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Braves lead the most 'chaotic' division in MLB
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves hold a 9.5 game lead in their division, the largest in MLB. They boast the best offense and third-best pitching staff despite early-season injuries.
Key points
- Atlanta Braves lead MLB with a 9.5 game advantage
- Braves have the best offense in baseball
- Braves' pitching staff ranks third in MLB
- Team has overcome early-season injuries
- Braves started the 2025 season with a 0-7 record
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The Atlanta Braves (26-11) have the biggest lead over any team in any division in Major League Baseball, with a 9.5 game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies (16-20) and the Washington Nationals (16-20). The Braves have the best offense in baseball (.273 batting average and an .802 OPS) and the third-best pitching staff (3.22).
Despite suffering injuries to begin the season, the Braves are a long way from the 0-7 start that they had in 2025.
The Atlanta Braves lead the most "chaotic" division in Major League Baseball
According to MLB.com's Will Leitch, the National League East is considered the most chaotic division in Major League Baseball, with a score of 9/10. The Braves' commanding division lead is thanks to the Phillies and the New York Mets playing poorly.
"Even better, the Bravesā hot start has run parallel to equally historic struggles for their two biggest rivals, the Phillies and Mets," wrote Leitch. "The result? The Braves enter Wednesday leading the division by 9 1/2 games -- a gap that is 6 1/2 games bigger than in any other division. The Braves arenāt just the best team in baseball so far; theyāre the only team in this division with a winning record. Who saw that coming?"
Q&A
What is the current record of the Atlanta Braves in MLB?
The Atlanta Braves currently have a record of 26-11.
How much does the Braves lead over the second-place team?
The Braves have a 9.5 game lead over both the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals, who are tied at 16-20.
What are the Braves' offensive and pitching statistics?
The Braves have a .273 batting average and an .802 OPS for the best offense, along with a 3.22 ERA for the third-best pitching staff.
