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Austin Riley’s new 10-year deal most lucrative in Braves’ history

Years ago, Brian Bridges, then the Braves’ scouting director, went to a field to watch high school senior Austin Riley. At the time, most of the industry viewed Riley as a pitcher, but the Braves found themselves intrigued with his raw power.

Tribune News Service · Aug 2, 2022

Austin Riley, Braves Agree on Franchise Record Contract Extension

Atlanta announced the star third baseman’s 10-year deal on Monday.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

Austin Riley walks it off as Braves sweep D-Backs

ATLANTA — Max Fried and Merrill Kelly were at the forefront of the Braves and Diamondbacks’ Sunday matinee. Both starters pitched seven scoreless innings, resulting in a low-scoring affair that ended with a walk-off from a player who’s the hottest in baseball right now.

Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022

Riley, Espinal, Anderson, Cronenworth Added to All-Star Game

Due to substitutions, Atlanta, Toronto and L.A. each have another All Star.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2022

Austin Riley, a notable All-Star snub, leads Braves to victory

ATLANTA — The Braves swept the Nationals with a 4-3 victory on Sunday at Truist Park. Atlanta is 52-35.

Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022

Spencer Strider leads Braves past Reds, 4-1

CINCINNATI — The Braves on Saturday defeated the Reds, 4-1, to take the series at Great American Ball Park. Atlanta goes for the sweep on Sunday.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2022

Max Fried shuts down Reds, Braves offense surges late

CINCINNATI — Max Fried shut down the Reds and the Braves’ offense exploded late as Atlanta beat Cincinnati, 9-1, in Friday’s series opener.

Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2022

Dodgers rally against Kenley Jansen, beat the Braves in extra innings

ATLANTA – Sitting at his locker Sunday afternoon, Kenley Jansen called it more of a “family reunion” than a rivalry when his current team and his former team meet.

The Orange County Register · Jun 27, 2022

Michael Cunningham: Young Braves will be championship contenders for a while

Their 349-264 record since the start of the 2018 season ranks fifth best in the majors behind the Dodgers, Yankees, Astros and Rays. The Braves are the only team from that group to win four consecutive division titles. Only the Dodgers, with two pennants and one championship, bested the Braves’…

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

Braves beat up on Kyle Hendricks again, avoid sweep in Chicago

CHICAGO — Whether it be because of the opponent’s pitching, some tough luck or a mix of both, the Braves’ offense went rather quietly in the first two games at Wrigley Field. They fell far short of the ridiculous figures they put up during their winning streak.

Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2022