Atlanta Braves' top pitching prospect JR Ritchie could be the next big thing to join the major league rotation. Could it happen in 2025?

The Atlanta Braves are one step closer to being back to full health. They announced on Friday morning that they have reinstated Austin Riley from the 10-day injured list and optioned Nacho Alvarez Jr. back to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

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July 25 - The Atlanta Braves reinstated third baseman Austin Riley from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Riley, 28, is batting .274 with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs in 93 games this season. He leads the team in hits (104) and is second in runs (51).

As the MLB trade deadline nears, Marcell Ozuna is a top candidate to be dealt by the struggling Braves, with the Detroit Tigers emerging as a logical landing spot for the power-hitting DH.

Longtime Braves reliever Jesse Chavez, 41, has officially retired after 16 MLB seasons and six stints with Atlanta.

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves. Texas is 53-50 overall and 31-20 in home games. The Rangers are 38-10 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Former Atlanta Braves World Series champion pitcher Jesse Chavez announced his retirement on Thursday after spending parts of 18 seasons in the big leagues with

The Atlanta Braves will face the Cincinnati Reds on August 2nd, in the Speedway Classic, as the two teams take the field at one of NASCAR's most famous tracks.

Michael Harris II's resurgence is a bright spot for the struggling Atlanta Braves. His improved batting and stellar defense are worth noting.

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