Braves' Brian Snitker Announces Austin Riley News Before Giants Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All-Star third baseman Austin Riley is in his seventh season with the Atlanta Braves after making his MLB debut during the 2019 campaign. He’s currently in the third year of a 10-year, $212 million contract extension inked in August 2022.

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.

Justin Verlander has ended the longest winless streak for a Giants pitcher in a single season. He led San Francisco to a 9-3 victory Wednesday over the Atlanta Braves.

Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander speaks to reporters after San Francisco’s 9-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday at Truist Park.Justin Verlander happy to ‘finally contribute' with first Giants win vs.

For more Giants news, head over to Giants On SI. This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/giants as Giants Share Positive Update on Matt Chapman After Exiting Game Against Braves. Wednesday was another successful day at the ballpark for the San Francisco Giants.

Hayden Birdsong’s demotion combined with Justin Verlander’s inconsistency highlight the team’s need for major-league rotation depth as the July 31 trade deadline looms. It’s an issue that has been brewing since the team sent Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Rafael Devers.

Casey Schmitt and Wilmer Flores homered as the visiting San Francisco Giants ended their six-game losing streak with a 9-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.