Chris and Barrett ask the big question — can the #Braves really afford to “run it back” in 2026? They break down Acuña’s health, Matt Olson’s consistency, Michael Harris II’s resurgence in center field, and what the team should do with Jurickson Profar.

Chris and Barrett ask the big question &mdash; can the #Braves really afford to &ldquo;run it back&rdquo; in 2026? They break down Acu&ntilde;a&rsquo;s health, Matt Olson&rsquo;s consistency, Michael Harris II&rsquo;s resurgence in center field, and what the team should do with Jurickson Profar.

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!

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Welcome to the program dedicated to baseball and the finer things in life, Cheers to Baseball! Get the latest news, info and analysis from the diamond while enjoying an adult beverage of the week!

Welcome to the program dedicated to baseball and the finer things in life, Cheers to Baseball! Get the latest news, info and analysis from the diamond while enjoying an adult beverage of the week!

Enter the world of baseball....past, present and future...with two of the game's premiere baseball men, Chris Dimino and Kevin McAlpin of the Braves Radio Network.

Cheers to Baseball

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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Can the Braves Afford to “Run It Back” in 2026?

The 2026 season is officially here — and Braves Central is BACK. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down: Chris Sale’s extension (2 years, $45M) Why the offense — not just pitching — cost the Braves in 2025 Ronald Acuña’s shocking RBI stat Drake Baldwin batting second?! Orlando Arcia’s ripple effect on the lineup Why base running could quietly change everything What Plan A looks like for Walt Weiss Plus: Why losing one- and two-run games buried Atlanta last year and how they fix it.

The 2026 season is officially here &mdash; and Braves Central is BACK. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down: Chris Sale&rsquo;s extension (2 years, $45M) Why the offense &mdash; not just pitching &mdash; cost the Braves in 2025 Ronald Acu&ntilde;a&rsquo;s shocking RBI stat Drake Baldwin batting second?! Orlando Arcia&rsquo;s ripple effect on the lineup Why base running could quietly change everything What Plan A looks like for Walt Weiss Plus: Why losing one- and two-run games buried Atlanta last year and how they fix it.

Chris Sale Extended, Acuña Leadoff Debate & Why the Offense MUST Be Better in 2026

The new era of Braves baseball is officially here. Walt Weiss has been named the next manager of the Atlanta Braves — and Braves Central is breaking it all down. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee react to the hire, share what they learned from the press conference, and explain why Alex Anthopoulos’ first managerial decision sets the tone for a massive offseason in Atlanta. From Chipper Jones’ endorsement to what Weiss brings as a leader and strategist, the guys cover every angle — including what’s next at shortstop and how this move fits “The Braves Way.”

The new era of Braves baseball is officially here. Walt Weiss has been named the next manager of the Atlanta Braves &mdash; and Braves Central is breaking it all down. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee react to the hire, share what they learned from the press conference, and explain why Alex Anthopoulos&rsquo; first managerial decision sets the tone for a massive offseason in Atlanta. From Chipper Jones&rsquo; endorsement to what Weiss brings as a leader and strategist, the guys cover every angle &mdash; including what&rsquo;s next at shortstop and how this move fits &ldquo;The Braves Way.&rdquo;

They’ll Smell Through Your B.S.’ — What Makes Walt Weiss the Right Fit for the Braves

The Atlanta Braves close the book on 2025, and Braves Central has all the storylines that matter. ⚾️ From Charlie Morton’s legendary farewell to the challenges and inconsistencies that defined the season, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down what went wrong, what went right, and how the Braves can bounce back in 2026. Plus, how the Mets’ collapse and Reds’ rise could shape the National League landscape. We’ll cover: 👏 Morton’s farewell & career legacy ⚾️ Braves’ offensive struggles & pitching woes 🔥 Keys to winning back the fan base 💸 What the offseason could bring in free agency 📊 NL rivals: Mets’ meltdown vs. Reds’ rise

The Atlanta Braves close the book on 2025, and Braves Central has all the storylines that matter. ⚾️ From Charlie Morton&rsquo;s legendary farewell to the challenges and inconsistencies that defined the season, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down what went wrong, what went right, and how the Braves can bounce back in 2026. Plus, how the Mets&rsquo; collapse and Reds&rsquo; rise could shape the National League landscape. We&rsquo;ll cover: 👏 Morton&rsquo;s farewell &amp; career legacy ⚾️ Braves&rsquo; offensive struggles &amp; pitching woes 🔥 Keys to winning back the fan base 💸 What the offseason could bring in free agency 📊 NL rivals: Mets&rsquo; meltdown vs. Reds&rsquo; rise

Can the Braves Afford to “Run It Back” in 2026?

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