The Braves compete in the Eastern Division of the National League. They won the Eastern Division 14 times consecutively from 1991-2005. This is the longest streak in any professional US sport. In total they have won 16 Division titles, 9 National pennants, and 3 World Series.

The team has been around since 1966 before this it was known as Milwaukee Braves (1953-1966) and the Boston Red Caps, Beaneaters, Doves, Rustler, Braves, and Bees (1871-1953). It is the only franchise to have won the World Series in three different home cities - Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta.