The Atlanta Braves are currently taking on the New York Yankees in a weekend series.
The Yanks took game one of the series by a score of 3-2, and Saturday’s game features a strong pitching matchup between Gerrit Cole and Chris Sale. At the moment of me producing this piece, the Yankees lead the Braves 3-2 headed into the sixth inning.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, Chris Sale was called for a balk, which allowed a Yankees runner to score. As a result, Braves manager Walt Weiss took exception to the ruling and was tossed from the game.
It’s the first time as the Braves manager that Walt Weiss has been ejected from a game.
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Social Media Reacts to Walt Weiss Ejection
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 30: Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves looks on in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on July 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Here are some reactions from across social media to the Walt Weiss decision:
Looking at the Braves/Walt Weiss this Season
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 08: Manager Walt Weiss #22 of the Atlanta Braves reacts to being ejected during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
This is Walt Weiss’s first season managing the Braves.
He previously managed the Colorado Rockies for seven seasons before joining the Braves coaching staff and then taking over for Brian Snitker, who stepped down last season.
Atlanta has fared very well in Weiss’s first season with the club, as they are leading the NL East by 8.5 games with a 70-46 record. The Braves are 39-20 at home and 31-26 on the road this season.
It’s been a fairly surprising season too for Atlanta, which came into the season with a lot of injuries and on the heels of a disappointing 2025 season.
MLB World Reacts to Walt Weiss Ejection in Braves-Yankees Game