Marcell Ozuna

So, why are these Braves confident they can make a deep playoff run, regardless of whether they win the division?

The Braves have three 2024 All-Stars in Chris Sale, Marcell Ozuna and Reynaldo López. They helped keep them above water in the first half.

Ozuna homered on consecutive pitches Friday and Saturday, driving in five runs to regain the league RBI lead.

Harris II, who spurred first-inning outbursts with leadoff singles in each of the past two games, strained his left hamstring.

Despite their offensive struggles, the Braves led MLB in hard-hit percentage (44.5) and average exit velocity (90.4 mph) entering Sunday.

Sale improved to 6-0 with a 1.15 ERA in his past six starts; Sean Murphy ready for an injury-rehab assignment.

Fried has a 1.24 ERA over his past four starts, but several other Braves are still searching for their groove.

Max Fried found his groove late in the month, but the Braves' biggest hitting stars rank among the team's coldest players.

Ozuna on his future with the Braves: "There's no doubt in my decision. I don't want to go anywhere else."

Ozuna’s homer was the 32nd ball he’s put in play at 95 mph or higher this season, tops among Braves hitters.

Michael Harris II ranks among the Braves who say Ozuna's advice helped them find a groove at the plate.

Ozuna capped his five-month resurgence with two homers and four RBIs in Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the Nationals.

The Braves have won 11 of 14, their offense continuing to hum even when a couple of its engines sputter briefly.

When the Nos. 6 and 7 hitters go like they have the past two nights, the Braves really go.

Harris reminded everyone of his prodigious talent with an all-around game that evoked the sizzle of his rookie season.

Elder worked six innings and gave up four hits, four runs and two walks with eight strikeouts in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Mets.

The time Harris missed so early in his second MLB season could be a factor in not being able to end his slump any sooner.

Tensions flared when Ozuna conked Smith's helmet with the barrel of his bat Monday.