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It’s getaway day for the Atlanta Braves, but not before one last regular season contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. With the series secure, the Braves have the opportunity to make it a truly nightmarish weekend for our NL East foes and break out the brooms this afternoon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12

Braves erupt for 8 runs in fourth to overwhelm Phillies

Michael Harris II and Ronald Acuna Jr. each homered and right-hander Tyler Mahle produced another strong start to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 12-2 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, clinching the three-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 8

Michael Harris II returns to leadoff spot for Braves’ opener vs. Rays

As the Atlanta Braves begin their series against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday evening, they’re switching things up in the lineup a bit to again attempt to find an offensive spark.

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How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 5

Michael Harris returns to the lineup, batting cleanup

Facing the righty Zack Wheeler, instead of the lefty Sanchez, the Braves are returning lefty hitters to places of prominence in their lineup. Drake Baldwin returns to the leadoff spot, Michael Harris returns to the lineup at the cleanup spot, and Dominic Smith takes the DH spot.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Braves Announce Michael Harris Update After Removal From Lineup

The Atlanta Braves are heading into a huge four-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies. A series win by Atlanta would almost certainly guarantee they win the National League East division title.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / September 4

Michael Harris II out of lineup for Braves’ series opener in Philly

The Braves will have their hands full at the plate in Friday night’s opener of the four-game series in Philadelphia against Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 29

Michael Harris II's clutch double enables Braves to drop Rockies

Michael Harris II laced a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning on Saturday to help the streaking Atlanta Braves earn a 2-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / August 28

Michael Harris II's extra-base hits lead Braves past Rockies

Michael Harris II homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Ronald Acuna Jr. added three hits and three runs, and the host Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Friday.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 24

What New Season Milestone Says About Braves Michael Harris II's Season

Sunday night featured a new career moment for Michael Harris II. The Atlanta Braves' center fielder belted a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning for his 21st of the season, now the most he's hit in a season.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Braves Raise Eyebrows With Michael Harris II Announcement

The Atlanta Braves entered Sunday’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers looking for any spark that might halt a recent slide and prevent a sweep.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 9

Yankees rally late, but Braves win in 10 to avert sweep

Michael Harris II began the 10th inning by delivering an RBI single as the Atlanta Braves earned a 2-1 victory over the host New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon to prevent a three-game sweep.

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Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Braves Make Matt Olson Decision After Michael Harris's Removal From Lineup

The Atlanta Braves have won eight straight games heading into their weekend series matchup against the New York Yankees. The Braves are set to take on a familiar face in left-hander Max Fried.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 29

Conor Essenburg, another Braves prospect enjoying a breakout campaign

Over the last several years, talented position player prospects in the Braves farm system have been few and far between. The good news is the couple they had — Michael Harris II and Drake Baldwin — turned into superstars.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 22

Robbed of an All-Star nod, Michael Harris II is playing with something to prove

The Braves are beginning to earn back the trust of the entire Southeast with their performances to start the second half. Over the weekend against the Rangers, it was the offense that carried the group.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20

Braves open four-game set with low-scoring win over Padres

Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies hit solo home runs and Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings to help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting San Diego Padres 3-2 on Monday in the opener of their four-game series.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Braves' Michael Harris Makes Personal Announcement on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris is having a special season. Entering this year, the 25-year-old had real questions about whether he could hit at the same level he displayed during his Rookie of the Year campaign back in 2022.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Braves flash promising stat in much-needed series-opening win vs. Mets

The Atlanta Braves were in desperate need of a performance like Friday night's series-opening win vs. the New York Mets.

Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals

Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros

Mariners' Randy Arozarena had the worst ABS challenge game of the season

Yankees' rotation takes hit with Carlos Rodon news

Yankees insiders sound alarms about concerning Aaron Judge comments

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Braves Make Michael Harris Change After 2 Missed Games

Michael Harris II was reinserted into the Atlanta Braves lineup before Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after missing two straight games with lower back tightness. The issue started June 5, when Harris first felt the tightness, forcing him to miss a couple of games before returning to action.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Braves Announce Michael Harris News After Second Straight Absence From Lineup

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris is having his best season since his debut campaign in 2022, when he took home National League Rookie of the Year.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Braves Receive Michael Harris Update After Missing Giants Game

The Atlanta Braves have established themselves as a legitimate contender during the 2026 MLB season. Despite dealing with significant injury issues throughout the year, the Braves enter Thursday’s series finale against the San Francisco Giants with a 46-27 record.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 30

Braves enjoying hot bat of Michael Harris II against Reds

In search of their major league-leading 40th win, the visiting Atlanta Braves will look to post another series win on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 21

Michael Harris' two-HR game powers Braves to MLB-leading 14th series win

Major League Baseball's best team by record keeps winning, as the Atlanta Braves picked up their league-leading 14th series win of the season on Thursday.

Braves ride Michael Harris II's 2 homers to series win over Marlins

Marlins pitching prospect requires surgery after one start

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Michael Harris Is Better Than Ever

Braves outfielder Michael Harris II picked up four hits on Friday against the Dodgers, pushing his batting average back over .300. The 25-year-old has a career-best 139 wRC+ through 38 games.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 6

A positive sign on the Michael Harris II injury front

When the Atlanta Braves called up infield prospect Jim Jarvis and designated José Azócar for assignment, it felt like a potential indication that Michael Harris II’s quad injury had finally started trending in the right direction.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 5

Braves’ handling of Michael Harris’ injury starting to raise questions

Michael Harris II suffered a quad injury a couple of weeks ago, and the way the Atlanta Braves have managed it since has been a bit puzzling. He initially missed just one game, then returned as the designated hitter for a couple of contests before moving back to center field.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / May 1