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Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Maria Laborde shares video of Ronald Acuna Jr.'s impressive game moment
Maria Laborde shares video of Ronald Acuna Jr.'s impressive game moment (Image source: Getty Images) On May 31, 2025, Maria Laborde, wife of Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., posted a video on her Instagram story. The video showed a strong play by Acuña in a recent game. Maria's post showed how much she supports and admires her husband's work in the field. Maria Laborde celebrates Ronald Acuna Jr. returns to baseball by sharing his performance Ronald Acuna Jr. wife Maria Laborde (Image source: Maria/Instagram) Ronald Acuna Jr. re-entered Major League Baseball on May 23, 2025. Having suffered an ACL injury in May 2024, Acuna was healing. He hit a home run on his first seen pitch in his first game back against the San Diego Padres. This showed he was ready and capable. Moreover, he hit twice in four tries, drove in a run, and threw out a runner at second base. Before his crash, Acuna had a .250 batting average. He had also smacked four home runs and fifteen RBIs throughout the 2024 season. His return excited friends and teammates. He gives the Braves a lot of energy and ability. Also Read: Ronald Acuna Jr. Performs Under Pressure As Wife Maria Laborde Cheers At Phillies Game In Red Braves Gear Maria Laborde's show of support for Ronald Acuna Jr. Maria Laborde's Instagram story with Acuna's game video shows her strong support for her husband's career. By sharing this clip, she celebrated his return to baseball and his good performance. Her post also shows the personal and emotional side of Acuña's journey back to the game. The video got a lot of attention from fans and news sites. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pare a neuropatia: descubra como NeuroFit Undo This shows how important Acuna's comeback is and how much support he has from his family. Moments like these connect with people. They show that athletes have real lives and close relationships. As the season goes on, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Maria Laborde keep sharing with fans on social media. They talk about their experiences and celebrate big moments. Their posts give a look into what life is like for a pro athlete and how important family support really is.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Is Ronald Acuna Jr. about to ruin the Phillies' pitching plans with one explosive swing
Is Ronald Acuna Jr. about to ruin the Phillies' pitching plans with one explosive swing (Image Source: Getty Images) The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for a challenging task. They will be playing the Atlanta Braves and their megastar, Ronald Acuna Jr., in a new series. The Phillies' recent winning streak was put to an end, and they now have to remain steadfast as Acuna Jr. comes off a lengthy injury layoff. The team is banking on their three selected pitchers to enable them to take the series and stall the rise of the Braves' firepower. Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez to guide Phillies' battle The Phillies are delegating three important pitchers to attempt and inhibit Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Braves' powerful lineup. Zack Wheeler and others will star in the series. Wheeler has been extremely tough this season with a 6–1 record and a 2.42 ERA. Suarez is also performing well with a 3–0 record and a 3.70 ERA. Sánchez carries a 4–1 record and a 3.17 ERA after 54 innings. These pitchers will have to be in top form. Acuna has fared well against some of them previously. He has hit four home runs off Wheeler in 48 plate appearances. Acuna has not been as good against Suarez, though, hitting a mere .214 across eight games. And while he has only seen Sánchez six times, he has already managed three hits, including a home run. The Phillies are employing primarily left-handed starters in hopes of making things more difficult for Acuna to become hot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is your dog jumping up on you? Here's what it means Undo Also Read: Ronald Acuna Jr. Smashes A Home Run In First Plate Appearance After Injury, Celebrates With Ja Morant Grenade Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns with power and confidence Ronald Acuna Jr. is back and playing like a star once more. Having missed almost a year due to a torn ACL, he homered twice in his first two games back. One was a huge 467-foot homer. He also hit a 427-foot home run the next evening. The bat's speed and power are still intact, and he is energetic. Acuna stated that he is feeling good, and manager Brian Snitker concurs he changed his mind on giving Acuna a day off. With Acuna batting well and leading off, the Braves lineup is more potent. His teammate Matt Olson explained that Acuna was simply "born with" that type of ability. In 2023, Acuna had a season to recall with 40+ home runs and 70+ steals. Now he appears ready to accomplish something extraordinary once more. Braves pitcher Grant Holmes also pitched well recently, going seven innings and allowing just one run. That provides the Braves even greater momentum as they face the Phillies. The Phillies are facing a big test as they try to stop Ronald Acuna Jr. and the powerful Atlanta Braves. They are counting on three strong pitchers Wheeler, Suarez, and Sanchez to keep the Braves' bats quiet. But Acuna Jr. is already showing MVP form just days after returning from injury. This series could be close, and it may come down to whether the Phillies' pitchers can hold off one of the best hitters in the league. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Ronald Acuna Jr. returns to Braves in massive lift nearly one year after crushing ACL tear
