Max Fried starts against former team as Yankees face Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Max Fried takes the mound for the New York Yankees against the Atlanta Braves at Yankee Stadium, marking his first matchup against his former team. The game is currently delayed due to rain, with Fried aiming to support the Yankees as they chase playoff positioning in the tightly contested AL East. The Braves, leading the NL East, look to maintain their momentum following an eight-game winning streak. Tyler Mahle makes his debut for Atlanta after being acquired to bolster the rotation. Ryan McMahon, who has had success against Mahle, will bat lower in the order as the Yankees adjust their lineup.
- •Game at Yankee Stadium, rain delay announced prior to start.
- •Fried pitches for the Yankees against the NL East-leading Braves.
- •Braves currently on an eight-game winning streak.
- •Mahle debuts for the Braves after struggling with the Giants.
- •McMahon moves down in the order despite success against Mahle.
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves: Max Fried vs. Tyler Mahle
"Preparing for the first matchup against his former team, Fried guides the Yankees versus the NL East-leading Braves,
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