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Each NL East Team’s Path to a Division Title

By Samuel Brustad

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after the game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on September 21, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after the game against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on September 21, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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For the past several years, the National League East has been one of, if not the most, competitive divisions in the MLB. However, could it be anyone’s division in 2021? Let’s take a look at how each NL East team can end up with a new divisional title when the 2021 regular season comes to an end.

Atlanta Braves: The Pitching Steps Up

For the past several years, many have chosen the Braves as their favorites to win the division— and for good reason. The Braves are one of the few teams in the entire league that have a balance between the talent to win now and the depth in their farm system to count on a bright future.

Led by the young core of Ronald Acuna Jr., reigning NL MVP Freddie Freeman, and Ozzie Albies, the Braves offense is quite potent. The questions and doubts lie more with their pitching.

Mike Soroka, Max Fried, and Kyle Wright highlight a Braves rotation that looks great on paper, but may still be a few years away from reaching their true peak. If that trio manages to consistently win games like we all know they can next year, then the Braves will be the clear choice to walk away with another NL East title.

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