What is the Atlanta Braves record in 2026?

The Atlanta Braves are 82-55, 1st in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Braves today?

Bryce Elder (8-7, 3.95 ERA) vs Anthony Molina (1-0, 2.89 ERA). First pitch at 06:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Braves game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCS BA, BravesVision. First pitch at 06:05 PM EDT.

Atlanta Braves News & Updates

August 31, 2026

The Atlanta Braves were 82-55, 1st in the NL East. Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves eked out a win over the Colorado Rockies 3-2 at Truist Park.

Braves Daily Vibe Check

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The numbers paint a decent picture. 7-0 over the last 7. That record does the talking. Factor in opponents scoring just 2.4 per game. The mound work is solid.

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Braves Game on August 31

Opponent:	San Francisco Giants (56-81)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	06:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Bryce Elder (8-7, 3.95 ERA) vs Anthony Molina (1-0, 2.89 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCS BA, BravesVision
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 75°F, Wind 4 mph

Braves Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Atlanta Braves eked out a win over the Colorado Rockies 3-2 at Truist Park.

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

The Atlanta Braves clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Sean Murphy went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Braves Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	82	55	.599		W7
Phillies	77	60	.562	5.0	W4
Marlins	69	68	.504	13.0	W1
Nationals	65	74	.468	18.0	L1
Mets	61	76	.445	21.0	L1

Atlanta Braves are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.

Braves Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
28 Matt Olson	37	.258	.861	79
23 Michael Harris II	22	.295	.818	77
30 Drake Baldwin	22	.277	.809	67

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
51 Chris Sale	13-9	2.06	1.00	144.0
72 Didier Fuentes	5-1	2.39	1.13	60.1
52 Dylan Lee	5-0	2.52	0.87	60.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
23 Michael Harris II	5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
13 Ronald Acuña Jr.	6 hits, 1 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games
12 Sean Murphy	6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games

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
72 Didier Fuentes	5.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Braves News

The Atlanta Braves are riding high after their latest victory, stretching their winning streak to seven games with a nail-biting 3-2 walk-off against the Rockies, thanks to Matt Olson's clutch RBI single. Sean Murphy continues to shine, contributing a homer to the team's efforts, while Tyler Mahle dazzled on the mound with another stellar performance. As the Braves climb to second in the power rankings, they've turned their fortunes around in dramatic fashion after a rough patch that had fans worried just a week ago. With a solid run differential of +5 over the last seven days, the pitching staff's 2.7 runs allowed per game is a testament to their stabilizing force. However, not all news is good, as the shadow of Spencer Schwellenbach's elbow injury looms, hinting at potential challenges for the future.

Sources

MLB.com

Braves keep taking care of business, walk off Rockies in 10th to win 7th straight

ATLANTA -- Regardless of the result of Monday’s makeup game against the Giants, the Braves will have plenty of reasons to fondly remember what transpired during this current homestand. Sean Murphy homered yet again and Tyler Mahle spun another gem as the Braves completed a three-game series sweep with a

MLB.com

Braves climb to second in Power Rankings

August might have felt like the longest month in a long time -- that’s what happens when Labor Day is so late -- but there were no dog days in baseball: There was dramatic movement, particularly from teams like the Phillies, Rays and Brewers, all of which look like teams

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Braves vs. Rockies series recap: A stabilizing run of seven straight successes

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Matt Olson walks it off as Braves pull off their second sweep in a row

The Atlanta Braves once again left it late but they still got the job done and were able to break out the brooms one more time. Thanks to a Matt Olson RBI single in extra innings, the Braves are now winners of seven-straight games following a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. This time, we […]

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Braves Upcoming Schedule

The Atlanta Braves visit the Washington Nationals for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.

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