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Braves Infielder Prospect Makes Immediate Impact in Wake of Riley Injury

Nacho Alvarez Jr. was given a tall task Saturday morning when he was called up to take over for Austin Riley. The Atlanta Braves lost their All-Star third baseman to the 10-day injured list with a strained right abdomen.

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Austin Riley to the IL, Nacho Alvarez returns, JR Ritchie, more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday There is an added focus on prospects, with the draft upon us and the Futures Game on Saturday, but it’s been a mostly good couple of days for the major league club too, with two wins.

Sean Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Sean Murphy fuels Braves to win with 8th inning blast

The Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals have played each other five times so far this season. Of those games, three of them have been decided by one run.

JR Ritchie News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 12

Braves Prospects Pitch Scoreless Outings as NL Win Futures Game

JR Ritchie and Hayden Harris represented the Atlanta Braves well on Saturday during the All-Star Futures Game. Both pitchers tossed scoreless outings en route to the National League taking down the American League, 4-2.

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Braves deliver late surge to slip past Cardinals

Sean Murphy hit a three-run home run and Jurickson Profar brought home the game-winning run with a ground ball in the ninth inning as the visiting Atlanta Braves edged the St.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 12

Braves scrape by in resilient team win, as the offense picks up the bullpen

The Braves picked up a gritty win, giving them a chance to go into the all-star break on a sweep After a tight Friday night victory with an unusual lineup, the Braves were hoping to get a win against the hittable Erick Fedde behind a bullpen game started by Aaron Bummer.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Braves Make Ronald Acuna Jr. Move After Austin Riley News

Ronald Acuna Jr. is in his eighth MLB season, having debuted in 2018 and immediately dominating opposing pitching on the way to National League Rookie of the Year honors.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 12

History of the 22nd Overall Pick

The Braves will be picking 22nd overall for the first time in franchise history When the Atlanta Braves go on the clock for the MLB draft on Sunday evening, they will be doing something they’ve never done before.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Predicting Braves’ next big trade before deadline

The Atlanta Braves are running out of “ifs” and “buts.” Luck has not turned, injury misfortune continues to decimate the pitching staff, Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies are regressing beyond comprehension and veteran closer Raisel Iglesias had a rough start to the campaign.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 12

Braves make several roster moves, Austin Riley to IL

No team has ever been snakebitten by injuries more than the Atlanta Braves over the last two seasons. I’m fully convinced of that, and it continued on Friday night.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 12

Braves Decide on Saturday Pitching Plan, Shake Up Starting Lineup

The Atlanta Braves have opted for another bullpen day for Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Aaron Bummer is listed as the starter (in practice, an opener) in the lineup posted on social media.

Nacho Alvarez News / Talking Chop / July 12

Braves shake up lineup, as Nacho Alvarez plays third and Ronald Acuna bats third

This is a new approach to lineup construction, as the Braves suffer yet another injury absence This is a very novel lineup, as Ronald Acuna is healthy but not batting leadoff for the first time in a while (since 2019, I believe).

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Braves place 3B Austin Riley (abdomen) on injured list

The Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right abdominal strain. The two-time All-Star departed with the injury in the fourth inning of Friday's 6-5 win at St.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 12

Braves Prospect Spotlight: Rayven Antonio

Antonio entered the season an underhyped prospect, but has been arguably the MVP of the talented Augusta GreenJackets You would be forgiven if before this season, even before today, you only knew Rayven Antonio for his terrific name.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 12

Braves MiLB Recap: Rayven Antonio tosses seven scoreless innings for Augusta

Antonio struck out seven on the night for the GreenJackets (37-54) Gwinnett Stripers 8, (53-37) Indianapolis Indians 4 Matthew Batten, 1B: 1-5, HR, 4 RBI

Sean Murphy News / Field Level Media / July 11

Sean Murphy goes yard twice, Braves stave off Cardinals

Sean Murphy hit two homers and drove in three runs as the visiting Atlanta Braves edged the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 Friday night. Ronald Acuna Jr. went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run for the Braves.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Ronald Acuña Jr. pulls out of Home Run Derby due to injury concern

Ronald Acuña Jr. was a late scratch from the Atlanta Braves’ series opener against the Athletics on Tuesday due to back tightness. While the former MVP was able to return to the lineup the following day, he’s taking the injury scare seriously.

Marcell Ozuna News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

Braves Slugger Marcell Ozuna Sure to Be Traded at the Deadline

At 40-52, the 2025 Atlanta Braves season is more or less unsalvageable as we approach the All-Star break. It’s becoming clear that General Manager Alex Anthopoulos will look to sell at the deadline, with the team’s chances of making the playoffs sitting at 3.8% on Fangraphs.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / July 11

MLB Announces Change After Ronald Acuna Jr. Injury News

Superstar right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is in his eighth major-league season as an Atlanta Brave after making his MLB debut in 2018 and winning National League Rookie of the Year.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 11

Are Braves prepping for a youth movement in the second half?

At 40-52, 10 games out of a playoff spot, and crippled by injuries — the Atlanta Braves’ season is over. Their streak of seven straight postseason appearances will come to an end, and all the focus should be on figuring out what needs to be done to get back to the standard in 2026.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11