Before taking on the White Sox, the Braves announced a roster move, claiming outfielder Jake Fraley off waivers. He was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.

When the Braves and Reds take the field on Aug. 2 for the 2025 Speedway Classic, the night's distinct NASCAR vibe will extend to racing-themed uniforms for the players. The special Nike jerseys unveiled on Monday stay true to the usual looks of the two teams,

Welcome to Cincinnati.com's live coverage of the inaugural Speedway Classic, a baseball game played at famed auto-racing venue Bristol Motor Speedway between the Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves.

Heavy rain falls as fans wait out the rain delay in the stands before the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025. Heavy rain begins to fall during the first inning of the MLB Speedway Classic held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on August 2, 2025.

This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon's Reds Beat newsletter, with collaboration from Braves beat reporter Mark Bowman. Subscribe to get newsletters regularly in your inbox. CINCINNATI -- Major League Baseball players are used to big ballparks,