What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 6-4, 3rd in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Chris Sale (2-0, 0.75 ERA) vs José Soriano (2-0, 0.00 ERA). First pitch at 09:38 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on FanDuel Sports Network West, BravesVision. First pitch at 09:38 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

April 06, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 6-4, 3rd in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves couldn’t hold off the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-6 at Chase Field.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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Comfortable territory. 6-4 over the last 7. That record does the talking. Factor in holding teams to 2.2 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.

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Braves Game on April 06

Opponent:	Los Angeles Angels (5-5)
Location:	Angel Stadium
First Pitch:	09:38 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chris Sale (2-0, 0.75 ERA) vs José Soriano (2-0, 0.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	FanDuel Sports Network West, BravesVision
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 49°F, Wind 11 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves couldn’t hold off the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-6 at Chase Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	1	0	5	11	0
	1	0	0	2	0	1	1	0	0	1	6	9	1

The Arizona Diamondbacks clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Drake Baldwin went 3-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Marlins	6	3	.667		W1
Mets	6	4	.600	0.5	W3
Braves	6	4	.600	0.5	L2
Phillies	5	4	.556	1.0	L1
Nationals	3	6	.333	3.0	L5

Atlanta Braves are 6-4 in their last 7 games, with a +27 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
2 Jorge Mateo	1	.429	1.500	2
30 Drake Baldwin	4	.300	1.003	12
8 Dominic Smith	2	.333	1.010	6

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
2 Jorge Mateo	3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
55 Bryce Elder	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
51 Chris Sale	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
75 Robert Suarez	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-2 in an extra-inning heartbreaker, splitting a four-game series that could have seen them claim their third consecutive win. Despite the disappointment, the team is riding a solid 6-3 record and sits atop the division, buoyed by a +28 run differential over the last week. Drake Baldwin continues to make headlines, showcasing his potential with a solo homer, while the rotation has proven to be a pleasant surprise, outpacing early expectations. With the Power Rankings showing the Braves climbing to No. 4, there's a sense of optimism around the squad, even as they wrestle with roster decisions stemming from injuries. As the season unfolds, the performance of players like Baldwin and the pitching staff will be crucial as they aim for consistency and higher stakes.

Sources

MLB.com

Baldwin's sophomore surge highlights Braves' first 10 games

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Braves climb 9 spots in Power Rankings to No. 4

We’re more than a week into the regular season, which has given us a good glimpse of notable trends across the league. While it’s early, there’s still enough of a sample to make some initial observations about where teams currently stand. In our second Power Rankings of the season, we

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Braves at Diamondbacks series recap: A not-so-satisfying split in the desert

Say it with me, now: “You always take a four-game series split on the road.” With that being said, it sure seemed like this could’ve been more than just a split for the Atlanta Braves as they made their annual trip out to the desert. It especially feels like a bit of a bummer when […]

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Braves fail to pull off series win in Diamondbacks finale

Welp, going into extra innings to keep the game alive, the Arizona Diamondbacks capitalized on an opportunity to prevent the third consecutive series win for the Atlanta Braves (6-5) and end the series on a split. Besides Drake Baldwin’s solo homer in the first inning to give the Braves their early lead and racking up […]

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Despite disappointing loss, key Braves roster question has been delightful surprise

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Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves host the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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