After splitting their four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies over Labor Day weekend, the Atlanta Braves remain four games ahead of the Phillies for first place in the NL East, but the road won’t get any easier this week,

Though he acknowledges that he enjoys the boos, Acuña stopped short of saying that he enjoys being a heel. Of course, he’s good at it, even if it’s less intentional and more organic than the villains that grace the squared circle.

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. took his time rounding the bases against the Philadelphia Phillies. The data is almost impressive.

Alfonso Soriano set the previous record at 929 games in August of 2006 while playing for the Nationals against the Braves.

Plus notes on how Didier Fuentes is adjusting to hitters in real time and who could be among the roster expansion call-ups.