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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Austin Riley hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning off closer Jhoan Duran to erase a 3-2 Phillies lead. The loss puts Philadelphia in a must-win position for Game 2, as the team has now blown a late lead in its first postseason game for three consecutive years.
The Atlanta Braves downed the Miami Marlins 9-1 in Miami, buoyed by Chris Sale’s seven-inning gem and a thunderous offense. Miami grabbed an early run on a Heriberto Hernández sacrifice fly, but Austin Riley answered with a second-inning three-run homer to put Atlanta ahead. Dominic Smith delivered the key blows, delivering a three-run homer in the sixth and later adding an RBI hit to pad the lead, as Sale retired 10 straight at one point and the Braves cruised to the laugher.
Atlanta routed Philadelphia 9-0 behind Taijuan Walker's rough start, including loading the bases in the first and a three-run homer by Austin Riley in the second. Philly's offense remained dormant, stranding a bases-loaded threat early and failing to mount a reply as the Braves pulled away. With Zack Wheeler nearing a rehab start, Philadelphia reportedly plans to move Walker to a long-relief role, casting doubt on his rotation spot and prompting questions about the team’s pitching depth.
Austin Riley homered 419 feet and Bryce Elder threw two solid innings as Atlanta beat Pittsburgh 3-1 in Grapefruit League action. Riley’s shot capped the scoring after Drake Baldwin's quirky early triple, while Elder struck out three with no walks. Skenes struggled in his spring debut, and the Braves drew four walks off him as they used seven relievers in a breezy win. The Braves travel to Tampa to face the Yankees tomorrow.
Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves has undergone core injury surgery, ending his season but with hopes to return for spring training 2026. His injury history and long-term contract highlight concerns about his future performance, but he remains a key part of the team's plans.
The Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list due to an abdominal strain, marking a setback in his inconsistent season. They also optioned outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled infielders Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Jonathan Ornelas. Riley, who has struggled with injuries and performance this year, has not provided a timetable for his return, and the team is adjusting its roster accordingly.
The Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list due to a right abdominal strain, with Riley having been injured during a game against St. Louis. The team promoted infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. and added pitcher Joey Wentz to the roster following recent transactions.
The Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Austin Riley on the 10-day injured list due to a right abdomen strain after an early exit from a game, with roster moves made to fill his spot. Riley, a key player, has been durable but has faced recent injuries and struggles at the plate. His absence comes at a challenging time for the team, which is fighting to stay in playoff contention.
Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves was removed from a game due to 'lower abdominal tightness' after a strong July performance, with no further update on his condition yet.
Austin Riley has experienced a recurring pattern called the WPA vortex in 2025, where his performance in high-leverage situations is significantly worse than in low-leverage ones, reminiscent of similar patterns in 2021 and 2022, leading to humorous speculation about which deity he might have offended to suffer this fate.
The Atlanta Braves face a challenging period after losing star player Ronald Acuña Jr. to a season-ending ACL tear. Manager Brian Snitker and players express their sympathy for Acuña, who previously overcame a similar injury. Despite this setback, the Braves welcome back Austin Riley and Sean Murphy to the lineup and adjust their strategy, including moving Ozzie Albies to the leadoff spot and giving Jarred Kelenic more playing time. The team also retains catcher Chadwick Tromp to provide flexibility in late-game situations.
Austin Riley's three-run homer, combined with Charlie Morton's 5 2/3 scoreless innings, led the Atlanta Braves to a 9-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox in a rain-shortened game. The Braves are off to a 3-1 start on their season-opening road trip, while the White Sox have started 0-4 for the first time since 2015. Eloy Jiménez's injury will be evaluated further, and former White Sox RHP Reynaldo López is set to make his first start of the season against LHP Garrett Crochet on Tuesday night.
The Atlanta Braves received multiple honors during MLB's Award season, with Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and Austin Riley winning Silver Slugger Awards and the team itself receiving the Team Silver Slugger Award. The Braves had an impressive season, hitting a total of 307 home runs and 916 RBI. Huascar Ynoa is expected to return to the Braves' pitching staff for Spring Training after recovering from Tommy John surgery. In other MLB news, the San Diego Padres are searching for a new manager, the New York Yankees are interested in outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, and Zack Greinke has yet to decide on his status for the 2024 season.
Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and Austin Riley of the Atlanta Braves were among the winners of the 2023 Silver Slugger Awards. Acuña won his third career award after a record-breaking season, while Olson and Riley also took home awards for their impressive performances. The Braves also won the Team Silver Slugger Award.
The Atlanta Braves' 2023 season comes to an end as they lose 3-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies in an elimination game, with Spencer Strider struggling on the mound. Austin Riley hits a solo home run for the Braves' only run. In other Braves news, Jake McSteen performs well in the AFL. In MLB news, Sonny Gray discusses his upcoming free agency after the Minnesota Twins' elimination, and Clayton Kershaw's future with the Los Angeles Dodgers remains uncertain.