MLB Weekend Watch: Deadline decisions, Baez vs. Tatis and the NL East race
Which teams have buy-or-sell choices to make? Which NL shortstop will shine? And have the Braves locked up the East? We'll get you ready for the weekend.
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58-40, 1st in NL East
Strasburg hits and pitches Nationals to 13-4 win over Braves
Stephen Strasburg had a three-run homer among his three hits and set a franchise-record for a pitcher with five RBI, as the surging Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 13-4 on Thursday night.
Passan: 10 things to watch in the two weeks prior to the MLB trade deadline
From the aces who might move to the contenders that could go big, here's where the major players and teams stand as the countdown to the new single deadline heats up.
Brewers hang on for 5-4 win over Braves
Josh Hader struck out Ozzie Albies with two outs and the bases loaded in the ninth to preserve the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
Yelich hits grand slam, Brewers power past Braves 13-1
Christian Yelich hit his second career grand slam, Keston Hiura and Lorenzo Cain each had a solo home run, and the Milwaukee Brewers got a needed 13-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
One player each team should trade for -- or deal away -- before the deadline
Bumgarner to the Yankees? Stroman in Houston? We've mapped out a deadline blueprint for all 30 front offices to follow.
Braves place lefty Fried on IL with finger blister
Braves left-hander Max Fried was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a blister on his left index finger.
The key second-half player for all 30 teams
Whether it's a star who needs to step up or a prospect to watch the rest of the way, every team has someone who could define their season.
Freeman, Fried power scorching hot Braves past Brewers, 4-2
Freddie Freeman hit his 25th home run of the season, Max Fried pitched five scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves' relievers hung on for a 4-2 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.
2019 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, analysis and trade tracker
Here's the latest intel we're hearing, key names to watch, reaction to completed deals and shopping lists for every team as July 31 approaches.
Power Rankings: Can Yankees bust Dodgers-Astros monopoly on No. 1?
The first-half rankings have been a two-team tango at the top, but the Bombers could be ready to cut in on Houston and L.A.
Freeman, Soroka lift Braves to 4-1 win, sweep of Padres
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and All-Star rookie Mike Soroka struck out a career-high nine to win his 10th straight decision for the Atlanta Braves, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Donaldson homers, scores go-ahead run in Braves' 7-5 win
Josh Donaldson hit a two-run homer in the first inning and then scored the go-ahead run on Ozzie Albies' single with one out in the 10th, and the Atlanta Braves held on for a 7-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
Donaldson, Acuna Jr. homer in Braves' 5-3 win vs Padres
Josh Donaldson homered twice and drove in four runs, Ronald Acuna Jr. had a 455-foot shot and Dallas Keuchel pitched seven strong innings to lead the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 victory against the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
GMs to watch as the trade deadline approaches
These MLB front offices will have the biggest say in setting roster maneuvers in motion over the next few weeks.
Bold predictions and trades we want to see in the second half
You just don't see many in-season blockbusters anymore, so we're swinging for the fences on a few big deals that make sense for both teams.
MLB second-half preview: Answering baseball's biggest questions
With the season officially resuming tonight, we look at the contenders, the train wrecks, the trade deadline and more.
All Star Stories, Regression And Dynasty Ranking Adjustments
Eric and Tristan discuss the first half of the season, talk a dynasty ranking refresh and preview the weekend ahead!
Keith Law's midseason top 50 prospects update
With a pair of Juniors -- Fernando Tatis and Vlad Guerrero -- graduating to the bigs, there's a new look atop the best-prospects list.
Buyer or seller? Deadline shopping lists for all 30 teams
Is your team a contender or a pretender coming out of the All-Star break, and what does that mean for its trade deadline status?
Home runs rule in 2019, and tonight's $1 million Derby proves it
From leaguewide records to jaw-dropping individual totals, the long ball is dominating baseball like never before. Here's what you need to know about its rise as MLB's Home Run Derby takes center stage.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Let the kids play!
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
He might seem small taking BP in between Pete Alonso and Josh Bell, but, man, is Ronald Acuña Jr. fun to watch — and Javy Baez seems to agree.
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
Acuña ready.
Latest updates from MLB All-Star Week in Cleveland
From media day to the Home Run Derby to the Midsummer Classic, Cleveland is rocking. Here's what happened at Progressive Field.
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2019 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 58 | 40 | .592 | - | L3 |
| Washington | 51 | 44 | .537 | 5.5 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 50 | 47 | .515 | 7.5 | W1 |
| New York | 44 | 52 | .458 | 13 | L1 |
| Miami | 36 | 58 | .383 | 20 | W1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs520
Batting Average.261
On Base Percentage.337
Slugging Percentage.458
Earned Run Average4.29
Quality Starts0
WHIP1.39
BAA.255