"The fun continues in North Port, Florida, as Ronald Acuña Jr. and some other Atlanta Braves have been participating in live BP. Gabe Burns of the AJC has given an inside look at camp all week; Acuña stepped in against Chris Sale, and the veteran lefty got the better of him, punching him out twice. Just another day of work in February, and not exactly a chill at-bat when you're staring down one of the nastiest arms in the league."
"Still, the bigger picture remains encouraging. Acuña recently told Mark Bowman of MLB.com that he's fully healthy heading into 2026 and feels as good as he has in a long time. A couple of strikeouts in February won't move the needle much. What matters is that he's on the field, taking reps, and working toward being the guy the Braves need when the games start counting."
Ronald Acuña Jr. and teammates have been taking live BP in North Port, Florida, facing pitchers like Chris Sale; Acuña was struck out twice in a recent session. Acuña is fully healthy heading into 2026 and feels as good as he has in a long time; he is taking reps and preparing to be the player the Braves need when games begin. The World Baseball Classic television schedule is finalized, with Acuña and Ozzie Albies facing off on Tubi. Atlanta's Negro Leagues history includes the Black Crackers. The Philadelphia Phillies released Nick Castellanos, who remains owed $20 million. Elroy Face died at 97, holding franchise records for appearances and saves. Other signings and roster moves were also reported around the league.
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