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On YouTubeAtlanta 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.
Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / June 6
Sean Murphy gets the start and Austin Riley bats second against the Giants 
Sean Murphy and Austin Riley both hit a HR last time they faced Birdsong It would be nice to say that the Atlanta Braves’ offense has been feast or famine after yesterday’s ten run output.
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.
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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / May 27
Austin Riley hops back to two-hole as Braves begin Philadelphia series
Sean Murphy is back in the lineup against southpaw Ranger Suarez My one-plus-year-old has the word “hop” in her vocabulary. She uses it to describe bunnies we see when out on walks, but she also uses it to narrate her as she’s toddling along.
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 / Talking Chop / May 15
Has Austin Riley truly improved defensively?
He’s got about two-thirds of the season to show he’s turned a corner Austin Riley’s defense is a fun topic for me. I occasionally get the odd disgruntled
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 / 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.
MLB News / Dodger Blue / May 4
Recap: Dodgers’ Comeback Effort Falls Short 1-Run Loss To Braves
There wasn’t any rain to stop or delay the game at Truist Park on Sunday night, but Dustin May couldn’t slow down Austin Riley, which resulted in the Los Angeles Dodgers having their seven-game winning streak snapped with a 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 18
Team USA Projected to Have Single Braves Rep on WBC Roster
The identity of Team USA for the World Baseball Classic is starting to materialize. The Atlanta Braves alumni make up a bulk of the coaching staff. However, just one current player is projected to take the field for America.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 17
Austin Riley has words for Braves fans after rough start
There’s no question this is the worst 18-game start in Braves franchise history. Previous clubs might have posted a worse record, but they didn’t have World Series expectations coming into the season.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / April 16
Summer came early for Austin Riley
The Braves are coming off a disheartening loss on Tuesday to the Toronto Blue Jays. With Spencer Schwellenbach on the bump, it really felt like an opportunity to win back-to-back games for the first time all season.
Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / April 15
Sports World Reacts on 'X' to Viral Encounter Between Atlanta Braves Reporter, Female Fans
On Monday, the Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 at Rogers Centre. While Austin Riley hit two home runs in the contest, the most interesting part of the game might have happened in the crowd.
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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 14
Austin Riley Hits Two Blasts to Extend Streak, Lead Braves Past Blue Jays
During the first week of the 2025 regular season, no Atlanta Braves hitters performed all that well. But it felt as though the key bat the Braves really needed to get going was third baseman 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 / Atlanta Braves on SI / April 10
Braves Austin Riley Showing Signs of Heating Up
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is starting to find his stroke, and he’s finding it in some clutch spots. For the second night in a row, he’s
Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Austin Riley’s Clutch Double Leads Braves Win, Passes Ralph Garr on All-Time List
Austin Riley’s clutch performance in the seventh inning of the Braves’ 7-5 win over the Phillies was more than just another key hit—it could be remembered as a defining moment in the game.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / March 14
Braves appear to have avoided disaster with Austin Riley
Shocker: the Atlanta Braves suffered another injury scare on Friday afternoon to one of their key pieces, as Austin Riley was struck on the same wrist he fractured last year, which ended his season.
Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / February 15
Will Austin Riley Get Back to Being Elite in 2025?
It’s hard to say that Austin Riley is a player that needs to “bounce back” in 2025. In 110 games before a broken hand ended his season prematurely, Riley slashed .256/.322/.461 with a 116 wRC+ and 2.4 fWAR.
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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