower abdominal strain. Luke Williams pinch-hit for Riley in the third inning of today’s game - which was th...2025
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• Braves add infielder Jonathan Ornelas for MLB Speedway Classic game

Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta adds an additional position player for today’s game. The Atlanta Braves announced that infielder Jonathan Ornelas was added to the team’s active roster as the additional player for today’s MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Ornelas, 25, was picked-up by Atlanta from the Texas Rangers toward the end of May...2025
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• Braves ninth inning rally falls short in loss to Reds

Bryce Elder shined in loss | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Bryce Elder had his best start since the first week of July, but the Braves fell short. The Atlanta Braves took on the Cincinnati Reds in a day game to give them time to travel to Bristol. Based on the pitching matchups it looked like it may be another high scoring affair, but this time during the...2025
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• Braves survive crazy comeback, win wild one in Cincinnati, 12-11

Aaron Doster-Imagn Images After a number of heartbreaking 1-run losses this season, the Braves get to be on the right side of a fun one. In arguably the wildest game of the season, the Atlanta Braves used patience and timely hitting at the plate to outlast the Cincinnati Reds, 12-11 in the series opener Thursday night at Great American Ballpark. The wildest part of the game by far was the ...2025
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• Joey Wentz shines but Braves lose 1-0 to Royals in extras

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Joey Wentz was good, but the Braves did nothing against a Kansas City bullpen shuffle The Braves and Royals played a matinee on Wednesday, with the Braves sending Joey Wentz to the hill and the Royals deploying a bullpen game. Though the earlier games in this series featured a bucketload of runs, this one was scoreless through regulat...2025
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• Austin Riley exits game with abdominal pain
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• Braves News: Walk-off win, Brian Snitker on All-Star coaching staff, more

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves earned their 32nd win on Tuesday night after defeating the New York Mets in walk-off fashion. Austin Riley delivered the game winner with a sacrifice fly to center field to score Luke Williams. AUSTIN 3:16 SAYS THIS GAME IS OVER https://t.co/tF2BPq04Q9 pic.twitter.com/bEDHttd7PQ— Atlanta Braves (@...2025
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• Braves at Giants series recap: The nightmare continues unabated

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images There is no relief. There are no answers. There is only struggle. On August 9, 2017, the Atlanta Braves lost 3-2 to the Philadelphia Phillies at what is now known as Truist Park. Sean Newcomb started and gave up three runs (two in the third and one in the fifth) and two runs from the Braves in the seventh inning weren’t enough for the Braves to e...2025
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• Braves get bewildered by Merrill Kelly in 2-1 loss to Diamondbacks

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Chris Sale was good once again but it doesn’t matter if his lineup can’t do much of anything! Merrill Kelly was just too much for Atlanta’s lineup to deal with in this one. Kelly pitched seven shutout innings as Chris Sale’s strong start went down in vain. The Atlanta Braves had their chances (especially late) but they were unable to capitalize and ended ...2025
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• Braves win one game but lose multiple players in Philadelphia

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Atlanta didn’t get swept but this was still a very tough three-game series for the Braves in Philly, in many ways. Heading into this series in Philadelphia, I openly figured that this was probably going to be a tough time for our Atlanta Braves. Not only do these two teams usually play each other pretty tough, the Phillies were also red-hot coming into this seri...2025
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• Chris Sale dominates as Braves bash Zack Wheeler in 9-3 win

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images A breezy win? In this economy? On a day where the Atlanta Braves seemingly lost promising rookie AJ Smith-Shawver for the season and suffered another incredulous one-run loss, the club bounced back in the night cap of the doubleheader with a breezy 9-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Chris Sale was fantastic once again. The reigning Cy Young winner tossed si...2025
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• Ronald Acuña, Jr. activated, Orlando Arcia designated for assignment

Photo by Cole Carter/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta moves on from the team’s former starting shortstop while welcoming back a former MVP. The Atlanta Braves have activated outfielder Ronald Acuña, Jr. and designated shortstop Orlando Arcia in the corresponding move. The #Braves today returned OF Ronald Acuña Jr. from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him from the injured ...2025
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• Playing time and lineup considerations with Acuña Jr.’s return looming

Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images What lineup changes can we expect when Atlanta’s star RF returns? Smell that? That leathery smell of a baseball bounding past your car on I-85 after it was crushed out of Coolray Field? That, my friends, is the smell of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s impending return. This may be the most anticipated week of the Atlanta Braves season since Opening Day. Spen...2025
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• Braves News: Eddie Rosario DFA’d, bats quiet in Pittsburgh, and more

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves announced a couple of roster moves ahead of Friday’s matchup in Pittsburgh. Up first, the club selected infielder Luke Williams to the major league roster. Then, outfielder Eddie Rosario was designated for assignment. The #Braves today selected INF Luke Williams to the major league roster and...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Lucas Braun strikes out nine

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Lucas Braun and Logan Samuels were impressive for the system in a poor Saturday slate If you’re disappointed in the Atlanta Braves on Saturday and looking for a pick-me-up this morning, you might wanna just not look at the scores for these games. The system got swept. However, two pitchers had outstanding days. The usual suspect, Lucas Braun, struck out nine...2025
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"His spot on the roster will go to infielder Luke Williams, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett."

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"Gio Urshela led off the 10th with a ground ball that ended up being a productive out after Luke Williams made a very risky choice to take off for third on the crack of the bat."

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"PWInsider shared the news, as Luke Williams (Bushwhacker Luke) announced that his uncle, Bob “Butch” Miller, passed away at the age of 78 years old."

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"The Marlins announced they’ve acquired utilityman Luke Williams from the Giants for minor league infielder Hayden Cantrelle."

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"Reliever Ramón Rosso and utilityman Luke Williams were optioned out to clear active roster space."

• Braves survive crazy comeback, win wild one in Cincinnati, 12-11
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• Braves trade for Jonathan Ornelas, option him to Triple-A

Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images Atlanta adds infield depth to the 40-man roster. The Atlanta Braves have acquired infielder Jonathan Ornelas from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations according to the Rangers. The move has also been announced by Atlanta. The Braves had an open 40-man slot after designating infielder Orlando Arcia for assignment yesterday so no additional...2025
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• Playing time and lineup considerations with Acuña Jr.’s return looming
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• Braves Designate Eddie Rosario For Assignment
The Braves announced Friday that they’ve designated outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to infielder Luke Williams, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Gwinnett. Rosario’s latest Braves stint will last under two weeks. He signed a big league deal back on April 28 after being cut loose by…...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Lucas Braun strikes out nine
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Strider steals the show on Opening Day

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Strider’s 5 1⁄3 hitless innings highlighted a busy day on the farm For the first time all season we have all four minor league affiliates in action on the Atlanta Braves farm system, and we had plenty to be excited about on Friday night. Three of the four affiliates won, including a walk off in Gwinnett and an impressive showing from some young hitters do...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Elder allows five runs in Gwinnett’s loss

Photo by Jared Blais/MLB Photos via Getty Images Gwinnett struggled both on the mound and at the dish in the loss. The first minor league game of the season for the Atlanta Braves’ affiliates couldn’t have gone much worse as the Stripers were routed by Charlotte by a 9-1 final. (0-1) Gwinnett Stripers 1, (1-0) Charlotte Knights 9 Sandy Leon, C: 1-3, HR, RBI Luke Williams, 3B: 1-4 Bryce El...2025
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• Battery Power 2025 Opening Day Roundtable: Part Two

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images As the whole “Part One” thing implied, we weren’t done dishing out the takes on Monday. We’ve got some more takes ready for you! This is the second part of our two-part Opening Day roundtable concerning our beloved Atlanta Braves. If you missed the first one, click this link so you can catch up. For now, we won’t waste any more of your time so let’s hop ...2025
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• Braves News: Alex Verdugo on the move, Luke Williams, and more

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that they signed outfielder Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5M deal. He was then optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. The #Braves today signed OF Alex Verdugo to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million for the 2025 season, and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.— ...2025
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• Braves outright Luke Williams

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Braves utilityman heads to Triple-A. The Atlanta Braves have announced that veteran utilityman Luke Williams has been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. Earlier today, the Braves announced the signing of outfielder Alex Verdugo. Atlanta today also outrighted INF Luke Williams to Triple-A Gwinnett.— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 20, 2025 Williams...2025
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• Austin Riley exits game with abdominal pain
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• Braves ninth inning rally falls short in loss to Reds
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• Braves fail to respond to Giants' dominance and get shut out

