While MLB fans will be focused on the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby next week, front offices will redirect their attention to the MLB draft, which begins on Sunday.

The last time Metro Atlanta was the home of the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game was in 2000. The game was held at Turner Field, which previously hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games track and field events and later became the home of the Atlanta Braves.

ESPN handed out midseason grades for all 30 MLB teams, and spoiler alert, the Braves did not score well. The club received an “F” for its first-half performance, making it one of three organizations (with the Rockies and Orioles) to earn a failing grade.

The Atlanta Braves revealed that they'll be putting two important pieces of team history on display in the Monument Garden at Truist Park. The bat and ball from Hank Aaron's legendary 715th career home run to pass Babe Ruth to be the home run king will be viewable to the public.

It might be too late for the Braves to turn their season around, but Riley finishing his season strongly would certainly go a long way toward getting Braves fans excited for 2026 and beyond. Riley is locked in long-term on the most lucrative deal in franchise history. Having him perform like the superstar Braves fans expect him to be is a big deal.

Javy Lopez and Fred McGriff headline free MLB All-Star Week event in Atlanta with photos, autographs and fan giveaways.

Multiple former Braves teammates and manager participated in the making of this telling of the first baseman's life

Drake Baldwin hit a three-run homer for the Braves, Austin Riley had a two-run shot and Marcell Ozuna added a solo home run — all off A's starter Mitch Spence (2-5), who lasted six innings despite allowing nine hits and eight runs.