"The Braves are beating up on winning teams and losing teams, winning against right-handers and left-handers, and against every division. Their offense leads the sport in runs scored, OPS and slugging. Their pitching staff leads the sport in ERA."
"That pull-quote from Jayson Stark's look at the 2026 MLB season a quarter of the way through is a bit of a caption obvious statement if you follow the Braves but it is a reminder that what Atlanta has done so far this season shouldn't be under appreciated."
"The link is behind a paywall, but as has always been the case with Stark, it is worth the time if you are looking for a deep dive into the MLB season through mid-May."
The Braves have strong results against a wide range of opponents, including winning and losing teams. They perform well versus both right-handed and left-handed hitters. They have also succeeded against every division. Their offense leads Major League Baseball in runs scored, OPS, and slugging. Their pitching staff leads the sport in ERA. These combined offensive and pitching advantages indicate a dominant start to the season through mid-May. The overall performance suggests Atlanta’s success is broad-based rather than limited to specific matchups or opponents.
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