Understanding what exactly has gone wrong in the Atlanta Braves' 2025 season requires turning back the clock. Rewinding all the way to Atlanta's incredible World Series run, one that happened while their best player was stuck sitting on the sidelines. Braves 2021 World Series Run Set the Franchise up for Recent FailuresFour years later, this mentality remains as Braves fans watch infielders Luke Williams and Vidal Brujan forced to pitch innings due to front office negligence. Including being the pivotal piece in a World Series run in Los Angeles. Turning back the clock to the World Series run is understanding that it was the perfect storm.