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Michael Harris II homers, has 4 hits to help Braves outlast Red Sox

Michael Harris II had four hits, including a two-run home run, Matt Olson added another two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer May 26, 2026

Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II, center, is congratulated by Mike Yastrzemski (18) after his two-run home run, as Boston Red Sox's Mickey Gasper (30) waits for play to resume, during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

NCAA baseball regionals are the 1st stop on the Road to Omaha. Here are some things to know

The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday with play in 16 double-elimination regionals.

By ERIC OLSON / AP Sports Writer May 26, 2026

Vols open NCAA tournament play Friday against East Carolina

Tennessee set a program record Monday afternoon when the Volunteers were selected to their seventh consecutive NCAA baseball tournament.

By David Paschall May 25, 2026

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee junior third baseman and former Baylor School standout Henry Ford is hitting .300 with a team-leading 19 home runs entering the NCAA baseball tournament, which begins for the Volunteers on Friday against East Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Braves threaten in ninth, but Nationals hold on for series win in Atlanta

For the first time in the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves have dropped a series at home, with two quiet days at the plate against the Washington Nationals to blame.

By The Associated Press May 24, 2026

James Wood slides in safely to steal for the visiting Washington Nationals as Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies waits for the catch in the eighth inning of Sunday's game at Truist Park. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Braves held to one hit, waste Grant Holmes’ good outing in loss to Nats

Washington Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin held the Atlanta Braves hitless over five innings before leaving with an injury, and the bullpen took it from there.

By PAUL NEWBERRY / The Associated Press May 23, 2026

Grant Holmes pitches for the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of Saturday's home game against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

After 11 years in minors, Cardinals rookie homers in MLB debut

Four years after considering retiring from baseball, Bryan Torres made it to the major leagues at age 28 and homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in his debut Saturday.

By JEFF WALLNER / The Associated Press May 23, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Bryan Torres, right, celebrates with teammate César Prieto after hitting a two-run homer in the ninth inning of the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the host Cincinnati Reds. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Braves win 11-inning battle with Nats on unlikely hero’s walk-off single

Atlanta Braves catcher Chadwick Tromp wasn't even with their MLB club at the start of the week. He enters the weekend as their newest game-winning hero.

By The Associated Press May 22, 2026

Chadwick Tromp hugs Mauricio Dubón after hitting an RBI single in the 11th inning of the team's 5-4 home win against the Washington Nationals on Friday night at Truist Park. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment by Mets, his 10th MLB club

The New York Mets designated pitcher Craig Kimbrel for assignment Friday, ending the veteran reliever's short stint with the club.

By The Associated Press May 22, 2026

New York Mets reliever Craig Kimbrel reacts after giving up an eighth-inning grand slam to the Colorado Rockies' Jake McCarthy on May 7 in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Braves take three of four from Marlins for 14th series win of season

The home runs keep coming for the Atlanta Braves, and so do the series wins for the team atop the MLB standings.

By The Associated Press May 21, 2026

Michael Harris II is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run for the Atlanta Braves during the top of the ninth inning in Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Braves back Chris Sale with plenty of run support in rout of Marlins

Austin Riley and Dominic Smith hit three-run homers for the Atlanta Braves in a blowout win Wednesday night against the Miami Marlins.

By The Associated Press May 20, 2026

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