Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a home run in his first rehab game.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is eagerly anticipating his return to the Braves lineup, much to the excitement of the fans. Acuña made his return to the field during the first rehab game for the Braves’ Florida Complex League team. In just five innings, he hit a solo home run, taking a moment to acknowledge the crowd […]
Jeff Francoeur eviscerates Ronald Acuna Jr. for Braves post
Ronald Acknya Jr. needs to be a better teammate, according to at least one former Braves outfielder. A few days after Aknya’s deleted post on X, and a few days after criticising manager Brian Snitker for the handling of outfielder Jarred Kelenic, Ex-Mlber Jeff Francoeur spoke to fans about the situation on the topic in […]
MLB news: Ronald Acuña Jr calls out double standard
Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Auckunya Jr. suggested double standards within the clubhouse after a certain accident by his teammates stopped responsibilities from manager Brian Snicker. Fellow outfielder Jarred Kelenic was seen jogging to one base after a hard hit ball he believed would become a home run. However, the ball hit the wall rather […]
Mets’ Brett Baty-Luisangel Acuña decision becoming even more challenging
The decision to make a second-base has become even more difficult for manager Carlos Mendoza. Carlos Mendoza is juggling two talented options. Luisangel Acuña plays well. So is Brett Baty, who suddenly got a nod against Micholas on the right mile on Friday. Once in play, Acuña went 21-8 (.381) with .458 OBP and four […]
Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuña closing in on Mets’ Opening Day roster spots
PORT ST. Lucy – The path to Brett Batty and Louissangel Acknya starting their season with the Mets as part of Saturday's roster has been revealed. Specifically, Donovan Walton was told he wouldn't be on the team. Walton was the last infielder in the camp, competing with Bati and Aknya for work. Still, manager Carlos […]
Luisangel Acuña has ‘confidence’ he can make next step as he battles for Mets’ roster spot
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The cameo L'Sangelacna, made with the Mets last September, did not affect the views of the team's infielders. It also made a difference to Acuña. As he fought to win one of the final spots on the roster of the year's first day, Acuña said he's seen himself in a […]
Luisangel Acuna out to prove his Mets success wasn’t fluke
Port St. Lucanel Ackna had so much fun playing winter ball in his home country of Venezuela, he texted the Mets manager to make a pre-agreed month stint. I asked if it was okay to expand beyond. The request was rejected by Carlos Mendoza, but the 22-year-old infielder's enthusiasm was praiseworthy. “I wanted to learn […]
Mets were ‘seriously listening’ on Luisangel Acuna offers at trade deadline
Luis Ángel Acuña's incredible run with the Mets almost didn't happen. Washington Post reporter Jon Heyman reported this week that David Stearns and team “listened seriously” to Acuña at this year's trade deadline but ultimately decided against dealing the rookie shortstop. The Mets instead made a series of moves in late July, acquiring starting pitcher […]
Luisangel Acuna helping Mets weather Francisco Lindor injury
Francisco Lindor took to the field before Wednesday's game against the Nationals, playing catch and doing some light agility drills. But the shortstop has been plagued by back soreness since leaving Friday's game at Philadelphia after stepping awkwardly onto second base. He pitched one inning on Sunday before leaving the game with an injury. Luisángel […]
Luisangel Acuna crushes first MLB homer during huge Mets night
Moments after Carlos Mendoza praised Luis Ángel Acuña's poise on the field, the rookie made an ugly error that allowed an earned run in the top of the third inning on Tuesday. But in the bottom of the inning, Acuña erased the mistake with a 109 mph rocket to left-center field for a game-tying double. […]