We take a closer look at the best division in baseball and determine what we like and dislike about the five teams.

Some view anything less than a World Series every season as a disappointment. Frankly, unless you are a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, that's not a realistic mindset to have. Certainly, a handful of teams, give or take, are World Series-or-bust every year.

It's all added up to being the first team in the big leagues to 30 victories. The Braves improved MLB's top record to 30-13 with another thrilling win Wednesday night, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1.

The Braves have been the best team in baseball for weeks. And they are dusting their East rivals like past great Braves teams couldn’t do until much deeper into the season.

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