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NL East teams seek improvements heading into second half of the season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:27 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

NL East teams seek improvements heading into second half of the season

Summary

As the second half of the MLB season begins, the National League East remains tightly contested. The Atlanta Braves, holding a 55-40 record, aim to reverse a June skid and address injuries, while the Philadelphia Phillies, two games behind, look to boost their on-base percentage after a strong turnaround. The Miami Marlins, currently third in the division with a 52-45 overall record, need to enhance their performance on the road, where they have struggled. With several teams performing below expectations earlier this season, each team has specific areas to target for improvement.

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By the Numbers

•Braves suffered injuries impacting roster, use of multiple players at key positions.
•Phillies improved hitting led to a strong record in recent weeks.
•Marlins need to convert home success to away games to improve standings.
•Division remains competitive as teams adjust strategies post-All-Star break.
•Braves, Phillies, and Marlins all aiming for playoff contention in upcoming games.

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What they're saying

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The National League East is emerging as one of the most competitive division races in Major League Baseball this year. Following a first half characterized by hot and cold streaks by multiple teams, the division remains more closely contested than initially predicted as the second half begins. Atlanta Braves: Stop the Skid The Atlanta Braves […] The post What’s One Thing Every NL East Team Can Fix After All-Star Break? appeared first on The Lead.
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