What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 74-50, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Martín Pérez (8-6, 2.96 ERA) vs Bailey Ober (7-4, 4.64 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on BravesVision, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

August 17, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 74-50, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves downed the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 at Truist Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Cruising at a nice clip. Winning by 2 last night moved the needle. On the other hand, a quiet 3.6 R/G from the lineup this week.

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Braves Game on August 17

Opponent:	Minnesota Twins (60-65)
Location:	Target Field
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Martín Pérez (8-6, 2.96 ERA) vs Bailey Ober (7-4, 4.64 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	BravesVision, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves downed the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 at Truist Park.

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

Highlights

Matt Olson went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	74	50	.597		W1
Phillies	67	58	.536	7.5	W3
Marlins	64	61	.512	10.5	W2
Nationals	60	66	.476	15.0	L3
Mets	56	69	.448	18.5	W3

Atlanta Braves are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	36	.264	.891	77
23 Michael Harris II	20	.288	.798	68
30 Drake Baldwin	20	.274	.808	62

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Dylan Lee	5-0	1.92	0.73	56.1
51 Chris Sale	12-8	2.16	1.02	129.0
72 Didier Fuentes	5-1	2.52	1.06	53.2

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

Matt Olson's seventh-inning three-run homer propelled the Braves to a much-needed 5-3 victory over the Diamondbacks, allowing them to avoid a sweep at home and improve their record to 74-50. This win came on the heels of an offensive shake-up, with Mike Yastrzemski moved up in the order to ignite a lackluster lineup that had previously managed just three runs in the first two games of the series. Meanwhile, the Braves' minor league system is buzzing, as prospect Dixon Williams made headlines with a jaw-dropping 10-RBI game followed by three home runs in a single outing, showcasing the depth of talent within the organization. On the roster front, the team is making adjustments, designating Danny Young for assignment and welcoming Ray Kerr to the 40-man roster, as they look to solidify their playoff push.

Sources

MLB.com

Olson's go-ahead moonshot fuels Braves to series finale victory

ATLANTA -- Matt Olson’s seventh-inning three-run homer sailed beyond the center-field fence to help the Braves sail ahead of Arizona for good Sunday at Truist Park, where Atlanta won, 5-3, and avoided getting swept for the second straight home series against the Diamondbacks.

MLB.com

A day after racking up 10 RBIs(!!), Braves prospect hits three home runs(!!)

What a weekend it's been for Dixon Williams. Less than 24-hours after logging the Minors' first non-complex 10-RBI game since 2024, the Braves infield prospect made some more history, going 4-for-6 with three homers and six RBIs in High-A Rome's 16-14 loss to Asheville on Sunday at HomeTrust Park. Over

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Mike Yastrzemski moves up in order for series finale vs. Diamondbacks

Seeking a spark in the lineup after managing just three runs and nine hits in the first two games of their home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Atlanta Braves are switching a few things up in the batting order for Sunday’s 1:35 p.m. ET series finale. Most notably, the Braves moved Mike Yastrzemski up […]

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Braves Minor League Recap: Dixon Williams Bats in 10 Runs

Dixon Williams was the headliner in the Atlanta Braves system on Saturday, as he was the first minor league player in two years to have a 10-RBI game. Eric Hartman, John Gil, Patrick Clohisy, Carter Beck, Alex Lodise, Conor Essenburg, and Luis Guanipa were also among the players to have multi-hit games as the Rome […]

Mlbtraderumors

Braves To Release Carlos Santana From Minor League Contract

The Braves will grant veteran first baseman Carlos Santana his release from Triple-A Gwinnett today, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Santana had been with Gwinnett on a non-roster deal since the end of June. He will become a free agent and try to latch on with another team for the stretch run. The 40-year-old […]

Mlbtraderumors

Braves Designate Danny Young For Assignment, Select Ray Kerr

The Braves are selecting left-hander Ray Kerr to the 40-man roster, according to Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In a corresponding move, fellow southpaw Danny Young is being designated for assignment. The team’s 40-man roster continues to have an open spot after this move. Young underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last year and continued to […]

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the Chicago White Sox for a 1-game series starting Thursday.

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