Josh breaks down Sunday's action, including gems from both Sonny Gray and Jack Flaherty in addition to a game winner from Dansby Swanson.
The margins between the best have never been closer, but do we have a new No. 1? And which NL East team pushed its way into the top five?
Dansby Swanson's two-run single capped a six-run ninth inning, and the NL-leading Atlanta Braves rallied to stun the Miami Marlins 10-9 on Sunday.
Jose Bautista was released by the Braves on Sunday, just over a month after he signed with the team after remaining unsigned as a free agent for the entire offeseason.
Sean Newcomb pitched six strong innings to win his fourth straight start, Johan Camargo and Ozzie Albies each drove in two runs, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 8-1 on Saturday night.
Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, who missed 14 games with a wrist injury, has been activated off the DL on Saturday.
Dan Straily pitched seven scoreless innings, J.T. Realmuto had an RBI triple and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Friday night.
The final game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of rain. The makeup game has been set for Aug. 30.
The final game of a three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of rain.
An MRI on Braves rookie Mike Soroka's shoulder came back negative, but the team put him on the 10-day disabled list hours before what would've been his fourth career start Thursday.
While you're watching The Show, your favorite team is buzzing about draft day. Here are the first-round picks they prize most.
Ronald Acuna Jr. drove in Ozzie Albies with the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning to send the Atlanta Braves past the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Wednesday night.
After Buster talks to T.J. Quinn about the Robinson Cano suspension (:21), Keith Law weighs in on Cano, Bryce Harper's odd year, a replay controversy in Atlanta & more (15:25). Plus, some thought-provoking figures from Paul Hembekides in "Hembo Knows" (36:54).
A historically potent offense helped earn the champs their rings, but they've lost ground at the plate as rivals rise to the challenge.
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras helped Chicago throw out two runners at home plate and another at third base before rallying for two runs in the ninth inning, pulling off a stunning 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
Buster Olney talks to Atlanta Braves' 3B Ryan Flaherty about his decision to join Atlanta, the young talent he's surrounded by, his success this season and much more.
Buster recaps Monday's action, including a gem from Andrew Heaney, a very productive night for Niko Goodrum, and Ozzie Albies making him a believer.
From big names who aren't producing to positions providing nothing, we identify flaws that could derail contenders.
As they take their unexpected success in stride, the Braves hope to follow the lead of the 2015 Cubs, who rose faster than most thought they could.
Ozzie Albies hit a leadoff drive for his 13th homer, Jose Bautista connected for a three-run shot and the Atlanta Braves held off the Chicago Cubs for a 6-5 victory on Monday.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 28 | 17 | .622 | - | W2 |
| Philadelphia | 26 | 18 | .591 | 1.5 | L1 |
| New York | 23 | 19 | .548 | 3.5 | W3 |
| Washington | 24 | 21 | .533 | 4 | L3 |
| Miami | 17 | 29 | .370 | 11.5 | L2 |
