The Cubs might have made the postseason easily in 2023 if they had done better vs. NL East teams. Overall they were 11-20 vs. the NL East (Braves, 2-4; Marlins, 2-4; Mets, 3-3; Phillies, 1-5 and Nationals, 3-4).
Here’s hoping for better results in 2024.
Atlanta Braves
Key departures: Eddie Rosario, Brad Hand, Mike Soroka, Nicky Lopez, Kyle Wright
Key arrivals: Chris Sale, Jarred Kelenic, Luis Guillorme, Charlie Culberson (as a pitcher!)
I had a bit of a hard time following what the Braves were doing this offseason. They’d pick up a contract they clearly didn’t want, only to then flip it to someone else, or just release the player completely.