What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 66-45, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

TBD (TBD) vs Cade Cavalli (8-4, 3.55 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

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

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

August 02, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 66-45, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Washington Nationals 8-3 at Truist Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Ticking along. Took last night by 5. That matters. Add in going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.

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Braves Game on August 02

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (55-57)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	TBD (TBD) vs Cade Cavalli (8-4, 3.55 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Nationals.TV, BravesVision
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 5 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves topped the Washington Nationals 8-3 at Truist Park.

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

Highlights

Matt Olson went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Dominic Smith went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Ronald Acuña Jr. went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Austin Riley went 2-4 with 2 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	66	45	.595		W4
Phillies	58	53	.523	8.0	W1
Marlins	57	55	.509	9.5	W2
Nationals	55	57	.491	11.5	L4
Mets	47	65	.420	19.5	L2

Atlanta Braves are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	30	.264	.876	68
23 Michael Harris II	20	.289	.809	64
30 Drake Baldwin	20	.275	.837	57

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
51 Chris Sale	12-6	2.08	1.02	117.0
52 Dylan Lee	5-0	2.16	0.72	50.0
46 Dylan Dodd	2-1	2.20	0.83	32.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
8 Dominic Smith	5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
74 Jim Jarvis	4 hits, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
28 Matt Olson	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
18 Mike Yastrzemski	3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
13 Ronald Acuña Jr.	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
33 Martín Pérez	7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
26 Raisel Iglesias	2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves continue to gain momentum, celebrating a solid 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals, thanks to Martín Pérez's impressive outing that nearly flirted with a no-hitter. This victory keeps them firmly at the top of the division with a record of 65-45, but the trade deadline looms large as they acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter from the Royals, adding depth for a playoff push. With Reynaldo López battling injury, the Braves are making moves that suggest more adjustments could be coming. This combination of on-field success and strategic trades has the Braves feeling warm and confident, especially with solid performances from bats like Matt Olson and Michael Harris II. As they prepare for another matchup against the Nationals, the team is in a good position to strengthen their grip on the division.

Sources

MLB.com

Pérez, starting on short notice, flirts with no-hitter as Braves beat Nationals

ATLANTA -- When a starting pitcher is a late scratch around this time of year, there’s reason to wonder if the decision is tied to a pending trade. The same goes for any pitcher who is abruptly called to the manager’s office. It’s safe to say Martín Pérez was concerned

MLB.com

Braves acquire OF Thomas, LHP Falter from Royals

ATLANTA -- Braves fans are hoping to celebrate the acquisition of a frontline starting pitcher before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline. But they at least got to satisfy their trade itch with the news that outfielder Lane Thomas is coming to Atlanta. Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter were

Battery Power

Braves News: Lane Thomas trade, Reynaldo Lopez injury, much more

Well the Braves made their first of likely a handful of notable trades this trade deadline, trading two fringey pitching prospects for Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from the Royals. Thomas will fit the role of a platoon outfielder and pinch hitter who can hit lefty pitching well and be a plus baserunner as needed. […]

Battery Power

Braves to reinstate Ha-Seong Kim, per report

The Atlanta Braves will be reinstating infielder Ha-Seong Kim to the big league roster, according MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. With the Braves off on Monday and the trade deadline looming, the 48-hours the Atlanta has to make a corresponding move may have numerous moving parts. The term of Kim’s rehabilitation assignment ended on August 1, necessitating […]

Mlbtraderumors

Several Teams Showing Interest In Casey Mize

Tarik Skubal is the prize of the 2026 deadline — so much so that it’s easy to forget the Tigers have multiple quality starting pitchers to peddle if they do indeed end up selling off veteran pieces, as they’re expected to do now. Right-hander Casey Mize, the No. 1 overall pick back in 2018, is […]

Mlbtraderumors

Braves Designate Elieser Hernandez For Assignment

The Braves announced Saturday that right-hander Elieser Hernandez has been designated for assignment. Right-handed reliever James Karinchak has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in his place. Hernandez, 31, seems to have stepped into the Carlos Carrasco/Jesse Chavez role in Atlanta. The Braves near-habitually stash a veteran righty who can’t be optioned in Gwinnett and cycle […]

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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