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AP via Atlanta News First and USA TODAY: Michael Harris II’s 21st homer, Tyler Mahle’s five innings, and Raisel Iglesias’ four-out save gave Atlanta a 4-2 win over Milwaukee on Aug. 23 at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport. Braves improve to 76-55.
ESPN/AP: Jake Bauers capped a 12-pitch at-bat with a two-run homer, Logan Henderson went six strong, and Milwaukee beat Atlanta 4-1 on Aug. 22. Braves fall to 75-55 and have lost seven of nine.
ESPN/AP: Jacob Misiorowski threw six shutout innings, William Contreras went 4-for-4, and Trevor Megill closed a 2-1 Brewers win over Atlanta on Aug. 21 at American Family Field. Braves fall to 75-54.
ESPN/AP: Grant Holmes took a no-hitter into the seventh, Austin Riley drove in both runs, and Raisel Iglesias closed a one-hitter as Atlanta beat Chicago 2-0 on Aug. 20 at Rate Field. Braves move to 75-53.
ESPN/AP: Minnesota scored twice in the seventh to break a 4-4 tie and beat Atlanta 6-4 on Aug. 19, sweeping the three-game set. Atlanta fell to 74-53 and has lost five of six while going 8-for-43 with runners in scoring position in that stretch.
ESPN/AP: Minnesota scored four runs in the first against Martín Pérez and beat Atlanta 4-2 on Aug. 17 at Target Field. Ronald Acuña Jr.’s two-run single cut it to 4-2 in the fifth; Atlanta fell to 74-51.
ESPN/AP and MLB.com: Matt Olson’s 437-foot three-run homer in the seventh and six strong innings from Bryce Elder powered Atlanta past Arizona 5-3 on Sunday at Truist Park, avoiding a three-game sweep.
ESPN/AP: Nolan Arenado hit two home runs and drove in four, Eduardo Rodriguez worked six innings, and Arizona rolled Atlanta 10-3 on Saturday to take a 2-0 series lead at Truist Park.
ESPN/AP: Brandon Pfaadt threw seven two-hit innings, Tim Tawa homered in the ninth, and Arizona beat Atlanta 2-0 on Friday to open the Truist Park series and snap the Braves’ perfect Friday-night home mark.
AP via CBS Sports and ESPN: Tyler Mahle threw six strong innings, Lane Thomas hit his first home run as a Brave, and Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Riley went back-to-back in a three-run seventh as Atlanta beat New York 6-3 on Wednesday at Truist Park to take the series.
ESPN: Martín Pérez threw six more scoreless innings and Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson went deep as Atlanta answered Monday’s series-opening loss with a 4-0 shutout of New York on Tuesday night at Truist Park.
ESPN: Brett Baty’s first-inning grand slam off Bryce Elder put New York up 5-0; the Mets held on 8-5 on Monday night as Atlanta fell to 71-48 atop the NL East.
ESPN: Matt Olson’s seventh-inning homer and Michael Harris II’s 10th-inning RBI single salvaged the series finale in the Bronx after Chris Sale was ejected before a pitch was thrown over Saturday’s balk dispute.
ESPN box score: Gerrit Cole worked deep into a Cy Young rematch at Yankee Stadium; Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ben Rice traded late homers before New York held on for a second straight win in the series.
Bryce Elder worked seven innings of one-hit ball Wednesday at Truist Park as first-place Atlanta stretched its winning streak before a Yankee Stadium series.
The 2025 first-round linebacker tore his ACL in an 11-on-11 period Tuesday; the team confirmed Wednesday he will miss the entire season as Flowery Branch recalibrates the front seven.
MLB.com's Mark Bowman frames Atlanta's August 3 deadline as depth added — Lane Thomas, Tyler Mahle, Brent Suter — without the frontline starter fans wanted after missing deGrom and Skubal paths.
ESPN’s board lists Atlanta 67-45 and riding a five-game win streak into Tuesday’s 7:15 p.m. home opener against Miami, with Grant Holmes (6-4, 3.88) the announced Braves starter.
