CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 28: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with Craig Kimbrel #46 after their team's win over the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on May 28, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Reds 1-0. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
Despite a 45-47 record, here are five reasons why the Atlanta Braves will still win the 2021 NL East title.
Baseball-Reference says the Atlanta Braves currently have a 21% chance of making the postseason and just a 1.4% chance of winning the World Series.
Before we dive into the reasons why the Atlanta Braves can still win this division, let’s take a quick recap as to why they are where they are at the moment.