Trey Chic

The Braves’ trio of Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz is considered one of the best pitching combinations in recent times. Here’s how they compare in victories to other combinations since 1972. Top three starting threesomes, 1972-97:

Pitchers (Victories): Dwight Gooden (119), Ron Darling (93), Sid Fernandez (78)

Team: Mets

Years: 1984-90

Total: 290

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Pitchers (Victories): Tom Glavine (116), John Smoltz (100), Steve Avery (72)

Team: Braves

Years: 1990-96

Total: 288

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Pitchers (Victories): Scott McGregor (102), Mike Flanagan (95), Dennis Martinez (87)

Team: Orioles

Years: 1978-85

Total: 284

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Pitchers (Victories): Jack Morris (103), Dan Petry (78), Milt Wilcox (77)

Team: Tigers

Years: 1979-84

Total: 258

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Pitchers (Victories): Bret Saberhagen (92), Mark Gubicza (84), Charlie Leibrandt (76)

Team: Royals

Years: 1984-89

Total: 252

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Pitchers (Victories): Maddux (89), Glavine (80), Smoltz (72)

Team: Braves

Years: 1993-97

Total: 241

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Pitchers (Victories): Tom Seaver (87), Jerry Koosman (75), Jon Matlack (75)

Team: Mets

Years: 1972-76

Total: 237

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Pitchers (Victories): Flanagan (82), McGregor (75), Jim Palmer (69)

Team: Orioles

Years: 1978-82

Total: 226

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Pitchers (Victories): Mike Scott (81), Bob Knepper (75), Nolan Ryan (68)

Team: Astros

Years: 1983-88

Total: 224

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Pitchers (Victories): Dennis Leonard (78), Larry Gura (76), Paul Splittorff (63)

Team: Royals

Years: 1978-82

Total: 217