Official AT&T Training Camp listings put a free public practice at IBM Performance Field at 9:15 a.m. Monday, with more open dates through mid-August and joint work later against Indianapolis.
Atlanta finished a rare four-game Truist Park sweep Sunday, with Mike Yastrzemski driving in two and Matt Olson going deep in a 4-2 win over slumping Washington.
With Penix limited and Tagovailoa managing a tight back, the Minnesota State–Moorhead rookie took most 11-on-11 reps Friday at Flowery Branch, ESPN reported.
Atlanta took the second game of a four-game Truist Park set Friday night, with Bryce Elder working six innings and the lineup hanging six runs on Foster Griffin.
Atlanta erased a three-run deficit at Truist Park on Thursday as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski went deep and Ozzie Albies delivered the go-ahead single.
Atlanta erased a 15-point deficit in Arlington as Gray scored 25 and Angel Reese added 22 points and 12 rebounds in the first game back from the All-Star break.
Atlanta dropped the afternoon game 3-2, then rode Chris Sale’s nine-strikeout, two-hit gem and a lone run of support to a 1-0 nightcap win after Tuesday’s rainout.
Heavy rain forced postponement of Tuesday's series game in Queens. Makeup times are 1:10 and 7:10 p.m. ET, with Chris Sale and Grant Holmes lined up for Atlanta and Ronald Acuña Jr. back in the mix after activation.
Austin Riley's RBI double in the 11th and Matt Olson's improbable 10th-inning double play lifted first-place Atlanta to a one-run win at Camden Yards.
The former Braves center fielder was inducted Sunday after a 17-season career defined by 10 consecutive Gold Gloves, 434 home runs and one of baseball's greatest defensive peaks.
The Atlanta Falcons open 2026 training camp with rookies reporting Friday, July 24, and veterans arriving Tuesday, July 28. The first official practice is set for Wednesday, July 29, with 12 open practices over a three-week stretch ending Thursday, August 20.
Rookie Jim Jarvis's RBI double to right broke a 1-1 tie and the Braves collected seven of their 14 hits in the eighth inning, surviving a two-run homer by Luis Rengifo in the ninth to close within a game of the NL East-leading Phillies.
Fernando Tatis Jr. drove in three runs and Walker Buehler allowed two runs over six innings as San Diego evened the three-game series. The Braves have not named a starter for Wednesday's middle game.
Atlanta's newest backcourt additions faced Atlanta reporters Monday afternoon; national outlets published trade grades overnight with the Hawks drawing a B-minus to B-plus for adding an All-Defensive wing and a young guard while sending 2024 No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas.
The Athletic identified Michael Penix Jr. as the one Falcons player whose 2026 season will define Atlanta's trajectory. Rookies report Tuesday, veterans Wednesday, with the first open practice at the team's Flowery Branch facility.
The Atlanta Hawks are sending 2024 No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and receiving Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Ryan Nembhard from Dallas in a three-team trade that nets OKC three second-round picks.
The Braves demoted rookie Owen Murphy to Triple-A Gwinnett a day after his first major league start and selected veteran right-hander Elieser Hernández to the active roster, the latest in a series of moves as Atlanta approaches the July 31 trade deadline.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium on Sunday to win the 2026 World Cup, capping a tournament that saw Atlanta host eight matches including a semifinal and end with a free Piedmont Park watch party and Ludacris concert.
Drake Baldwin went deep twice and drove in five runs while Chris Sale carried a no-hitter into the late innings as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 15-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Truist Park on Friday night. The series continues Saturday at 7:15 p.m.
Major League Baseball released Atlanta's 2027 schedule Thursday, with the Braves opening March 25 at Dodger Stadium before returning home April 2 against Houston. The 2027 slate includes a Memorial Day series against Pittsburgh and a Father's Day visit from the Yankees.
WANF and its parent Gray Media announced Thursday that every non-nationally televised Hawks game during the 2026-27 NBA season will air for free over the air across north Georgia. Stations in Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Macon and Savannah will also carry the slate.
American League pitchers shut down the NL in a 4-0 All-Star win in Philadelphia. The night before, metro Atlanta product Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby on his final six swings.
Bitter rivals England and Argentina meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday afternoon for a World Cup semifinal berth against Spain. City and federal agencies are stacking extra patrols and temporary road closures downtown.
Atlanta's Summer League squad closed out the Celtics 102-90 in Las Vegas on Monday, with Kobe Johnson dropping 30 and Henri Veesaar adding 20 and four boards. The Hawks are one of three unbeaten teams through three games.
Both players started their Minor League rehab stints with the FCL Braves on Monday while the big-league club is on its All-Star break. Acuña is working back from a left hamstring strain; Kim is returning from offseason finger surgery.
Saleh, who served as assistant GM last season, gets the permanent promotion and a multi-year contract extension. Quin Snyder has also agreed to a contract extension.
A two-run single by Drake Baldwin capped a three-run 9th inning rally as Atlanta rallied past St. Louis to win the series and improve to a season-best 13 games over .500.
The 33-year-old veteran brings experience and leadership to Atlanta's secondary as the team continues to reshape its roster ahead of training camp.
A two-run single by Nolan Arenado in the 7th inning was the difference in a game that didn't end until nearly midnight after a two-hour rain delay.
Arif Kovac scored his team-leading 13th goal of the season as Atlanta United 2 cruised to a comfortable win over the winless Inter Miami CF II side.
Atlanta's first baseman passed Dale Murphy's franchise record with his 741st straight game on Saturday, the longest active consecutive-games streak in Major League Baseball.
The 23rd pick in the 2026 draft had 19 points and 15 rebounds in Atlanta's 82-77 comeback win over the Spurs at the Salt Lake City Summer League.
Atlanta's training camp opens July 31 in Flowery Branch with 14 open practices, including the popular Saturday Night Lights event at Lanier High School on August 8.
Atlanta keeps its reserve big man in the mix for the 2026-27 season, locking in depth behind Onyeka Okongwu at the five.
Atlanta got a team-high 19 points from rookie Kingston Flemings in a wire-to-wire win over San Antonio at the Salt Lake City Summer League.
Atlanta's offense erupted for six runs in the third inning, capped by Yastrzemski's first grand slam as a Brave, as the Braves evened their series with Pittsburgh.
Right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver, the Braves' former top pitching prospect, began a rehab assignment at Single-A Augusta on Wednesday as he works back from Tommy John surgery.
Atlanta used its first-round picks on two collegiate outfielders — a draft strategy the team had rarely employed in 61 years of the modern selection process.
Max Fried allowed just three hits over seven innings and Matt Olson homered as Atlanta opened its three-game series at Pittsburgh with a win.
The Five Stripes resume MLS play Wednesday at Charlotte FC after nearly a month off for the World Cup break.
Pittsburgh roughed up Atlanta's pitching for 12 runs on 16 hits, snapping a three-game Braves winning streak.
Atlanta's rookie trio of Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar will headline the team's Las Vegas Summer League roster, which tips off Wednesday.
Atlanta heads into the second half with a half-game lead in the NL East, the All-Star Game at home, and a couple of new faces from the MLB Draft.
Atlanta acquired a 2033 second-round pick and cash considerations from Sacramento, the first significant move under new President of Basketball Operations Onsi Saleh.
Ozzie Albies delivered a two-out single in the 11th inning to give Atlanta a series win over the Mets at Truist Park.
Atlanta's offense erupted for seven runs in the third, capped by a Marcell Ozuna grand slam, as the Braves evened their series with the Mets at Truist Park.
Soccer fans packed downtown Atlanta for the closing night of the FIFA Fan Festival, capped by a fireworks show synced to the World Cup anthem.
Atlanta re-signed the veteran sharpshooter on a one-year contract, locking in the backcourt while the team continues to reshape its bench and frontcourt in free agency.
Max Fried struck out eight over six innings of one-run ball and Ozzie Albies went 3-for-4 with two RBIs as Atlanta evened its series with St. Louis at Truist Park.
With training camp a month away, here are the position battles that will define the Falcons' 2026 preseason — from right tackle to the starting edge rusher spot opposite Arnold Ebiketie.
