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Didier Fuentes Didier Fuentes Holds on for rare save
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:03 PM
Fuentes allowed one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Saturday against the Rockies. He struck out two.
Analysis: Closer Raisel Iglesias was presumably unavailable after notching the save in Friday's win over Colorado, opening the door for Fuentes to tally his third save of the year (nine chances). Although Fuentes doesn't see consistent ninth-inning work, the 21-year-old right-hander has emerged as a weapon out the Atlanta bullpen with a 2.39 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 77:19 K:BB and 15 holds in 60.1 innings. |
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Martin Perez Martin Perez Fans six in strong start
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 7:58 PM
Perez didn't factor into the decision against Colorado on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Perez kept the Rockies quiet Saturday, giving up a lone extra-base hit on the evening in a strong outing. August has arguably been the veteran southpaw's best month of the season, as he's turned in a 1.76 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 22:13 K:BB over his last 30.2 innings while conceding one earned run or zero in all but one of those six outings. Perez will bring a season 3.05 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 91:50 K:BB in 121 innings into his next scheduled outing in Philadelphia. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 12:20 PM
Murphy isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Lindsay Crosby of BravesToday.com reports.
Analysis: Murphy has collected five hits, two RBI and three runs scored over his last two games, but Atlanta will keep him in the dugout to begin Saturday's contest. Drake Baldwin will handle catching duties, and Dominic Smith will work as the designated hitter. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Two more hits Friday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 10:03 AM
Murphy went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's win over the Rockies.
Analysis: The veteran catcher had gone just 5-for-30 (.167) over his first nine games in August after returning from a three-month absence due to a fractured finger, but Murphy has matched that hit total in the last two contests, with three of those hits (two doubles and a homer) going for extra bases. Two productive games doesn't erase the fact that he's managed a poor .198/.287/.378 slash line since the beginning of the 2024 campaign, but a healthy Murphy could be finding a groove as Atlanta gears up for the stretch run. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Secures 29th save
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:49 PM
Iglesias came away with the save in Friday's 6-4 win over the Rockies, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a walk or strikeout.
Analysis: Iglesias was brought out for the ninth inning to protect Atlanta's two-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single to Hunter Goodman but responded by getting TJ Rumfield to ground into a double play, with Iglesias successfully closing things out after getting Willi Castro to line out. Iglesias has logged a save in each of his last five outings and is up to 29 saves on the year, which is eighth-most in the majors. He has a 2.88 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 52:16 K:BB over 50 innings this season. |
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Michael Harris II Michael Harris II Collects three RBI in Friday's win
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:40 PM
Harris went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, three RBI and two runs scored during Friday's 6-4 win over Colorado.
Analysis: Harris contributed to Atlanta's three-run second inning with an RBI double before extending his team's lead to 6-3 with a two-run homer in the fifth. It was Harris' fourth multi-hit game in his last 10 outings, during which he has gone 14-for-38 (.368) with two steals, two home runs, six doubles, seven RBI and five runs scored. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Crosses home three times against Colorado
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:19 PM
Acuna went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double and three runs scored during Atlanta's 6-4 win over the Rockies on Friday.
Analysis: Acuna entered Friday's game having gone 5-for-41 (.122) across his 10 prior games. He ended up setting a season high Friday with three hits, and it was the fourth time this year that he reached base safety four times. Acuna is currently sitting at a career low in batting average (.235) and has a .748 OPS in 361 plate appearances, but perhaps Friday's performance is a sign the veteran outfielder will find another gear for the stretch run. |
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Grant Holmes Grant Holmes Collects ninth win of 2026
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:15 PM
Holmes (9-5) earned the win against the Rockies on Friday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three across five innings.
