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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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Ray Kerr Ray Kerr Back in big leagues
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:22 AM
Atlanta selected Kerr's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Analysis: In a corresponding move, Danny Young was designated for assignment. Kerr last appeared in the majors with Atlanta in 2024, submitting a 5.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 22.1 innings before undergoing Tommy John surgery that June. |
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Chris Sale Chris Sale Suffers tough-luck loss
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:00 PM
Sale (12-8) took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with nine strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Sale allowed a run in the first inning, but that was all Arizona needed, as Atlanta's potent offense was shut out Friday. The veteran ace has now logged five straight quality starts since the All-Star break, tallying 43 strikeouts over 31 innings during that stretch. He owns a 2.16 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 160:28 K:BB across 129 frames this season and lines up for a road matchup with the Twins next week. |
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Reynaldo Lopez Reynaldo Lopez Throws off mound, could return as reliever
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 2:49 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said that Lopez (knee) completed a bullpen session Tuesday, Jesus Cano of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Shortly after Lopez landed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 2 due to left knee inflammation, Weiss indicated that Lopez was expected to return when first eligible Friday. The 32-year-old righty looks like he'll need at least a little extra time beyond that before being activated, and he may also be headed for a role change upon his return. Though Weiss noted Tuesday that he still views Lopez as a starter, the skipper noted that Lopez could be an option out of the bullpen, depending on the club's needs. Atlanta has gotten excellent results from trade-deadline pickup Tyler Mahle in his first two starts, and Weiss may prefer to keep Mahle in the rotation ahead of Lopez, who had started in his last six appearances prior to landing on the shelf and posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 28 innings over that span. |
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Drake Baldwin Drake Baldwin Three more hits Wednesday
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 8:12 AM
Baldwin went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Mets.
Analysis: All three hits were singles, but it was still another solid night for Baldwin, who's produced multiple knocks in four of his last eight games. The 25-year-old backstop hasn't homered since July 24, however, and over that 18-game drought he's batting .278 (20-for-72) with just two doubles and five RBI. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Homers off bench
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10:12 PM
Yastrzemski went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a double in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Yastrzemski entered the game in the seventh inning and launched a solo homer before adding a double in the eighth. The 35-year-old has been sharing time with newly acquired Lane Thomas, but he's posted a strong .917 OPS with eight extra-base hits over 19 games since the All-Star break. On the season, he's slashing .234/.318/.401 with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 40 runs scored and a stolen base across 305 plate appearances. |
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Lane Thomas Lane Thomas Hits first homer with new club
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:30 PM
Thomas went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Thomas opened the scoring with a 412-foot blast in the second inning before being lifted in favor of Mike Yastrzemski in the seventh. It marked his first homer in eight games since being traded to Atlanta, where the 30-year-old Thomas has gone 3-for-13 while starting four of those contests. On the year, he's slashing .230/.326/.399 with 11 long balls, 39 RBI, 34 runs scored and seven steals across 341 plate appearances with Atlanta and Kansas City. |
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Austin Riley Austin Riley Homer, three hits in win
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:17 PM
Riley went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Riley fell a triple shy of the cycle, highlighted by a 438-foot blast in the seventh inning. It continued a red-hot August for the third baseman, who's hitting .351 with seven extra-base hits, eight RBI and seven runs scored through 11 games this month. On the year, he's slashing .225/.299/.375 with 15 homers, 58 RBI, 50 runs scored and seven steals across 482 plate appearances. |
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Tyler Mahle Tyler Mahle Strikes out seven in win
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:12 PM
Mahle (4-9) earned the win against the Mets on Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and no walks with seven strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Mahle cruised through five scoreless innings before surrendering a solo homer in the sixth, throwing 58 of 93 pitches for strikes with 15 whiffs. A change of scenery has benefited the 31-year-old, who's allowed just one earned run while racking up 16 strikeouts across two quality starts since joining Atlanta at the trade deadline. Overall, he owns a 4.64 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 105:39 K:BB across 106.2 innings between Atlanta and San Francisco this season. With Reynaldo Lopez (knee) expected to return from the injured list soon, it's unclear when Mahle will make his next appearance with his new club. |
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Jim Jarvis Jim Jarvis Taking seat against lefty
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 5:47 PM
Jarvis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: Jarvis will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed hitter Mike Yastrzemski while the Mets send southpaw Zac Thornton to the bump for the series finale. Mauricio Dubon will spell Jarvis at shortstop and will bat sixth. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Advancing throwing program
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:56 PM
Suarez (elbow) will advance his throwing progression on flat ground Thursday, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.
Analysis: He's still not ready to throw off a mound yet, but that could be around the corner if Suarez feels good with his flat-ground progression. The veteran reliever has been shelved for nearly two months with right elbow inflammation and has multiple boxes to check before a potential return date becomes clearer. |
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Spencer Schwellenbach Spencer Schwellenbach Rehab slowed
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:48 PM
Schwellenbach (elbow) is still not feeling 100 percent and will have his throwing progression slowed, Grant McAuley of the Marietta Daily Journal reports.
Analysis: Schwellenbach has been throwing bullpen sessions for several weeks as he works his way back from surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. However, he hasn't felt totally comfortable and is still searching for his pre-surgery velocity. Once he's ready, Schwellenbach will head back to Atlanta's spring training facility in Florida to begin facing hitters. There's no timetable for when that will happen, however, and Schwellenbach is running out of time to get ramped up enough to return later this season. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Promotion coming soon
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:38 PM
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Wednesday that Smith-Shawver is "on the cusp" of being recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
Analysis: Smith-Shawver has been on the shelf for most of the season while recovering from June 2025 Tommy John surgery, but he was activated in late July and then sent to Gwinnett after making a lone 4.1-inning spot start for the big club. The right-hander has turned in a pair of strong starts since heading to Gwinnett, including a gem of an outing Tuesday in which he struck out seven over 5.1 scoreless frames while permitting just one baserunner. Per Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Weiss made it clear Wednesday that he prefers to keep a five-man rotation intact, so once Smith-Shawver gets called up, Atlanta will likely look to move two of Reynaldo Lopez (knee), Tyler Mahle, Bryce Elder, Grant Holmes and Martin Perez to the bullpen. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Reaches 20-homer mark
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:05 PM
Albies went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run during Atlanta's 4-0 win over the Mets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Albies opened Tuesday's scoring with a solo homer off Nolan McLean in the fifth inning. It was Albies' sixth home run since the All-Star break and 20th of the year, marking the first time he's recorded at least 20 homers in a season since 2023 (33) and the fifth time in his major-league career. He has a .751 OPS with two steals and 64 RBI across 515 plate appearances on the year. |
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Matt Olson Matt Olson Crushes two-run homer Tuesday
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Olson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored during Atlanta's 4-0 win over the Mets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Olson doubled Atlanta's lead in the eighth inning, when he took Chayce McDermott deep to right field for a 423-foot, two-run homer. It continues a hot stretch at the plate for Olson, who has eight long balls over his last 14 games and is up 35 home runs on the year. Not only is that now tied with Kyle Schwarber and Yordan Alvarez for most in the majors, but it is the third time in Olson's big-league career that he's recorded at least 35 homers in a season. Olson also ranks fourth in the majors this season in slugging percentage (.554) and ninth in OPS (.897) over 525 plate appearances. |
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