Riley’s message comes as the Braves’ offense continues to sputter. In June, the team is hitting just .229 with a .664 OPS — both among the worst marks in Major League Baseball.

The St. Louis Cardinals removed star third baseman Nolan Arenado from their game against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday night with a sprained right index finger. Arenado, who was 1-for-3 ...