The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: The case for Michael Harris II getting back in the lineup ASAP

The Good, The Bad, & The Braves: The case for Michael Harris II getting back in the lineup ASAP

Michael Harris II (above) makes a sliding catch in the fourth inning during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on Friday, June 27, 2025. Photo by Jack Casey/Atlanta Braves The Atlanta Braves lost 2-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Michael Harris II watched the entire game from the Braves’ dugout. Harris had the day off, in fact, he had the last two days off. Michael Harris II was hitless in his last 19 at-bats fol…

Who should Braves be more worried about: Ozzie Albies or Michael Harris II?

There are so many different reasons why the Braves have disappointed this season, but one of the biggest factors is underperforming stars, and the two that fit that bill to a tee are Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies. Albies has always been a streaky hitter that has struggled with injuries, but the combination of his rare power at second base and switch-hitting ability made up for it. Those have effectively vanished this season. For the first t…

Harris, Braves believe he can snap out of slump 'in a heartbeat'

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