Loading episode…
Baseball
Why haven't the Braves been able to fix Austin Riley? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Braves Today›
Oct 19, 202635:15
Loading episode…
Baseball
Episode context
Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.
Alex Anthopoulos admits the Braves and Austin Riley still can’t “solve” his decline despite full health in 2026. Lindsay Crosby breaks down Riley’s falling production (OPS, K-rate, xwOBA), shows his bat speed/swing length remain elite, and highlights a massive collapse on borderline “shadow” pitches (-39 run value). With adjustments failing to stick, Atlanta must track process metrics in 2027 and add lineup depth—especially a right-handed bat—so the offense can function without banking on an MVP-level rebound.
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX
Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball
Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Next listen
All from Braves Today →
Next listen
The Braves’ New TV Network Is Already Working | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Listen guide
"Why haven't the Braves been able to fix Austin Riley? | Atlanta Braves Podcast" is an episode of Braves Today. Runtime 35 min. Published October 19, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
