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Braves cut ties with former Phillies, Dodgers outfielder amid Michael Harris II decision | Sporting News Atlanta is making a change in the outfield.

APRIL 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns from paternity leave Atlanta activated Harris from the paternity leave list Monday.

Impact Harris was away for the last two games of the weekend series against the Guardians, but he's back as Atlanta kicks off a home series versus the Marlins on Monday. The 25-year-old has collected a .235/.264/.373batting line with two home runs and one stolen base in his first 53 trips to the dish this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Smith homers and Braves back Chris Sale with 19 hits in 13-1 rout of Guardians

Jorge Mateo had four hits, Dominic Smith launched a two-run homer and Chris Sale cruised to his third win of the season as the Atlanta Braves pounded the Cleveland Guardians 13-1

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Braves lineup with a Harris-less twist against Messick and the Guardians Braves trot out their lineup vs. leftys to win Game 2 and the series as Michael Harris II hits the paternity list.

APRIL 11 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Away on paternity leave Atlanta placed Harris on the paternity list Saturday.

Impact Harris will be allowed to miss up to three games while he spends time with his expanding family. Eli White will likely pick up a few starts in center field while Harris is gone, and Luke Williams will come up from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the open roster spot.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Belts first homer since Opening Day Harris went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Atlanta's 11-5 win over Cleveland on Friday.

Impact Harris put the exclamation point on Atlanta's six-run sixth inning by taking Matt Festa deep to right-center field for a two-run homer. It was Harris' third multi-hit game of the season and his first home run since Opening Day against the Royals on March 27. He has gone 12-for-51 (.235) with seven RBI and one steal to open the 2026 regular season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Olson hits long go-ahead homer off Cecconi in 6-run 6th inning as Braves overwhelm Guardians 11-5

Matt Olson gave Atlanta the lead with a long two-run homer off Slade Cecconi in a six-run sixth inning and the Braves beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-5 in a matchup of first-place...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Year of the Rookie? Early Strugglers? Ten Things We've Learned So Far MLB Season

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APRIL 10 • FOX SPORTS

Year of the Rookie? Early Strugglers? Ten Things We've Learned So Far MLB Season

NL Comeback Player of the Year: Sandy Alcantara Leads Kalshi's Market, But Michael Harris II Is Moving Fast Sandy Alcantara sits at 31% in Kalshi's NL Comeback Player of the Year market, a number that reflects both the seriousness of what he went t...

APRIL 9 • SI.COM

Michael Harris II absent & Baldwin set to DH in Tuesday lineup versus Angels There have been some shifts in the lineup, familiar faces and absent ones…wonder how this will play out..

APRIL 7 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

Taking seat Tuesday Harris is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Harris started the first 11 games of the season but will get his first day off Tuesday. He began the campaign with a homer Opening Day and a three-hit showing in the second game, but he's batting just .143 (5-for-35) across the past nine contests. Eli White is receiving the start in center field Tuesday for Atlanta.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Michael Harris is MLB's unluckiest hitter so far in 2026 season | Sporting News He's doing the right things with little to show for it.

APRIL 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Braves ride an 8-run fifth inning and cruise past the Diamondbacks, 17-2

Matt Olson, Dominic Smith and Mauricio Dubón hit solo homers, Reynaldo López gave up one run over five innings and the Atlanta Braves coasted to a 17-2 win over the Arizona Diamond...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Seth Lugo throws 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Royals beat Braves 4-1 for their 1st win of the season

Seth Lugo pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Carter Jensen homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Dominic Smith Delivers Emotional Grand Slam in Braves' Win Over Royals

Dominic Smith delivered a game-winning grand slam for the Braves, an emotional moment for the player who saw his mother pass away two weeks...

MARCH 29 • FOX SPORTS

Dominic Smith Delivers Emotional Grand Slam in Braves' Win Over Royals

Dominic Smith hits walk-off grand slam as Braves rally past Royals 6-2

Dominic Smith hit a walk-off grand slam and the Atlanta Braves stunned the Kansas City Royals with a six-run ninth inning in a 6-2 victory on Saturday night

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Swats first homer of 2026 Harris went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-0 win over the Royals.

Impact Batting ninth to begin the season, the center fielder launched the third of three Atlanta homers off Cole Ragans in the big win. Harris is coming off his first career 20-20 campaign, but the 25-year-old is still searching for some consistency in the majors -- he slashed .210/.234/.317 in the first half of 2025, but .299/.315/.530 in the second half. If Harris can avoid any prolonged slumps this year, he has the talent to take his production to another level.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

3 homers, strong start by Chris Sale carry Braves to 6-0 win over Royals on opening night in Atlanta

The Braves homered three times to back six strong innings by Chris Sale, leading Atlanta to a 6-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on opening night

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Is Harris on cusp of a renaissance? These spring trends look promising NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Now that Michael Harris II has drawn a walk in nearly 15 percent of his Grapefruit League plate appearances, is it time...

MARCH 14 • MLB.COM

Could run more in 2026 Harris may be one of the players who benefits the most from Atlanta having hired Antoan Richardson as its new baserunning coach, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Richardson was the man most responsible for Juan Soto's stunning 38-steal campaign in 2025, and the coach might have a little more to work with in Atlanta with Harris, Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna all potentially capable of making a much bigger impact with their legs. A more aggressive approach on the basepaths also fits with new manager Walt Weiss' philosophy. "Antoan knows how important baserunning is to me," Weiss said. "It's really important to him, and he's made it important to the players." Harris has stolen exactly 20 bases three times in his four MLB seasons, but his 79th percentile sprint speed in 2025 suggests there's more production in the category to be unlocked.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Braves manager says he's disappointed about Profar but the suspension creates opportunity for others

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says he's disappointed but determined to keep a positive outlook after Jurickson Profar’s suspension for the 2026 season

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Atlanta Braves' Jurickson Profar suspended for 2026 season following second positive drug test

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for the 2026 season by Major League Baseball following his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Braves have 4 big questions heading into Spring Training games NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Michael Harris II tallied a team-high 16 hits and posted an .813 OPS during last year’s Spring Training and then produce...

FEBRUARY 20 • MLB.COM

Braves sign $1.2M exciting prospect with Gold Glove potential, possible Michael Harris replacement | Sporting News The Atlanta Braves have nailed it again with their signing of international prospects.

JANUARY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What’s Next: With Robert Suarez Off the Board to Braves, Closer Market Is Getting Thin

The Braves already brought back closer Raisel Iglesias this winter. Now, they’ll pair him with the reigning National League saves leader. He...

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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