Gabriel Burns

Atlanta

Sports and Features Writer at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Articles

Ronald Acuña Jr. thrives amid boos as Braves beat Mets again

4 days ago | ajc.com | Gabriel Burns

NEW YORK – In Atlanta, Ronald Acuña’s heroics make him comparable to Spider-Man. In New York, his villainy makes him comparable to Green Goblin. Acuña smashed his latest home run off Paul Blackburn in the third inning of the Braves’ 3-2 victory over the Mets on Monday. As the outfielder celebrated rounding the bases, he was serenaded by boos. If he chose to glance toward the upper deck, he would’ve seen plenty of middle fingers directed his way, too.
How Chris Sale's injury affects Braves, All-Star game and more

4 days ago | ajc.com | Gabriel Burns

MIAMI —The Braves have lost their reigning Cy Young winner indefinitely. Chris Sale, who had a 1.41 ERA over his past 11 starts, is out because of a fractured left rib cage, the team announced Saturday. It’s a seismic loss for a team that’s struggled to find consistency, much less look like the World Series contender it was expected to be entering the season. “It’s tough losing him,” rookie catcher Drake Baldwin said.
Braves follow Mets sweep by losing series in Miami

5 days ago | ajc.com | Gabriel Burns

MIAMI – The past week aptly illustrated the frustration of this Braves season. This was always going to be a tricky series for the Braves, playing three games in Miami between seven against the Mets. But they needed to maintain momentum fresh off sweeping the Mets at Truist Park. Instead, they dropped two of three to one of the National League’s worst clubs. The Braves lost the rubber game of the series Sunday, 5-3.
Chris Sale out indefinitely with fractured left rib cage

6 days ago | ajc.com | Gabriel Burns

MIAMI – The Braves suffered a blow Saturday, placing ace starter Chris Sale on the 15-day injured list with a fractured left rib cage. The move is backdated to June 19. Sale sustained the injury when he dove to field a chopper in the ninth inning of his latest outing. He snagged the ball and threw Juan Soto out, then a highlight of his 8 2/3 scoreless innings in a victory over the Mets.
Young Didier Fuentes shows reason for excitement in MLB debut, but Braves lose

1 week ago | ajc.com | Gabriel Burns

MIAMI — A relative unknown months ago, hard-throwing Didier Fuentes officially became a major leaguer at 20 years old Friday, making him the youngest player in the majors. The Braves started the right-handed Fuentes in their 6-2 series-opening loss in Miami, and he showed plenty of encouraging flashes. “I was definitely a little nervous in the first inning,” Fuentes said via team interpreter Franco Garcia. “I’m not going to lie. But it was good to be out there and be able to give 100%.
Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves says he’ll hit in Home Run Derby if invited

1 week ago | ajc.com | Gabriel Burns

MIAMI — The Braves never have had a Home Run Derby winner. Perhaps it would be appropriate if that changed at Truist Park this summer. At least one of their players is interested. Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. told El Extrabase that he’ll participate in the Home Run Derby if invited. The event will take place July 14 at Truist Park as part of the All-Star extravaganza.
Brian Snitker, Atlanta Braves manager, will be on NL All-Star coaching staff

1 week ago | ajc.com | Gabriel Burns

Braves manager Brian Snitker will be part of the National League coaching staff in the MLB All-Star game July 15 at Truist Park. Snitker, 69, has served on multiple All-Star staffs before, including overseeing the 2022 NL team as the defending champion manager. The Dodgers’ Dave Roberts will serve as the 2025 manager and invited Snitker and Marlins skipper Clayton McCullough — formerly of the Dodgers — to be part of his staff.
3 Braves stand out as All-Star candidates

1 week ago | ajc.com | Gabriel Burns

The All-Star game’s return to Atlanta coincides with a challenging Braves season that might see them miss the postseason for the first time in seven years. They’re 31-39 on Monday’s off-day, eight games out of a playoff spot. But there are still individual standouts who could play at Truist Park in front of their home fans — and these same players could help the Braves play their way back into the postseason picture eventually.
Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. is quickly assembling an All-Star case

1 week ago | ajc.com | Gabriel Burns

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was all smiles Saturday evening, holding his son Jamal while fielding questions from reporters. The former NL MVP had just enjoyed a Braves win and his fourth consecutive multihit game, a showing that included a two-run blast off an elevated fastball that left many pondering how he even smacked it. Ronald and his wife, Maria Laborde-Acuña, have two sons, Ronald Daniel and Jamal.
Braves' Cam Caminiti Does It Easy

1 week ago | baseballamerica.com | Gabe Burns |Gabriel Burns

The Braves were thrilled to land Arizona high school lefthander Cam Caminiti with the 24th pick in the 2024 draft. They expected he might be drafted earlier than that. After a bout of forearm tendinitis sidelined him this spring, the 18-year-old Caminiti dazzled in his first start for Low-A Augusta on June 7. He struck out eight and allowed one run across five innings.