There was a time when the Atlanta Braves’ record of winning consecutive division titles looked as unapproachable as Cal Ripken’s record for consecutive games played. The Braves won 14 division titles between 1991 and 2005.
Critics may say the Braves would not have won the division in 1994, when the Montreal Expos led the National League East when the players’ strike hit in August of that year. And some may say the record isn’t as impressive since the Braves won only one World Series championship during that run of playoff appearances.
Make no mistake about it, though, winning division titles is not easy.