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Frazier, Mariners argue 1st of delayed arbitration cases

Adam Frazier and the Seattle Mariners argued the first of this year’s delayed salary arbitration cases, with the second baseman/outfielder asking for a raise from $4.3 million to $...

MAY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Mets play the Braves after McNeil's 4-hit game

The New York Mets take on the Atlanta Braves after Jeff McNeil had four hits against the Phillies on Sunday

MAY 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers take on the Braves with series tied 1-1

The Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Mashes sixth homer Riley went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run home run in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact The third baseman took Garrett Richards deep in the first inning, giving Atlanta a lead it would never relinquish. Riley is having one of his patented hot streaks, slugging four of his six homers on the season over the last six games to push his slash line up to .282/.371/.603.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs fifth long ball Riley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-1 win over the Cubs on Thursday.

Impact Riley gave the Braves an early lead with a 429-foot solo shot to left field in the first inning. The blast was his fifth of the campaign, tied for seventh-most in the league. Three of Riley's long balls have come in his past five games.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

He's back! Acuña returns to Braves after major knee injury

He's back

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves face the Cubs leading series 1-0

The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves host the Cubs in first of 3-game series

The Atlanta Braves host the Chicago Cubs to begin a three-game series

APRIL 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Dominant against Marlins Riley went 3-for-5 with a homer, two doubles, two RBI and a strikeout in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Miami.

Impact Atlanta struggled to generate much offensive production in Sunday's matchup, but Riley kept the team in the game with his three extra-base hits, including a two-run blast with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning. The 25-year-old has 10 extra-base hits in 16 appearances this season, and he's slashed .295/.394/.590 with four homers, six doubles, 10 runs, nine RBI and a stolen base.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins win series against Braves behind Cooper, Garcia

Garrett Cooper had three hits and two RBIs, Avisaíl García hit a go-ahead double in the fifth inning and the Miami Marlins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Launches third homer Riley went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-7 loss to the Marlins.

Impact He helped chase Elieser Hernandez from the game with his fifth-inning shot, one of three homers and six extra-base hits for Atlanta on the day. Riley is so far showing that last year's breakout wasn't a fluke, slashing .268/.379/.500 through 15 games with three homers, seven RBI and nine runs.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chisholm has 4 hits, misses cycle, as Marlins top Braves 9-7

Pinch-hitter Garrett Cooper’s bases-loaded, go-ahead single in the seventh drove in two runs and the Miami Marlins scored six runs off Atlanta’s bullpen to beat the Braves 9-7

APRIL 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Reinstated from paternity list Riley was reinstated from the paternity list Friday.

Impact Riley was away from the team for a couple days but should be available for Friday's series opener against Miami. In five appearances prior to the lone game he missed, he went 6-for-20 with two doubles, three runs, an RBI and a stolen base.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With Ronald Acuña Jr. nearing return, Braves confident despite slow start

Pedro Moura takes the temperature of the defending champions, who have started slowly while awaiting their superstar's return.

APRIL 22, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

With Ronald Acuña Jr. nearing return, Braves confident despite slow start

Dodgers beat Braves 5-1, take 2 of 3 vs World Series champs

Tony Gonsolin tossed six shutout innings and Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the first to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-1 win over the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on paternity list Riley was placed on the paternity list Wednesday.

Impact Riley is coming off back-to-back games with multi-hit performances, but he'll now spend a few days away from the team following the birth of his child. Travis Demeritte was recalled by Atlanta to provide additional depth, while Orlando Arcia should see an uptick in playing time while Riley is sidelined.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of hits, theft Riley went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Riley singled in the first inning and singled home a run and stole second in the fifth to mark consecutive multi-hit performances. The 25-year-old has been bit boom or bust of late with four two-hit outings and three hitless games in his last seven, but overall, Riley's experienced more positives with a .292/.404/.500 slash line. The stolen base was the first of his career so more activity on the bases is unlikely.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fried, Jansen mow down Dodgers as Braves stop LA streak, 3-1

Max Fried looked right at home, opening with five perfect innings while pitching the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

APRIL 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Understandably, Braves' farm system isn't what it used to be The Braves are reigning World Series champions largely thanks to their farm system that developed stars such as Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies,...

APRIL 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Slugs second homer Riley went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Nationals.

Impact The third baseman ruined Washington's shutout bid in the sixth inning by taking Kyle Finnegan deep, but it was the only offense Atlanta could muster on the afternoon. Riley is batting .333 (8-for-24) through seven games to begin the season with two homers, five RBI and five runs scored.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gray allows only 1 hit as Nationals beat Fried, Braves 3-1

Josiah Gray allowed one hit in five scoreless innings, and the Washington Nationals beat Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves 3-1

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Reaches base three times Riley went 1-for-4 with a double, two walks, two runs and two RBI in Tuesday's 16-4 win over the Nationals.

Impact Atlanta's offense had struggled heading into Tuesday, but Riley was one of several hitters that woke up from their season-long slumber. He'll start at third base and bat third in Wednesday's series finale, taking a .286/.444/.524 slash line into the contest.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ozuna, Albies power Braves' offense in 16-4 rout of Nats

Marcell Ozuna homered twice, Ozzie Albies drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves fired up their offense to rout the Washington Nationals 16-4

APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Greene wins big league debut, Reds beat Braves 6-3

Hunter Greene won his major league debut, Kyle Farmer hit a two-run single in a five-run third inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Braves get rings, beat Reds 2-1 behind scoreless Wright

Kyle Wright picked up a World Series ring along with many of his Atlanta teammates, then pitched two-hit ball over six scoreless innings to lead the Braves over the Cincinnati Reds...