With the trade deadline approaching, the Braves have big decisions to make. Is it time to move Marcell Ozuna? And has Nacho Alvarez Jr.’s hot start made Ozzie Albies expendable? All that and more on this episode of Braves Central.

With the trade deadline approaching, the Braves have big decisions to make. Is it time to move Marcell Ozuna? And has Nacho Alvarez Jr.&rsquo;s hot start made Ozzie Albies expendable? All that and more on this episode of Braves Central.

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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Marcell Ozuna on the Block? Is Nacho Alvarez Jr. the Future at 2B?

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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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.

Braves OPENING DAY Preview 🚨 Roster Surprises, Royals Warning & Bullpen Truth

The guys discuss the newly announced BravesVision streaming service, what the $99.99 price means for fans, and how watching Braves games could actually become easier this season depending on upcoming carriage deals. Pasted text They also take a close look at the Braves starting rotation, how injuries have reshaped the pitching plans for Opening Day, and why Bryce Elder appears locked in as the No. 5 starter. Plus, one unexpected storyline: Dom Smith. The veteran signed a minor-league deal, but strong spring training performances could earn him real at-bats as the Braves’ designated hitter early in the season. Other topics in this episode: Why the Braves offense must improve after finishing 13th in MLB in runs scored last season How just half a run more per game could drastically change their season Outfield depth questions heading into Opening Day Why base running could be a key offensive improvement With Opening Day against the Kansas City Royals approaching fast, the Braves season is almost here.

The guys discuss the newly announced BravesVision streaming service, what the $99.99 price means for fans, and how watching Braves games could actually become easier this season depending on upcoming carriage deals. Pasted text They also take a close look at the Braves starting rotation, how injuries have reshaped the pitching plans for Opening Day, and why Bryce Elder appears locked in as the No. 5 starter. Plus, one unexpected storyline: Dom Smith. The veteran signed a minor-league deal, but strong spring training performances could earn him real at-bats as the Braves&rsquo; designated hitter early in the season. Other topics in this episode: Why the Braves offense must improve after finishing 13th in MLB in runs scored last season How just half a run more per game could drastically change their season Outfield depth questions heading into Opening Day Why base running could be a key offensive improvement With Opening Day against the Kansas City Royals approaching fast, the Braves season is almost here.

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