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Alex Anthopoulos has to shoulder some responsibility for the glaring issues at left field and shortstop, as well as the bullpen’s glaring ineffectiveness. Of course, the players share in the blame, too—nearly the entire roster is underperforming in relation to either their contracts or preseason expectations, with the notable exceptions of Ronald Acuña Jr. and…
The Atlanta Braves continue to experience frustrating setbacks—progress feels fleeting as injuries pile up. Just when it seems things can’t get worse, they do, almost like clockwork. The latest blow: A.J. Smith-Shawver, whose breakout season has been derailed by a torn UCL. He now faces a lengthy recovery, whether through Tommy John surgery or an…
Spencer Strider’s return didn’t go as hoped for the Braves, but Ronald Acuña Jr. kept hitting well during his stint with the Gwinnett Stripers. Acuña was originally set to start in right field, but due to weather conditions, he was shifted to designated hitter just before the game began. The weather also shortened the game…