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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