Analysis: Holmes set the tone early by striking out two batters in the first inning and kept the Rockies off the board through his first four frames. He ended up giving three runs in the fifth, but Holmes received plenty of run support from his Atlanta teammates to come away with the win. He's allowed three earned runs or less in 24 of 26 outings this season and has a 3.71 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 128.2 innings. He's lined up to face the Phillies on the road next weekend. |
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Spencer Strider Spencer Strider Not expected back this season
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 3:43 PM
Strider (elbow) is not expected to return to Atlanta's active roster before the end of this season, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Strider has been shelved since mid-June with right elbow inflammation. He resumed a throwing progression earlier this month, and while the team has not yet officially ruled out a return this season for the right-hander, Bowman says "the assumption since June" is that Strider will not make it back. |
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Hurston Waldrep Hurston Waldrep Will undergo Tommy John surgery
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 3:40 PM
Waldrep will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Waldrep had surgery in February to remove loose bodies from his elbow and eventually made it back to the big leagues in July. However, he suffered a setback while at Triple-A Gwinnett and now it's been determined he'll need a more serious elbow operation. Waldrep will not be ready to pitch again until the 2028 season. |
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Spencer Schwellenbach Spencer Schwellenbach Set for surgery on fractured elbow
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 3:36 PM
Schwellenbach will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a fracture in his right elbow, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Schwellenbach missed the final three months of last season with the injury, and it seems the fracture never properly healed. He has been sidelined this season following surgery in February to remove bone spurs from his elbow. There's no word yet on a timeline for Schwellenbach, but it's possible he will not be ready in time for the start of the 2027 season. |
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Austin Riley Austin Riley Sitting out Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:27 PM
Riley is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Riley will take a rare day off as Atlanta kicks off its series with the Rockies. Mauricio Dubon moves over to third base and bats sixth. |
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Robert Suarez Robert Suarez Targeting next week for mound work
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 10:23 AM
Suarez (elbow) could begin throwing off a mound Monday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander threw on flat ground from 120 feet Thursday as he continues to recover from elbow inflammation. Suarez last pitched for Atlanta on June 19, so activation from the IL isn't imminent, but if he avoids any setbacks he could still boost the team's playoff push sometime in September. |
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr. Exiting starting lineup
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 3:57 PM
Acuna is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Dodgers.
Analysis: It's Acuna's first day off since he returned from the injured list exactly one month ago. Atlanta will roll out Mike Yastrzemski in right field while Acuna gets a day to rest. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Launches first homer of the season
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 11:17 PM
Murphy went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Murphy finished a triple shy of the cycle, with the highlight coming when he took Eric Lauer deep for a solo homer in the sixth inning, his first long ball of the season. The three-hit performance was a season high after Murphy failed to record more than one hit in any of his previous 13 games this season. The catcher is batting just 8-for-34 (.235) across 10 games since returning from the injured list. |
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AJ Smith-Shawver AJ Smith-Shawver Tosses five innings in no-decision
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 10:34 PM
Smith-Shawver did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Dodgers, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings.
Analysis: Smith-Shawver allowed a run in the second inning before Tommy Edman took him deep for a two-run homer in the third. Atlanta has made it clear that the right-hander will get an opportunity to show what he can do as part of a six-man rotation, however any further success could give him a shot at a permanent role should the club eventually return to five starters. Smith-Shawver has allowed nine runs across 13.2 innings through three starts this season. He's lined up for another difficult matchup Tuesday against the Nationals. |
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Sean Murphy Sean Murphy Drawing third straight start
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 6:17 PM
Murphy will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Though he's produced a poor .167/.194/.200 slash line over 31 plate appearances since coming back from the 60-day injured list Aug. 3, Murphy will stick in the starting nine for a third straight game. The veteran backstop's strong defense appears to be fueling his playing time more than anything he's done with the bat. |
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Ricky Vanasco Ricky Vanasco Claimed by Atlanta off waivers
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 1:43 PM
Atlanta claimed Vanasco off waivers from the Tigers on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Analysis: Vanasco was designated for assignment by the Tigers earlier this week, but he will now join Atlanta's 40-man roster. The right-handed reliever has allowed 12 runs (11 earned) with a 4:6 K:BB over 6.1 innings in the majors this season, but he's been much more effective at Triple-A Toledo with a 2.53 ERA and 59:24 K:BB in 46.1 frames. |
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Ozzie Albies Ozzie Albies Drives in two during win
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 9:51 PM
Albies went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Albies recorded his third consecutive two-hit performance, with his second knock Tuesday proving to be the biggest -- an RBI single in the eighth inning that brought home the eventual winning run. He has now reached base safely in nine straight games. Through 132 contests this season, Albies is slashing .255/.309/.420 with 20 home runs, 23 doubles, 67 RBI, 73 runs scored and two stolen bases. |
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Raisel Iglesias Raisel Iglesias Escapes trouble for 28th save
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 9:39 PM
Iglesias recorded a save Tuesday against the Dodgers, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Iglesias was called upon in the ninth to protect a one-run lead but immediately found himself in trouble after allowing a leadoff triple to Shohei Ohtani. After retiring the next two batters, Atlanta elected to intentionally walk Max Muncy before Iglesias put away the final batter to escape the threat. The veteran closer has now recorded a save in each of his last four appearances and owns 28 total on the year. Despite the recent production, Iglesias has struggled to a 4.32 ERA in the second half after posting a 2.23 mark before the All-Star break. |
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