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106-56 .654 |
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| Standings |
Won the NL East |
| Pythagorean |
106-56, 107-55, 107-55 |
| Runs
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826 /
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| Postseason | Won NLDS 3-0 over Chicago Cubs
Lost NLCS 4-2 to San Diego Padres | | Ballpark | Turner Field | | Park Factors | Batting: 102 / Pitching: 100 | | Attendance | 3,360,860 (3rd) (5th) | | Fancost | $135 (4th) / $10,912 | | Payroll/Avg | $61,840,254 / $2,007,665 (4th) | | Rev/OpInc | $142,000,000 / $16,000,000 | | Valuation | $357,000,000 | | Spring Training | Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Cracker Jack Stadium in DisneyWorld) | | Manager | Bobby Cox | | Coaches | Bobby Dews, Clarence Jones, Jim Beauchamp, Leo Mazzone, Ned Yost, Pat Corrales | | Executives | Chairman of the Board: William Bartholomay, General Manager: John Schuerholz | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Richmond Braves, (AA) Greenville Braves, (A) Macon Braves, (A) Eugene Emeralds, (A) Danville 97s, (Rookie) Danville Braves | | Radio | (WSB) Don Sutton, Joe Simpson, Pete Van Wieren, Skip Caray | | TV | (WTBS) Don Sutton, Joe Simpson, Pete Van Wieren, Skip Caray | | Cable TV | (Fox Sports South) Bob Rathbun, Ernie Johnson |
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The 1998 Atlanta Braves
went 106-56
and finished 1st
in the
National League East. The Braves
drew 3,360,860
to Turner Field.
Andres Galarraga, Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones, Javy Lopez, Greg Maddux and Walt Weiss made the All-Star team. Tom Glavine was honored with the Cy Young award. Gold Glove winners for 1998 included Andruw Jones and Greg Maddux.
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