The Braves head to New York looking to bounce back after a disappointing series in Chicago. On this episode of Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino preview a huge NL East showdown with the Mets, break down the pitching matchup between Spencer Strider and Nolan McLean, discuss Atlanta's historic rivalry with New York, and provide injury updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Drake Baldwin, and Hurston Waldrep.

The Braves head to New York looking to bounce back after a disappointing series in Chicago. On this episode of Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino preview a huge NL East showdown with the Mets, break down the pitching matchup between Spencer Strider and Nolan McLean, discuss Atlanta's historic rivalry with New York, and provide injury updates on Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr., Drake Baldwin, and Hurston Waldrep.

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 Mets Preview: Spencer Strider vs Nolan McLean + Atlanta-New York Rivalry History

The Braves are closing in on a playoff spot, but Chris Dimino says their formula for winning has not changed: hit home runs, get enough starting pitching and hand a lead to the bullpen. On this edition of Braves Central, Chris and Nick break down Atlanta’s frustrating struggles with runners in scoring position, the Astros series in Houston and why the postseason can hinge on an unexpected player rising to the moment. They also discuss Chris Sale’s adjusted schedule, Tyler Mahle and Martín Pérez, the state of the bullpen and what the Braves need to see as October approaches.

The Braves are closing in on a playoff spot, but Chris Dimino says their formula for winning has not changed: hit home runs, get enough starting pitching and hand a lead to the bullpen. On this edition of Braves Central, Chris and Nick break down Atlanta&rsquo;s frustrating struggles with runners in scoring position, the Astros series in Houston and why the postseason can hinge on an unexpected player rising to the moment. They also discuss Chris Sale&rsquo;s adjusted schedule, Tyler Mahle and Mart&iacute;n P&eacute;rez, the state of the bullpen and what the Braves need to see as October approaches.

Braves Have One Clear Path to Win in October

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.

 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

Braves vs Mets Preview: Spencer Strider vs Nolan McLean + Atlanta-New York Rivalry History

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