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MLB belt news · August 7, 2026

New York Yankees beat Atlanta Braves 3–2 and take the MLB belt

The 591st reign for the franchise; it ends Atlanta Braves’ 9 days with the belt and 7 defenses.

New York Yankees took the lineal MLB belt on August 7, 2026, beating Atlanta Braves 3–2 at home. It is reign 10,772 in the belt's history and the 591st for the franchise.

Atlanta Braves had held it since July 29, 2026: 9 days and 7 defenses.

New York Yankees last held the belt in 2026, 43 days before this one; that reign lasted 2 days with 1 defense.

The reign lasted 2 days and 1 defense, ending August 9, 2026 against Atlanta Braves.

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10,772Reign number
591stReign for the franchise
1Defenses
2Days held

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