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Our voters mostly agree that the two best teams in baseball reside in Southern California. After that? You might be surprised where your favorite squad lands.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
8-10, 4th in NL East
Frazier drills Riley in the face after diving grab (0:31)
Anderson, Braves slip by slumping Yanks with 4 hits, win 4-1
— Ian Anderson took a shutout into the seventh inning, Austin Riley homered and the Atlanta Braves scraped by with just four hits to beat punchless New York Yankees 4-1 Wednesday night.
Riley uses short porch in right for 1st HR of season (0:24)
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
A source close to Ronald Acuña Jr. (abdominal strain) told me he's feeling “mucho mejor” (much better!) after hitting in the cage yesterday; expects to do some work today too. Hopes to play on Friday at home vs. Arizona. But as manager Brian Snitker stated, his status will be monitored "day to day."
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Late wild pitch helps Yankees snap 5-game skid (0:29)
Freeman uninterested in 'distraction' of new deal
Freddie Freeman, the 2020 National League MVP, indicated Tuesday that he is apparently not interested in negotiating a long-term contract extension with the Atlanta Braves during the regular season.
Yanks stop 5-game skid, beat Braves 3-1 on wild pitch, walk
— The New York Yankees broke their five-game losing streak with little offense, getting a run-scoring wild pitch and bases-loaded walk from Atlanta Braves reliever Nate Jones in the eighth inning that lifted them to a 3-1 victory Tuesday night.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Braves manager Brian Snitker on Ronald Acuña's abdominal strain: “Feels a lot belter; feels maybe like we dodged a bullet there. We'll see how he feels tomorrow. The good thing is that he feels a lot better.”
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Freddie Freeman on Ronald Acuña's injury (abdominal strain): “It's always a concern when someone leaves the game, but with the news that he has a mild strain; not going on the IL that was big for us, so we'll see in a couple of days where we are.”
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Freddie Freeman on his contract negotiations with the Braves: “There's no negotiations; there is nothing going on. I'm worried about Taillon tonight.” Freeman added he was not frustrated or worried, and that he does not think he will have any more talks in-season.
Braves say Acuna day-to-day with mild ab strain
An MRI performed on Ronald Acuna Jr. showed he has a mild abdominal strain and he is day-to-day, the Atlanta Braves announced Monday.
Freeman, Braves pound Cubs 13-4, lose Acuña to injury
— Freddie Freeman crushed one of Atlanta's four homers in the first inning against Kyle Hendricks, leading the Braves to a potentially costly 13-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
Braves star Acuna leaves victory in fourth inning
On Sunday night, Atlanta star Ronald Acuna Jr. left the Braves' victory over the Cubs with an abdominal strain in the fourth inning.
How Acuna has gotten off to a fast start (0:50)
Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies are having themselves a good time
The camaraderie between the two is as noticeable. Ask Albies about his teammate's ability and his response is simple: Anything is possible.
Bryant, Contreras lead Cubs over Braves in Kazmar's return
— Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras each homered twice, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Braves 13-4 Saturday on an afternoon when Atlanta returned Sean Kazmar Jr. to the major leagues for the first time in 13 years.
Braves' Kazmar plays in first MLB game since '08
Sean Kazmar Jr. returned to the major leagues after an 13-year absence, pinch hitting for the Atlanta Braves and grounding into a double play on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.
Cubs hit by 4 more pitches, Braves hold on in 9th to win 5-2
— Kyle Wright plunked four Cubs batters but still left with the lead after a last-minute call-up, Will Smith stranded the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves escaped with a bizarre 5-2 win Friday over Chicago.
Braves LHP Smyly scratched from start, on IL
The Braves hope left-hander Drew Smyly will miss only one start after he was placed on the 10-day injured list with left forearm inflammation.
Breaking down Ronald Acuna Jr.'s amazing start
The Braves' young superstar is showing early signs of taking his game, which was great to begin with, to another level.
Swanson's RBI single caps rally in 9th, Braves beat Marlins
— Dansby Swanson's RBI single with the bases loaded capped Atlanta's two-run rally in the ninth inning and the Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 Thursday to snap a four-game losing streak.
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Aguilar's double lifts Marlins past Braves; Acuña 2 homers
— Jesus Aguilar drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning double and the Miami Marlins overcame two homers by Ronald Acuña Jr. for their third straight win in Atlanta, beating the Braves 6-5 Wednesday night after squandering a 5-0 lead.
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2021 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | 6 | .538 | - | L2 |
| Philadelphia | 9 | 9 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Miami | 8 | 9 | .471 | 1 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 10 | .444 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Washington | 7 | 9 | .438 | 1.5 | W2 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.6322nd
Quality Starts5Tied-13th
WHIP1.3925th
BAA.25227th
Runs86Tied-7th
Batting Average.22818th
On Base Percentage.3239th
Slugging Percentage.4165th