The Braves are beginning to resemble a lot of the Atlanta teams from the 1990s to mid-2000s. Those teams dominated their division, winning 14 straight division titles, made considerable playoff runs, multiple World Series appearances, but only walked away with one championship.

As of right now, they’re setting near the halfway mark of that feat with six straight NL East titles and already have their World Series. Based on history, is what’s to come just more dominating regular-season success followed by postseason letdowns? Or will this era of the team do at least one better than those teams from a bygone era and win multiple titles?

Much like last year, and even the year before, the 2024 Braves can win the World Series. In fact, their chances seem even greater this year than the past two seasons. Here’s why.

The Braves offense returns… and may be even better

The Braves last season had one of the best offenses in baseball, setting records and making history. In 2024, there’s no reason why that shouldn’t be the case once again, and maybe even better. The lineup won’t see much of a change, with really the only exception being Jarred Kelenic, who Atlanta acquired in a trade from the Seattle Mariners.

Kelenic looks to be an upgrade over 2021 NLCS MVP Eddie Rosario, who since that series almost three years ago, has yet to find himself at the plate, not to mention being the best of outfielders. But you also have the return of Adam Duvall, who will be platooning with Kelenic and adding to the bench.

Besides that, it’s just the usuals of Ronald Acuna Jr., the reigning NL MVP, and Matt Olson, last year’s home run leader, and Austin Riley etc. But it will also be another year with their young centerfielder, Michael Harris II, who is just getting started. The former Rookie of the Year struggled at times last season, mostly due to injury. But he had a fantastic second half, hitting .325, per Fangraphs.