Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets
The Braves and Mets rivalry: a clash of NL East titans.
The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets rivalry is one of the most storied in National League East history, featuring decades of heated matchups, iconic players, and unforgettable moments. As of the latest real-world data (2024), the Braves are managed by Brian Snitker, not Walt Weiss.
Quick Facts
- League
- National League
- Division history
- Longtime National League East rivals (1969–present)
- Key era
- The 'Miracle Mets' vs. The Braves dominance and the 2000s playoff collisions
- Notable players involved
- Tom Seaver
- Hank Aaron
- Greg Maddux
- Tom Glavine
- Darryl Strawberry
- Status
- Active Divisional Rivalry
Did You Know?
- With a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 25, the Braves surpassed their disappointing 76–86 record from the previous season.
- The team is seeking to return to the playoffs after missing the postseason in 2025.
- Following the conclusion of the previous season, longtime manager Brian Snitker announced his retirement and moved into an advisory role with the organization.
- On March 3, 2026, Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension from Major League Baseball after testing positive for exogenous testosterone.
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