2016 Atlanta Braves season
Major League Baseball season
The 2016 Atlanta Braves season was the Braves' 20th and last season of home games at Turner Field before moving to SunTrust Park, 51st season in Atlanta and 146th season overall. The Braves improve on their 67–95 record from 2015, but finished in last place in the National League East.
The Braves played 22 extra-inning games during the season, the most of any MLB team in 2016.
Season standings
National League East
National League Wild Card
Record vs. opponents
Detailed records
Season summary
The 2016 season was the Braves' final season at Turner Field, before moving to their new home at SunTrust Park. The stadium was originally built as a venue for the 1996 Summer Olympics before being converted for use by the Braves for the 1997 season. The team scheduled a number of special events and limited-edition giveaways in honor of its final season at Turner and the players wore a commemorative sleeve patch on their uniforms for the entire season. The patch showed an outline of the stadium with the words "Turner Field; Final Season, 1997–2016".
April
Opening Day and first series vs. Nationals
The Braves began their season with a 4–3 loss in 10 innings after blowing the save in the top of the 9th.
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