MLB Playoff Race Shockers: Unexpected Contenders Emerge at Memorial Day Turning Point
With the Dodgers in pursuit of a third straight World Series title, everybody everywhere went into the season giving them the highest wins projection. But our model was out in front of betting markets with the Braves, giving them the second-highest projection.
The Braves (35-16) have the majors’ highest win total, run differential (+104) and road winning percentage (19-8, .704). Behind Chris Sale, they nip the Dodgers for the top ERA (3.09 to 3.12). They’re also No. 1 in batting average (.266) and only trail the Yankees in home runs (73 to 72). But 2025 NL Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin just went on the IL, joining their other expected catcher, Sean Murphy, so that’s a concern.



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