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Dubón, Albies Power Braves Past Blue Jays as Atlanta Stays Atop NL East

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:45:00 -0400

The bats at Truist Park had something to say Wednesday night.

Mauricio Dubón and Ozzie Albies each launched home runs as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in an interleague matchup that showcased the kind of power and timely hitting that has kept Atlanta perched atop the National League East standings all season.

The victory improved the Braves’ overall record to a sterling 48-31, a mark that leads the division and ranks among the best in all of baseball as the calendar pushes deeper into June.

Braves Open 2026 Season With Eyes on October and Renewed NL East Expectations

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

ATLANTA — The gates at Truist Park swung open under a warm Georgia sky Thursday as the Atlanta Braves officially opened the 2026 Major League Baseball season — and with it, another chapter in a franchise that has spent the better part of a decade as one of the National League’s most formidable clubs.

Opening Day Energy

There is nothing in sports quite like Opening Day. The concourse buzzed hours before first pitch as fans packed The Battery Atlanta, the mixed-use entertainment district surrounding the ballpark in Cobb County. Food vendors fired up grills, merchandise tents did brisk business in new-season gear, and the unmistakable crack of batting practice echoed across the diamond.

A New Chapter at Truist Park: Walt Weiss Takes the Reins of the Atlanta Braves

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

The crack of the bat sounds the same. The red dirt at Truist Park still kicks up in familiar clouds under the Georgia sun. But when the Atlanta Braves took the field for the 2026 season, one unmistakable change greeted fans — the man standing at the top step of the dugout.

Walt Weiss, the former AL Rookie of the Year shortstop and longtime Braves bench coach, has officially stepped into the manager’s chair following the retirement of Brian Snitker, the beloved skipper who guided Atlanta through one of its most successful stretches in franchise history.