Barrett Sallee

Braves back home at Truist Park after a West Coast Road Trip and welcome in the red hot Chicago Cubs. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room with a preview of the series

Ford Leadoff Show gets underway at 6p with First Pitch scheduled for 7:15p. Grant Holmes (2-1, 4.34) takes the mound for Atlanta and will face-off against Colin Rae (4-1, 4.03) for the Cubs

Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The FM

Braves back home at Truist Park after a West Coast Road Trip and welcome in the red hot Chicago Cubs. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room with a preview of the series
Ford Leadoff Show gets underway at 6p with First Pitch scheduled for 7:15p. Grant Holmes (2-1, 4.34) takes the mound for Atlanta and will face-off against Colin Rae (4-1, 4.03) for the Cubs
Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The FM

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Atlanta Braves Today (05.12.2026)

Bobby Cox, Ha-Seong Kim's return, Spencer Strider's masterpiece in LA, the Mets last hurrah, Tarik Skubal's unique surgery, and a Framber Valdez story you won't believe.  

Bobby Cox, Ha-Seong Kim's return, Spencer Strider's masterpiece in LA, the Mets last hurrah, Tarik Skubal's unique surgery, and a Framber Valdez story you won't believe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Buster Olney says the Braves are baseball's best team and Ha-Seong Kim's return will only strengthen that

ESPN's Buster Olney, 680 The Fan Contributor  

Our friend Lauren Shehadi strolled over from Truist Park to talk some Braves & Cubs and bust Dimino about him not reading Nick's show sheet.  

Our friend Lauren Shehadi strolled over from Truist Park to talk some Braves &amp; Cubs and bust Dimino about him not reading Nick's show sheet.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lauren Shehadi loves the spotlight on this week's Braves & Cubs series 

Lauren Shehadi - MLB Network & MLB on TBS in studio 

The Braves welcome the Cubs to Truist Park as one of the hottest teams in baseball comes to Atlanta. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the series, the Cubs’ trade deadline outlook, Atlanta’s bullpen questions, the return timeline for Ronald Acuña Jr., and what the Braves should expect from Ha-Seong Kim. They also discuss Mauricio Dubón’s emergence in left field, the state of the bullpen, Walt Weiss’ pitching strategy, and how Atlanta is navigating one of the deepest rosters in baseball. Plus, reflections on the impact Bobby Cox and Ted Turner had on Braves baseball and the city of Atlanta. ⚾ Topics Covered: Braves vs Cubs series preview Ronald Acuña Jr. latest update Ha-Seong Kim’s role with Atlanta Mauricio Dubón earning everyday playing time Braves bullpen concerns and rotation moves Walt Weiss managing the pitching staff Bobby Cox & Ted Turner tributes Trade deadline talk around MLB 📲 Listen live on the 680 The Fan app 📺 Subscribe for more Braves coverage, interviews, highlights and live shows from the flagship station of the Braves Radio Network. #Braves#AtlantaBraves#RonaldAcunaJr#MLB#BravesCentral#680TheFan Chapters: 00:00 – Cubs Series Preview Begins 01:45 – Why the Cubs Are Already MLB Trade Deadline Buyers 04:20 – What Makes the Cubs Dangerous 07:10 – Braves’ Bullpen Advantage Explained 10:05 – Ha-Seong Kim vs Mauricio Dubón Debate 15:12 – Ronald Acuña Jr. Return Timeline Update 17:05 – Braves Bullpen Concerns Growing? 20:40 – Bobby Cox & Ted Turner’s Legacy in Atlanta 23:10 – Final Thoughts + Red Sox Preview

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The Braves welcome the Cubs to Truist Park as one of the hottest teams in baseball comes to Atlanta. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the series, the Cubs&rsquo; trade deadline outlook, Atlanta&rsquo;s bullpen questions, the return timeline for Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr., and what the Braves should expect from Ha-Seong Kim. They also discuss Mauricio Dub&oacute;n&rsquo;s emergence in left field, the state of the bullpen, Walt Weiss&rsquo; pitching strategy, and how Atlanta is navigating one of the deepest rosters in baseball. Plus, reflections on the impact Bobby Cox and Ted Turner had on Braves baseball and the city of Atlanta. ⚾ Topics Covered: Braves vs Cubs series preview Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr. latest update Ha-Seong Kim&rsquo;s role with Atlanta Mauricio Dub&oacute;n earning everyday playing time Braves bullpen concerns and rotation moves Walt Weiss managing the pitching staff Bobby Cox &amp; Ted Turner tributes Trade deadline talk around MLB 📲 Listen live on the 680 The Fan app 📺 Subscribe for more Braves coverage, interviews, highlights and live shows from the flagship station of the Braves Radio Network. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/braves">#Braves</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/atlantabraves">#AtlantaBraves</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ronaldacunajr">#RonaldAcunaJr</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mlb">#MLB</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bravescentral">#BravesCentral</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/680thefan">#680TheFan</a> Chapters: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q" aria-label="0 seconds">00:00</a> &ndash; Cubs Series Preview Begins <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&amp;t=105s" aria-label="1 minute, 45 seconds">01:45</a> &ndash; Why the Cubs Are Already MLB Trade Deadline Buyers <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&amp;t=260s" aria-label="4 minutes, 20 seconds">04:20</a> &ndash; What Makes the Cubs Dangerous <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&amp;t=430s" aria-label="7 minutes, 10 seconds">07:10</a> &ndash; Braves&rsquo; Bullpen Advantage Explained <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&amp;t=605s" aria-label="10 minutes, 5 seconds">10:05</a> &ndash; Ha-Seong Kim vs Mauricio Dub&oacute;n Debate <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&amp;t=912s" aria-label="15 minutes, 12 seconds">15:12</a> &ndash; Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr. Return Timeline Update <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&amp;t=1025s" aria-label="17 minutes, 5 seconds">17:05</a> &ndash; Braves Bullpen Concerns Growing? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&amp;t=1240s" aria-label="20 minutes, 40 seconds">20:40</a> &ndash; Bobby Cox &amp; Ted Turner&rsquo;s Legacy in Atlanta <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&amp;t=1390s" aria-label="23 minutes, 10 seconds">23:10</a> &ndash; Final Thoughts + Red Sox PreviewSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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