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Chris Sale Chris Sale Comes up short in pitchers' duel
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:41 PM
Sale (12-9) took the loss Friday, allowing two runs on eight hits over six innings as Atlanta was downed 2-1 by the Brewers. He struck out six without walking a batter.
Analysis: Matched up against Jacob Misiorowski in a battle of NL Cy Young contenders, Sale delivered his 16th quality start of the season on 94 pitches (68 strikes), but the veteran southpaw didn't get enough offensive support to avoid the loss. Sale has reeled off six straight quality starts since the All-Star break, posting a 2.19 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and stunning 49:3 K:BB in 37 innings over that stretch. Despite those impressive numbers, he'll look to snap a three-start losing streak in his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Rockies. |
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Jim Jarvis Jim Jarvis Sitting out versus righty
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 11:20 AM
Jarvis is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Milwaukee.
Analysis: Jarvis' playing time has been uneven lately, as this will be his third time on the bench in the last four contests, and two of them have come versus righties. The rookie infielder is just 3-for-35 at the plate in August, and Mauricio Dubon might be the preferred option at shortstop moving forward if Jarvis is unable to right the ship. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Cleared for rehab games
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 9:44 AM
Lopez (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Lopez is working his way back from left knee inflammation, which has kept him out for all of August. The veteran right-hander's last six appearances for Atlanta were as a starting pitcher, but he could be used as a reliever upon his return. If that happens, it might shorten his rehab assignment. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Bangs out three hits Thursday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 9:38 AM
Dubon went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Getting the start at shortstop and batting seventh, Dubon kept the line moving on a night when the bottom of the order did most of the work for the Atlanta offense. It was the veteran utility player's first multi-hit performance since a four-hit effort Aug. 6, and over 54 plate appearances on the month he's produced a .294/.315/.333 slash line with two doubles, three steals, five runs and six RBI. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Secures 26th save
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 4:05 PM
Iglesias earned the save in Thursday's 2-0 win over the White Sox, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Iglesias was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and did so on 12 pitches. The 36-year-old has posted a 7.04 ERA through eight appearances in what has been a shaky August, but he's still converted three of four save chances. On the year, he's 26-for-29 in save opportunities to go along with a 3.09 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 51:14 K:BB across 46.2 innings. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Rebounds in win
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 3:57 PM
Holmes (8-5) earned the win against the White Sox on Thursday, allowing one hit and three walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings.
Analysis: Holmes carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, throwing 55 of 94 pitches for strikes with a whopping 16 whiffs. The 30-year-old got hammered for six runs Saturday, but he's posted three scoreless quality starts in his other August outings. He'll carry a 3.64 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 100:54 K:BB across 123.2 innings this season into a home matchup with the Dodgers next week. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Rough return to rotation
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 5:26 PM
Smith-Shawver didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Twins, giving up four runs on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Making just his second big-league appearance of the season, Smith-Shawver retired the first seven batters he faced before the wheels began to come off in the third inning, as four straight Minnesota hitters reached base before the right-hander coaxed a double play out of Josh Bell to escape the jam. Smith-Shawver wasn't so lucky in the fifth, getting the hook after 75 pitches (49 strikes) following a bases-loaded walk to Bell. Atlanta has indicated the 23-year-old will remain in the rotation for now as part of a six-man unit -- the team is in the middle of a three-week stretch with just one scheduled off day that takes them to Sept. 3 -- but he'll need to perform better to keep his spot. Smith-Shawver is set to make his next trip to the mound at home next week against the Dodgers. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Sitting for second time in four games
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 11:12 AM
Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Atlanta appears to have five players -- Dubon, Dominic Smith, Jim Jarvis, Mike Yastrzemski and Sean Murphy -- vying for three spots in the lineup against right-handed pitching for any given game. Dubon and Murphy will end up being the odd men out Wednesday, and the former player has now sat twice in Atlanta's last four games. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Snaps homer drought
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:33 AM
Baldwin went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Baldwin accounted for Atlanta's only run of the contest, taking Zebby Matthews deep for a solo homer in the sixth inning. The blast snapped a 22-game homer drought and gave the sophomore catcher 21 long balls on the season. Baldwin has still been productive recently, reaching safely in eight consecutive games while batting .375 with a .974 OPS during that stretch. Through 103 contests this season, he's slashing .278/.361/.459 with 21 homers, 10 doubles, 63 RBI, 68 runs scored and three stolen bases. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Expected to stick in rotation
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 6:22 PM
Smith-Shawver is expected to remain in the Atlanta rotation beyond Wednesday's start against Minnesota, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Smith-Shawver has been limited to one major-league start so far this season, as he missed extended time at the start of the year while completing his recovery from Tommy John surgery. However, he will return to a big-league mound Wednesday, and Atlanta will move to a six-man rotation for the time being to accommodate the 23-year-old right-hander. Smith-Shawver had been pitching brilliantly for Triple-A prior to his promotion Tuesday, allowing just two earned runs with a 23:6 K:BB over his last 19.1 innings spanning four starts for Gwinnett. |
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Chuckie Robinson Chuckie Robinson Finds work in Atlanta organization
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 3:28 PM
Robinson signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Tuesday.
