Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday. Riley will make $3.95 million this year instead of the $4.2 million he requested. The 25-year-old right-handed slugger is hitting only .237 (27-for-114), but he has given his fantasy managers a very respectable seven home runs, 14 RBI, 16 runs scored and one stolen base in his first 30 games this season. You shouldn't be expecting Riley to repeat his .303 batting average from a season ago, but he certainly has the potential to provide another 30-homer season.

The Atlanta Braves reinstated third baseman Austin Riley from the paternity list on Friday. Also, right-hander Jesse Chavez reported to the Braves and was added to the active roster after being acquired from the Chicago Cubs earlier this week. Riley ended up missing just one game for Atlanta, and he should be back in the starting lineup on Friday against Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers. The 25-year-old has been swinging a hot stick to begin the season, going 14-for-48 with two home runs, six RBI, eight runs scored and the first stolen base of his major league career in 13 games played. Fantasy managers will want to get Riley back into their starting lineups on Friday.

The Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Austin Riley on the paternity list on Wednesday and recalled infielder Travis Demeritte from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Although Riley is hitting just .214 in the early going, he does have two home runs, four RBI and two multi-hit games in his last two contests, so he'll step away in the middle of a mini hot stretch. Riley has been playing third base regularly and hitting in the three-hole behind Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson. Fantasy managers will need to remove the 25-year-old from their daily lineups for the next couple of days. Expect Orlando Arcia to slot in at the hot corner for Atlanta until Riley is back from paternity leave.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has picked up from where he left off last year so far this season. Through eight games, he's slashing .286/.429/.571 with two home runs, two doubles, five RBI and five runs. His strong start is validated by a whopping .678 xSLG and 47.6% sweet spot percentage. He's also been showing an improved eye at the plate with his strikeout rate sitting at 20%, down from 25.4% last year, and his walk rate sitting at 17.1%, up from 7.9% last year.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in a 10-0 loss to the New York Yankees in Grapefruit League action on Saturday. Riley was a breakout star in 2021, smacking 33 homers while hitting .303 with 91 runs and 107 RBI in 160 games. The 25-year-old possesses impressive power and should be able to produce another quality season hitting in an above-average lineup in Atlanta. He is worth selecting in 2022 fantasy drafts as a top-five third baseman.

Atlanta Braves infielder Austin Riley continued his strong campaign against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the 5-3 win. The 24-year-old has put together a fantastic season at the plate and is showing no signs of slowing down. Riley is currently slashing .303/.368/.532 with 90 runs scored, 33 homers and 105 RBI this season. He'll be a key component in the Braves lineup for their upcoming postseason run.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley has been on quite a hot streak lately. On Thursday, he went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in what ended up being a 6-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Riley finished that four game series going 7-for-17 with three doubles, three homers and eight RBI. He now has 32 home runs on the season and is three runs batted in away from the century mark. There is a good chance that he'll hit 100 RBI before the season ends.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley continues to be a main contributor in the heart of this lineup. On Tuesday, Riley went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run to help the Braves get a 6-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old is having a breakout campaign and that home run marked his 30th of the season. He is slashing .300/.369/.524 and is a darkhorse for the MVP. Riley isn't expected to win anything, but has certainly made a name for himself this season.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley took advantage of the Arizona Diamondbacks lackluster pitching staff on Monday. He went 3-for-5 with three doubles and three RBI in what ended up being a 11-4 blowout victory for Atlanta. The 24-year-old has really settled into a groove this season and is becoming a main piece in the middle of the lineup. Riley is hitting .301 with 29 home runs and 92 RBI, so certainly someone to think about early in fantasy drafts next season.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has been a fantastic surprise for the team this season. After Friday, Riley is slashing .306/.377/.536 with 28 home runs and 83 RBI in 134 games. He went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI single in the 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Riley did all he could, but the Braves just weren't able to push across enough runs. Despite that, Riley and Freddie Freeman have been unstoppable in the second half of the season. Both players are fantastic fantasy options in all formats down the stretch.

Atlanta Braves infielder Austin Riley has been a tough man to get out at the plate over the last few weeks. On Tuesday, he went 2-for-4 with two singles in the 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. There wasn't much offense from the Braves in this one, so a two-hit performance is notable. Riley now has an impressive .305 batting average after this game. He has come alive over the last few months and needs to be started in all fantasy formats.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last month or so. On Tuesday, Riley went 3-for-3 with all singles and reached base four times in the 5-4 loss to the New York Yankees. Riley has been nearly unstoppable since the All-Star break. He is batting .354 average with 13 home runs and 35 RBI in the second half of the season. Riley obviously needs to be started in all fantasy formats going forward.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley has been on fire at the plate, but it has been overshadowed by the performance of Freddie Freeman. Despite that, Riley put together a solid game versus the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. He went 3-for-5 with two RBI in the 11-9 slug fest victory. All of Riley's hits in this one were singles, but he has certainly shown plenty of power with his bat. Both Freeman and Riley are seemingly impossible to get out at the plate right now. Both should be started in every format going forward and are strong DFS options on a daily basis.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball since the All-Star break. In fact, Riley is hitting .342 with 12 home runs in the second half of the season. On Tuesday, he went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the ninth inning to help pad the lead. Although, the Braves ended up not needing the insurance run as they went on to beat the Miami Marlins 2-0. The Braves had struggles getting hits against righty Sandy Alcantara in this one. Luckily, they were able to put across enough runs to win it. As for Riley, he needs to be started in every format going forward.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley is looking like a star in the making as the season continues to roll on. He went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in the 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. That solo blast marked his 25th home run of the season, which is quite impressive for the young slugger. He is hitting .293/.368/.526 with 25 home runs, 21 doubles, and 72 RBI this season. At this point, there is no reason why Riley shouldn't be starting every single day in fantasy formats. He is looking like a safe bet in DFS contests on a daily basis.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley continued his solid stretch of play during Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and a run scored in the 8-6 win. The 24-year-old is having a breakout campaign and it's much-needed in the absence of Ronald Acuna Jr. right now. Riley is slashing .293/.368/.521 slash line with 23 homers and 70 RBI this season. He is a must-start fantasy player everyday going forward.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI on Thursday during an 8-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The 24-year-old collected his 23rd homer, a two-run shot, off of Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos during the eighth inning. Riley has had a breakout season, posting a .292/.372/.525 line with 23 homers, 65 RBI, and 57 runs over 383 at-bats. The slugger has developed into a well-rounded option at the hot corner and has earned a cushy spot in a strong Braves lineup. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues, especially, should be ecstatic with the former first-rounder's ascent into a rock-solid contributor.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley was seemingly the only offense for this team on Sunday. He went 2-for-4 with an RBI during Sunday's close to 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Riley slapped an RBI single in the sixth inning off righty John Curtiss as the only run for this offense. It was a frustrating day at the plate for the Braves, but they'll get another chance. Riley has been tremendous with the bat over the last few weeks. He has turned himself into a must-start fantasy player.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Luis Patiño outpitched Gerrit Cole, Brett Phillips hit a grand slam during a 10-run sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by routing the New York Yankees 14-0 on Thursday. Patiño (2-2) allowed three hits in six innings. The 21-year-old right-hander, acquired in the trade that sent Blake Snell to San Diego last December, struck out eight and walked two. Cole (10-6) gave up a season-high eight runs — seven earned — on six hits over 5 1/3 innings and saw his ERA jump from 2.74 to 3.11. He had 10 strikeouts and two walks. Austin Meadows homered twice and drove in five runs for the Rays. Louis Head and Ryan Sherriff completed a four-hitter. All nine batters in the Rays’ lineup reached base in the sixth. It was the biggest scoring inning by Tampa Bay since a 10-run fifth at Miami on June 5, 2008. NATIONALS 3, PHILLIES 1, GAME 1 PHILLIES 11, NATIONALS 8, 8 INNINGS, GAME 2 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Scherzer delivered a signature performance in... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Luis Patiño outpitched Gerrit Cole, Brett Phillips hit a grand slam during a 10-run sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by routing the New York Yankees 14-0 on Thursday. Patiño (2-2) allowed three hits in six innings. The 21-year-old right-hander, acquired in the trade that sent Blake Snell to San Diego last December, struck out eight and walked two. Cole (10-6) gave up a season-high eight runs — seven earned — on six hits over 5 1/3 innings and saw his ERA jump from 2.74 to 3.11. He had 10 strikeouts and two walks. Austin Meadows homered twice and drove in five runs for the Rays. Louis Head and Ryan Sherriff completed a four-hitter. All nine batters in the Rays’ lineup reached base in the sixth. It was the biggest scoring inning by Tampa Bay since a 10-run fifth at Miami on June 5, 2008. NATIONALS 3, PHILLIES 1, GAME 1 PHILLIES 11, NATIONALS 8, 8 INNINGS, GAME 2 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Max Scherzer delivered a signature performance in... [More]