What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 75-55, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Tyler Mahle (4-10, 4.53 ERA) vs Shane Drohan (6-4, 3.86 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

August 23, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 75-55, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were outplayed by the Milwaukee Brewers 1-4 at American Family Field.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

In a good rhythm. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. On top of that, down by 3 last night. That result hits the score hard.

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Braves Game on August 23

Opponent:	Milwaukee Brewers (81-49)
Location:	Journey Bank Ballpark
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Tyler Mahle (4-10, 4.53 ERA) vs Shane Drohan (6-4, 3.86 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were outplayed by the Milwaukee Brewers 1-4 at American Family Field.

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

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	75	55	.577		L2
Phillies	72	58	.554	3.0	W8
Marlins	66	64	.508	9.0	W2
Nationals	61	70	.466	14.5	L3
Mets	59	71	.454	16.0	W1

Atlanta Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	36	.260	.873	77
23 Michael Harris II	20	.294	.810	70
30 Drake Baldwin	21	.268	.795	63

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Dylan Lee	5-0	2.02	0.76	58.0
51 Chris Sale	12-9	2.20	1.03	135.0
72 Didier Fuentes	5-1	2.60	1.08	55.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
14 Mauricio Dubón	7 hits, .583 AVG in last 3 games
23 Michael Harris II	5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
18 Mike Yastrzemski	3 hits, .429 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

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves are feeling the heat as they continue to struggle offensively, evidenced by their 4-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, which marks a disappointing 2-5 stretch over the last week. With a dismal output of just 2.6 runs per game, players like Michael Harris II and Matt Olson are searching for the spark that can reignite their bats. The team’s recent skid has raised concerns about their once-comfortable division lead, putting them in a precarious position with a daunting schedule ahead, including another game against the Brewers and a series against the Dodgers. Amid the pressure, the clubhouse is buzzing with excitement for the upcoming Little League Classic, a chance to step back from the intensity of the pennant race and embrace the joy of the game.

Sources

MLB.com

Harris offers insight during Braves' recent skid: 'Can’t think about who's behind you'

MILWAUKEE -- The Braves don’t need a complete offensive overhaul. They just need a spark. That’s the feeling inside a clubhouse that has watched their hitters go quiet at a bad time, and Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Brewers at American Family Field only reinforced the problem.

MLB.com

Braves clubhouse buzzing with excitement for first Little League Classic

MILWAUKEE -- On Sunday night, the Braves will get to trade a pennant race for something a little more nostalgic. Atlanta will head to Williamsport, Pa., after Saturday’s game ahead of Sunday's Little League Classic, an event that has generated plenty of excitement throughout the Braves' clubhouse.

Battery Power

Braves News: Danger zone, another loss, more

While the Braves are perhaps not quite yet in a precarious position, they have put themselves in a position to be in a precarious position with their play over the last two weeks or so, facing down the barrel of another game against the Brewers and then a series against the Dodgers. Their division lead […]

Battery Power

Error proves costly as Braves bats stay cold in another loss at Brewers

Even the usually stable Martín Pérez couldn’t halt the Braves’ skid that has carried throughout this week’s wild four-city road trip. A strong few innings by the veteran lefty were derailed by an error he made in the field, causing enough of a tailspin in the aftermath that proved to be too much to overcome […]

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Braves Upcoming Schedule

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