The NL East should be the most competitive division in baseball. Four of the five teams have a realistic chance to win the division, and the Phillies are one of them. Winning the division will be tough, but the Phillies have a good chance to do so. Here’s how the Phils compare to the rest of the division, starting off with last year’s division winners.
Atlanta Braves
Where the Phillies are better: Aces. Mike Foltynewicz had a great season for the Atlanta Braves, posting a 13-10 record with 2.85 ERA and 202 strikeouts, yet he wasn’t even a top three pitcher in the division.