Playing his first game in nearly a calendar year on Friday night, the former National League MVP went 2-for-4 with a home run as the Atlanta Braves lost to the San Diego Padres.

The Atlanta Braves officially activated former MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres.

Ronald Acuña Jr. is back. Following Atlanta’s 10-inning 8-7 loss to Washington on Thursday night, manager Brian Snitker shared the news fans had been waiting for: Acuña was being activated off the injured list ahead of the Braves’ series opener vs.

Here, under the Matt Snyder byline on CBS Sports, Friday means it's time for another installment of picks, or, as I like to call this little exercise, Friday Night lines.  I'm here to wish you another very happy Friday,

Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking homer off Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres overcame Ronald Acuña Jr.’s home run in his season debut to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday night and end their six-game losing streak.