The Latest Breaking News from William Contreras

Adam Duvall homers twice as Braves win 11th straight, sweep Pirates

ATLANTA — It wasn’t that long ago Adam Duvall was among the Braves’ least productive players. When 33-year-olds struggle, sometimes better days aren’t ahead. Duvall endured his fair share of criticism as he and his team underwhelmed.

Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022

20-29 record aside, the Chicago Cubs enter June with a feeling of optimism. Here are 5 reasons why.

The arrival of June means two things for the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 1, 2022

The Marlins rallied against the Braves. And then Ronald Acuna Jr. entered the game ...

ATLANTA — Ronald Acuna Jr. wasn’t in the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins.

Miami Herald · May 28, 2022

Ha-seong Kim’s homer, lots of hits lift Padres past Braves

ATLANTA — The homer (and some insurance runs) did it this time.

Tribune News Service · May 14, 2022

Michael Cunningham: Maybe that walk-off win will wake up Braves

William Contreras seemed to be a much better option than Orlando Arcia. Contreras became a run-producing machine during the three weeks when Arcia was buried on the bench. But Braves manager Brian Snitker called on Arcia, not Contreras, when he needed a designated hitter against the Red Sox.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

Braves’ Manny Pina to undergo wrist surgery, miss rest of season

Braves catcher Manny Pina will undergo wrist surgery and miss the rest of the season, manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

Braves’ offense erupts for nine runs in series win over Milwaukee

ATLANTA — Braves manager Brian Snitker did not mince words when discussing the Milwaukee Brewers’ rotation and bullpen ahead of the series opener Friday, calling the staff “as good as it gets.”

Tribune News Service · May 8, 2022

Afternoon Edition: April 29, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022

Kyle Wright pitches Braves to first series win of the season

ATLANTA — In superstar Ronald Acuña’s return, the Braves defeated the Cubs, 5-1, on Thursday at Truist Park. In its sixth try, Atlanta (9-11) won its first series of the season by taking two of three from Chicago.

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

Cubs front office to adjust as assistant GM Jeff Greenberg leaves for Blackhawks

The Blackhawks announced on Thursday that they’d hired Greenberg as associate GM.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022