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Matt Olson sets franchise record for Braves in rain-delayed loss to Cardinals

Matt Olson broke Dale Murphy's franchise record for consecutive games played Friday night, when he appeared in a 741st straight contest for his hometown Atlanta Braves.

By The Associated Press July 11, 2026

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson set a franchise record in Friday night's matchup against the host St. Louis Cardinals, when he played in his 741st consecutive game for the club. Olson has played in 875 consecutive MLB games overall dating to 2021, when he was with the Oakland Athletics. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

White Sox picking first in MLB draft with no clear No. 1 prospect

The Chicago White Sox, already coming out of the misery of three straight 100-loss seasons, have a chance to speed up their turnaround by drafting a future MLB star.

By DAN GELSTON / The Associated Press July 10, 2026

Roch Cholowsky, a junior shortstop for UCLA this past spring, is among the players who could be selected No. 1 overall by the Chicago White Sox at the 2026 MLB draft Saturday in Philadelphia. (AP File Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park will include Phillies duo

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber will give the home crowd two Philadelphia Phillies sluggers to root for during Monday night's MLB Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.

By The Associated Press July 10, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, left, celebrates with teammate Bryce Harper after hitting a home run against the visiting Chicago Cubs on April 13 at Citizens Bank Park. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Trio of homers help Braves win rubber game vs. Pirates in Pittsburgh

Mike Yastrzemski delivered a game-sealing grand slam Thursday in Pittsburgh after Matt Olson and Jim Jarvis also went deep for the Atlanta Braves.

By The Associated Press July 9, 2026

Matt Olson congratulates Atlanta Braves teammate Mike Yastrzemski as he crosses home plate after hitting a grand slam in the ninth inning of Thursday's game against the host Pittsburgh Pirates. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Three-time AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander retiring after this season

Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.

By LARRY LAGE / The Associated Press July 8, 2026

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander hugs his daughter Genevieve before a home against the Chicago White Sox on June 21, which was Father's Day. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn sets club record with 10 RBIs during 3-homer night vs. Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn has been playing baseball nearly all his life. Never has the left-handed slugger had a game quite like Tuesday's win over Atlanta.

By WILL GRAVES / AP Sports Writer July 7, 2026

The Pittsburgh Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn (29) watches as his three-run home run off Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep clears the wall during the third inning of an MLB game, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)

O’Brien, Luzardo, Ashcraft and Contreras tapped as All-Star replacements

Pitchers Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski and Max Meyer have been ruled out of next week's All-Star Game and were replaced Tuesday by Riley O'Brien of St. Louis, Philadelphia's Jesus Luzardo and Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft.

By The Associated Press July 7, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien celebrates after getting Miami Marlins' Javier Sanoja to ground out for the final out of a baseball game Sunday, June 28, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Luis Torrens delivers 2-run double in 10th inning as Mets beat Braves to split 4-game series

Luis Torrens doubled in two runs with two outs in the 10th inning and the last-place New York Mets beat the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Monday night to split the four-game series.

By The Associated Press July 6, 2026

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II hits an RBI single against the New York Mets during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 6, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Braves place Martín Pérez on IL with forearm contusion, designate Carlos Carrasco for assignment

The Atlanta Braves placed left-hander Martín Pérez on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left forearm contusion.