Braves

• Gli Atlanta Braves sono saliti all'apice delle MLB Power Rankings per la prima volta in questa stagione con un record di 30-13, partendo dalla terza posizione della scorsa settimana. • La spinta offensiva dei Braves è guidata da Matt Olson e Drake Baldwin, mentre i Dodgers sono scesi al secondo posto dopo il calo dei loro battitori principali, tra cui Shohei Ohtani, che martedì ha interrotto un digiuno di home run di 11 partite. • La top 5 rimane stabile con Yankees, Cubs e Rays che mantengono le posizioni 3-5; i St. Louis Cardinals sono entrati nella top 10 al decimo posto con un record di 24-18, dopo le vittorie nelle serie contro Dodgers e Pirates e un pareggio con i Padres.

• Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. left the game early on May 3 due to left hamstring tightness, raising concerns for the team's lineup. • The injury occurred during a key moment, forcing manager Brian Snitker to adjust defensively and offensively mid-game. • Acuña's absence could impact Atlanta's strong start, as he's central to their offensive output with a .320 average this season.

• Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Atlanta Braves 6-5 on a walk-off hit, securing a crucial series victory at home. • Key contributions from multiple players, including a home run and timely RBI, turned the game in the ninth inning. • The win strengthens Diamondbacks' position in NL West playoff race amid tight competition.

New York Yankees defeated Atlanta Braves 6-4 in spring training action on Friday at 1 p.m. ET in North Port, Florida, with Aaron Judge hitting a two-run homer. Other key games included San Diego vs. Oakland split squad and Houston vs. St. Louis in Jupiter. These exhibitions feature top prospects and tune up rosters ahead of Opening Day on March 27. Injuries reported: Yankees' Jazz Chisholm day-to-day with hamstring strain.