Analysis: He'll report to Triple-Gwinnett and will enter the lineup right away, as he's slated to start at catcher and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against Durham. Robinson was cut loose by the Dodgers last week after he played in eight games at the big-league level, reaching base just twice in 26 plate appearances. |
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Tyler Kinley Tyler Kinley DFA'd by Atlanta
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 10:53 AM
Atlanta designated Kinley for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Kinley has struggled since the All-Star break, collecting a 6.00 ERA and 7:7 K:BB over nine innings. However, he's put in some solid work with Atlanta overall dating back to last season with a 2.79 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 64:26 K:BB across 67.2 frames, so the transaction comes as a bit of a surprise. Kinley could attract some interest via waivers. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Starting Wednesday for Atlanta
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 10:48 AM
Atlanta recalled Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Analysis: Per Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Smith-Shawver will start Wednesday's game against the Twins, giving the regular members of Atlanta's rotation extra rest. It's unclear what the plan is for Smith-Shawver's role beyond that, but it could depend on how he fares Wednesday. Smith-Shawver has looked sharp after coming back from Tommy John surgery, and he allowed just two runs with a 13:4 K:BB over 11 innings in his last two outings with Gwinnett. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Ambushed early in seventh loss
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 11:20 PM
Perez (8-7) took the loss Monday, allowing four runs on nine hits and two walks over five innings against the Twins. He struck out three.
Analysis: Perez ran into trouble early, surrendering four runs in the first frame. The southpaw was able to churn out four scoreless innings afterward, though the damage was done to saddle him with the loss. Monday snapped a three-start streak in which the 35-year-old logged 16 scoreless innings, with his season marks now sitting at a 3.15 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 83:45 K:BB across 111.1 innings (24 outings). Perez is tentatively scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Brewers. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Swipes first bag since return
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 11:16 AM
Acuna went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: He also struck out three times, but Acuna's pilfering of third base in the fifth inning, on the front end of a double steal with Matt Olson, was a very encouraging sign, as it was the star outfielder's first stolen base 19 games since returning from a hamstring strain in late July. If Acuna is feeling more confident in the health of his legs, he could be a lot busier on the basepaths down the stretch. On the season, he sports a .244/.350/.441 slash line with 13 homers and 16 steals in 72 contests. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Launches go-ahead homer
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 9:06 AM
Olson went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Olson put Atlanta ahead for good with two outs in the seventh inning, smashing a 437-foot blast off lefty Brandyn Garcia. It was the first baseman's 36th homer this season, tying Yordan Alvarez for second in the majors behind Kyle Schwarber's 37. In his last 15 games, Olson has gone 16-for-56 (.286) with eight long balls and a 1.141 OPS. He's slashing .264/.340/.551 with 77 RBI, 88 runs scored and three steals across 541 plate appearances this year. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Hangs on for 25th save
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 7:17 PM
Iglesias earned the save in Sunday's 5-3 win over Arizona, despite allowing a run on a hit and a walk in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Tasked with protecting a three-run lead in the ninth, Iglesias found himself in some trouble after giving up a walk and a single to open the frame. However, the veteran closer managed to hold the Diamondbacks to one run to earn his 25th save this season. Iglesias has been a bit shaky of late, giving up six runs in his last 5.2 innings. Still, he sports a solid 3.15 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP and 49:14 K:BB across 45.2 innings this year. |
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Bryce Elder Bryce Elder Rebounds with quality start
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 7:12 PM
Elder allowed a run on four hits and a walk across six innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He struck out five.
Analysis: Elder held Arizona to a lone run on Gabriel Moreno's solo homer in the fourth inning, logging his fourth quality start in his last six outings. It was an especially encouraging performance from Elder after he gave up seven runs on 10 hits across five innings against the Mets his last time out. Overall, Elder's ERA sits at 3.92 across 24 starts (137.2 innings) this season with a 1.23 WHIP and 113:46 K:BB. He's currently lined up to face the Brewers on the road his next time out. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Resting up Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:44 AM
Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Dubon will get a breather after making five straight starts, three in left field and two at shortstop. Mike Yastrzemski will get the nod Sunday in left, while Jim Jarvis forms a double-play tandem with second baseman Ozzie Albies. |
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Danny Young Danny Young Cast off 40-man roster
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:27 AM
Atlanta designated Young for assignment on Sunday.
Analysis: Young will cede his spot on the roster to another left-handed option in Ray Kerr, who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Young earned his pink slip after surrendering nine earned runs on nine hits and five walks in 3.2 innings over his last four outings. |
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