The 2021 Atlanta Braves overcame devastating injuries and a midseason slump to win their first World Series since 1995, defeating the Astros 4-2.
Deadline Acquisitions
After losing superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. to a torn ACL in July, GM Alex Anthopoulos made four outfield trades before the deadline — adding Jorge Soler, Eddie Rosario, Joc Pederson, and Adam Duvall. The moves transformed the roster.
Pederson’s pearl necklace became a clubhouse ritual (“It’s the most expensive piece of jewelry I’ll ever wear” — he bought it for $16,000).
World Series Magic
Jorge Soler won World Series MVP after crushing a Game 6 home run. Eddie Rosario (.560 BA in NLCS) and Freddie Freeman (franchise icon) delivered clutch hits. The Braves’ young rotation (Max Fried, Charlie Morton, Ian Anderson) dominated Houston’s lineup.
Sources: Braves.com History