What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 63-45, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Grant Holmes (6-4, 3.79 ERA) vs Jake Irvin (2-4, 5.23 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

July 30, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 63-45, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves couldn’t hold off the New York Mets 2-3 at Citi Field.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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The indicators are generally positive. A quiet 2.7 R/G from the lineup this week. On top of that, down 9 in run differential this week. That's significant.

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Braves Game on July 30

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (55-54)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Grant Holmes (6-4, 3.79 ERA) vs Jake Irvin (2-4, 5.23 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 71°F, Wind 5 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves couldn’t hold off the New York Mets 2-3 at Citi Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	7	1
	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0		3	6	1

Highlights

Matt Olson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	63	45	.583		W1
Phillies	57	52	.523	6.5	L3
Marlins	55	54	.505	8.5	W3
Nationals	55	54	.505	8.5	L1
Mets	46	63	.422	17.5	L1

Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	28	.264	.866	66
23 Michael Harris II	19	.293	.816	61
30 Drake Baldwin	20	.282	.857	56

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
51 Chris Sale	12-6	2.08	1.02	117.0
52 Dylan Lee	5-0	2.22	0.74	48.2
46 Dylan Dodd	2-1	2.20	0.83	32.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
30 Drake Baldwin	5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games
16 Joey Bart	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
26 Raisel Iglesias	2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Braves News

Chris Sale's performance against the Braves was nothing short of impressive, as he tossed six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, reminding us all of 90s legend Greg Maddux. Despite the 0-0 stalemate yesterday against the Mets, Atlanta managed to avoid a sweep thanks to Matt Olson's clutch RBI single in a tight 1-0 win, which is a much-needed boost as they sit at 62-44, holding onto first place in the division. With AJ Smith-Shawver's rocky debut showcasing both promise and the stark reality of a thin pitching rotation, the Braves' front office must seriously consider acquiring a proven starter. Meanwhile, Sean Murphy's rehab is trending positively, adding a glimmer of hope for added depth as the season progresses.

Sources

MLB.com

'He just defies all the laws': Sale (6 scoreless, 9 K's) continues remarkable age-37 season

NEW YORK -- How good has Chris Sale been through this season’s first four months? Well, his first 20 starts have conjured memories of some of those fantastic seasons Greg Maddux had during the 1990s. Sale strengthened his Cy Young Award resume with a dominant effort against the Mets in

MLB.com

Murphy stays hot in rehab; Kim also progressing

NEW YORK -- Sean Murphy has notched a multi-hit effort in two of the first three Minor League rehab games he has played for Triple-A Gwinnett. Murphy tallied three hits and caught all seven innings in Gwinnett’s 7-3 win over Durham in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Battery Power

Braves News: Tate Southisene to the IL, top prospects list, more

AJ Smith-Shawver has returned to Atlanta’s rotation. While it was only a middling 4.1 inning start, the talent he shows and the dire situation of the rotation should cause him to get a decent leash in the major league rotation as he continues to return from injury. This is of course pending reinforcements that could […]

Battery Power

Braves avoid sweep in one-run shutout over Mets

Though this might not have been the most exciting game of the series, as the New York Mets made the first one. The Atlanta Braves have successfully avoided a sweep against their division rivals in a 1-0 win. Once again, the hero of the day was Matt Olson, as he knocked in an RBI single […]

Mlbtraderumors

Braves Select Elieser Hernández

The Braves selected the contract of right-hander Elieser Hernández from Triple-A Gwinnett, per a team announcement. Lefty Connor Thomas was optioned to Gwinnett in his place. It’s the second big league stint of the season with Atlanta for Hernández, the former Marlins hurler who spent the 2024-25 seasons with the Korea Baseball Organization’s LG Twins. […]

Housethathankbuilt

AJ Smith-Shawver's debut reminds Braves fans both of his upside and the need for arms

AJ Smith-Shawver's debut reminded Atlanta Braves fans of his massive upside, but the mixed results also creates an argument to acquire a proven starter.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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