The 2025 Braves seem to be going nowhere.
There’s more than enough sample size. Even if the team started playing better, it has an uphill climb to surpass the .500 mark; much less achieve a better record than the numerous postseason hopefuls in a strong National League.
Since the Braves’ struggles extended into June, fans and analysts wondered if the team should be a trade deadline seller — a role the Braves haven’t played since 2017. But the Braves are a proud franchise that’s earned seven straight playoff appearances, including a 2021 championship. They were always going to reject the notion of selling unless their situation was unsalvageable.