The number that truly matters, it sits at 91 1/2. That’s the over/under on the Braves’ wins this season as they try to make it four straight National League East division titles and look to get the sour taste out of their mouths after finishing one win away from a spot in the World Series.
But it’s the numbers within the numbers that will define the season. The East is going to be a gauntlet, with four teams projected for at least 80 1/2 wins, tied with the American League East, which just so happens to be its NL counterpart’s interleague partner again this year.