Atlanta Braves struggle amid close NL East race with Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:37 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Heading into the All-Star break, the Atlanta Braves hold a slim two-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. The Braves have faltered with a 15-20 record over their last 35 games, contributing to the tightening race. The Phillies, after a rough start and a coaching change to Don Mattingly, have surged with a 45-24 record since, positioning themselves as strong contenders. Both teams aim to solidify their standings as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Braves are 55-40, sitting in first place in the NL East.
- •Phillies improved to 54-43 after a 9-19 start to the season.
- •Atlanta has lost momentum with injuries affecting their pitching rotation.
- •The trade deadline may affect both teams as they aim for playoff positions.
- •Braves went 5-5 in their last 10 games before the All-Star break.
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Why Atlanta Braves Should Not Feel Comfortable Leading the NL East
"Atlanta enters the All-Star break in first place, but a brutal slide and a surging Phillies team have made the NL East a lot closer than anyone expected.
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