They secured a regular season record of 96–66 and reached the World Series, where they lost to the underdog New York Yankees in six games, failing to defend its championship in 1995.
Atlanta won its seventh division title (second in the National League East, the other five in the NL West) and its fifth in six years.
Following the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Paralympics, Centennial Olympic Stadium was reconstructed as planned into Turner Field, which would become the home of the Braves for the next 20 seasons.
The team would be acquired (along with TBS) by Time Warner in October 1996, following the World Series.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.