Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (August 05, 2026)

Atlanta has been one of the hottest teams in baseball, riding a six-game winning streak into this matchup while posting a 7-3 mark over their last ten. The Braves have been particularly dominant at Truist Park, going 10-2 at home since the All-Star break — a stretch that has made them a genuine problem for any visiting club. Michael Harris II is hitting .287 with 20 home runs and 64 RBI, and Ozzie Albies has added 19 home runs and 63 RBI while scoring 70 runs. This offense has multiple ways to beat you.

Miami arrives having gone 6-4 over its last ten games, and the Marlins bring a weapon that few teams can match: speed. Second in the majors with 122 stolen bases, Miami puts pressure on defenses in ways that power-heavy lineups simply cannot. Otto Lopez is hitting .323 with 142 hits and 69 runs scored, and Xavier Edwards has chipped in a .287 average with 18 stolen bases. The Marlins are not here to absorb a beating — they are here to manufacture runs and make Atlanta uncomfortable.

Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves Game Information

Game Date: August 05, 2026
Game Time: 07:15 PM ET
TV Channel: BravesVision, Miami Marlins, and MLB.TV – Miami Marlins
Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Atlanta leads the NL East by a comfortable margin, but Miami sits 10.5 games back and is fighting to stay relevant in the wild card picture. Every game the Marlins drop makes that climb steeper. For the Braves, extending the winning streak at home reinforces their standing as the division’s standard-bearer. Atlanta’s home record of 37-20 is among the best in the league, and this is exactly the kind of game they are built to win — but Miami has enough speed and pitching depth to make it a genuine contest.

Atlanta Braves Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 68-45
Home Record: 37-20
Away Record: 31-25
Division Record: 13-8
Streak: 6 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .602

Miami Marlins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 58-56
Home Record: 34-23
Away Record: 24-33
Division Record: 9-10
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .509

Stat Leaders

Atlanta Braves (68-45, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Victor Mederos, 1.000
RBI Leader: Matt Olson, 69 RBI
Home Run Leader: Matt Olson, 31 HR
Runs Leader: Matt Olson, 78 Runs
Hits Leader: Matt Olson, 118 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Ronald Acuña Jr., 15 SB
ERA Leader: Robert Suarez, 0.56 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Chris Sale, 143 K
Wins Leader: Chris Sale, 12 W
Saves Leader: Raisel Iglesias, 24 SV

Miami Marlins (58-56, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Otto Lopez, 0.323
RBI Leader: Liam Hicks, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Heriberto Hernández, 16 HR
Runs Leader: Otto Lopez, 69 Runs
Hits Leader: Otto Lopez, 142 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Esteury Ruiz, 27 SB
ERA Leader: Josh Ekness, 1.69 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Max Meyer, 121 K
Wins Leader: Sandy Alcantara, 12 W
Saves Leader: Pete Fairbanks, 17 SV

What to Watch For

Grant Holmes has been a quiet pillar of Atlanta’s rotation, carrying a 3.67 ERA and seven wins. His last outing against Miami was a masterclass in efficiency — six scoreless innings on five hits and a walk, working through traffic without surrendering a run. If he brings that same command, Miami’s contact-heavy lineup will have to earn everything. Chris Sale leads the staff with 12 wins and 143 strikeouts, giving Atlanta a deep rotation that can absorb any single off-night.

For Miami, Otto Lopez is the engine. His .323 average and 142 hits make him the table-setter this lineup depends on, and when he gets on base, Esteury Ruiz — with 27 stolen bases — and Xavier Edwards with 18 more create chaos on the basepaths. Liam Hicks has driven in 62 runs and has shown a knack for delivering in key moments. Max Meyer, who leads the Marlins with 121 strikeouts, is on the injured list with a neck issue, which puts added pressure on the rest of the staff. Tyler Phillips, carrying a 3.53 ERA, is among those who could step into a meaningful role and make a case for himself against one of the NL’s better lineups.

Atlanta Braves Injury Report

Robert Suarez – Elbow (D15) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Joey Wentz – Knee (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed LHP Joey Wentz on the 60-day injured list with a right ACL tear.
Joe Jiménez – Knee (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Joe Jiménez on the 60-day injured list with a left articular cartilage injury.
Spencer Schwellenbach – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Reynaldo López – Knee (D15) – The Atlanta Braves placed RHP Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation.
Spencer Strider – Elbow (D60) – The Atlanta Braves transferred RHP Spencer Stride from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Miami Marlins Injury Report

William Kempner – Elbow (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP William Kempner on the 15-day injured list with right elbow sprain.
Anthony Bender – Shin (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Anthony Bender on the 15-day injured list with a right shin stress reaction.
Adam Mazur – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Adam Mazur on the 60-day injured list with right elbow surgery.
Ronny Henriquez – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Ronny Henriquez on the 60-day injured list with right elbow UCL surgery.
Max Meyer – Neck (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Max Meyer on the 15-day injured list.
Andrew Nardi – Ribs (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Andrew Nardi from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a stress reaction in his left ribcage.
Robby Snelling – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins transferred LHP Robby Snelling from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left UCL sprain.

Atlanta Braves Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 06, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
August 07, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 08, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 09, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 10, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 11, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 12, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 14, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks
August 15, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks

Miami Marlins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 06, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 07, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 08, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 09, 2026 vs Los Angeles Angels
August 11, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 12, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 13, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
August 14, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
August 15, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds

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