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The Braves look to clinch the series at Kansas City The Atlanta Braves' lineup was released a little later than usual today, causing fans to wonder if there were more changes than expected.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 29

Carlos Carrasco, Michael Harris II Wins NL Player of the Week, Ronald Acuna Jr., more

Another Day, Another Trade On the field, Atlanta looked like a team that knew it needed a day of success. While Spencer Strider struggled a bit to begin the game, the offense eventually came alive.

Michael Harris News / Total Apex Sports / July 28

Atlanta Braves Michael Harris II With Tremendous Series Against the Texas Rangers

Atlanta Braves Center Fielder Michael Harris II had a series for the ages over the weekend against the Texas Rangers. He had two singles, two doubles, two triples, and two home runs.

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29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?

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Atlanta Braves News / Fastball on SI / July 28

Struggling Atlanta Braves Outfielder Made Baseball History with Incredible Weekend

Despite having a rough season in 2025, Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II made some incredible baseball history over the weekend. Per @OptaSTATS on social media: The @Braves' Michael Harris II had two singles, two doubles, two triples and two homers against the Rangers over the weekend.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 27

Push For Turnaround From Braves Michael Harris II Leads to Historic Night

Look, there’s not a lot that’s going right for the Atlanta Braves right now. Saturday night’s loss in extra innings and losing Grant Holmes only made that clear.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / July 26

55-50 - Semien comes up clutch after Harris harangues Rangers

Dane Dunning’s revenge? No. Marcus Semien’s vengeance! The Texas Rangers scored six runs while the Atlanta Braves scored five runs in ten innings. Yes Kumar Rocker is still a work in progress at the big league level.

Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / July 26

Braves lose in extra innings, despite Michael Harris’ heroics

The Braves continue to find ways to lose and sink in the standings Seeking their first win in Arlington, Grant Holmes took the mound facing Kumar Rocker and the Rangers.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 26

Is this adjustment turning things around for Michael Harris II?

The Braves have become almost impossible to watch, dropping their third straight game last night as they continue to fall further into the abyss. Atlanta has only won one of their last nine series, and unfortunately, things probably are only going to get worse moving forward.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 23

Braves Michael Harris II Showing New Life Since Changing Batting Stance

The Atlanta Braves might have a glimmer of hope for one of their slumping hitters to turn his season around. Michael Harris II has been working on his

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Braves rumors: Atlanta listening to trade offers for Ozzie Albies, Michael Harris, but there’s a catch

It’s been a rough 2025 season thus far for the Atlanta Braves, who currently sit 11 games under the .500 mark after recently blowing a huge lead at home vs the New York Yankees.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 19

Braves Michael Harris II Adjusting Stance in Effort to Correct Course

Michael Harris II is in the pursuit of turning his season around, and the evidence of the effort is noticeable just from when he steps up to bat for the Atlanta Braves. Brady Penn from 680 The Fan posted three different photos of Harris’ stance.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 11

Are Braves prepping for a youth movement in the second half?

At 40-52, 10 games out of a playoff spot, and crippled by injuries — the Atlanta Braves’ season is over. Their streak of seven straight postseason appearances will come to an end, and all the focus should be on figuring out what needs to be done to get back to the standard in 2026.

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Athletics News / Talking Chop / July 10

Michael Harris in the lineup against a lefty

Michael Harris seemingly was a platoon player, but he is now back to hitting against LHP starters tonight. The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Athletics in the finale of the series looking to take their first series win this season while in the state of California.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 7

The Sudden Fall of Braves Center Fielder Michael Harris II

After last season, it looked like Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II could be in for a breakout season. His overall numbers were down compared to his first two seasons (.264 average, .722 OPS), but his finish to the season indicated something was brewing.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 2

Braves' Michael Harris II Shows Positive Signs in Return From Absence

The Atlanta Braves suffered their third shutout loss in five games Tuesday night. It was also the third different team -- the Los Angeles Angels -- to shut down the Braves offense.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Braves hitting coach downplays dreadful Michael Harris II slump

Michael Harris II is just three years removed from winning the National League Rookie of the Year award with the Atlanta Braves, and just last year, he hit a respectable .264 with an OPS right around the league average.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 30

Who should Braves be more worried about: Ozzie Albies or Michael Harris II?

There are so many different reasons why the Braves have disappointed this season, but one of the biggest factors is underperforming stars, and the two that fit that bill to a tee are Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

Michael Harris II May Need Break from Braves to End Prolonged Slump

Michael Harris II has been an essential piece of the Atlanta Braves’ outfield since his 2022 debut, but the former NL Rookie of the Year is in the midst of a brutal offensive stretch that may only end with a temporary demotion to Triple-A.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 25

Michael Harris II injury update

In the sixth inning of Tuesday night’s game, Michael Harris II was struck by a pitch high and inside on the elbow, forcing him to leave the game. A scary moment that seemingly always has led to the worst possible news for the Braves soon after.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Braves look to continue dominance of Rockies

The offensive resurgence of Michael Harris II is coming at an ideal time for the Atlanta Braves. Harris has homered in back-to-back games and will try to keep it going when the Braves host Colorado in the second contest of their three-game series on Saturday.

Atlanta Braves News / Just Baseball / June 9

How Long Does Michael Harris II Get the Benefit of the Doubt?

The 2025 season has gone about as poorly as imaginable for the Atlanta Braves, and the free fall has only continued as the weeks go by. When the offense shows up, the bullpen falters.

Atlanta Braves News / Last Word On Sports / May 31

Michael Harris II Continues to Struggle at the Plate

Before the season we did a piece predicting the most likely young Braves to break out as superstars in 2025. Michael Harris II was an easy choice at the time, with everything pointing toward a big year for the young center fielder.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23

Watch: Brutal base-running mistake costs Braves in ninth inning

The Atlanta Braves dropped a tough 2-1 decision to the San Diego Padres on Friday night, wasting a home run from Ronald Acuna Jr. in his return to the lineup. It's not just the fact they lost that is tough, but it's the way they lost in the ninth inning.

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Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / August 31

Watch: Braves OF robs HR with possible catch of the year

Watch: Braves' Michael Harris II robs home run with possible catch of the year

The Atlanta Braves lost a 3-0 decision to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, but it would have been a little bit worse had center fielder Michael Harris II not made what might be the best catch of the 2024 Major League Baseball season.

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15, 2024

Braves to place center fielder on injured list

He hasn’t a great third MLB season, turning in a .250/.295/.358 batting line through 278 trips to the plate. He’d been an above-average hitter in each of his first two campaigns.

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