Baseball Reference gives the Atlanta Braves a 97.8% chance of making the playoffs. That seems accurate, simply because there are six playoff spots in the National League, and only about seven teams that are realistic options to earn those spots.
But having watched this year’s edition of the Braves, I can’t help but feel unimpressed. Sure, they’ve racked up some wins against some of MLB’s lesser lights, but when faced with better competition, they haven’t fared too well. So, it’s likely that they’ll make the playoffs, but like most years, they probably won’t fare too well once they get there.