ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 18: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves flies out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 18, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Since 2018, the NL East has become increasingly competitive, with the Braves winning the last three division titles. Thanks to Mike Rizzo, Washington has found ways to keep up, with the team even winning the World Series in 2019. However, heading into 2021, the NL East arms race will reach a new high, being the toughest it has ever been in recent memory.