Spencer Strider thought it was a foul ball. Jorbit Vivas seemed to think he could advance to third base unchallenged. And Ronald Acuña Jr. again did what would be deemed the unthinkable for most players.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley spent the All-Star break rehabbing in Memphis, per report. He says he is already feeling much better. Riley was placed on the injured list on July 12th due to a strained right abdomen. Fortunately, he took batting practice on Friday and will likely be activated next week.

Remember when the Atlanta Braves won the World Series in 2021? Remember when they won 100-plus games in each of the next two seasons? Oh, and remember how these were merely three parts of a seven-year run as a playoff team?

The Atlanta Braves are looking like longshots to make the postseason. They have plenty of stars who could draw interest at the trade deadline.

Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer, Ronald Acuña Jr. made a spectacular throw and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Yankees 7-3 on Friday night as both teams resumed action after the All-Star break.