What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 85-60, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

TBD (TBD) vs Griffin Jax (6-10, 3.82 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on BravesVision, Rays.TV, MLB Network, MLB Network. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

September 09, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 85-60, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were dismantled by the Tampa Bay Rays 1-7 at Truist Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Comfortable territory. Last night's 6-run loss is fresh and it shows. Pair that with 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.

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Braves Game on September 09

Opponent:	Tampa Bay Rays (86-58)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	TBD (TBD) vs Griffin Jax (6-10, 3.82 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	BravesVision, Rays.TV, MLB Network, MLB Network
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 1 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves were dismantled by the Tampa Bay Rays 1-7 at Truist Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	0	3	0	0	1	0	1	1	7	11	0
	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	2

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	85	60	.586		L2
Phillies	81	64	.559	4.0	L1
Marlins	72	74	.493	13.5	L2
Mets	67	78	.462	18.0	W3
Nationals	67	80	.456	19.0	L6

Atlanta Braves are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	37	.249	.828	80
23 Michael Harris II	24	.289	.806	80
30 Drake Baldwin	22	.276	.798	70

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
51 Chris Sale	14-9	2.10	1.01	150.0
72 Didier Fuentes	5-2	2.34	1.07	65.1
52 Dylan Lee	6-0	2.61	0.89	62.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
51 Chris Sale	9.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
54 Tyler Mahle	6.2 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
66 Grant Holmes	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves are feeling the heat as they gear up for a crucial series against the Tampa Bay Rays, but the mood is dampened by the loss of key players. With Bryce Elder undergoing knee surgery and expected to miss the next three to four weeks, the already thin pitching rotation faces increased pressure. Last night’s disappointing 7-1 defeat to the Rays highlighted the team's struggle, exacerbated by AJ Smith-Shawver’s early exit and lackluster offensive performances. Ozzie Albies’ ongoing issues add to the uncertainty, leading to speculation about his future with the team. Despite these setbacks, the Braves still hold a four-game lead over the Phillies in the NL East, but they need to rally quickly to maintain their edge during this critical stretch of the season.

Sources

MLB.com

Braves host 44 Classic, featuring top high school talent from Southeast

ATLANTA -- It’s been a historic summer for the Braves and youth baseball. The organization celebrated the Atlanta RBI 18U team winning the Nike RBI Senior World Series for the first time since 1998, while welcoming in other youth baseball players to Truist Park for the Native American Showcase.

MLB.com

Elder undergoes right knee surgery, to miss 3-4 weeks

ATLANTA -- The Braves still lead the Phillies by four games atop the NL East after both teams lost on Tuesday -- the Braves 7-1 to the Rays at Truist Park and the Phillies 6-5 to the Astros. That’s the good news.

Battery Power

Braves outshined by Rays’ stars in series-opening loss

Kicking off a critical late-season homestand Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, a breakthrough performance from AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound or a strong performance from its star hitters could have been enough to deliver the Atlanta Braves a tone-setting win. Unfortunately for them, they got neither of those. An early exit from Smith-Shawver […]

Battery Power

Braves vs. Rays chat and discussion: AJ Smith-Shawver vs. Freddy Peralta

The Braves kick off the second matchup in a streak of five straight series against teams currently in playoff position Tuesday night (7:15 p.m. ET) when the Tampa Bay Rays descend upon Truist Park. AJ Smith-Shawver gets the start in the opener for Atlanta, looking for better control and a better result after taking his […]

Mlbtraderumors

Bryce Elder To Miss 3-4 Weeks Due To Knee Surgery

Braves manager Walt Weiss informed reporters, including Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, that right-hander Bryce Elder had knee surgery today and will need about three to four weeks of recovery time. Specifically, the procedure removed bone fragments from his right knee, per Bishop. He has not yet been placed on the injured list but […]

Housethathankbuilt

Ozzie Albies is broken again and that has his time with Braves running out fast

The Atlanta Braves may have their hand forced soon as to the fate of Ozzie Albies after yet another prolonged stretch of uninspired play in August.

Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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