Braves cross Memorial Day checkpoint on course for a big season

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 29: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kathryn Skeean/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Alright, so here we are, folks. It’s the day after Memorial Day which is usually the moment in the season where I’d say that it’s safe to start taking whatever’s happening in the standings a bit more seriously.