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It’s a New York turnaround as Braves pop home to face Mets
What a quirk of the MLB schedule: the Braves wrap up a seven-game homestand, go to New York to face the Yankees, then immediately pop back to start a six-game homestand, which begins with the other New York team. Yeesh. To make it slightly sillier, the Braves just visited the Mets before that seven-game homestand […]
Major League Baseball reveals 2026 Postseason schedule
So look here: The Atlanta Braves as of right now (according to FanGraphs) have a 93.3 percent chance of winning the division, a 41.5 percent chance of at least clinching a bye and a 99.7 percent chance of making the Postseason. As such, this is relevant information since more likely than not, Atlanta’s going to […]
The Week Ahead for Atlanta: One last meeting with the Mets
After a quick jaunt up to the Bronx, the Atlanta Braves are now back at home to play the team from Queens again. Despite the fact that the New York Mets have been mired in the cellar for most of this season, they have continued to give the Braves fits and it’s to the point […]
Mauricio Dubón named Braves’ 2026 Heart & Hustle Award recipient
Congratulations to Mauricio Dubón, who has been named as this year’s recipient of the MLBPAA’s Heart & Hustle Award for the Atlanta Braves. More on the award from MLB: Now in its 21st year, this prestigious honor is presented annually to active players who exemplify a true passion for the game and who best embody […]
Rome Emperors roster shows impact of prospect promotions
Roughly six weeks after getting a first-hand look a the talent the Atlanta Braves had playing at their High-A affiliate Rome Emperors, I took another trip to Rome on August 8, 2026, to see how the squad looked after the Braves organization promoted most of the high-end talent from Rome to Double-A Columbus and brought […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey, Conor Essenburg, and Luis Guanipa flex their power
(57-55) Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 5, (58-55) Gwinnett Stripers 0 – F/5 Box Score It was a very rough game for the Stripers as the game was first delayed due to rain, and then called due to rain after just five innings. Cedric De Grandpre got the start and struggled with his control, walking five over […]
Will we ever get original flavor extra innings again?
I don’t know if this weekend actually had an unusual volume of extra-inning games, but with the Braves engaged in two, it sure felt like it. The free runner extra inning rules have never sat all that well with me. To the extent that long extra-inning games were a problem, there were more than a […]
Braves News: Chris Sale Ejected On Sunday, Atlanta Avoids Sweep, More
With Monday here, the headlines from this weekend’s series between the Braves and Yankees should be focused on excellent pitching and the playoff-like feel each game had. And also on the fact that the series ended in a good note with the Braves avoiding a sweep on Sunday. However, the headlines will instead focus on […]
Braves at Yankees series recap: Atlanta salvages an intense series in the Bronx
Despite the fact that the Atlanta Braves were hot coming into this wekeend’s series with the New York Yankees and also that the Yankees themselves continued to be mired in a rut at the plate since losing Aaron Judge, this was still going to be a tough series up there in the Bronx. It always […]
Braves avoid the brooms in extras with Yankees series finale win
Not the flashiest way to end the series, but a win, nonetheless. The Atlanta Braves might have been struggling waking their bats up, but somehow avoided being swept by the New York Yankees with a 2-1 win in extras. A homerun knocked in by Matt Olson was the first run of the game in the […]
Braves chat and discussion: Grant Holmes vs Cam Schlittler
The Atlanta Braves are looking to avoid a sweep, while the New York Yankees are hoping for a successful outing with Schittler on the mound. Tune in at 1:35 p.m. ET for the first pitch to watch how this contest unfolds. Lineups Preview
Dom Smith back in Braves lineup for series finale
The stage is set as the Atlanta Braves look to avoid a sweep against the New York Yankees. Let’s take a look at the lineups. Dominic Smith has returned to DH for the Braves and is batting in the sixth spot. Other than that, the lineup replicates yesterday’s. The bat power is expected (or hoped) […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Owen Carey Slams First Double-A Homer
Saturday was a busy day in the Atlanta Braves farm system, with a total of six games played, that the Braves affiliates split. The headliner had to be Owen Carey hitting his first Double-A home run just a handful of games into his promotion. However we also got to see JR Ritchie throw five innings […]
Grant Holmes takes the mound in Yankees finale
The Atlanta Braves are once again in a position of avoiding a sweep. The New York Yankees pulled off two low-scoring wins and are looking to accomplish a third in this finale before the Braves return home to face the team just across the city. Grant Holmes is currently boasting a 3.77 ERA and is […]
Braves News: Ronald Acuna, tough loss, more
It sure looks like Ronald Acuna Jr. is back to his all-world self and that is huge news for the Braves. Outside of the obvious massive upgrade in talent on offense, that also balances out the lineup that has been very left-handed heavy in his absence and with Austin Riley floundering. As we enter the […]
Braves lose a tight one in New York for a series loss
We were treated to a fun pitching matchup between Chris Sale and Gerrit Cole in the Bronx on Saturday. Sale blinked first in the second, allowing a run on a double and a single, despite pumping upper 90s heat with his fastball. After a couple more quiet innings, the Braves flipped the script in the […]
Braves vs Yankees Game Thread: 8/8/26
Join us and discuss today’s afternoon game in the comments below!
Ronald Acuna DHs, as Mike Yastrzemski mans right field
Drake Baldwin leads off again, as Ronald Acuna gets a day off in the field, batting second and DHing. Mike Yastrzemski and Mauricio Dubon man the corner outfield spots around Michael Harris. Jim Jarvis returns to the starting lineup, batting ninth and playing shortstop. Meanwhile, the Yankees lineup is as follows. Join us as the […]
Braves look to back Chris Sale in the Bronx
After the Braves got a gem of a start from Tyler Mahle in his Braves’ debut as the headline trade deadline addition, Chris Sale will look to produce more of the same in the Bronx from the rotation. Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the pinstripes, as he is more of a third starter […]
Braves Minor League Recap: Brett Sears tosses seven innings for Columbus
It was a pretty lackluster day down on the farm overall, but there were plenty of performances that stood out. Let’s dive into it. (57-53) Gwinnett Stripers, (55-54) Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (POSTPONED) Mother Nature got in the way of this one, as the Stripers’ game on Friday was rained out. Friday’s game will be completed […]
Is Austin Riley back?
It might be possible that second half Austin RileyTM has arrived. Maybe we should ask Fernando Cruz. It might be possible. The man was left for dead in the first half, only sporting a .207/.288/.329, a 73 wRC+, and 9 home runs in 385 plate appearances. It wasn’t just the top-line numbers. He was genuinely […]
Braves News: Tyler Mahle debuts, win streak snapped, and more
The Atlanta Braves’ eight-game win streak came to an end on Friday after a 3-2 loss to the New York Yankees. Tyler Mahle, acquired just ahead of the trade deadline, made his Braves debut and was fantastic. In six scoreless innings, he allowed three hits, walked two, and struck out nine. Though a terrific start […]
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 […]
Braves vs. Yankees chat and discussion: Tyler Mahle vs. Max Fried
We’re in for a major “old friend” alert Friday night as former World Series champion Braves pitcher Max Fried faces his former team for the first time as his second season with the Yankees nears the homestretch. On the Braves side, Tyler Mahle, acquired from the Giants ahead of the trade deadline, will make his […]
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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