The Braves are receiving an MVP-sized jolt in hopes of finally performing up to expectations. Atlanta is activating former NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. for Friday night's home game against the Padres, welcoming him back after he missed most of the 2024 season with an ACL tear. His return comes two days before the one-year anniversary of him tearing his ACL against the Pirates last year. 'Tonight: RONALD RETURNS!' the Braves tweeted Friday morning above a highlight clip. The Braves (24-25) have been one of baseball's most disappointing teams through roughly the first-third of the season, looking little like the contender they were expected to be. 3 Ronald Acuna Jr. won NL MVP in 2023. Brett Davis-Imagn Images Inserting Acuna back into the lineup should provide a massive lift considering he's one of the game's best players when healthy. Acuna, 27, earned MVP honors in 2023 by becoming the first player in MLB history to hit at least 40 homers and notch at least 70 steals in the season. 3 Ronald Acuna Jr. tore his left ACL last year. Getty Images He tallied 41 home runs and 73 steals while slashing .337/.416/.596 with a career-high 1.012 OPS. The 2024 campaign started slow for Acuna, with just a .716 OPS, before he tore his ACL last year while on the bases against the Pirates. He stopped while attempting to bluff a steal of third before crumpling to the ground with the injury. Acuna previously tore his right ACL during the 2021 season. 3 Ronald Acuna Jr. notched baseball's only 40-70 season. Getty Images The outfielder underwent surgery on June 6, and the Braves reached the playoffs without him, though they could not win the NL East for the seventh straight season. The Padres then quickly dumped them in the playoffs with a two-game sweep. The Braves' offense has been unspectacular this year without Acuna, ranking 17th in runs scored, 14th in slugging percentage and 13th in OPS. Acuna hit .400 spanning six games and 15 at-bats in the minors before the team cleared him to return, adding two homers in that stretch. Atlanta sits in third place in the NL East, 7 1/2 games behind the division-leading Phillies and five games behind the Mets.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
When will Ronald Acuna Jr. return? Braves star set to play Louisville Bats during rehab
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is scheduled to play against the Louisville Bats tonight at Louisville Slugger Field. Acuna, the 2023 National League MVP and a four-time All-Star, has been rehabbing with the Gwinnett Stripers, the Braves' Triple-A team. The Stripers and Bats are set to play at 6:35 p.m., but severe weather is in the forecast. In a three-year span, Acuna Jr. tore his ACL in his right knee (2021) and his left knee (2024). After being out since May 26, 2024, he began his rehab assignment last week. In his debut with the Stripers, he hit a home run. Four days later, he smashed a 420-foot homer against Charlotte. In four games played, Acuna Jr. is batting .444 with four hits, six runs scored and two RBIs. Advertisement The 27-year-old is scheduled to face a Bats team that has lost six games in a row. Louisville's last win was a 4-3 victory over Omaha on May 11, avoiding the series sweep. According to Mark Bowman, who covers the Braves for Acuna Jr. could be activated by Friday, when the Braves host the San Diego Padres. Reach Louisville football, women's basketball and baseball beat writer Alexis Cubit at acubit@ and follow her on X at @Alexis_Cubit. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville Bats game today: Ronald Acuna Jr. set for rehab assignment
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ronald Acuna Jr. apologizes to Braves manager Brian Snitker and teammates for controversy over a social media post
Ronald Acuna Jr. apologizes to Braves manager Brian Snitker and teammates for controversy over a social media post (Image Source: Getty) Ronald Acuna Jr., who plays for the Atlanta Braves, recently apologized to his manager and teammates. This comes after a month, when he had accused the manager of treating players differently. Acuna is currently recovering from knee surgery and was with the team on Wednesday while doing rehab in the minor leagues. Ronald Acuna Jr. apologizes and moves forward The issue erupted on April 19, when Acuna had shared a post on social media, after Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic was tagged out after breaking into a home run trot on a ball that stayed in the yard. The post read "if it were me, they would take me out of the game.' Interestingly, once the game, baseball coach and Atlanta Braves' manager Brian Snitker was asked whether he spoke to Kelenic, he said: 'Was I supposed to?" It was back in August 2019, Ronald Acuna Jr. was taken out of a game for not running hard after hitting the ball. After the game got over, Braves' manager Brian Snitker said that players must always give full effort and think about the team, and not just themselves. Snitker had said: 'He didn't run. You've got to run. It's not going to be acceptable here. As a teammate, you're responsible for 24 other guys and that name on the front is a lot more important than that name on the back of that jersey." In connection with the incident, Acuna has now apologized to Snitker and his teammates for accusing him of 'treating players differently.' While Acuna is now working his way back from knee surgery and started playing again in the Florida Complex League, where he hit a home run in his first game. This league is for young or recovering players. Later this week, he will move up to Triple-A, a higher level of minor league baseball . The Braves haven't said exactly how many rehab games he will play. Braves' coach Rick Kranitz says team will figure out over Spencer Strider's issues Atlanta Braves' pitcher Spencer Strider threw slower than expected during practice on Wednesday. The team manager and coach believes it's because he hasn't pitched in a while due to a hamstring injury. They still think he might be ready to return soon and possibly start a game next week against the Nationals. Rick Kranitz, who is Atlanta Braves' coach said: 'We're all going to meet and figure out what we're going to do next.' Brian Snitker said: 'It's going to take him repetitions and starts in order to build that velocity back, I think that's normal for anybody who has been off for the time he has." Kranitz further added: 'Velocity is great, but it's about the action on the ball that really makes the difference, I felt like the ball was coming out really well.' Also Read: Brian Snitker Leadership Questioned Amid Braves Struggles Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
