Atlanta Braves Have Best Record In MLB: Their Historic Start By The Numbers

Atlanta is 41-20 (best record in MLB), leading the NL East by 9½ games and on pace for a franchise‑record 109 wins with a .672 winning percentage.
A lockdown bullpen: MLB‑leading 2.99 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, two relievers under 1.00 (Robert Suárez 0.68, Raisel Iglesias 0.96) and Iglesias is 11‑for‑11 in saves.
Potent lineup — second in MLB with 85 homers, five everyday players with an OPS over .800, and Matt Olson driving the attack (17 HR, MLB‑leading 19 doubles, 133 total bases).