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.

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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 Braves are facing elimination after another frustrating night at the plate against the Dodgers. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Atlanta’s offensive struggles, Chris Sale’s rough outing, whether the Dodgers had a read on his pitches, and why the Braves’ top of the order has to show up in Game 4. They also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.’s postseason struggles, Tyler Mahle’s massive start against Tyler Glasnow, why the Dodgers’ postseason experience keeps showing up, and how Atlanta can force a Game 5 in Los Angeles.

The Braves are facing elimination after another frustrating night at the plate against the Dodgers. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Atlanta&rsquo;s offensive struggles, Chris Sale&rsquo;s rough outing, whether the Dodgers had a read on his pitches, and why the Braves&rsquo; top of the order has to show up in Game 4. They also discuss Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr.&rsquo;s postseason struggles, Tyler Mahle&rsquo;s massive start against Tyler Glasnow, why the Dodgers&rsquo; postseason experience keeps showing up, and how Atlanta can force a Game 5 in Los Angeles.

Braves vs. Dodgers Game 4: Can Atlanta’s Bats Save the Season?

The NLDS shifts to Truist Park tied 1-1, and the Braves have the pitcher they want most on the mound: Chris Sale. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down why Game 3 is so pivotal, the case for Sale on extra rest, and whether Yoshinobu Yamamoto could show rust after 13 days without a game appearance. They also look back at the bullpen’s huge Game 2 effort, from Ray Kerr and Didier Fuentes to Dylan Lee, why Michael Harris II has been Atlanta’s postseason star so far, and what Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and the rest of the offense need to do against the Dodgers.

The NLDS shifts to Truist Park tied 1-1, and the Braves have the pitcher they want most on the mound: Chris Sale. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down why Game 3 is so pivotal, the case for Sale on extra rest, and whether Yoshinobu Yamamoto could show rust after 13 days without a game appearance. They also look back at the bullpen&rsquo;s huge Game 2 effort, from Ray Kerr and Didier Fuentes to Dylan Lee, why Michael Harris II has been Atlanta&rsquo;s postseason star so far, and what Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr., Matt Olson and the rest of the offense need to do against the Dodgers.

Braves vs. Dodgers Game 3: Chris Sale Gets the Ball in a 1-1 NLDS

The Braves are down 1-0 in the NLDS — and Game 2 feels like a must-win in Los Angeles.

Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Atlanta’s Game 1 loss, the missed chances against Tarik Skubal, why the Braves did not empty their bullpen, and the massive pitching decision facing Walt Weiss.

Will Chris Sale get the ball? Could Tyler Mahle pitch on short rest? Or will the Braves use a bullpen game to try to earn a 1-1 split before the series heads back to Atlanta?

They also preview Blake Snell, the importance of winning the home-run battle, Ozzie Albies heating up, and the Braves hitters who need to deliver in Game 2.

Subscribe to 680 The Fan for Braves Central postseason coverage.

The Braves are down 1-0 in the NLDS &mdash; and Game 2 feels like a must-win in Los Angeles.
Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Atlanta&rsquo;s Game 1 loss, the missed chances against Tarik Skubal, why the Braves did not empty their bullpen, and the massive pitching decision facing Walt Weiss.
Will Chris Sale get the ball? Could Tyler Mahle pitch on short rest? Or will the Braves use a bullpen game to try to earn a 1-1 split before the series heads back to Atlanta?
They also preview Blake Snell, the importance of winning the home-run battle, Ozzie Albies heating up, and the Braves hitters who need to deliver in Game 2.
Subscribe to 680 The Fan for Braves Central postseason coverage.

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

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