Discover the latest Atlanta Braves news and updates from Thursday
Thursday was an eventful day for the Atlanta Braves in terms of news. Notably, the star outfielder, Ronald Acuña Jr., was crowned the National League MVP after his outstanding 2023 season. Acuña earned this prestigious honor unanimously, receiving all 30 first-place votes. In the American League, Shohei Ohtani also clinched the MVP award.
The 25-year-old Acuña had an extraordinary 2023 season, achieving a .337/.416/.596 slash line, along with a monumental 41 home runs and 73 stolen bases. His exceptional performance placed him in the exclusive 40/40 club and further solidified his place in the 40/70 club, becoming only the fifth player in Major League Baseball history to achieve this feat.
Acuña now joins the ranks of Freddie Freeman, Chipper Jones, Terry Pendleton, Dale Murphy, Hank Aaron, Robert Elliott, and John Evers as an MVP recipient in the Braves franchise.
Matt Olson, Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, and Marcell Ozuna also garnered votes in the MVP race.
More Braves News:
The Braves are scheduled to host the 2025 All-Star Game at Truist Park, marking their first time hosting since 2000.
The Rome Braves, a minor league affiliate, have officially rebranded as the Rome Emperors.
Our 2023 season in review series continues with features on Kirby Yates and Brad Hand.
Episode 63 of the Podcast to be Named Later delves into the MVP Award winners, free agent rumors, the non-tender deadline, and other engaging topics.
MLB News:
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a one-year, $900K deal with right-hander Ricky Vanasco. Vanasco, who was previously outrighted, chose to enter minor league free agency.
The Wisconsin legislature has approved a bill for stadium renovations at the Milwaukee Brewers’ American Family Field.
MLB owners have unanimously sanctioned the Athletics’ relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas.
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