Five things to know as Braves return from All-Star break

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

The Atlanta Braves open the second half of the MLB season this weekend with a half-game lead in the National League East and the All-Star Game coming to Truist Park.

Here are five things to know about where the Braves stand heading into the break:

1. They’re in first place — barely.

Atlanta’s 51-42 record entering the break has them a half-game ahead of Philadelphia. The Braves have been in first place since June but the margin has been thin, never more than two games.

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Five things to know as Braves return from All-Star break