Barrett Sallee breaks down the Braves’ upcoming showdown with the Dodgers and reacts to the growing concerns around the offense after a rough series in Seattle. Is the panic overblown? And should the Braves consider giving Austin Riley a mental reset? Plus: Chris Sale vs Dodgers preview Spencer Strider’s return and bullpen usage Grant Holmes, Reynaldo López & the rotation questions Why the Braves’ early wins still matter Biggest takeaways heading into the Dodgers series

Barrett Sallee breaks down the Braves&rsquo; upcoming showdown with the Dodgers and reacts to the growing concerns around the offense after a rough series in Seattle. Is the panic overblown? And should the Braves consider giving Austin Riley a mental reset? Plus: Chris Sale vs Dodgers preview Spencer Strider&rsquo;s return and bullpen usage Grant Holmes, Reynaldo L&oacute;pez &amp; the rotation questions Why the Braves&rsquo; early wins still matter Biggest takeaways heading into the Dodgers series

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 vs DODGERS Preview + Is It Time To Bench Austin Riley?

The Braves head to San Diego after taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers, but questions remain about the starting rotation. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the upcoming Padres series, discuss Bryce Elder's struggles, Grant Holmes' recent issues, JR Ritchie's development, and whether Alex Anthopoulos needs to make a major move before the trade deadline. Plus: Can the Padres' struggling offense finally wake up? Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado under the microscope Sandy Alcantara trade rumors Why the Braves may need another frontline starter Key matchups to watch in San Diego Can Atlanta keep rolling on the West Coast? Presented by Marietta Toyota. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Braves take 2 of 3 from Brewers 03:10 Padres offensive struggles 06:12 Fernando Tatis Jr. & Manny Machado concerns 09:35 Sandy Alcantara trade rumors 11:20 Braves rotation questions 13:45 Bryce Elder's struggles 15:50 Grant Holmes & JR Ritchie outlook 18:30 Trade deadline needs for Atlanta 20:45 Braves-Padres series prediction 22:00 Final thoughts #Braves #AtlantaBraves #BravesCountry #BravesCentral #MLB #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #Baseball #MLBTradeDeadline #AlexAnthopoulos #ChrisSale #BryceElder #GrantHolmes #JRRitchie #FernandoTatisJr #MannyMachado #SandyAlcantara #NationalLeague #BaseballPodcast #680TheFan #BarrettSallee #ChrisDimino #BravesNews #MLBNews #BaseballTalk

The Braves head to San Diego after taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers, but questions remain about the starting rotation. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the upcoming Padres series, discuss Bryce Elder's struggles, Grant Holmes' recent issues, JR Ritchie's development, and whether Alex Anthopoulos needs to make a major move before the trade deadline. Plus: Can the Padres' struggling offense finally wake up? Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado under the microscope Sandy Alcantara trade rumors Why the Braves may need another frontline starter Key matchups to watch in San Diego Can Atlanta keep rolling on the West Coast? Presented by Marietta Toyota. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Braves take 2 of 3 from Brewers 03:10 Padres offensive struggles 06:12 Fernando Tatis Jr. &amp; Manny Machado concerns 09:35 Sandy Alcantara trade rumors 11:20 Braves rotation questions 13:45 Bryce Elder's struggles 15:50 Grant Holmes &amp; JR Ritchie outlook 18:30 Trade deadline needs for Atlanta 20:45 Braves-Padres series prediction 22:00 Final thoughts #Braves #AtlantaBraves #BravesCountry #BravesCentral #MLB #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #Baseball #MLBTradeDeadline #AlexAnthopoulos #ChrisSale #BryceElder #GrantHolmes #JRRitchie #FernandoTatisJr #MannyMachado #SandyAlcantara #NationalLeague #BaseballPodcast #680TheFan #BarrettSallee #ChrisDimino #BravesNews #MLBNews #BaseballTalk

Braves vs Padres Preview: Is Atlanta's Rotation Good Enough for a Playoff Run?

The Atlanta Braves return home looking to stop a rough stretch, but it won't be easy against one of baseball's most complete teams. On this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down Atlanta's upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers, a club that continues to win despite operating with one of MLB's smallest payrolls. They discuss what makes Milwaukee so dangerous, the rise of flamethrowing rookie Jacob Misiorowski, and why the Brewers have become one of baseball's best-run organizations. They also dive into the Braves' recent struggles, the impact of injuries, and whether reinforcements like Drake Baldwin, Hurston Waldrep, and others can help turn things around. ⚾ Topics Include: Braves' recent losing stretch and offensive struggles Why the Brewers continue to outperform expectations Jacob Misiorowski's historic velocity and dominance Chris Sale vs. Kyle Harrison matchup preview Drake Baldwin's return and Braves injury updates Milwaukee's trade deadline outlook Braves playoff outlook and second-half expectations

The Atlanta Braves return home looking to stop a rough stretch, but it won't be easy against one of baseball's most complete teams. On this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down Atlanta's upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers, a club that continues to win despite operating with one of MLB's smallest payrolls. They discuss what makes Milwaukee so dangerous, the rise of flamethrowing rookie Jacob Misiorowski, and why the Brewers have become one of baseball's best-run organizations. They also dive into the Braves' recent struggles, the impact of injuries, and whether reinforcements like Drake Baldwin, Hurston Waldrep, and others can help turn things around. ⚾ Topics Include: Braves' recent losing stretch and offensive struggles Why the Brewers continue to outperform expectations Jacob Misiorowski's historic velocity and dominance Chris Sale vs. Kyle Harrison matchup preview Drake Baldwin's return and Braves injury updates Milwaukee's trade deadline outlook Braves playoff outlook and second-half expectations

Braves vs Brewers Preview: Can Atlanta Snap Its Slump Against MLB's Hottest Team?

The Braves return home to face the Giants after a disappointing road trip, and Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down everything you need to know before the series begins. 🔹 The latest on Spencer Strider's elbow injury and what it means for Atlanta moving forward 🔹 Why Eli White has quietly become one of the Braves' biggest contributors 🔹 A look back at the legendary 1993 Braves-Giants pennant race that helped reshape Major League Baseball 🔹 Bobby Cox, Bruce Bochy, and one of the most respected moments in postseason history 🔹 How Atlanta can bounce back after its toughest stretch of the season Plus, the guys discuss the long history between these two franchises and what to watch as the Braves welcome San Francisco to Truist Park.

The Braves return home to face the Giants after a disappointing road trip, and Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down everything you need to know before the series begins. 🔹 The latest on Spencer Strider's elbow injury and what it means for Atlanta moving forward 🔹 Why Eli White has quietly become one of the Braves' biggest contributors 🔹 A look back at the legendary 1993 Braves-Giants pennant race that helped reshape Major League Baseball 🔹 Bobby Cox, Bruce Bochy, and one of the most respected moments in postseason history 🔹 How Atlanta can bounce back after its toughest stretch of the season Plus, the guys discuss the long history between these two franchises and what to watch as the Braves welcome San Francisco to Truist Park.

BRAVES vs DODGERS Preview + Is It Time To Bench Austin Riley?

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