A lot of things went right for the 2018 edition of the Atlanta Braves, no doubt. That will be the case again in 2019 since three of their rivals have taken steps to improve their own lot.
In fact, it is because of the fact that Washington, Philadelphia, and New York aren’t standing pat that make it quite plausible that this 2019 Braves team could be better and still not make the playoffs.
Here are some keys that will be an important part of the season to come if Atlanta is to overcome – and hopefully overwhelm – these other clubs.