The Braves keep stacking series wins, and now all eyes are on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s potential return. On this episode of Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Austin Riley’s big day against Boston, the latest on Acuña, why Miami’s speed could be a problem, JR Ritchie’s next start, the Braves’ bullpen juggling act and the early questions around Ha-Seong Kim. Presented by Marietta Toyota.

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The Braves keep stacking series wins, and now all eyes are on Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr.&rsquo;s potential return. On this episode of Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Austin Riley&rsquo;s big day against Boston, the latest on Acu&ntilde;a, why Miami&rsquo;s speed could be a problem, JR Ritchie&rsquo;s next start, the Braves&rsquo; bullpen juggling act and the early questions around Ha-Seong Kim. Presented by Marietta Toyota.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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Braves Central: Ronald Acuña DH Debate, Austin Riley Awakens & Miami Preview

Plan for Ronald Acuna, Matt Olson possible injury, National League Cy Young front runners, Trade deadline buyers and sellers, and the Phillies turn around

Plan for Ronald Acuna, Matt Olson possible injury, National League Cy Young front runners, Trade deadline buyers and sellers, and the Phillies turn around

Buster Olney says he in not surprised the Phillies have rebounded but the NL East still belongs to the Braves 

ESPN's Buster Olney, Baseball Insider & 680 The Fan Contributor

The Jeff Francoeur Show hits the airwaves every Monday at 9:05a as part of The Locker Room on the Atlanta Braves Flagship 680 The Fan thanks to Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Jeff joined The Locker Room to talk about the weekend series against the Red Sox, previewing the Marlins series and the atmosphere in Miami for the games

The Jeff Francoeur Show hits the airwaves every Monday at 9:05a as part of The Locker Room on the Atlanta Braves Flagship 680 The Fan thanks to <a href="https://www.tidalwaveautospa.com/">Tidal Wave Auto Spa</a>
Jeff joined The Locker Room to talk about the weekend series against the Red Sox, previewing the Marlins series and the atmosphere in Miami for the games

The Jeff Francoeur Show (05.18.2026)

Barrett Sallee

Braves took 2 of 3 from the Red Sox over the weekend at Truist, Grant Holmes went 6 IP allowed 5 H but no ERs and stuck out 4 while Austin Riley & Mike Yastrzemski both went deep in the game. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room to talk about the series, Ronald Acuna Jr return timeline and previews the upcoming series against Miami

Ford Leadoff Show gets underway at 5:25p with First Pitch scheduled for 6:40p. Atlanta Braves sending JR Ritchie (1-0, 3.32) to the mound to faceoff against Max Meyer for the Marlins (3-0, 3.21)

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

Braves took 2 of 3 from the Red Sox over the weekend at Truist, Grant Holmes went 6 IP allowed 5 H but no ERs and stuck out 4 while Austin Riley &amp; Mike Yastrzemski both went deep in the game. Barrett Sallee joined The Locker Room to talk about the series, Ronald Acuna Jr return timeline and previews the upcoming series against Miami
Ford Leadoff Show gets underway at 5:25p with First Pitch scheduled for 6:40p. Atlanta Braves sending JR Ritchie (1-0, 3.32) to the mound to faceoff against Max Meyer for the Marlins (3-0, 3.21)
Hear Atlanta Braves Today every Mon-Fri at 7:45a during The Locker Room on 680 The FM

Braves Central: Ronald Acuña DH Debate, Austin Riley Awakens & Miami Preview

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