Braves’ Rival Boss Sends ‘Exceptional’ Message After Surprise Breakout
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- Sports Money Braves’ Rival Boss Sends ‘Exceptional’ Message After Surprise Breakout By Peter Chawaga,
- But instead the Braves have established themselves as the team to beat in the National League East, taking the top spot from a rival that many expected to serve as the frontrunner.
- During a recent media session, Stearns acknowledged just how impressive Atlanta's run has been to start a season that his team might have hoped to dominate.
Sports Money Braves’ Rival Boss Sends ‘Exceptional’ Message After Surprise Breakout By Peter Chawaga,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow Author Jun 14, 2026, 02:20pm EDTFlushing, N.Y.: New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns speaks to the media during the team's pre-opening day workout at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens, March 25, 2026. (Photo by Thomas A. Ferrara/Newsday RM via Getty Images)Newsday via Getty ImagesThe Atlanta Braves entered the season expecting to face a significant challenge from their division rivals, particularly after the New York Mets revamped their own roster with several star additions.
But instead the Braves have established themselves as the team to beat in the National League East, taking the top spot from a rival that many expected to serve as the frontrunner. And that surprise breakout drew frank praise from a key Mets executive whose own team has struggled to find the same level of consistency.