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7 days ago
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Drake Baldwin's solo home run (6)
Hawaii's Kanekoa Texeira selected to MLB All-Star Futures Game staff After logging time in the major leagues as a pitcher, Maui native Kanekoa Texeira is once again climbing the professional baseball ladder, this time from the dugout. Texeira, a Kamehameha Schools graduate from Kula, Maui, is in his second season as the Triple-A manager for the Gwinnett Stripers, the Atlanta Braves' top affiliate in the International League. The former big-league reliever, who pitched 67 innings across two seasons with the Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals from 2010 to 2012, has quickly gained respect as a rising managerial talent. That reputation has earned him a new honor, a spot on the coaching staff for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game, set for July 12 at Truist Park in Atlanta. "Hey, you know, it's fun," Texeira said. "It's always been part of my dream to stick in this game as long as I can. Reach out to lots of kids or players that I can share in the knowledge I've learned. I still get shocked sometimes, managing a Triple-A team, one step away from the big leagues. If it happens, it happens. If not, I'm still proud of what I've done and what I'm doing right now." Texeira's selection to the Futures Game staff came via a text from Braves legend Chipper Jones. "Chipper texted me and said, 'Hey, you want to coach third base?'" Texeira recalled. "I said, 'Of course.' Then he said, 'Good, because you're going to be with me in the Futures Game.' I told him, 'I'd be stupid to say no to Chipper Jones, man. I got you.'" 2:44 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Ronald Acuña Jr. to rejoin the Braves as they take on the Padres on Friday
The Atlanta Braves announced late Thursday night that Ronald Acuña Jr. is back in the game and is expected to hit the field at Truist Park on Friday. This will be the 2025 debut for the Braves' all-star outfielder, who has been out for nearly a full season after tearing his ACL last May and having surgery. Advertisement Acuna started a rehab assignment last week with the Gwinnett Stripers, batting .400 with two homers and two RBIs in 15 at-bats over a six-game span. TRENDING STORIES: Acuna hit .250 with four homers, 15 RBIs and 16 steals in 49 games last season before the injury, ESPN reported. 'In 2023, Acuna was the unanimous MVP as he belted 41 homers and stole a major league-best 73 bases to post the first 40-70 season in MLB history. He batted .337 and led the majors with 149 runs, 217 hits and a .416 on-base percentage,' ESPN said. The Braves start a three-game series Friday night against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park.
New York Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Braves expected to activate Ronald Acuña Jr. for Friday's game against Padres
ATLANTA — After a nearly year-long rehab from knee surgery, Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected to be activated from the injured list and play Friday's series opener against the San Diego Padres in Atlanta. It'll be three days shy of the anniversary of a torn left ACL that required season-ending surgery the following week. Advertisement Acuña was scratched from the lineup for Triple-A Gwinnett's game Thursday night at Louisville, a strong indication that the Braves planned to activate him. He told Atlanta manager Brian Snitker that he felt great after playing all nine innings in right field for Gwinnett on Wednesday, Acuña's first full rehab game in the outfield. A standup double (just shy of leaving the park) for the former MVP, Ronald Acuña Jr.😤 — Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) May 21, 2025 In six rehab games — one in the Florida Complex rookie league, five in Triple A — Acuña is 6-for-15 (.400) with two doubles, two home runs, seven walks and two strikeouts, for a .591 OBP and .933 slugging percentage. Acuña, the 2023 NL MVP, tore his right ACL in July 2021 and returned to the lineup after 9 1/2 months. The Braves have been more conservative with each step of his rehab this time, in hopes that Acuña can avoid the residual soreness and inflammation that slowed him throughout the 2022 season after he returned a little sooner than they originally planned from the previous knee surgery and rehab. They have stuck to the initial rehab plan throughout the process this time, with Acuña agreeing to let the doctors and trainers decide when he was ready to take each next step.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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SPOTLIGHT: Jacksonville Icemen seek to avenge playoff disappointments against Florida
SPOTLIGHT: Jacksonville Icemen seek to avenge playoff disappointments against Florida The Jacksonville Icemen will try to avenge recent playoff disappointment in their first round series against the Florida Everblades. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are back home at VyStar Ballpark for a series against the Gwinnett Stripers starting Tuesday. Advertisement Monday, April 21: Justin Hayward with special guest Mike Dawes - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre Tuesday, April 22: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 11:05 am - VyStar Ballpark MJ (Touring) - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Wednesday, April 23: Jacksonville Icemen vs Florida Everblades, Playoff Round 1, Game 3 - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 7:05 pm - VyStar Ballpark America - 7:30 pm - Florida Theatre MJ (Touring) - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Thursday, April 24: Jacksonville Icemen v Florida Everblades, Playoffs Round 1, Game 4 - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena MJ (Touring) - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Advertisement Travis Tritt w/ special guest Brian Kelley - 7:00 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre Forever Donna - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 7:05 pm - VyStar Ballpark Friday, April 25: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 7:05 pm - VyStar Ballpark Jax Symphony: Dvorak's 'New World' - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall Kane Brown - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena MJ (Touring) - 8:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Saturday, April 26: MJ (Touring) - 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Advertisement Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton - 8:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 6:35 pm - VyStar Ballpark Jax Symphony: Dvorak's 'New World' - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall Bossman DLow - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre Sunday, April 27: Taste of St. Augustine - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades, Playoffs Rd 1, Game 5 if necessary - 3:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena MJ (Touring) - 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theatre Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers - 3:05 pm - VyStar Ballpark Jax Symphony: Latin Jazz Ensemble - 3:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall Amos Lee with special guest Sway Wild - 7:30 pm - Florida Theatre
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
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Charlotte Knights open season with fan fest, drone show this weekend
The Charlotte Knights will open the 2025 season with fireworks, a drone show, and other festivities at Truist Field this weekend. The team will face the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, Friday through Sunday. Charlotte City Council to vote on Panthers' stadium upgrades To celebrate opening night on Friday, the team will host a party before the pitch with live entertainment, food and drinks, photo ops, and games from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mint Street. First pitch will be at 7:04 p.m. On Saturday, directly following the Knights 6:05 p.m. contest against Gwinnett, the first-ever drone show above Truist Field will take over the night sky. Game time is 1:50 p.m. on Sunday and there will be a tribute to the White Sox, the World Series Trophy will be on display and kids can run the bases after the game. The Knights are also home next week, taking on the Norfolk Tides April 1-6. Click here for more information or to buy tickets. VIDEO: Historic Carolina Theatre opens in Uptown
