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Braves beat writer for https://t.co/8197IOPYmN since 2001. Unlike Billy The Kid, I truly am from a town known as Wheeling, West Virginia.

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Acuña's bid for the longest single of the spring

Acuña's bid for the longest single of the spring

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Michael Harris II had reason to be even more frustrated than Ronald. Harris' 396-foot flyout had a 108.5 mph exit velo and 27 degree launch angle. 97.1% (33 of 34 of balls hit w/ combo of 109 mph/27 degrees were homers last year. 97.4% (37 of 38) w/ combo of 108/27 were HRs.

Michael Harris II had reason to be even more frustrated than Ronald. Harris' 396-foot flyout had a 108.5 mph exit velo and 27 degree launch angle. 97.1% (33 of 34 of balls hit w/ combo of 109 mph/27 degrees were homers last year. 97.4% (37 of 38) w/ combo of 108/27 were HRs.

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Drake Baldwin with a 1.90 pop time and 78.8 mph throw. 2025 averages 1.95 pop times and 77 mph arm strength)

Drake Baldwin with a 1.90 pop time and 78.8 mph throw. 2025 averages 1.95 pop times and 77 mph arm strength)

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This might have been exactly what Riley needed. Turned on a 98.5 inside fastball. He then swiped second and is now just 13 away from 15. If you remember Harris is the one who predicted 20.

This might have been exactly what Riley needed. Turned on a 98.5 inside fastball. He then swiped second and is now just 13 away from 15. If you remember Harris is the one who predicted 20.

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Wonder why I don't get many questions about when Ha-Seong Kim might return.

Wonder why I don't get many questions about when Ha-Seong Kim might return.

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Acuña high fived a D-backs fan after making this catch

Acuña high fived a D-backs fan after making this catch

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When this Harris triple got past Soler, I had to glance twice to make sure Sale wasn't pitching

When this Harris triple got past Soler, I had to glance twice to make sure Sale wasn't pitching

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This 104.9 mph throw from Acuña matches Oneil Cruz for the second-hardest throw from an outfielder this season. Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle had a throw clocked at 107.3 mph.

This 104.9 mph throw from Acuña matches Oneil Cruz for the second-hardest throw from an outfielder this season. Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle had a throw clocked at 107.3 mph.

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Nacho Alvarez is working out with the catchers. Whether changing positions or simply adding versatility, this makes a lot of sense

Nacho Alvarez is working out with the catchers. Whether changing positions or simply adding versatility, this makes a lot of sense

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Don't let this triple fool you. Drake Baldwin offers a lot more than speed. I'll post the video of his eighth-inning homer in a second. Nobody is consistently hitting the ball harder than the reigning NL Rookie of the Year

Don't let this triple fool you. Drake Baldwin offers a lot more than speed. I'll post the video of his eighth-inning homer in a second. Nobody is consistently hitting the ball harder than the reigning NL Rookie of the Year

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The Braves have scored four runs thus far in the seventh to put JR Ritchie in line to win his MLB debut. Ritchie has allowed just two runs (a pair of solo shots) through six innings.

The Braves have scored four runs thus far in the seventh to put JR Ritchie in line to win his MLB debut. Ritchie has allowed just two runs (a pair of solo shots) through six innings.

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Here's Harris' second homer of the night. Check back in 15 minutes to see his third

Here's Harris' second homer of the night. Check back in 15 minutes to see his third

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Can't wait to tell my grandkids about the day the Braves put runners at second and third with no outs and scored

Can't wait to tell my grandkids about the day the Braves put runners at second and third with no outs and scored

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Gotta give Ozuna credit. I would have lost my mind on this one.

Gotta give Ozuna credit. I would have lost my mind on this one.

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This was the first sign of Acuña showing discomfort. Witt singled on the next pitch and Pasquantino followed with the double that Acuña tried to grab in right-center. He jogged off the field. Looks like it was just a wise precautionary exit.

This was the first sign of Acuña showing discomfort. Witt singled on the next pitch and Pasquantino followed with the double that Acuña tried to grab in right-center. He jogged off the field. Looks like it was just a wise precautionary exit.

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Riley goes first-to-third before Soto gets to Olson's three-run double

Riley goes first-to-third before Soto gets to Olson's three-run double

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Nick Allen's second great play of the night.

Nick Allen's second great play of the night.

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Just like Andrelton used to do to a former Mets catcher

Just like Andrelton used to do to a former Mets catcher

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He's Nacho average defensive third baseman

He's Nacho average defensive third baseman

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This ball came off O'Neil Cruz's bat at 117.6 mph. Matches the fifth-hardest hit ball by Cruz this year. It's the hardest-hit ball against the Braves this year. But it only matches the fifth-hardest ball hit by Cruz this year.

This ball came off O'Neil Cruz's bat at 117.6 mph. Matches the fifth-hardest hit ball by Cruz this year. It's the hardest-hit ball against the Braves this year. But it only matches the fifth-hardest ball hit by Cruz this year.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. is running the bases today. He’d like to be activated with the next few days. As you know, Weiss said they’ll likely wait until Acuña can play the outfield
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Ronald Acuña Jr. is running the bases today. He’d like to be activated with the next few days. As you know, Weiss said they’ll likely wait until Acuña can play the outfield

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Riley's run-saving play
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Riley's run-saving play

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Ronald Acuña Jr. taking BP today. Walt Weiss said Acuña likely won’t be activated until he can play the outfield. My guess is they’ll wait until next Friday.
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Ronald Acuña Jr. taking BP today. Walt Weiss said Acuña likely won’t be activated until he can play the outfield. My guess is they’ll wait until next Friday.

