Austin Riley’s Redemption Fuels Braves’ Game 2 Push vs. Phillies

Austin Riley delivered the defining moment of Game 1, and now the Braves are one win away from advancing. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino relive Riley’s dramatic go-ahead homer, Chris Sale’s postseason start, Didier Fuentes’ huge relief appearance and Mauricio Dubón’s leadership. Then they previe…

Braves vs. Phillies Wild Card Game 1 Preview: The Key to Winning

It’s playoff time in Atlanta. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino preview Game 1 of the Braves’ Wild Card matchup against the Phillies. Can the Braves jump on Jesús Luzardo early, force Philadelphia into its taxed bullpen, and win the two areas that could decide the series: defense and relief pitching?…

Martín Pérez Injury Shakes Up Braves’ Playoff Plansl

Martín Pérez landing on the IL has reshaped the Braves’ postseason pitching puzzle. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down what Pérez’s absence means for a potential Wild Card Game 3, why Grant Holmes, J.R. Ritchie and the bullpen become even more important, and how Atlanta can manage its arms …

Braves Prepare for Playoffs | Walt Weiss for NL Manager of the Year?

The Braves are NL East champions and heading into the final home series of the regular season. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino discuss how Atlanta should use this week to get ready for the postseason—including bullpen roles for A.J. Smith-Shawver and Robert Suarez, Chris Sale’s tune-up, lineup deci…

Braves Have One Clear Path to Win in October

The Braves are closing in on a playoff spot, but Chris Dimino says their formula for winning has not changed: hit home runs, get enough starting pitching and hand a lead to the bullpen. On this edition of Braves Central, Chris and Nick break down Atlanta’s frustrating struggles with runners in scor…

Braves Playoff Push: Matt Olson, Cubs Series & October Pitching | Braves Central

The Braves took two of three from the Phillies, but their biggest October questions remain unanswered with just 12 games left in the regular season. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino discuss whether Matt Olson is finally breaking out of his slump, Atlanta’s pursuit of a top-two pla…

Ronald Acuña Jr. Is This Generation’s Chipper Jones vs. Phillies

Ronald Acuña Jr. has become Philadelphia’s newest villain—and Braves fans should love every second of it. After Acuña’s home run celebration and curtain call fired up Phillies fans, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee explain why the Braves superstar is becoming this generation’s Chipper Jones against …

Atlanta Braves vs. Phillies: Biggest Series of the Year

The biggest series of the Braves’ season is here. Atlanta heads to Philadelphia for a four-game showdown with the Phillies that could reshape the NL East race. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino explain how Don Mattingly has transformed Philadelphia into a more patient and versatile…

Chris Sale’s Legendary Shutout Completes Braves’ Sweep of Dodgers

Chris Sale delivered an all-time performance, throwing a complete-game shutout as the Braves beat the Dodgers 1–0 to finish off a three-game sweep. Drake Baldwin provided the only run with a first-pitch leadoff homer. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Sale’s dominant nig…

Braves Offense Put to the Test in Huge Dodgers Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in Atlanta for a massive three-game series with the Braves — and it has all the makings of a playoff preview. On Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down what’s at stake for Atlanta, the continued concerns surrounding the Braves offense, why Bryce Elder…