What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 73-50, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Bryce Elder (8-7, 4.03 ERA) vs Michael Soroka (8-3, 2.92 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on DBACKS.TV, BravesVision. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

August 16, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 73-50, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were dismantled by the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-10 at Truist Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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Braves Game on August 16

Opponent:	Arizona Diamondbacks (66-58)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Bryce Elder (8-7, 4.03 ERA) vs Michael Soroka (8-3, 2.92 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	DBACKS.TV, BravesVision

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were dismantled by the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-10 at Truist Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	3	3	0	0	0	1	0	3	10	13	0
	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	6	0

Highlights

Ronald Acuña Jr. went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	73	50	.593		L2
Phillies	66	58	.532	7.5	W2
Marlins	63	61	.508	10.5	W1
Nationals	60	65	.480	14.0	L2
Mets	55	69	.444	18.5	W2

Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	35	.264	.885	74
23 Michael Harris II	20	.288	.801	68
30 Drake Baldwin	20	.274	.808	61

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Dylan Lee	5-0	1.95	0.74	55.1
51 Chris Sale	12-8	2.16	1.02	129.0
72 Didier Fuentes	4-1	2.39	1.06	52.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
30 Drake Baldwin	5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
54 Tyler Mahle	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
33 Martín Pérez	7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Braves News

After a disappointing 0-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Braves are grappling with a recent 3-4 stretch, despite a solid run differential of +1. The pitching staff has stepped up, boasting an impressive 3.1 runs allowed per game, which makes the team's offensive struggles,averaging just 3.3 runs during the same stretch,more pronounced. Manager Walt Weiss hinted at potential roster changes, including the possible promotion of AJ Smith-Shawver, as the Braves seek to bolster their pitching depth ahead of a crucial road trip. Meanwhile, Matt Olson continues to climb the ranks in franchise history, inching closer to being recognized among the Braves' all-time greats. With the division race heating up, the Braves must find a way to turn their fortunes around quickly.

Sources

MLB.com

What's the Braves' pitching plan after Holmes' rough start vs. D-backs?

ATLANTA -- Braves manager Walt Weiss was asked if AJ Smith-Shawver will be joining the team during a seven-game road trip that begins on Monday. “We have had some conversations about how he fits in here, in the short-term moving forward,” Weiss said. “It’s just a matter of what our

MLB.com

How the division races have changed since the All-Star break

You know what they say: A division isn’t won in April. Sure, sometimes the team atop the standings in April does end up capturing the division crown, but a lot can change over the course of a baseball season -- and even over the course of the final two months.

Housethathankbuilt

8 hitters who have terrorized the Braves during the 2026 season (so far)

The Atlanta Braves have kept most of their opponents in check, but there are a few opposing hitters that have caused a number of problems for them.

Housethathankbuilt

Matt Olson is closer than you think to joining Braves’ inner circle of all-time royalty

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson has played himself among some of the franchise's best players.

Justbaseball

Didier Fuentes Has Become One of Atlanta’s Most Valuable Arms

During their tumultuous 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves did something you rarely see. Just three days after his 20th birthday, Didier Fuentes stepped onto a big league mound. His debut did not go as planned, but even through the struggles, he put the baseball world on notice with his talent. That only added to the […] The post Didier Fuentes Has Become One of Atlanta’s Most Valuable Arms appeared first on Just Baseball.

Rotowire

Nolan Arenado: Reaches 20 homers with two blasts Saturday

Arenado went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a walk, three total runs and four total RBI in a 10-3 win against Atlanta on Saturday. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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