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Ronald Acuña Jr. Under Fire for Recent Controversial Post

In the almost immediate aftermath of the Atlanta Braves being eliminated from the MLB playoffs, a report surfaced that Ronald Acuña Jr. had partnered with the predictions company Kalshi. NYT Reporter Andrew Baggarly wrote (on 10/7): “Atlanta Braves star outfielder…

By TJ French · Heavy

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:42 PM

Key Things to Know

Ronald Acuña Jr. faced backlash from fans after posting a promotional video for prediction platform Kalshi.
Acuña became the first Major League Baseball player to partner with the prediction market company.
Fans criticized the post due to concerns over gambling and Acuña's postseason slump against the Dodgers.

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. has faced significant criticism from fans following a promotional social media post for prediction market company Kalshi. The backlash came shortly after the Braves were eliminated from the MLB postseason, with Acuña reportedly becoming the first Major League Baseball player to partner with the predictions platform.

Fans expressed frustration regarding Acuña's promotion of gambling-adjacent services, particularly following his playoff struggles against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Across 107 regular-season games in 2026, Acuña batted .255 with 20 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases while managing multiple lower-body injuries.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. Under Fire for Recent Controversial Post

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