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77,982 views • 20 days ago

Olson has 14 homers through 41 games. The most homers by a Braves player through the first 41 games of a season is 16: Ozzie Virgil (1987), Hank Aaron (1970) and Wally Berger (1930).
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Olson has 14 homers through 41 games. The most homers by a Braves player through the first 41 games of a season is 16: Ozzie Virgil (1987), Hank Aaron (1970) and Wally Berger (1930).

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89,898 views • 24 days ago

Ronald Acuña Jr. testing his hamstring. He’ll be eligible for activation on Wednesday
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Ronald Acuña Jr. testing his hamstring. He’ll be eligible for activation on Wednesday

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75,677 views • 26 days ago

Each of the three balls Baldwin put in play today had an exit velo of at least 100 mph. 12 of the 23 balls he's put in play have been hit 100+ mph. 95 mph or higher is considered a hard-hit ball. 20 of the 23 balls Baldwin has put in play have been of the hard-hit variety.
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Each of the three balls Baldwin put in play today had an exit velo of at least 100 mph. 12 of the 23 balls he's put in play have been hit 100+ mph. 95 mph or higher is considered a hard-hit ball. 20 of the 23 balls Baldwin has put in play have been of the hard-hit variety.

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174,797 views • 2 months ago

Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner said “that other team up north” in reference to his former employer
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Braves pitching coach Jeremy Hefner said “that other team up north” in reference to his former employer

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223,291 views • 3 months ago

From Theo DeRosa: Drake Baldwin's 438-foot home run in the third inning came on a pitch just 0.99 feet off the ground, the longest home run on a pitch that low or lower under pitch tracking (since 2008, regular season and postseason). Previous long: 433 feet by Charlie Blackmon on a pitch 0.84 feet off the ground on 6/22/17 (Coors)
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From Theo DeRosa: Drake Baldwin's 438-foot home run in the third inning came on a pitch just 0.99 feet off the ground, the longest home run on a pitch that low or lower under pitch tracking (since 2008, regular season and postseason). Previous long: 433 feet by Charlie Blackmon on a pitch 0.84 feet off the ground on 6/22/17 (Coors)

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89,714 views • 1 month ago

Drake Baldwin's seventh homer gives him a MLB-leading 26 runs. Braves w/ 30+ hits, 25+ runs and 20+ RBIs through 25 games: Baldwin (2026) Chipper Jones (1998) Hank Aaron (1970) Rico Carty (1970) Eddie Mathews (1959)
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Drake Baldwin's seventh homer gives him a MLB-leading 26 runs. Braves w/ 30+ hits, 25+ runs and 20+ RBIs through 25 games: Baldwin (2026) Chipper Jones (1998) Hank Aaron (1970) Rico Carty (1970) Eddie Mathews (1959)

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81,211 views • 1 month ago

Strider vs Acuña. This is the first time they haven’t had the velo on the board during live BP
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Strider vs Acuña. This is the first time they haven’t had the velo on the board during live BP

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174,772 views • 3 months ago

I thought the Bananas were here a couple weeks ago
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I thought the Bananas were here a couple weeks ago

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606,865 views • 1 year ago

This was Riley's second homer of the spring. Four of the six recorded balls he's put in play this spring have had an exit velo of at least 102.2 mph. He had a 106.3 mph HR and a 106.7 mph lineout today
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This was Riley's second homer of the spring. Four of the six recorded balls he's put in play this spring have had an exit velo of at least 102.2 mph. He had a 106.3 mph HR and a 106.7 mph lineout today

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131,819 views • 3 months ago

Chris Sale vs. Ronald Acuña Jr. Before Sale threw his first pitch, he said, “First live BP of the year and you give me this?”
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Chris Sale vs. Ronald Acuña Jr. Before Sale threw his first pitch, he said, “First live BP of the year and you give me this?”

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137,655 views • 3 months ago

Michael Harris II expects to play tomorrow night
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Michael Harris II expects to play tomorrow night

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55,595 views • 1 month ago

Austin Riley on Profar’s suspension
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Austin Riley on Profar’s suspension

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112,288 views • 3 months ago

Chris Sale on Profar’s suspension
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Chris Sale on Profar’s suspension

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101,437 views • 3 months ago

Ritchie kept the Mariners scoreless through the first five innings despite allowing eight of the 21 batters he faced to reach safely. His luck ran out in the sixth when he issued two more walks before Luke Raley crushed this 1-1 curveball.
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Ritchie kept the Mariners scoreless through the first five innings despite allowing eight of the 21 batters he faced to reach safely. His luck ran out in the sixth when he issued two more walks before Luke Raley crushed this 1-1 curveball.

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36,268 views • 1 month ago

Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has arrived in camp. He’s not swinging a bat yet. But he is doing some fielding drills.
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Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has arrived in camp. He’s not swinging a bat yet. But he is doing some fielding drills.

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80,395 views • 2 months ago

The Chipper Effect remains real for Dubon
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The Chipper Effect remains real for Dubon

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77,514 views • 2 months ago

Didier Fuentes talks about being told he is on the Braves’ Opening Day roster.
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Didier Fuentes talks about being told he is on the Braves’ Opening Day roster.

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69,993 views • 2 months ago