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.

Braves Central

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

Ronald Acuña Jr. has become Philadelphia’s newest villain—and Braves fans should love every second of it. After Acuña’s home run celebration and curtain call fired up Phillies fans, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee explain why the Braves superstar is becoming this generation’s Chipper Jones against Atlanta’s biggest division rival. On Braves Central, they also discuss: • Grant Holmes strengthening his case for the postseason rotation • Reynaldo López returning to start against the Tampa Bay Rays • Bryce Elder’s move to the bullpen • Atlanta clinching the season-series tiebreaker over Philadelphia • The Braves and Rays battling for potential World Series home-field advantage • Why Tampa Bay presents a completely different challenge for Atlanta

Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr. has become Philadelphia&rsquo;s newest villain&mdash;and Braves fans should love every second of it. After Acu&ntilde;a&rsquo;s home run celebration and curtain call fired up Phillies fans, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee explain why the Braves superstar is becoming this generation&rsquo;s Chipper Jones against Atlanta&rsquo;s biggest division rival. On Braves Central, they also discuss: &bull; Grant Holmes strengthening his case for the postseason rotation &bull; Reynaldo L&oacute;pez returning to start against the Tampa Bay Rays &bull; Bryce Elder&rsquo;s move to the bullpen &bull; Atlanta clinching the season-series tiebreaker over Philadelphia &bull; The Braves and Rays battling for potential World Series home-field advantage &bull; Why Tampa Bay presents a completely different challenge for Atlanta

Ronald Acuña Jr. Is This Generation’s Chipper Jones vs. Phillies

The biggest series of the Braves’ season is here. Atlanta heads to Philadelphia for a four-game showdown with the Phillies that could reshape the NL East race. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino explain how Don Mattingly has transformed Philadelphia into a more patient and versatile offense led by Bryce Harper. They also discuss: • Ronald Acuña Jr.’s 200th career home run • Atlanta’s improving lineup entering September • Ha-Seong Kim’s potential postseason role • The Braves’ struggles away from Truist Park • Philadelphia’s loaded starting rotation • Grant Holmes’ opportunity to prove he belongs in Atlanta’s playoff rotation Can the Braves protect their four-game division lead in Philadelphia?

The biggest series of the Braves&rsquo; season is here. Atlanta heads to Philadelphia for a four-game showdown with the Phillies that could reshape the NL East race. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino explain how Don Mattingly has transformed Philadelphia into a more patient and versatile offense led by Bryce Harper. They also discuss: &bull; Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr.&rsquo;s 200th career home run &bull; Atlanta&rsquo;s improving lineup entering September &bull; Ha-Seong Kim&rsquo;s potential postseason role &bull; The Braves&rsquo; struggles away from Truist Park &bull; Philadelphia&rsquo;s loaded starting rotation &bull; Grant Holmes&rsquo; opportunity to prove he belongs in Atlanta&rsquo;s playoff rotation Can the Braves protect their four-game division lead in Philadelphia?

Atlanta Braves vs. Phillies: Biggest Series of the Year

Chris Sale delivered an all-time performance, throwing a complete-game shutout as the Braves beat the Dodgers 1–0 to finish off a three-game sweep. Drake Baldwin provided the only run with a first-pitch leadoff homer. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Sale’s dominant night, the playoff atmosphere at Truist Park and what the sweep means for Atlanta’s postseason push. They also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.’s mental reset, where he should hit in the lineup, Grant Holmes’ role and the difficult decisions awaiting the Braves when they build their postseason pitching staff.

Chris Sale delivered an all-time performance, throwing a complete-game shutout as the Braves beat the Dodgers 1&ndash;0 to finish off a three-game sweep. Drake Baldwin provided the only run with a first-pitch leadoff homer. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Sale&rsquo;s dominant night, the playoff atmosphere at Truist Park and what the sweep means for Atlanta&rsquo;s postseason push. They also discuss Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr.&rsquo;s mental reset, where he should hit in the lineup, Grant Holmes&rsquo; role and the difficult decisions awaiting the Braves when they build their postseason pitching staff.

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

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