What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 68-45, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Bryce Elder (7-6, 3.84 ERA) vs Eury Pérez (5-8, 3.44 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, BravesVision. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

August 05, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 68-45, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Miami Marlins 4-2 at Truist Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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Good place to be. 6-1 over the last 7. That record does the talking. Plus, opponents scoring just 2.3 per game. The mound work is solid.

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Braves Game on August 05

Opponent:	Miami Marlins (58-56)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Bryce Elder (7-6, 3.84 ERA) vs Eury Pérez (5-8, 3.44 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, BravesVision
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 1 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves bested the Miami Marlins 4-2 at Truist Park.

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

Highlights

Ozzie Albies went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Austin Riley went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	68	45	.602		W6
Phillies	61	53	.535	7.5	W4
Marlins	58	56	.509	10.5	L1
Nationals	55	60	.478	14.0	L7
Mets	48	66	.421	20.5	W1

Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	31	.269	.889	69
23 Michael Harris II	20	.287	.806	64
30 Drake Baldwin	20	.269	.823	57

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Dylan Lee	5-0	2.08	0.73	52.0
51 Chris Sale	12-6	2.08	1.02	117.0
46 Dylan Dodd	3-1	2.08	0.78	34.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
27 Austin Riley	5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
28 Matt Olson	5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
72 Didier Fuentes	3.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games
33 Martín Pérez	7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Braves News

Grant Holmes delivered a masterclass performance with six scoreless innings in the Braves' 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins, extending Atlanta's win streak to six games and matching their season-high. This comes amid a backdrop of trade deadline drama, where the Braves chose not to acquire a frontline starter, a decision that has fans buzzing about the future of young arms like Spencer Strider. With a robust 67-45 record and a comfortable lead in the NL East, the Braves are thriving, but the release of veterans Andrew McCutchen, Austin Gomber, and Ben Gamel from Triple-A highlights the shifting dynamics within the organization. As Walt Weiss expressed trust in Alex Anthopoulos' judgment, the Braves remain a formidable force, yet the uncertainty surrounding roster moves adds an intriguing layer to their pennant chase.

Sources

MLB.com

Coincidence? Holmes' scoreless gem comes after starter talk at Deadline

ATLANTA -- Had the Braves added the frontline starter their fans were seeking before Monday’s Trade Deadline, Grant Holmes would have likely been going to the bullpen within the next week. So as Holmes spun six scoreless innings in a 4-2 win over the Marlins on Tuesday night at Truist

Battery Power

Late inning dramatics don’t overshadow Grant Holmes gem as Braves beat the Marlins, 4-2

Two win streaks entered, and one had to snap. And thankfully, your Atlanta Braves took the series opener versus the Miami Marlins to win six games straight, matching a season-high mark from April. The Marlins’ fledgling streak ends at three as the Braves hang on to win 4-2 amid some late inning tomfoolery. That win-streak […]

Battery Power

Walt Weiss: “I trust” Alex Anthopoulos and his judgment

It’s the day after the Trade Deadline and the Atlanta Braves are back at it. Again, it has to be mentioned that Atlanta is 22 games over .500 with a healthy-sized lead in the NL East at the moment, so it’s not all doom-and-gloom at the ballpark. With that being said, it’s totally understandable for […]

Mlbtraderumors

Braves Release McCutchen, Gomber, Gamel

The Braves released a trio of veterans from their Triple-A affiliate yesterday, per the transaction log at MiLB.com: outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen, left-hander Austin Gomber and outfielder Ben Gamel. All three are free agents who can sign with any team now. They all have ample big league experience and could find new minor league opportunities […]

Housethathankbuilt

5 former Braves that did end up getting moved at the trade deadline

There were several former Atlanta Braves players that ended up getting traded at this year's trade deadline. Here is where they ended up.

Housethathankbuilt

Details of Braves' failed Jacob deGrom trade raise questions about Spencer Strider's future

The Atlanta Braves did try to swing a trade for Jacob deGrom at the deadline, but their failed pursuit also revealed they are looking to move Spencer Strider.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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