Atlanta Braves vs New York Yankees Picks and Prediction for Sunday, August 9, 2026

The Atlanta Braves visit the New York Yankees on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET at Yankee Stadium. Atlanta is 70-46, leads the NL East by 8.5 games, and had its eight-game winning streak snapped with Friday’s 3-2 loss in 10 innings. The Braves are 4-1 over their last five games. New York is 65-51, second in the AL East and 4.5 games behind Tampa Bay. The Yankees are 3-2 over their last five after Friday’s victory and lead the series 1-0 entering Saturday. Cash in a winner with our free MLB picks.

Atlanta Braves Looking to Bounce Back After Streak Ends

Atlanta ranks seventh in MLB with a .250 batting average and has scored 570 runs with 157 home runs, a .315 on-base percentage, and .421 slugging percentage. Matt Olson leads the Braves with 33 home runs and 71 RBIs while batting .269 with a .900 OPS. Michael Harris II leads Atlanta with a .292 average and 122 hits while adding 20 home runs and 66 RBIs. Drake Baldwin has contributed 20 homers, 59 RBIs, and a team-best .362 on-base percentage.

The Braves rank fifth in MLB pitching with a 3.61 ERA and 1.24 WHIP while holding opponents to a .229 batting average. Atlanta has recorded 996 strikeouts, 36 saves, and six shutouts. The staff has allowed only 11 runs across the last five games, never surrendering more than three in any contest during that span. Atlanta is 31-26 away from home and 19-15 in day games, giving the Braves solid numbers in both situations entering Sunday.

Injuries: Reynaldo Lopez (15-Day IL), Joe Jimenez (60-Day IL), Robert Suarez (15-Day IL), Spencer Schwellenbach (60-Day IL), Spencer Strider (60-Day IL).

New York Yankees Building Behind Strong Pitching

New York ranks 28th in MLB with a .231 batting average but has produced 164 home runs with a .310 on-base percentage and .411 slugging percentage. Ben Rice leads the active lineup with a .260 average, 31 home runs, 74 RBIs, and a .354 on-base percentage. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has added 17 home runs and 30 stolen bases, while Paul Goldschmidt has 16 homers and 44 RBIs. New York has scored only 15 runs over its last five games.

The Yankees lead MLB pitching with a 3.32 ERA and 1.18 WHIP while opponents are batting just .226. New York has recorded 1,041 strikeouts, 32 saves, and 12 shutouts. The Yankees have allowed three runs or fewer in four of their last five games, including a 2-0 shutout against St. Louis and Friday’s 3-2 win over Atlanta. New York is 28-25 at Yankee Stadium and 22-18 in day games.

Injuries: Giancarlo Stanton (10-Day IL), Aaron Judge (60-Day IL), Carlos Rodon (15-Day IL), Clarke Schmidt (60-Day IL), Cody Bellinger (10-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Atlanta Braves – Grant Holmes

Holmes is 7-4 with a 3.67 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 108 innings. The right-hander has allowed 99 hits and 18 home runs while recording 92 strikeouts and 46 walks. Holmes has produced solid results overall, but the baserunner and home-run numbers could create trouble against a Yankees lineup that has hit 164 homers despite ranking near the bottom of MLB in batting average.

New York Yankees – Cam Schlittler

Schlittler enters at 10-6 with a 2.26 ERA and outstanding 0.95 WHIP across 139.2 innings. The right-hander has allowed only 102 hits and 31 walks while striking out 171 and surrendering 13 home runs. Schlittler’s ability to miss bats and limit baserunners gives New York a clear starting-pitching advantage against an Atlanta lineup with considerable power throughout the order.

Atlanta Braves vs New York Yankees Game Pick

• New York Yankees

New York is the pick behind Schlittler and the strongest pitching staff in baseball. Schlittler owns a 2.26 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 171 strikeouts, giving the Yankees an important advantage over Holmes. New York also held Atlanta to two runs in Friday’s opener, ending the Braves’ eight-game winning streak. Atlanta remains dangerous with 157 home runs and several productive hitters, but the Yankees have allowed three runs or fewer in four of their last five games. Back New York to win the series finale at home.

Atlanta Braves vs New York Yankees Over/Under Pick

• Under

The under is the better choice with both pitching staffs entering in excellent form. Atlanta has allowed only 11 runs over its last five games, while New York has surrendered three or fewer in four of five. Schlittler’s 2.26 ERA and 0.95 WHIP provide a strong foundation, and the Yankees lead MLB with a 3.32 team ERA. New York has also scored only 15 runs over its last five games. Those numbers point toward another low-scoring matchup after Friday’s 3-2 result in 10 innings.