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Never underestimate the heart of a champion. For the second straight game, the Atlanta Braves found themselves down by more than five runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks. And for the second straight game, Atlanta found a way to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. This time, the Braves clawed back from a 6-0 deficit […]

Is there a better nickname for any position in sports than “the hot corner?” Third base has long been one of the most fun positions in the game to debate because there’s no hiding from a subpar glove, but you’ve also got to mash to justify your spot. So, let’s take a look at the […]

After an injury-plagued 2023 season, pitcher Max Fried is healthy as he starts his eighth spring training with the Atlanta Braves. Despite dealing with an oblique injury that kept him sidelined for a large chunk of the Braves’ season, Fried showed off his usual dominant stuff when healthy. Braves third baseman Austin Riley is a […]

The Atlanta Braves, like other teams throughout MLB, have started spring training. As of Tuesday, they will have their first full squad workout to begin preparations for the 2024 season. The Braves are hoping these preparations in February will help them when it comes to October, which hasn’t exactly gone as planned in the last […]

It’s tempting to think that, when circumstances don’t go the way we intend them to, everything that preceded it becomes all for naught. That, of course, isn’t the case, as Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley can attest to. But for now, those words ring hollow, especially in the immediate aftermath of their crushing defeat […]

As we progress through the MLB Playoffs, Game 3 of the NLDS featuring the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies is now set, with the series heading to Philadelphia. After a wild Game 2, could we expect something similar in this pivotal series-leading Game 3? Braves salvage series with miracle rally in Game 2 It […]

In one of the best baseball games of the 2023 MLB season, the Atlanta Braves completed a comeback down four runs in the sixth inning to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in Game 2 of the NLDS. The series is now tied at one game apiece after the Braves capped off their victory with a […]

The Atlanta Braves’ bats just keep on breaking records this season. Austin Riley’s home run against the Philadelphia Phillies put the Braves on the verge of making MLB history yet again. Austin Riley hit a two-run blast off Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez in the top of the first inning to give the Braves a 2-0 […]

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies started a series on Monday in Philadelphia, and it did not get off to a good start for the Phillies, as they let Austin Riley score on a wild play. AUSTIN RILEY INSIDE-THE-PARK HOME RUN 🤯🚨 pic.twitter.com/5XwZtMmEBC — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 11, 2023 Austin Riley blasted a ball deep […]

Matt Olson and Austin Riley made history when they hit back-to-back home runs in the Atlanta Braves’ 12-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Matt Olson and Austin Riley have hit back-to-back homers during a game in April, May, June, July and August. The Braves’ stars are the first pair of teammates in […]

The Atlanta Braves are tallying up the home runs in the second half of the season, especially behind Austin Riley’s four game streak with a home run. Riley’s streak is notable because he’s now one game short of the Braves record of five straight games with a home run. Nine Braves have tied for this […]

For the Atlanta Braves, the magic number is currently eight. They have the best record in all of MLB right now after increasing their winning streak to eight. Led by Ronald Acuña Jr.’s historic production, Atlanta is dominating right now and looks poised to compete for another World Series. The Braves will also be sending […]

The Atlanta Braves have been on fire to start the 2023 MLB season, and their dominance was once again on full display in their 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. The Braves chased Twins pitcher Joe Ryan from the game after just three innings of work, and Atlanta’s lineup, led by Austin […]

If there’s one thing Atlanta Braves’ manager Brian Snitker knows about, it’s patience. With almost 50 years of experience within the Braves organization, Snitker has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to his players, particularly during times of struggle. This patient approach has played a crucial role in the success of several key players, including Spencer Strider, […]

The Atlanta Braves have made history in the 2023 season, but it’s not something that they wanted to do. They have allowed the Oakland Athletics to win consecutive home games for the first time this season. Although they have one of the best records in the National League, they have not been playing their best […]

Austin Riley has quickly won the hearts of Atlanta Braves fans after stringing together a couple of superb seasons and being an integral part of the 2021 World Series Championship team. However, all of that built-up good faith was tested after he snubbed franchise legend and Hall of Famer Chipper Jones from his third base […]

The Atlanta Braves have as talented a roster as any team in Major League Baseball this season. No player may be quite as talented as Ronald Acuna.  This season’s frontrunner for NL MVP, Acuna has a 1.050 OPS with 11 home runs and 18 stolen bases. The Braves are atop the NL East with a […]

As Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine once exclaimed, “chicks dig the long ball.” Let’s be real though, everyone loves dingers! We continue our MLB odds series with a special 2023 regular season home run leader prediction and pick. When Maddux and Glavine spoke, it was Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa chasing the 61-home run mark […]

The Atlanta Braves were at the top of the baseball world in 2021, winning the franchise’s first World Series since 1995 after avenging the 2020 NLCS loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the process. With expectations sky high in 2022, the surprise Philadelphia Phillies got the better of the Braves in the NLDS, spoiling […]

Austin Riley has transformed himself into one of the best third basemen in the MLB with the Atlanta Braves. As he looks to continue his strong momentum and help the Braves win, Riley revealed his strongest inspiration. Despite Riley signing a $212 million contract extension, his father continues to work three jobs. Mike Riley, who […]

The Atlanta Braves are fresh off an NL East division title. They also won the World Series in 2021. Despite losing stars such as Dansby Swanson and Freddie Freeman over the past couple of years, Atlanta is still a serious contender. However, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are going to challenge the Braves […]

The Atlanta Braves quest to repeat as World Series champions came to a screeching halt in the NLDS, as they ended up being upset by the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves seemed to be in a great spot entering the playoffs after they edged out the New York Mets for the division crown in the National […]

The defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves begin their title defense with a matchup against the division rival Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. The Braves earned the second seed in the National League with a 101-61 record, while the Phillies earned the sixth seed and upset the St. Louis Cardinals in the Wild Card Round. […]

Atlanta Braves star third baseman Austin Riley has been one of the better players in the league this season. Now he’s paid like it. On Monday, the Braves announced that they signed Riley to a massive, 10-year, $212 million contract extension. The team posted the news of the move on their Twitter account. The Atlanta […]

Austin Riley gave the Atlanta Braves the win on Sunday to complete the sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the process, he also made history that would make Hank Aaron proud. The 25-year-old third baseman hit a walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth inning, propelling the Braves to a 1-0 win to finish […]

Atlanta Braves star Austin Riley has emerged as one of the better hitters in the National League. He is tearing the cover off the ball in the month of July and is close to surpassing one of baseball’s greats. Riley recorded three extra-base hits on Friday night, bringing him to 24 on the month. He […]

The Atlanta Braves have remained one of the best teams in baseball following their World Series championship. Their 55-37 record is still behind the New York Mets for the NL East lead but is also the fifth-best record so far in this MLB season. Although Ozzie Albies has been out for a month now with […]

Every year there are bound to be All-Star game snubs. These are players who are producing impressive numbers but fail to make the All-Star team. Sometimes, these snubs are valid and sometimes they are not. For example, a biased fan may feel as if their favorite player should make the team even though their numbers […]

One of the biggest MLB All-Star Game snubs was Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley. Riley, who had posted a career-high .907 OPS entering play Wednesday, has legitimately been one of the best hitters on the Braves. It was pretty egregious that he was left off the roster. However, the snub somehow got worse after […]

Every season there are people who believe there were some obvious snubs for the MLB All-Star Game. This year, it’s hard to argue against. There are so many players that had amazing first halves of this season and did not get in. Before I break down exactly who I believe firmly got snubbed this year, it’s […]

For the World Series-winning Atlanta Braves, the hardware just keeps coming in. Four Braves have won a 2021 Silver Slugger Award, which ties the record for the second-most winners on one team in a single season. The Braves also had four Silver Slugger winners last year, but only one of those players — first baseman […]

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley started the season in a bit of a rut. While he’s always had the talent, unforeseen challenges hit his confidence. But as they say, it’s not how you start but how you finish. And boy, did he have quite an ending for the Braves this year. Riley was instrumental […]

Austin Riley was the hero for the Atlanta Braves in a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS on Saturday night. Riley hit a game-tying home run in the fourth inning and then drilled a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to score Ozzie Albies. […]

In the 2019 MLB All-Star Game, 37 of the 75 players that made the American and National League rosters were attending this game for the first time as a player, meaning that 49.3% of all players were making their All-Star debuts. A testament to how certain players are able to put their best seasons together […]