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 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

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

Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down the Atlanta Braves’ recent series and what’s trending early in the season. After a strong start in Arizona, the offense stalled — raising concerns about familiar issues from last year, including struggles in one-run games and with runners in scoring position. 🔹 Austin Riley pressing at the plate? Manager Walt Weiss takes a different approach than Brian Snitker 🔹 Ronald Acuña Jr. showing signs of breaking out after a strong performance 🔹 Braves bullpen vs. Diamondbacks missed opportunities 🔹 Preview of the Angels series — including Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, and closer Jordan Romano 🔹 Historic MLB moment: Jo Adell’s unreal defensive performance 🔹 Pitching matchup spotlight: Chris Sale vs. José Soriano Plus: – Thoughts on early-season run differential – Why Michael Harris II and Drake Baldwin could be key moving forward – What to expect as the Braves continue their road trip Presented by Marietta Toyota 📍 New episodes of Braves Central drop weekly 📺 Subscribe for more Braves coverage, interviews, and analysis ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Intro & Braves Central Welcome 0:08 Braves Series Recap vs. Diamondbacks 0:26 One-Run Losses & Offensive Concerns 0:40 Bullpen Missed Opportunities 1:25 Austin Riley Pressing at the Plate 2:08 Should Riley Sit or Play Through It? 2:27 Ronald Acuña Jr. Starting to Heat Up 3:03 Managing Acuña’s Playing Time (Turf, DH Role) 3:47 Walt Weiss’ Honest Approach 4:13 Do Days Off Actually Help Hitters? 5:21 Braves vs. Angels Preview 5:44 Angels Overview: Star Power but No Results 6:15 Jo Adell’s Historic Defensive Game 7:19 Rarest Feat in Baseball History Debate 8:54 Angels Roster Notes (Trout, Romano, etc.) 9:41 Run Differential vs. Winning Close Games 10:33 Pitching Matchup: Chris Sale vs. José Soriano 11:16 Keys for Braves Bats to Get Going 12:00 Road Trip Stretch & Schedule Outlook 12:11 Split-Screen Night: Braves vs. National Championship 12:46 Final Thoughts on Braves Early Season Trends 13:45 Next Episode Preview & Homestand Ahead 13:54 Marietta Toyota Sponsor Read

Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down the Atlanta Braves&rsquo; recent series and what&rsquo;s trending early in the season. After a strong start in Arizona, the offense stalled &mdash; raising concerns about familiar issues from last year, including struggles in one-run games and with runners in scoring position. 🔹 Austin Riley pressing at the plate? Manager Walt Weiss takes a different approach than Brian Snitker 🔹 Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr. showing signs of breaking out after a strong performance 🔹 Braves bullpen vs. Diamondbacks missed opportunities 🔹 Preview of the Angels series &mdash; including Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, and closer Jordan Romano 🔹 Historic MLB moment: Jo Adell&rsquo;s unreal defensive performance 🔹 Pitching matchup spotlight: Chris Sale vs. Jos&eacute; Soriano Plus: &ndash; Thoughts on early-season run differential &ndash; Why Michael Harris II and Drake Baldwin could be key moving forward &ndash; What to expect as the Braves continue their road trip Presented by Marietta Toyota 📍 New episodes of Braves Central drop weekly 📺 Subscribe for more Braves coverage, interviews, and analysis ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Intro &amp; Braves Central Welcome 0:08 Braves Series Recap vs. Diamondbacks 0:26 One-Run Losses &amp; Offensive Concerns 0:40 Bullpen Missed Opportunities 1:25 Austin Riley Pressing at the Plate 2:08 Should Riley Sit or Play Through It? 2:27 Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr. Starting to Heat Up 3:03 Managing Acu&ntilde;a&rsquo;s Playing Time (Turf, DH Role) 3:47 Walt Weiss&rsquo; Honest Approach 4:13 Do Days Off Actually Help Hitters? 5:21 Braves vs. Angels Preview 5:44 Angels Overview: Star Power but No Results 6:15 Jo Adell&rsquo;s Historic Defensive Game 7:19 Rarest Feat in Baseball History Debate 8:54 Angels Roster Notes (Trout, Romano, etc.) 9:41 Run Differential vs. Winning Close Games 10:33 Pitching Matchup: Chris Sale vs. Jos&eacute; Soriano 11:16 Keys for Braves Bats to Get Going 12:00 Road Trip Stretch &amp; Schedule Outlook 12:11 Split-Screen Night: Braves vs. National Championship 12:46 Final Thoughts on Braves Early Season Trends 13:45 Next Episode Preview &amp; Homestand Ahead 13:54 Marietta Toyota Sponsor Read

Braves Struggles Return? Riley Pressing, Acuña Heating Up & Wild MLB Moments | Braves Central

