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.

Braves Central

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

The Braves head to Chicago for a three-game series against a surprisingly competitive White Sox team. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down how the White Sox have exceeded expectations, why their offense has been more dangerous than expected, and where Atlanta can take advantage of Chicago's pitching staff. They also discuss Michael Harris II's impact, the continued importance of the Braves bullpen, Austin Riley's search for consistency, and what to watch for as Atlanta looks to keep its momentum rolling.

The Braves head to Chicago for a three-game series against a surprisingly competitive White Sox team. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down how the White Sox have exceeded expectations, why their offense has been more dangerous than expected, and where Atlanta can take advantage of Chicago's pitching staff. They also discuss Michael Harris II's impact, the continued importance of the Braves bullpen, Austin Riley's search for consistency, and what to watch for as Atlanta looks to keep its momentum rolling.

Braves vs. White Sox Preview: Why Chicago Is Better Than You Think

The Braves take another series, but plenty of questions remain heading into a weekend showdown with the Pirates. On this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee discuss: ⚾ Chris Sale's tough-luck loss despite another strong season ⚾ Austin Riley's continued offensive struggles ⚾ Why Braves fans are starting to show frustration ⚾ Chris Dimino's blunt comments about Ronaldo López ⚾ Why the Pirates are a much tougher matchup than many realize ⚾ Ronald Acuña Jr.'s success against Mitch Keller ⚾ What to watch for this weekend at Truist Park Will the Braves keep their streak of winning series alive? Subscribe for daily Braves coverage, interviews, analysis, and breaking news from 680 The Fan. #Braves #AtlantaBraves #RonaldAcunaJr #ChrisSale #AustinRiley #MLB #BravesCountry #680TheFan #baseball 00:00 Intro 00:40 Braves Keep Winning Series Without Sweeps 02:15 Chris Sale's Tough-Luck Loss vs Diamondbacks 05:05 Why the Pirates Are Better Than You Think 08:30 Pittsburgh's Wild Card Push & Paul Skenes Discussion 12:05 Mitch Keller Preview and Ronald Acuña Jr. Matchup 14:20 Gregory Soto and the Pirates Bullpen 15:10 Austin Riley's Continued Struggles at the Plate 18:00 Chris Dimino on Ronaldo López's Recent Performance 19:25 Final Thoughts on Braves vs Pirates Series 20:00 Marietta Toyota Sponsor Message

The Braves take another series, but plenty of questions remain heading into a weekend showdown with the Pirates. On this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee discuss: ⚾ Chris Sale's tough-luck loss despite another strong season ⚾ Austin Riley's continued offensive struggles ⚾ Why Braves fans are starting to show frustration ⚾ Chris Dimino's blunt comments about Ronaldo L&oacute;pez ⚾ Why the Pirates are a much tougher matchup than many realize ⚾ Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr.'s success against Mitch Keller ⚾ What to watch for this weekend at Truist Park Will the Braves keep their streak of winning series alive? Subscribe for daily Braves coverage, interviews, analysis, and breaking news from 680 The Fan. #Braves #AtlantaBraves #RonaldAcunaJr #ChrisSale #AustinRiley #MLB #BravesCountry #680TheFan #baseball 00:00 Intro 00:40 Braves Keep Winning Series Without Sweeps 02:15 Chris Sale's Tough-Luck Loss vs Diamondbacks 05:05 Why the Pirates Are Better Than You Think 08:30 Pittsburgh's Wild Card Push &amp; Paul Skenes Discussion 12:05 Mitch Keller Preview and Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr. Matchup 14:20 Gregory Soto and the Pirates Bullpen 15:10 Austin Riley's Continued Struggles at the Plate 18:00 Chris Dimino on Ronaldo L&oacute;pez's Recent Performance 19:25 Final Thoughts on Braves vs Pirates Series 20:00 Marietta Toyota Sponsor Message

Braves Concerns: Austin Riley's Bat and Ronaldo López's Future Role

The Braves open a three-game series against the Blue Jays at Truist Park, and Chris Dimino breaks down the biggest storylines heading into the matchup. 🔹 Kevin Gausman takes the mound for Toronto 🔹 Why the Blue Jays' offense has regressed in 2026 🔹 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s surprising power numbers 🔹 How Atlanta can attack Toronto's pitching staff 🔹 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s recent hot streak 🔹 The latest on Ha-Seong Kim's role moving forward

The Braves open a three-game series against the Blue Jays at Truist Park, and Chris Dimino breaks down the biggest storylines heading into the matchup. 🔹 Kevin Gausman takes the mound for Toronto 🔹 Why the Blue Jays' offense has regressed in 2026 🔹 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s surprising power numbers 🔹 How Atlanta can attack Toronto's pitching staff 🔹 Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr.'s recent hot streak 🔹 The latest on Ha-Seong Kim's role moving forward

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

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