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On YouTubeAtlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 12
Austin Riley exits, Kevin Herget DFA’d, and more 
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley exited Friday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals before his third plate appearance.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 2
Austin Riley begins his favorite month with a bang despite Angels loss
The rest of the Braves’ season might be focused on the individual silver linings because this group as a whole is one big disappointment. Last night, there were a couple, beginning with Grant Holmes, who put up six shutout innings with 10 strikeouts, and has become one of the few gems of this depressing campaign.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28
Braves’ Austin Riley gets painfully honest on Atlanta’s offensive struggles
The Atlanta Braves are nearing the halfway point of the 2025 MLB season, and their offensive struggles have become impossible to ignore. Coming off a crushing 13-0 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta’s lineup woes are not only stalling momentum — they may be putting postseason hopes in jeopardy.
The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with the most career strikeouts can you name in five minutes?
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 27
Braves Suggested to Move Riley to LF, Acquire Red Sox All-Star 3B
As the Atlanta Braves' offense struggles and the trade deadline approaches, more ideas are coming about for how the Braves can boost their offense. On Friday, 680 The Fan's Chris Dimino took the discussion in a new direction.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 24
Braves' Austin Riley Named 'High-Priced' Candidate for Wild Trade Scenario
The Atlanta Braves aren't selling. That's what Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos stated rather clearly while making an appearance on 680 The Fan on June 18.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 23
Braves could really use one of Austin Riley’s patented summer heaters
Everyone not named Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson has been absolutely brutal offensively for the Braves over the last month or so, and it would be the perfect time for one of those patented summer heaters from Austin Riley.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 20
Which deity did Austin Riley besmirch to suffer the WPA vortex this time?
I wonder how many comments will actually name a deity A quick one this time because Fridays are, well, the woofiest days. I think I made a tactical mistake in my life somewhere, but it is what it is.
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 18
Everything Clicks For Braves Bats Late In Walk-Off Win Over Mets
The Atlanta Braves bounce back from a deflating loss on Sunday with a comeback win over the New York Mets. Trailing 4-1 heading into the bottom of the eighth, the Braves tied it up before walking it off in the bottom of the 10th.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 17
Austin Riley addresses claims Braves have a leadership problem
On paper, the Braves shouldn’t be eight games under .500 and essentially out of the NL East race halfway through June, but here we are. It’s a combination of several contributing factors, with plenty of blame to go around.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 16
Braves Austin Riley Sounds Off on Claims of Lacking Clubhouse Leadership
As the Atlanta Braves look to find their footing, attention to who has departed from the team in recent years has been evaluated. Freddie Freeman is a Dodger.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / June 9
3B Austin Riley Gets Honest on Braves' 7-Game Skid
A lot of the baseball world is shocked over what has happened to the Atlanta Braves during the first half of the 2025 MLB season. Fans can count third baseman Austin Riley among them.
Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper
Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 31
Austin Riley needs to start playing like the highest paid player in Braves history
Simply put, Austin Riley hasn’t been good enough for the Braves since the club made him the highest-paid player in franchise history. Riley and the Braves agreed to a 10-year, $212 million contract on August 1st in 2022, amid the slugger’s best season as a pro.
Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Braves manager calls out grounds crew over team’s defensive struggles
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker is singling out an unusual scapegoat for one of his player’s recent defensive issues.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / May 10
Braves Given Strong Future Outlook At Third Base
The Atlanta Braves have their question marks at certain positions, but third base is far from one of them. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicted that Austin Riley would be the No.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5
Braves’ Austin Riley sounds off on Dodgers win being turning point
The Atlanta Braves (15-18) are still trying to claw their way out of the big hole they dug themselves into after starting the season 0-7, but perhaps their latest victory will be the spark they need in order to finally see the light of day and get to .500.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 5
Austin Riley, Braves look to change fortune vs. Reds
Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley brings a red-hot bat into the opener of a four-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Riley was 5-for-12 with a double, two homers and four RBIs in the weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / May 4
Austin Riley (two HRs) powers Braves past Dodgers
Austin Riley hit a pair of two-run home runs and the Atlanta Braves hung on to beat the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Sunday and avoid a three-game sweep.
Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / April 21
Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley Scores Clutch Run, Face Plants Sliding Into Home
Austin Riley came through in the clutch on the basebaths Monday night, but he ultimately didn't get any style points for his efforts. The Atlanta Braves trailed the St.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 17
Braves’ Slow Start Sparks Wild Austin Riley Trade Chatter — But a Deal Isn’t Happening
Austin Riley is swinging a hot bat to open the 2025 season. The Atlanta Braves? Not so much. And as the losses pile up early, the MLB trade rumor mill is already doing what it does best — spiraling.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / April 15
Toronto Blue Jays Offense on an Embarrassing Side of Recent History After Austin Riley Blasts
The Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Monday night at Rogers Centre, moving to 5-11 on the season. The loss dropped Toronto to 9-8. It was a breakout performance for the Braves offense, which only had six hits, but connected on three home runs, including two by Austin Riley.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 11
Austin Riley Keeps Showing Up Late — and It’s Paying Off for Atlanta
If the Braves are playing in the seventh inning or later, chances are Austin Riley is about to deliver. In Thursday night’s walk-off win over the Phillies, Riley plated the game-tying run with a crucial RBI-double in the 11th inning, marking his third game-tying or go-ahead RBI in the seventh inning or later in as many games.
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Braves' Austin Riley Shares Candid Thoughts on Phillies' José Alvarado
The Philadelphia Phillies don't have a set closer, but one reliever has made a name for himself to begin the season. He's made such an impact that even opposing players and managers have taken notice—Austin Riley was the latest to praise José Alvarado after facing him in a recent game against the Braves.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26
It's official: Braves star won't return in 2024
It’s an unfortunate development for the Braves, as he has been one of their best players in recent years.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Braves two-time All-Star diagnosed with fractured hand
With just under six weeks remaining on the regular-season schedule, it could very well prove to be a season-ending injury for the two-time All-Star.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18, 2024
Braves infield slugger still working through injury concern
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has missed almost a week with a side issue, but at least for now, he's not heading to the injured list.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12, 2024
Braves star leaves game early due to left side soreness
A top-seven finisher in NL MVP voting in each of the last three seasons, he has hit only .245/.319/.388 over his first 163 plate appearances, with just three home runs.
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