On Friday, the former National League Most Valuable Player sent one into orbit on the very first pitch he saw against the San Diego Padres. San Diego starter Nick Pivetta threw a 93 MPH four-seam fastball against Acuna, who hit it for a 467-foot blast, as the crowd at Truist Park in Atlanta went into pandemonium.

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,

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. No, Strider is not expected to be a savior. Nor is 2023 MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., who is expected back this weekend following a 12-month absence due to an ACL tear in his right knee. See, the Braves are ...