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Record: (1-0), 1st in NL East

Atlanta Braves

Record: (1-0), 1st in NL East

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Atlanta Braves season opener against the Kansas City Royals

MLB

Chris Sale, ‘a manager’s dream,’ helps start Braves’ 2026 season in style

Braves ace Chris Sale blanks the Royals on opening day, delivering a dominant start that underscores why Atlanta doubled down on their Cy Young winner.

MLB

Sale solid, Braves mash three homers in win over Royals on opening night

MLB

Game updates: Braves open season with win over Royals at Truist Park

Weiss’ first lineup features Albies hitting third, White starting in left

Braves announce full coverage plan, including deal with DirectTV

Standings

Stats

NL East

Full Standings

TEAM	W	PCT	GB
1 BravesBraves	1	1.000	-
2 MarlinsMarlins	1	1.000	-
3 MetsMets	1	1.000	-
4 PhilliesPhillies	1	1.000	-
5 NationalsNationals	1	1.000	-

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

BATTING

PITCHING

Austin Riley

IF, #27

AVG

.000

Ozzie Albies

IF, #1

HOME RUNS

Mauricio Dubón

IF, #14

RBI

PHOTOS: Fans celebrate opening day at Truist Park

Fans cheer for a camera before the Braves parade at Truist Park on opening day, featuring the Braves vs. Kansas City Royals, on March 27, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Chance Bayne, 8, plays catch at The Battery Atlanta before the Braves take on the Royals. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Fans walk through The Battery Atlanta to at Truist Park on opening day. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Friday's weather was near perfect for fans heading to Truist Park. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A marching band entertains the crowd during the Braves parade outside Truist Park before Friday's game. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Braves manager Walt Weiss waves to fans during the parade. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

One fan is very excited to see players walk by during the parade. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. heads to Truist Park for his ninth season as an Atlanta Brave. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

A fan calls for a ball as players warm up on the field. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Ryder Chase sits on a 2021 World Series championship ring statue at the Battery at Truist Park in Atlanta on opening day, featuring the Braves vs. Kansas City Royals, on March 27, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Fans line up for the Braves parade ahead of Friday's opening day game against the Royals. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Braves first baseman Matt Olson (right) participates in the parade. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Braves mascot Blooper was on hand for high fives and fun. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Fans enter the Chop House gate, ready for the 2026 season. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

The Battery and Truist Field have more than baseball to entertain kids, as Paisley Lanfear, 10, discovers. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

It's the first warm-up of the season for Braves players. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Players warm up on the infield before Friday's opening day game. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

Fans cheer for a camera before the Braves parade at Truist Park on opening day, featuring the Braves vs. Kansas City Royals, on March 27, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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MLB

Jason Heyward announces retirement

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Braves Report: Opening day optimism

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‘Great knowledge of the game’: The Walt Weiss era arrives for the Braves

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Braves announce agreement with Xfinity

BravesVision, which will air pregame, postgame and live game telecasts, will be available on Xfinity beginning with Friday's game against the Royals.

5 things to watch for the Braves this season

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Good news for Braves fans as another carriage agreement is expected soon

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This might be Ronald Acuña Jr.’s next MVP-caliber season

Ronald Acuña Jr. is back to full health after spending much of last season not at his best. He is ready to regain his MVP form for the Braves this year.

Who will win the National League East?

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