Matt Olson drove in two runs and Michael Harris II added an RBI single, but Atlanta's bullpen couldn't hold a one-run lead in the 9th inning of a 4-3 loss to St. Louis at Truist Park.
Atlanta Police have stepped up bicycle patrols on the BeltLine and in Buckhead as the city prepares to host two more FIFA World Cup matches this week, including a sold-out semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta sent two future second-round picks to Oklahoma City for the 26-year-old wing, addressing one of the team's most glaring roster weaknesses after a playoff run in which the bench scored almost nothing against the Knicks.
Atlanta has now lost back-to-back games to San Francisco by identical 3-2 scores, raising pressure on a club that entered the homestand looking to build momentum.
With a spot in the Round of 32 potentially on the line, the Leopards of DR Congo face Uzbekistan tonight in the final Group K match at Atlanta Stadium.
Defender Juan Berrocal and midfielder Matías Galarza will return to their parent clubs on June 30. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz Stadium's World Cup duties keep the team on the road.
After losing 10 of 13 games, the Braves got a much-needed boost in San Francisco. But injuries continue to shuffle the pitching staff, with Robert Suarez landing on the injured list and prospect Hurston Waldrep heading back up.
After a contract standoff and a quietly dominant spring, Pitts looks like the player Atlanta thought it was drafting in 2021. The question is who else steps up around him.
Atlanta sent two future first-rounders and a young wing to Indiana for a 25-year-old point guard. The move signals the franchise is all-in on the Trae Young window.
After a rocky April, the Braves' rotation has the lowest ERA in the National League since May 1. The question is whether they can sustain it through the dog days of July and August.
Arthur Blank is funding a top-to-bottom renovation of the 9-year-old stadium. The work will be done in two offseasons so neither the Falcons nor Atlanta United miss a home game.
Three metro teams are ranked in the top 25 nationally, the most in any year since 2014. What's driving the rise — and whether it can last.
The club is dropping 'Atlanta' from the front of its name and changing its crest — the most aggressive brand change in its 9-year history.
Atlanta adds three prospects across two rounds, including Big East Defensive Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor
The veteran sharpshooter's $9.6 million contract remains a potential trade asset as the Hawks continue their strategy of maintaining 'optionality' this offseason.
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Mikel Oyarzabal added a brace and an own goal sealed a dominant Group H victory in front of a raucous Atlanta crowd.
Atlanta's mandatory minicamp ended Saturday with neither Tua Tagovailoa nor Michael Penix Jr. named the starter. The team reports back for training camp in late July.
The Five Stripes must navigate consecutive away matches and a mid-season pause while Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts FIFA's global showcase
Home runs from Mauricio Dubón and Ozzie Albies highlight the win as the Braves maintain their grip on first place
After the Trae Young trade, Johnson stepped into the spotlight — earning his first All-Star nod, leading Atlanta to a Southeast Division title, and giving the franchise a new identity.
Atlanta's home opener at Truist Park brings a festive atmosphere as the Braves look to navigate roster challenges and reclaim their place atop the division.
After Brian Snitker's retirement, the Braves bet on a familiar face to carry the franchise forward
Atlanta adds the former Dolphins starter on a bargain contract as Michael Penix Jr. works back from a knee injury
Jalen Johnson's breakout play and a reshaped roster have Atlanta surging toward the playoffs without its former franchise guard
Atlanta secures its star tight end while pursuing a long-term extension for Drake London
The four-time All-Star is headed to Washington for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. The Hawks get financial flexibility and a clearer path around a 2026 first-round pick they don't own.
Atlanta fell to 4-9 with a 37-9 home loss to Seattle on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the team's eighth consecutive defeat. It is the Falcons' eighth straight season without a playoff appearance.
Saturday's home finale against D.C. United was the last match in a 14-year MLS career for Atlanta's goalkeeper and one of its most enduring figures. The team finished 5-13-16, dead last in MLS.
Five months after the best 69-game start in baseball, the Braves were eliminated Friday night when the Mets clinched a wild-card spot. Atlanta finishes 76-86, ending a run of seven straight postseason appearances.