The Braves opened the second half with a huge series win over the Rangers, led by Chris Sale’s ace-level performance, Austin Riley’s breakout weekend, and Drake Baldwin’s historic day at the plate. Now, Atlanta welcomes the Padres for a pivotal four-game series that could reshape the MLB trade deadline.
San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill celebrates with as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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