Editor’s note: Welcome to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s new feature, our own Major League Baseball power rankings. This feature will run weekly during the season with our ranking of the top 10 teams. We are debuting the list in spring training as pitchers and catchers reported this week. Our power rankings will return on March 24, just before the start of the regular season, and appear each week through until the postseason.
Pitchers and catchers reported to spring training in the past week, marking the beginning of baseball season. The Braves are seeking their seventh consecutive National League East title and second World Series championship in four years.