Expert recap and game analysis of the Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from July 11, 2025 on ESPN.

Austin Riley hit the 10-day IL with an abdominal strain, as Nacho Alvarez replaces him. Former Atlanta top prospect Joey Wentz also joined the team in place of Nathan Wiles. One of Atlanta’s top prospects, JR Ritchie started the NL Futures game and impressed, striking out two in his one inning of work.

Chipper Jones served as the National League’s manager in the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday at Truist Park. But this certainly wasn’t a sign he’s ready to be Braves manager Brian Snitker’s replacement or spend any of his retirement years as a skipper.

The Atlanta Braves escaped with a 7-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday thanks to a clutch home run from Sean Murphy.

Left-hander Joey Wentz has also reported to the big league club. Riley was removed from Friday night's series opener in St. Louis with what at the time was labeled as lower abdominal tightness. Luke Williams pinch hit for him in the top of the fourth inning.

Back in the 1990s, it felt like every TV was tuned into an Atlanta Braves game. But the lore stretches beyond the triple-threat of Glavine, Maddux, and Smotlz. After all, this team is where Hammerin’ Hank made home run history.

After a tight Friday night victory with an unusual lineup, the Braves were hoping to get a win against the hittable Erick Fedde behind a bullpen game started by Aaron Bummer.

Wentz was taken by the Braves 40th overall during the competitive balance round A section of the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft. In 2018, he was a top-10 prospect in the organization and was ranked No. 7 at the time of the departure from the farm system in 2019.

Raisel Iglesias gets Masyn Winn to ground out to shortstop Luke Williams to secure the Braves' 7-6 win and record his 11th save