Four keys to the Braves' hot start, from Matt Olson's bat to pitching depth

This weekend at Dodger Stadium, the best team in baseball will take the field, and it’s not the one that carries a $397 million payroll.That distinction belongs to the Atlanta Braves, who will arrive in Los Angeles with a 26-12 record (no worse than tied for the best in the game) and at least an eight-game lead in the NL East after Wednesday’s 3-1 loss in Seattle. During the grueling marathon of a 162-game season, the ultimate luxury is a head start.Advertisement