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Shocker! Game two is dropped by the Braves to tie the series Let’s make this short and to the point, like the shutout the Atlanta Braves experienced from the San Francisco Giants tonight. The frustration of this Braves loss doesn’t need to be explained any further, as they have now snapped the Giants’ six-game losing streak. After showing a consistent spark in off...2025
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• More of the same struggles for Atlanta against the Phillies

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images There was a really fun win sandwiched in between two uniquely painful losses. The Atlanta Braves went into this series against the Phillies in a bit of a strange position. They had just gotten back home after a split over four-games against a currently-struggling Mets team and that was after dropping a series to the Marlins. The 13-game run through the ...2025
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• This is how it’s got to be for the Braves going forward

Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images This is the level that the Braves need to maintain if they’re going to get back into the Postseason conversation. The Atlanta Braves are better than what their record indicates. It was the case when they were struggling in California and it’s the case now that they’re getting ready to face the Marlins after having swept the New York Mets over the co...2025
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• Braves rally late and bullpen clutch in thrilling win against Mets

Austin Riley hits a walk-off in the tenth | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The Braves were down by three runs in the eighth, and came back and won in the bottom of the tenth on a walk-off The Atlanta Braves took on the first place New York Mets after a weather delay in the first of seven games that these teams will face each other over their next thirteen games. Spencer Schwellenbach was the sta...2025
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• Braves battle but eventually botch it in 5-4 loss to Giants

Photo by Emma Bronsteader/MLB Photos via Getty Images It’s like they’re finding new and interesting ways to lose on a nightly basis at this point. The Atlanta Braves battled back from being down 3-0 after the first inning but it still wasn’t enough to pull off the win. The game eventually was decided in extra innings and a wild pitch is what ended up handing a 5-4 win to the Giants in thi...2025
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• Braves’ rally falls short and Smith-Shawver hurt in loss

AJ Smith-Shawver was removed early after being hit on the leg by a line drive. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The Braves offense showed some life, but the rally fell short. Smith-Shawver and Fairchild also both got hurt in loss to Phillies The Atlanta Braves took on the Philadelphia Phillies in game one of a doubleheader in hopes of gaining a game back after losing on Tuesday. AJ Smith-Shaw...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Hurston Waldrep dominates in strong pitching night

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images A look at the delivery of old for Hurston Waldrep who debuted a change in mechanics. (15-21) Gwinnett Stripers 3, (23-13) Durham Bulls 2 Hurston Waldrep, SP: 5.1IP 2H 2ER 2BB 10K, 6.35 ERA Michael Peterson, RP: 1.1IP 2H 0R 0BB 2K, 3.38 ERA Jarred Kelenic, CF: 0-for-4, .265/.390/.471 Luke Williams, SS: 2-for-3, R, BB, .132/.205/.145 Eddys Leonard, 2B: 1-...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Lucas Braun strikes out nine
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• Braves ninth inning rally falls short in loss to Reds
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• Braves at Giants series recap: The nightmare continues unabated
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• Braves win one game but lose multiple players in Philadelphia
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• Chris Sale dominates as Braves bash Zack Wheeler in 9-3 win
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• Braves’ rally falls short and Smith-Shawver hurt in loss
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• Braves bullpen has a blunder in 5-4 loss to Nationals

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Atlanta’s bullpen was unable to stick the landing, so they went back under .500 with tonight’s loss. The Atlanta Braves ceded control of this one to the Washington Nationals late, as some bad bullpen work and some rough defense ended up ensuring that the Braves wouldn’t be going over .500 on this night. The Nationals got into this series with a 5-4 win over Atlanta...2025
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• Braves scrape by with another extra innings victory, 3-2 in the 11th

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The pitching did a nice job and the offense did just enough to scrape by...eventually AJ Smith-Shawver came into Saturday off of a statement 8.0 inning, 1-hit outing against the Reds, hoping to keep his momentum, as the Braves were hoping to get back in the win column after losing game 1 of the series in Pittsburgh. Things started well for Atlanta, as the ...2025
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• Bushwhacker Butch Passes Away At Age 78
Bob Miller, also known as Bushwhacker Butch, has passed away. PWInsider shared the news, as Luke Williams (Bushwhacker Luke) announced that his uncle, Bob “Butch” Miller, passed away at the age of 78 years old. PWInsider previously reported Miller took ill after he flew to the United States, and he had a medical episode. He passed […] The post Bushwhacker Butch Passes Away At Age...2023
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• WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Butch Passes Away Aged 78
WWE Hall of Famer Butch Miller, better known as Bushwhacker Butch, has passed away at the age of 78. The news was revealed by his tag team partner Luke Williams, Bushwhacker Luke. Butch was in Los Angeles for WrestleMania 39 weekend and was set for a signing at Wrestlecon before...2023
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• Bushwhacker Butch Hospitalized In Los Angeles
The Bushwhackers (Butch Miller and Luke Williams) entertained fans with their character work during what is now known as the golden era of professional wrestling. Their contributions to the industry earned them ......2023
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• Bushwhacker Butch Passes Away
WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Butch (Robert Miller) has sadly passed away aged 78. Butch’s passing was announced by his nephew Luke Williams, his long time partner in the Sheepherders […]...2023
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• Breaking News – Bushwhacker Butch Passes Away
Luke Williams, aka Bushwhacker Luke, announced today that Bob Miller, better known as Bushwhacker Butch, his longtime partner in The Sheepherders and The Bushwhackers, passed away. He was 78 years old. Miller’s passing happened after he had traveled from New Zealand to the United States and became ill. He had a medical episode shortly after […] The post Breaking News – Bushwhacke...2023
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• WATCH: Phillies' Nick Castellanos preserves ninth-inning tie by throwing out Braves' Luke Williams at home

Castellanos credited his bold, game-saving decision to a 'voice' that popped into his head...2023
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• Braves option Michael Soroka, claim INF Lucas Williams, transfer Max Fried to 60-day IL
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images One move is maddening expected, the other hopeful The Braves have been busy on the off day today. They have made three roster changes. The #Braves today claimed INF Lucas Williams off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred LHP Max Fried to the 60-day injured list...2023
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• Michael Harris II homers and puts the winning ball in play as Braves walk off Nationals, 3-2

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images You're not going to want to watch this one again but nobody around here is going to complain about another Braves win. A win's a win! The Atlanta Braves didn't exactly look like worldbeaters for long stretches of this game but they were able to keep the train on the tracks long enough for the Washington Nationals to eventually throw the ...2024
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• Jarred Kelenic crushes a three-run homer as Braves clamp down on Colorado, 5-2

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images All the Braves do is win — on Ludacris Night, at least. Southern hospitality was not on the cards for the Colorado Rockies tonight. The Atlanta Braves rode a big first inning all the way to a 5-2 series win over the Rockies as their rude welcome to Atlanta continued for another night. As I mentioned in the opening sentence, the Brav...2024
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• Braves run out brutal bottom of the lineup in second doubleheader game
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• Austin Riley exits game with abdominal pain
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• Braves ninth inning rally falls short in loss to Reds
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• Joey Wentz shines but Braves lose 1-0 to Royals in extras
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• Braves fail to respond to Giants' dominance and get shut out
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• More of the same struggles for Atlanta against the Phillies
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• Braves at Giants series recap: The nightmare continues unabated
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• Braves battle but eventually botch it in 5-4 loss to Giants
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• Braves get bewildered by Merrill Kelly in 2-1 loss to Diamondbacks
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• Ronald Acuña, Jr. activated, Orlando Arcia designated for assignment
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• Michael Harris II homers and puts the winning ball in play as Braves walk off Nationals, 3-2
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• Braves vs Blue Jays Spring Training game thread

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Reynaldo Lopez will make his second spring start and Hurston Waldrep is expected to make his spring debut following Lopez. Reynaldo Lopez gets the start today, as the reporting seems to indicate that the fifth starter job is his to lose to start the season as long as he looks solid. Reynaldo allowed 1 run over 2.0 innings with 0 Ks in his first spring ...2024
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• Effectively Wild Episode 1705: Spit Takes
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about another prescient player prediction (this time involving the Phillies’ Luke Williams), Nick Madrigal’s hamstring injury, another aspect of the baseball scene in A Quiet Place Part II, and a few observations about the foreign-substance scandal, including teams’ culpability, how the perception of sticky stuff use may mirror the […]...2021
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