Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson will participate in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby instead of right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. at Truist Part on Monday night.

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s availability for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby will be better understood when the Braves reevaluate his sore back on Wednesday. "I think we should just take it day-by-day to see how we’re feeling,

The New York Mets recalled 23-year-old utility man Luisangel Acuña from Triple-A Syracuse before Thursday’s split doubleheader against Baltimore. The brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., Luisangel Acuña went 13-for-45 (.

The Atlanta Braves opted for better safe than sorry with their superstar earlier this week and it paid off with Wednesday night's performance

When Mets officials made the difficult decision to send infielder Luisangel Acuña back to Triple-A Syracuse in late June, they indicated that he might not stay in the Minors for long. That is precisely what happened.

Right-hander Paul Blackburn (shoulder impingement) is throwing a bullpen Thursday at Camden Yards. Should he continue to progress over the All-Star break, the Mets will send him to Port St. Lucie to face hitters before sending him on a minor league rehab assignment.