Major League Baseball National League East Standings
The National League East is one of the six divisions in Major League Baseball's National League. The division was created in 1969, along with the National League West, when the National League expanded from ten to twelve teams. The division consists of five teams: Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The team was founded in 1871 and joined the National League in 1876. The Braves have won three World Series championships, in 1914, 1957, and 1995. The team has also won 19 National League pennants, 17 division titles, and three wild card berths. The Braves are currently managed by Brian Snitker.
As of September 2021, the Braves are in second place in the National League East with a record of 76-68. The team has a strong offense led by Freddie Freeman, who is hitting .299 with 31 home runs and 92 RBI. The Braves also have a solid pitching staff, led by Max Fried, who has a 3.31 ERA and 154 strikeouts.
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida. The team was founded in 1993 and joined the National League in 1998. The Marlins have won two World Series championships, in 1997 and 2003. The team has also won two National League pennants and two wild card berths. The Marlins are currently managed by Don Mattingly.
As of September 2021, the Marlins are in last place in the National League East with a record of 61-84. The team has struggled offensively, ranking 25th in the league in runs scored. However, the team has a strong pitching staff, led by Sandy Alcantara, who has a 3.26 ERA and 186 strikeouts.
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in New York City. The team was founded in 1962 and joined the National League in 1962. The Mets have won two World Series championships, in 1969 and 1986. The team has also won five National League pennants and six division titles. The Mets are currently managed by Luis Rojas.
As of September 2021, the Mets are in first place in the National League East with a record of 76-67. The team has a solid offense led by Pete Alonso, who is hitting .264 with 33 home runs and 89 RBI. The Mets also have a strong pitching staff, led by Marcus Stroman, who has a 3.05 ERA and 143 strikeouts.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a professional baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team was founded in 1883 and joined the National League in 1883. The Phillies have won two World Series championships, in 1980 and 2008. The team has also won seven National League pennants and eleven division titles. The Phillies are currently managed by Joe Girardi.
As of September 2021, the Phillies are in third place in the National League East with a record of 72-71. The team has a strong offense led by Bryce Harper, who is hitting .309 with 31 home runs and 81 RBI. The Phillies pitching staff has struggled, with no starting pitcher having an ERA under 4.00.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The team was founded in 1969 as the Montreal Expos and joined the National League in 1969. The team moved to Washington, D.C. in 2005 and changed its name to the Washington Nationals. The Nationals have won one World Series championship, in 2019. The team has also won four National League East titles and two wild card berths. The Nationals are currently managed by Dave Martinez.
As of September 2021, the Nationals are in fourth place in the National League East with a record of 61-84. The team has struggled both offensively and defensively, ranking 22nd in the league in runs scored and 26th in the league in runs allowed. However, the team has a strong starting pitching staff, led by Max Scherzer, who has a 2.28 ERA and 221 strikeouts.
Conclusion
The National League East is a competitive division in Major League Baseball, with each team having its own strengths and weaknesses. The New York Mets currently lead the division, with the Atlanta Braves close behind. The Miami Marlins are in last place, while the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals are in the middle of the pack. As the season winds down, it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top and earns a spot in the postseason.