What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 49-32, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Chris Sale (8-5, 2.14 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (6-6, 3.70 ERA). First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCS BA, BravesVision. First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

June 28, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 49-32, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves came up short against the San Francisco Giants 0-5 at Oracle Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Quietly productive. Down by 5 last night. That result hits the score hard. Making it worse, 2-5 over 7 games. That leaves a mark.

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Braves Game on June 28

Opponent:	San Francisco Giants (34-48)
Location:	Oracle Park
First Pitch:	04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chris Sale (8-5, 2.14 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (6-6, 3.70 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCS BA, BravesVision
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 70°F, Wind 3 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves came up short against the San Francisco Giants 0-5 at Oracle Park.

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

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	49	32	.605		L1
Phillies	46	37	.554	4.0	L1
Marlins	44	39	.530	6.0	W4
Nationals	42	42	.500	8.5	W1
Mets	35	48	.422	15.0	W1

Atlanta Braves are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	20	.270	.864	52
23 Michael Harris II	14	.300	.835	42
30 Drake Baldwin	14	.260	.813	39

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Dylan Lee	4-0	0.99	0.63	36.1
26 Raisel Iglesias	0-2	1.37	1.06	26.1
51 Chris Sale	8-5	2.14	1.05	84.0

Braves News

Bryce Elder's continued struggles are casting a shadow over the Braves' rotation as they surge towards the trade deadline. After a promising start to the season, Elder has turned into a liability, getting shelled again for five runs against the Giants, raising concerns about his durability and effectiveness. With only a 3.84 xFIP and an ERA that ballooned from 1.97 to over 4.00 in just six starts, the team may need to rethink their approach. Meanwhile, Chris Sale is looking to solidify his All-Star credentials on extra rest as the Braves conclude their trip to San Francisco. With a 49-31 record, the Braves sit atop their division, but inconsistent pitching could derail their momentum unless they address their rotation issues before the deadline.

Sources

MLB.com

Plenty of questions remain in Braves rotation as Deadline begins to loom

SAN FRANCISCO -- Bryce Elder entered June with a possibility to earn his second career All-Star selection. He’ll exit the month as just one of the multiple concerns the Braves have within their rotation. Elder’s nightmare stretch continued as he surrendered a pair of Rafael Devers homers in a 5-0

MLB.com

Sale looks to keep shining on extra rest to wrap up road trip

SAN FRANCISCO -- Chris Sale will be looking to improve his All-Star resume when the Braves conclude a seven-game road trip against the Giants on Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park.

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Braves fall to Giants as Bryce Elder gets shelled again

On May 22, Bryce Elder completed six innings against the Washington Nationals to lower his ERA on the season to 1.97. His FIP sat at a reasonable 3.31 and even his 3.84 xFIP was totally palatable. Flash forward to Saturday night — a span of six starts — and after surrendering five more runs to […]

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Braves @ Giants Game Thread 6/27/2026

Join us and discuss tonight’s game in the comments below! Game Info Game Date/Time: Saturday, June 27, 9:05 p.m. EDT Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA TV: BravesVision Streaming: MLB.tv Radio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan

Housethathankbuilt

Braves should avoid a Tarik Skubal trade in favor of this intriguing young arm

The Atlanta Braves need a quality starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Instead of emptying their wallet and chase Tarik Skubal, this arm may be better.

Housethathankbuilt

Bizarre Bryce Elder stat could lead Braves to trying to tire him out more (no seriously)

Bryce Elder's recent decline is deeply upset, but the Atlanta Braves' plan to help get him back may sound a bit unorthodox until you look at the numbers.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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