What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 61-43, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Reynaldo López (4-3, 3.95 ERA) vs Shane Baz (4-9, 4.05 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

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

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

July 26, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 61-43, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves let it slip away against the Baltimore Orioles 2-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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The numbers paint a decent picture. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Tempering that, 9 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.

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Braves Game on July 26

Opponent:	Baltimore Orioles (51-54)
Location:	Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Reynaldo López (4-3, 3.95 ERA) vs Shane Baz (4-9, 4.05 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	MASN, BravesVision
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves let it slip away against the Baltimore Orioles 2-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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

Highlights

Ozzie Albies went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	61	43	.587		L1
Phillies	56	49	.533	5.5	L4
Nationals	53	52	.505	8.5	W1
Marlins	52	53	.495	9.5	L11
Mets	43	62	.410	18.5	L3

Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	27	.267	.872	63
23 Michael Harris II	19	.299	.835	61
30 Drake Baldwin	20	.273	.846	56

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Dylan Lee	5-0	2.12	0.75	46.2
51 Chris Sale	11-6	2.19	1.05	111.0
46 Dylan Dodd	2-0	2.08	0.79	30.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
30 Drake Baldwin	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games
1 Ozzie Albies	4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
46 Dylan Dodd	2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves fell 3-2 to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, a loss that highlighted the troubling trend of their offense failing to support strong pitching performances. Despite Chris Sale's impressive season, the Braves couldn’t muster enough runs, leaving a stellar bullpen effort feeling wasted. Eli White’s strange injury added to the day’s woes, leaving fans anxious about his status moving forward. As the Braves sit at 61-42, their recent struggles underscore the need for their hot bats, like Matt Olson and Michael Harris II, to step up and turn around a lackluster offensive showing. After a solid start to the second half, the pressure is on as they aim to regain their footing in the division against a Baltimore team that matched them blow for blow.

Sources

MLB.com

Braves bullpen's impressive showing goes by wayside vs. Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- The Braves' bullpen is doing so well that even when they take the loss, you still come away impressed. That was certainly the feeling after Saturday night’s 3-2 defeat to the Orioles that evened Atlanta’s first road series of the second half, and amounted to only its third

MLB.com

Everything you need to know about 2026 HOF inductions

Two of the greatest outfielders of their generation and the best power-hitting second baseman in MLB history are just about ready to have their day in Cooperstown. Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent will be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame today. Here is everything you need

Battery Power

Braves News: Grant Holmes, Eli White injury, Ronald Acuna return, more

Braves News Curt took a look at Grant Holmes’ performance as a starter and what it says about Atlanta’s rotation as a whole. Eli White left Saturday’s game early after a very strange injury. It’s unclear what he actually injured or what the likely return timetable will be. The Braves lost a tight game due […]

Battery Power

Offense and defense can’t support strong pitching in 1-run loss

The Braves were going for a series win on Saturday, in a matchup of back-of-the-rotation starters. As one might expect, given the pitchers involved, there were baserunners scattered throughout the early innings. The Orioles struck first in the third, as Jim Jarvis committed an error and didn’t make another play on a hard line drive, […]

Housethathankbuilt

Chris Sale's quest for second Cy Young with Braves will be a steep uphill battle

Atlanta Braves' ace Chris Sale is putting together another Cy Young worthy season. However, Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sanchez have the edge at the moment

Housethathankbuilt

Braves put valuable bullpen depth at risk with latest roster move

The Atlanta Braves called up a fresh bullpen arm on Saturday, but it may cost them the guy that saved their butts on Friday.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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