The Braves took two of three from the Phillies, but their biggest October questions remain unanswered with just 12 games left in the regular season. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino discuss whether Matt Olson is finally breaking out of his slump, Atlanta’s pursuit of a top-two playoff seed and a potential Wild Card matchup with the Padres. They also preview the upcoming series at Wrigley Field and examine the Braves’ postseason pitching decisions involving Tyler Mahle, AJ Smith-Shawver, JR Ritchie, Dylan Lee and Robert Suarez.

The Braves took two of three from the Phillies, but their biggest October questions remain unanswered with just 12 games left in the regular season. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino discuss whether Matt Olson is finally breaking out of his slump, Atlanta&rsquo;s pursuit of a top-two playoff seed and a potential Wild Card matchup with the Padres. They also preview the upcoming series at Wrigley Field and examine the Braves&rsquo; postseason pitching decisions involving Tyler Mahle, AJ Smith-Shawver, JR Ritchie, Dylan Lee and Robert Suarez.

Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the Braves right here on Braves Central! From the latest news to the biggest stores on the diamond, Chris and Barrett will bring you the most in-depth look at what's happening with the Atlanta Braves!

Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the Braves right here on Braves Central! From the latest news to the biggest stores on the diamond, Chris and Barrett will bring you the most in-depth look at what's happening with the Atlanta Braves!

Braves Central Podcast

Hosted by Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino, Braves Central is your all-access pass to everything Atlanta Braves. Barrett—host of the Braves Radio Network Pre and Post Game Show on 680 The Fan—teams up with Atlanta radio veteran Chris Dimino to bring you smart, spirited, and entertaining Braves coverage twice a week.

Hosted by Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino, Braves Central is your all-access pass to everything Atlanta Braves. Barrett&mdash;host of the Braves Radio Network Pre and Post Game Show on 680 The Fan&mdash;teams up with Atlanta radio veteran Chris Dimino to bring you smart, spirited, and entertaining Braves coverage twice a week.

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 Braves Playoff Push: Matt Olson, Cubs Series & October Pitching | Braves Central

The Braves are down 1-0 in the NLDS — and Game 2 feels like a must-win in Los Angeles.

Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Atlanta’s Game 1 loss, the missed chances against Tarik Skubal, why the Braves did not empty their bullpen, and the massive pitching decision facing Walt Weiss.

Will Chris Sale get the ball? Could Tyler Mahle pitch on short rest? Or will the Braves use a bullpen game to try to earn a 1-1 split before the series heads back to Atlanta?

They also preview Blake Snell, the importance of winning the home-run battle, Ozzie Albies heating up, and the Braves hitters who need to deliver in Game 2.

Subscribe to 680 The Fan for Braves Central postseason coverage.

The Braves are down 1-0 in the NLDS &mdash; and Game 2 feels like a must-win in Los Angeles.
Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Atlanta&rsquo;s Game 1 loss, the missed chances against Tarik Skubal, why the Braves did not empty their bullpen, and the massive pitching decision facing Walt Weiss.
Will Chris Sale get the ball? Could Tyler Mahle pitch on short rest? Or will the Braves use a bullpen game to try to earn a 1-1 split before the series heads back to Atlanta?
They also preview Blake Snell, the importance of winning the home-run battle, Ozzie Albies heating up, and the Braves hitters who need to deliver in Game 2.
Subscribe to 680 The Fan for Braves Central postseason coverage.

Braves Must Win Game 2 vs. Dodgers: Can Atlanta Beat Blake Snell?

The Braves are headed to Los Angeles for the NLDS after a dramatic Wild Card Series win over Philadelphia. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino preview Game 1 and the entire Braves-Dodgers matchup: the pitching plan around Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle, how Atlanta’s bullpen could be deployed, why Michael Harris II is swinging a hot bat, Matt Olson’s matchup with Tarik Skubal, and the Dodgers’ loaded October lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Kyle Tucker. Plus, why the Braves need to find a way to make Skubal work in the Los Angeles heat — and why winning Game 1 could shape the entire series.

The Braves are headed to Los Angeles for the NLDS after a dramatic Wild Card Series win over Philadelphia. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino preview Game 1 and the entire Braves-Dodgers matchup: the pitching plan around Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle, how Atlanta&rsquo;s bullpen could be deployed, why Michael Harris II is swinging a hot bat, Matt Olson&rsquo;s matchup with Tarik Skubal, and the Dodgers&rsquo; loaded October lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Kyle Tucker. Plus, why the Braves need to find a way to make Skubal work in the Los Angeles heat &mdash; and why winning Game 1 could shape the entire series.

Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 1 Preview: Can Atlanta Beat Skubal & LA?

Everything comes down to Game 3 at Truist Park. The Braves and Phillies meet in a winner-take-all Wild Card showdown, with the Dodgers waiting in the NLDS.
Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down what went wrong in Game 2, the bullpen decisions that shaped it, why the Braves need to win the home run and relief-pitching battles, and how Atlanta can survive Zach Wheeler to keep its postseason run alive.

Everything comes down to Game 3 at Truist Park. The Braves and Phillies meet in a winner-take-all Wild Card showdown, with the Dodgers waiting in the NLDS. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down what went wrong in Game 2, the bullpen decisions that shaped it, why the Braves need to win the home run and relief-pitching battles, and how Atlanta can survive Zach Wheeler to keep its postseason run alive.

Braves Playoff Push: Matt Olson, Cubs Series & October Pitching | Braves Central

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