The Atlanta Braves may have already taken control of the NL East.
Atlanta holds an 11-plus game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, its primary big-spending rivals, just weeks into the 2026 season. The Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals linger near .500 and have already lost early matchups to Atlanta.
With a fast start and separation from the field, the Braves have turned the division into theirs to lose. Barring a collapse, the race could be effectively decided by the All-Star break.
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