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The Atlanta Braves escaped Game 2 of their NLDS series against the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to a game-saving, and potentially season-saving catch, from outfielder Michael Harris II. Harris robbed Nick Castellanos of what would have been a game-tying extra base hit, and managed to get the ball back into the infield fast enough to double-up […]

The Atlanta Braves won Game 2 of their NLDS matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. After getting shut out in Game 1, the Phillies made plays at the right time to come away with the victory. The player who made one of the most important plays of the game was centerfielder Michael Harris II. Harris leaped […]

The Atlanta Braves have been on a roll all season long, which is typically what’s going to happen when you have Ronald Acuna Jr. on your team. Acuna has been on fire all season long, and he looks set to be on the way to the first MVP award of his career. Further cementing his […]

Recently, the Bally Sports South social media team dug up a hilarious Atlanta Braves video. The clip was taken by none other than Braves’ center fielder Michael Haris II, and it features Harris’ reaction to Ronald Acuña’s 2018 grand slam in the Braves’ Game 3 win over the Dodgers in 2018. When @MoneyyyMikeee says he […]

The Atlanta Braves’ loss to the San Francisco Giants hit the team hard. Not only was the nine-inning game fairly salvageable at the end but they also could not field Michael Harris II. The 22-year-old center-fielder had 11 home runs and 100 hits for the season. But, all of that could have been taken away […]

The show continues to go on for Michael Harris and the Atlanta Braves, who rolled to their third straight shutout win after blanking the San Francisco Giants 4-0 on Friday night. Harris recorded four hits in the first six innings of the contest, and ended up a home run shy of the cycle by grounding […]

Is there anything the Atlanta Braves could do wrong? The Braves are beginning to run away with the NL East, as their 68-37 record gives them an 11-game cushion over second-place team Philadelphia Phillies. And they simply cannot stop winning, defeating playoff hopeful Los Angeles Angels, 6-1, on the back of a monster night from […]

The Atlanta Braves are one of the most talented teams in the MLB. They also seem to be one of the most tight-knit groups in the league which has led to plenty of success in recent years. This season is no different, with the Braves out to the best record in the National League as […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II has been mired in a slump, leading to his benching on Tuesday against the Dodgers. The Braves are in first place, but the play of 2022’s NL Rookie of the Year has been underwhelming. Harris II left a game against the Padres over a month ago with a lower […]

Michael Harris considers himself lucky for avoiding a much more serious injury during Wednesday’s game between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins on the road. Harris left in the sixth inning of that game after an awkward landing. It felt so bad that Harris immediately thought he was never going to play another game […]

The Atlanta Braves started off their game against the Miami Marlins strong on Wednesday, scoring 13 runs before the 7th inning. However, OF Michael Harris exited the contest after suffering an apparent injury. Harris landed awkwardly while running through first base, leading to him falling to the ground. Fortunately, he was able to walk off […]

The Atlanta Braves reinstated OF Michael Harris from the injured list on Friday ahead of their game against the New York Mets, per the Braves Twitter. Additionally, Atlanta reinstated OF Eli White from the paternity list and sent him to Triple-A, and OF Nick Solak was also sent to Triple-A following Thursday’s game. The Braves […]

Outfielder Michael Harris was forced to leave the Atlanta Braves latest contest due to an unfortunate injury. However, the Braves still gave Harris plenty of reasons to smile. Despite Harris’s injury, the Braves still defeated the San Diego Padres 7-6. As he awaits more information on a potential recovery, Harris’s immediate reaction was to cheer […]

Atlanta Braves fans were hoping to enjoy a marquee matchup with the San Diego Padres Tuesday night, but will be left a little unsettled after seeing their young star outfielder Michael Harris II leave the game with lower back tightness, according to Bally Sports: Braves. Harris slid hard on a failed stolen base attempt in […]

Atlanta Braves’ star outfielder Michael Harris II won the NL Rookie Of The Year award in 2022, prompting the Henry Country School Board in Atlanta, GA to honor him with ‘Michael Harris Day’ on Feb. 7. “All students and staff are encouraged to wear Braves attire on Feb. 7 to celebrate the 2022 NL Rookie […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris wants everyone to know that he was just messing around when he recently said during a recent press conference that the Atlanta Falcons need to spend a first-round pick on Georgia Bulldogs legend Stetson Bennett. In a follow-up tweet, Michael Harris clarified that he was merely joking when he said […]

On Monday, Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez and Atlanta Braves OF Michael Harris were named the AL and NL Rookies of the Year after their breakout campaigns in 2022. After the two were announced as the official winners, the young stars hopped on a FaceTime call to congratulate each other on the accomplishment. Someone from […]

The Atlanta Braves, by and large, have had a successful 2022 season even if they saw their World Series repeat bid come to a screeching halt against the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS. The Braves remain well-positioned to compete for the foreseeable future, especially with rookies such as Michael Harris and Spencer Strider already proving […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris has cemented his outstanding rookie season with a prestigious award. The 21-year-old Braves stud has just been named the winner of the National League’s 2022 Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award. Harris could not have thought of a better way to round out his first season in the majors, […]

Atlanta Braves young star Michael Harris enjoyed a superb rookie season. However, one fan seems to think baseball players can’t enjoy life away from the game following the season. A fan directed a tweet toward Harris calling him out for bowling. “Nice to see Michael Harris II bowling instead of taking reps in center field […]

The Atlanta Braves have somehow managed to weather the departure of club legend Freddie Freeman this offseason to put together an even stronger regular season run than they did last season when they won the World Series. A big reason for that is because of the emergence of rookies Michael Harris and Spencer Strider. Both […]

The Atlanta Braves have a pair of NL Rookie of the Year hopefuls in Spencer Strider and Michael Harris. Both players have realistic chances of winning the award. In fact, they probably should split the award. They have both been extremely valuable in a different manner. Strider has dominated opponents on the mound, while Harris […]

The Atlanta Braves are now leading the NL East. After a long chase, they have finally passed the New York Mets and now have a 0.5-game lead in the division. The Braves got off to a rough start to the season but have since bounced back and own the third-best record in baseball. Now, they […]

The Atlanta Braves are serious contenders to defend their World Series crown this season. After a lackluster start to the year, the team has been on a dominant tear in the National League. They trail the Mets by just three games in the division. NL East crown or not, though, this team is looking like […]

The Atlanta Braves aren’t taking their chances on any contract disputes anytime soon with rising star Michael Harris. They made sure to put pen to paper and lock up their prized outfielder for at least the rest of the decade. The Braves and Michael Harris agreed to an eight-year contract with $72 million guaranteed that […]

The Atlanta Braves’ title defense campaign is well and truly underway this season. After hitting a few speedbumps to start the year, the team has roared to life with a 50-35 record. They now sit just 2.5 games behind the New York Mets for the top spot in the NL East. A big part of […]