The New York Yankees needed a late offensive breakthrough Friday night, and Ryan McMahon delivered. His walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning secured a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium. New York entered the ninth trailing 2-0 before rallying. George Lombard Jr. reached on an infield single and advanced to third […]
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After the Braves got a gem of a start from Tyler Mahle in his Braves’ debut as the headline trade deadline addition, Chris Sale will look to produce more of the same in the Bronx from the rotation. Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the pinstripes, as he is more of a third starter […]
As improbable as it seems, the Yankees won both a one-run game and an extra innings game in one fell swoop, Ryan McMahon’s tenth inning sac fly enough to sink the Braves, 3-2. Max Fried tossed 6.1 scoreless while his offense waited until the ninth inning to score their first runs. There were a handful […]
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. faced some ill-timed criticism from New York Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay.
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It might be possible that second half Austin RileyTM has arrived. Maybe we should ask Fernando Cruz. It might be possible. The man was left for dead in the first half, only sporting a .207/.288/.329, a 73 wRC+, and 9 home runs in 385 plate appearances. It wasn’t just the top-line numbers. He was genuinely […]
On Friday night, the New York Yankees opened up a series with the Atlanta Braves in the Bronx.They won by a score of 3-2.New York Yankees Quietly Signed 2 PlayersAlso on Friday, the Yankees signed two players to their organization. MLB.com wrote (on August 7): “New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Edgar De Leon to […]
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The Atlanta Braves’ eight-game win streak came to an end on Friday after a 3-2 loss to the New York Yankees. Tyler Mahle, acquired just ahead of the trade deadline, made his Braves debut and was fantastic. In six scoreless innings, he allowed three hits, walked two, and struck out nine. Though a terrific start […]
The New York Yankees knew George Lombard could play defense. They also knew Luis Garcia could hit right-handed pitching. Everything else was considered a bonus.Friday night, both newcomers delivered far more than that. Their defensive plays in the 10th inning helped save a 3-2 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium.Lombard Shows Off […]
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Ryan McMahon came to the rescue for the New York Yankees in their 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in extra innings on Friday night. McMahon is going through the 10th season of his career in the majors, his second with the Yankees. He has been a reliable starter for the squad, often making plays […]
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Every moment in a game is another opportunity to shift the momentum. And for eight frames, the Yankees had and wasted their chances to do so, but one big inning was all it took to survive and eventually win it in extras. Down 2-0 in the ninth, the Yankees refused to quit, rattled the Braves […]
With Tyler Mahle making his Atlanta debut and New York’s Max Fried facing his former team for the first time, it’s safe to say Friday night’s series opener between the Braves and Yankees was among the most anticipated pitching matchups of the season. Both of them more than delivered on the high expectations. Each starter […]
We’re in for a major “old friend” alert Friday night as former World Series champion Braves pitcher Max Fried faces his former team for the first time as his second season with the Yankees nears the homestretch. On the Braves side, Tyler Mahle, acquired from the Giants ahead of the trade deadline, will make his […]
Tyler Mahle (#54, 31, RHP, 3-9, 5.13) vs. Max Fried (#54, 32, LHP, 4-3, 3.12) BRAVES RF Ronald
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It’s Unofficial 1990s Throwback Night at Yankee Stadium on Friday, as the Atlanta Braves are in town to face the Yankees for a three-game set. These showdowns always bring to mind fond—for us anyway—memories of the 1996 and 1999 Fall Classics, when the Yankees came back from down 0-2 to win their first championship in […]
Even these days, interleague matchups aren’t exactly common, making this the first time that Max Fried will face his former club since joining the Yankees. Obviously it isn’t as special as that first visit to Truist Park (which he made at the 2025 All-Star Game), but it adds a layer to this game—the unique context […]
Surviving the MLB trade deadline is one thing, but trades, free agency and tough roster decisions could have these 30 players wearing different uniforms in 2027.
Find out why the Yankees-Braves game is delayed today, the latest weather updates, and when it's expected to start.
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Atlanta et Max Fried walk in free agency, and so far, they aren't better for it.
As the Atlanta Braves go for their ninth straight win on Friday evening against the New York Yankees, a piece of news dropped across MLB about a recent Braves pitcher who spent three seasons in the organization. Following being let go by the Kansas City Royals, pitcher Aaron Bummer is officially an MLB free agent […]
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As the Braves kick off a three-game series on the road against the Yankees, Ha-Seong Kim will make his return to the lineup, playing shortstop and hitting ninth. It’ll be his first game action since June 30, not long after which he was placed on the injured list with middle finger inflammation. Before his IL […]
On Friday night, the New York Yankees will begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium.Most recently, the Yankees lost 3-1 against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.Paul Goldschmidt appeared as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-2 in the loss.New York Yankees Announce Paul Goldschmidt DecisionAhead of the series opener on Friday, […]
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On Friday night, the New York Yankees will be back in the Bronx to host the Atlanta Braves.They had the day off on Thursday.Most recently, the Yankees lost to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday.Spencer Jones (who batted 5th) finished with two strikeouts and no hits.New York Yankees Announce Spencer […]
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The New York Yankees are gearing up for a massive weekend series in the Bronx, beginning Friday night against the red-hot Atlanta Braves. Ahead of the matchup, the Yankees released their nine-man lineup for the series opener, which will feature starting pitchers Max Fried for New York and Tyler Mahle for Atlanta. Yankees manager Aaron […]
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The New York Yankees made a change to Luis Garcia Jr. and their lineup ahead of their series against the Atlanta Braves.
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The Atlanta Braves gave fan-favorite Mauricio Dubon some major news ahead of their series against the New York Yankees.
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