The Braves take 2 of 3 from the Royals — and it ends with a moment Atlanta won’t forget. Dominic Smith delivers a walk-off grand slam in his Braves debut, and suddenly the conversation around this team feels different. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down the series win, what stood out from the pitching staff, and why this Braves team may already be showing a winning formula early in the season. They dive into: Dominic Smith’s walk-off grand slam and what it means Strong pitching: 24 strikeouts vs 9 walks Didier Fuentes emerging as a key bullpen arm Bryce Elder and the big rotation questions Increased aggressiveness on the basepaths Why the A’s may be better than their 0-3 start Presented by Marietta Toyota. Catch Braves Central all season and the Ford Leadoff Show before every Braves game on the Braves Radio Network. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Braves coverage. #Braves#AtlantaBraves#MLB#DominicSmith#BravesCentral Chapters: 0:00 Braves take series vs Royals 0:30 Dominic Smith walk-off grand slam reaction 1:30 Why this series win matters 2:30 Pitching shines (24 Ks, 9 BBs) 3:45 Didier Fuentes breakout performance 5:00 Bryce Elder: big question in rotation 6:30 Previewing the A’s series 8:00 Don’t overlook Oakland’s talent 9:30 Braves offensive consistency + key moments 11:00 Basepath aggressiveness stands out 12:30 Final thoughts + what to watch next

The Braves take 2 of 3 from the Royals &mdash; and it ends with a moment Atlanta won&rsquo;t forget. Dominic Smith delivers a walk-off grand slam in his Braves debut, and suddenly the conversation around this team feels different. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down the series win, what stood out from the pitching staff, and why this Braves team may already be showing a winning formula early in the season. They dive into: Dominic Smith&rsquo;s walk-off grand slam and what it means Strong pitching: 24 strikeouts vs 9 walks Didier Fuentes emerging as a key bullpen arm Bryce Elder and the big rotation questions Increased aggressiveness on the basepaths Why the A&rsquo;s may be better than their 0-3 start Presented by Marietta Toyota. Catch Braves Central all season and the Ford Leadoff Show before every Braves game on the Braves Radio Network. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Braves coverage. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/braves">#Braves</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/atlantabraves">#AtlantaBraves</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mlb">#MLB</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dominicsmith">#DominicSmith</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bravescentral">#BravesCentral</a> Chapters: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw" aria-label="0 seconds">0:00</a> Braves take series vs Royals <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw&amp;t=30s" aria-label="30 seconds">0:30</a> Dominic Smith walk-off grand slam reaction <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw&amp;t=90s" aria-label="1 minute, 30 seconds">1:30</a> Why this series win matters <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw&amp;t=150s" aria-label="2 minutes, 30 seconds">2:30</a> Pitching shines (24 Ks, 9 BBs) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw&amp;t=225s" aria-label="3 minutes, 45 seconds">3:45</a> Didier Fuentes breakout performance <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw&amp;t=300s" aria-label="5 minutes">5:00</a> Bryce Elder: big question in rotation <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw&amp;t=390s" aria-label="6 minutes, 30 seconds">6:30</a> Previewing the A&rsquo;s series <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw&amp;t=480s" aria-label="8 minutes">8:00</a> Don&rsquo;t overlook Oakland&rsquo;s talent <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw&amp;t=570s" aria-label="9 minutes, 30 seconds">9:30</a> Braves offensive consistency + key moments <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw&amp;t=660s" aria-label="11 minutes">11:00</a> Basepath aggressiveness stands out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZKLoORRSw&amp;t=750s" aria-label="12 minutes, 30 seconds">12:30</a> Final thoughts + what to watch next

24 Ks, Walk-Off Slam & Series Win | Braves Showing Winning Formula Early, Athletics Up Next

Opening Day is HERE — and Atlanta Braves baseball is officially back.

On this episode of Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down everything you need to know heading into the Braves’ opening series against the Kansas City Royals.

⚾ Topics covered:
Braves Opening Day roster surprises (12 new faces)
Why spring training stats DON’T matter
The underrated strength of the Braves bullpen
Spencer Strider update & rotation concerns
Why the Royals are a sneaky playoff threat
A wild Bryce Elder stat you probably didn’t know
Keys to a strong start (and why 4-2 matters)

Plus, why this season could come down to bullpen performance and situational baseball more than ever.

📅 New episodes drop before every Braves series all season long.

🎙️ Hear Barrett & Dimino on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network pregame show — and right here on Braves Central.

Presented by Marietta Toyota.

Opening Day is HERE &mdash; and Atlanta Braves baseball is officially back.
On this episode of Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down everything you need to know heading into the Braves&rsquo; opening series against the Kansas City Royals.
⚾ Topics covered:
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<li data-section-id="eciauv" data-start="1037" data-end="1084">The underrated strength of the Braves bullpen</li>
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<li data-section-id="1eoxmj9" data-start="1175" data-end="1225">A wild Bryce Elder stat you probably didn&rsquo;t know</li>
<li data-section-id="af5qp6" data-start="1226" data-end="1272">Keys to a strong start (and why 4-2 matters)</li>
</ul>
Plus, why this season could come down to bullpen performance and situational baseball more than ever.
📅 New episodes drop before every Braves series all season long.
🎙️ Hear Barrett &amp; Dimino on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network pregame show &mdash; and right here on Braves Central.
Presented by Marietta Toyota.

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