Austin Riley's unexpected exit from Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks due to lower abdominal tightness has sparked concern among Atlanta Braves

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Former Tigers Standout Left-Hander Claimed Off Waivers by Atlanta Braves. A former Detroit Tigers high profile prospect and standout pitcher is headed to a new home for the third time this season.

The Atlanta Braves have struggled mightily this season, but they are not willing to sell Chris Sale or their other long-term core players.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. went yard twice against the Athletics on Wednesday, marking the 14th time that he has given the Atlanta Braves multiple home runs out of the leadoff spot in his career.

Atlanta native Butler, an alum of Westlake High, led off the game in electric fashion after hitting a long fly to right center that took a sharp bounce off the wall, as he sprinted around the full diamond for the inside-the-park homer. The Braves have now lost five straight and seven of eight.

The Braves have been adamant they won't sell, but the standings paint a different picture. MLB Trade Rumors looks at where the Braves could go.

Leading up to Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game next week, Atlanta's oldest movie theater will show a string of beloved baseball films.

Sean Murphy hit the two longest home runs at Busch Stadium this season and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Friday night.