What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 70-46, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Chris Sale (12-6, 2.08 ERA) vs Gerrit Cole (5-5, 3.42 ERA). First pitch at 03:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, BravesVision. First pitch at 03:05 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

August 08, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 70-46, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were edged out by the New York Yankees 2-3 at Yankee Stadium.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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Warm

a hot week

The indicators are generally positive. The 6-1 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Plus, the arms have been stingy at 2.3 RA/G.

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Braves Game on August 08

Opponent:	New York Yankees (65-51)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	03:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chris Sale (12-6, 2.08 ERA) vs Gerrit Cole (5-5, 3.42 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, BravesVision
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were edged out by the New York Yankees 2-3 at Yankee Stadium.

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

The New York Yankees clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Matt Olson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Austin Riley went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	70	46	.603		L1
Phillies	62	55	.530	8.5	L1
Marlins	58	59	.496	12.5	L4
Nationals	57	61	.483	14.0	W1
Mets	51	66	.436	19.5	W4

Atlanta Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +23 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	33	.269	.899	71
23 Michael Harris II	20	.292	.818	66
30 Drake Baldwin	20	.273	.821	59

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
52 Dylan Lee	5-0	2.03	0.75	53.1
51 Chris Sale	12-6	2.08	1.02	117.0
72 Didier Fuentes	4-1	2.37	1.09	49.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
28 Matt Olson	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
14 Mauricio Dubón	7 hits, 3 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games
23 Michael Harris II	5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
13 Ronald Acuña Jr.	5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
54 Tyler Mahle	6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
72 Didier Fuentes	4.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

The Braves' eight-game win streak came to a screeching halt last night, thanks in part to a rare stumble from Raisel Iglesias and an otherwise strong debut from Tyler Mahle, who pitched well but couldn’t prevent a late-game collapse against the Yankees. Atlanta's offense, which has been on fire lately, struggled to find its footing against New York's formidable lineup, raising questions about the bullpen's reliability going forward. With Chris Sale looming in the next game, the Braves need to tighten up their game, especially under pressure. Given the recent issues, fans might be looking for rookie Didier Fuentes to step up in high-leverage situations, as Iglesias has shown some vulnerability. If the Braves want to regain their momentum and stay atop the division, adjustments need to be made fast.

Sources

MLB.com

Mahle sharp in Braves debut, but Iglesias has rare stumble as win streak ends at 8

NEW YORK – The Braves were looking for an innings eater before the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. There were reports that they were interested in Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom, but Atlanta wound up with right-hander Tyler Mahle, whom they acquired from the Giants in a trade for Minor League right-hander

MLB.com

Well-rested Sale ready to take on the Yankees

NEW YORK – Chris Sale will attempt to strengthen his Cy Young Award candidacy when he makes his second straight start in New York City. Thanks to a pair of recent off-days, Sale will be pitching with an extra five days of rest when he starts against the Yankees on

Battery Power

Braves’ 8-game win streak snapped behind late collapse, spoiling Tyler Mahle’s debut

With Tyler Mahle making his Atlanta debut and New York’s Max Fried facing his former team for the first time, it’s safe to say Friday night’s series opener between the Braves and Yankees was among the most anticipated pitching matchups of the season. Both of them more than delivered on the high expectations. Each starter […]

Battery Power

Braves at Yankees rain delay chat and discussion

So the weather in New York City is currently atrocious. There’s a nasty weather system rolling through the area at the moment and it’s gotten to the point where the tarp is on the field and the New York Yankees have already announced that their series-opener against our Atlanta Braves will have a delayed start. […]

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Braves vs. Yankees Rain Delay, August 7: Updates, Start Time, Full Details

The Atlanta Braves have one of their tougher matchups of the season in the Yankees this weekend, but the first game of the series has to deal with a rain delay.

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With Raisel Iglesias’ shakiness, Braves must give this young arm more high leverage chances

The Atlanta Braves may need to turn to Didier Fuentes to try and give Raisel Iglesias a break. Fuentes has proven he can handle the high-leverage spots.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

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

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