After dropping their one-off game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday by a score of 7-3, the Atlanta Braves have traveled to the Nation’s Capital to take on the Washington Nationals this week. Before the Nationals series, the Braves announced their game one lineup, which features a notable Austin Riley change. More MLB on […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Change Before Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.

Colby Marchio breaks down his favorite player props for Sunday Night Baseball on Aug. 23, featuring Austin Riley.

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday.

Grant Holmes truly saved the day, huh

Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Austin Riley doubled and singled to drive in Atlanta's runs, and the Braves topped the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Thursday to end a three-game slide. Holmes didn't allow a hit until Andrew Benintendi lined a single to left with no outs in the seventh in the matchup between division leaders. The right-hander was relieved by Didier Fuentes after the hit, which followed a leadoff walk to Miguel Vargas.

The Atlanta Braves have enjoyed a strong overall season. They did not enjoy a strong three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field this week, however. Atlanta was swept by Minnesota, as the lineup scored a total of just seven runs in the series. While the entire offense did not perform well, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Austin Riley endured […] The post Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley most to blame for brutal series vs. Twins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Since multiple members of the Atlanta Braves have come out of the All-Star break looking anew, it's time to see what helps and why that time of year matters

The Atlanta Braves have lost two consecutive games to the Minnesota Twins. They still have a 5 1/2 game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East, but they are in need of a win on Wednesday to get some momentum going again.Starting for Atlanta is right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver, who will be opposed […] The post Austin Riley Dropped in Braves Batting Order for Finale of Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY.