Braves vs Padres Preview: Is Atlanta's Rotation Good Enough for a Playoff Run?

Braves vs Padres Preview: Is Atlanta's Rotation Good Enough for a Playoff Run?

The Braves head to San Diego after taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers, but questions remain about the starting rotation. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the upcoming Padres series, discuss Bryce Elder's struggles, Grant Holmes' recent issues, JR Ritchie's development, and whether Alex Anthopoulos needs to make a major move before the trade deadline. Plus: Can the Padres' struggling offense finally wake up? Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado under the microscope Sandy Alcantara trade rumors Why the Braves may need another frontline starter Key matchups to watch in San Diego Can Atlanta keep rolling on the West Coast? Presented by Marietta Toyota. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Braves take 2 of 3 from Brewers 03:10 Padres offensive struggles 06:12 Fernando Tatis Jr. & Manny Machado concerns 09:35 Sandy Alcantara trade rumors 11:20 Braves rotation questions 13:45 Bryce Elder's struggles 15:50 Grant Holmes & JR Ritchie outlook 18:30 Trade deadline needs for Atlanta 20:45 Braves-Padres series prediction 22:00 Final thoughts #Braves #AtlantaBraves #BravesCountry #BravesCentral #MLB #Padres #SanDiegoPadres #Baseball #MLBTradeDeadline #AlexAnthopoulos #ChrisSale #BryceElder #GrantHolmes #JRRitchie #FernandoTatisJr #MannyMachado #SandyAlcantara #NationalLeague #BaseballPodcast #680TheFan #BarrettSallee #ChrisDimino #BravesNews #MLBNews #BaseballTalk See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Braves vs Brewers Preview: Can Atlanta Snap Its Slump Against MLB's Hottest Team?

The Atlanta Braves return home looking to stop a rough stretch, but it won't be easy against one of baseball's most complete teams. On this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down Atlanta's upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers, a club that continues to win despite operating with one of MLB's smallest payrolls. They discuss what makes Milwaukee so dangerous, the rise of flamethrowing rookie Jacob Misiorowski, and why the Brewers have become one of baseball's best-run organizations. They also dive into the Braves' recent struggles, the impact of injuries, and whether reinforcements like Drake Baldwin, Hurston Waldrep, and others can help turn things around. ⚾ Topics Include: Braves' recent losing stretch and offensive struggles Why the Brewers continue to outperform expectations Jacob Misiorowski's historic velocity and dominance Chris Sale vs. Kyle Harrison matchup preview Drake Baldwin's return and Braves injury updates Milwaukee's trade deadline outlook Braves playoff outlook and second-half expectations See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Braves vs Giants: Spencer Strider Injury Update, Eli White's Rise & Revisiting the 1993 Pennant Race

The Braves return home to face the Giants after a disappointing road trip, and Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down everything you need to know before the series begins. 🔹 The latest on Spencer Strider's elbow injury and what it means for Atlanta moving forward 🔹 Why Eli White has quietly become one of the Braves' biggest contributors 🔹 A look back at the legendary 1993 Braves-Giants pennant race that helped reshape Major League Baseball 🔹 Bobby Cox, Bruce Bochy, and one of the most respected moments in postseason history 🔹 How Atlanta can bounce back after its toughest stretch of the season Plus, the guys discuss the long history between these two franchises and what to watch as the Braves welcome San Francisco to Truist Park. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Braves vs Mets Preview: Spencer Strider vs Nolan McLean + Atlanta-New York Rivalry History

The Braves head to New York looking to bounce back after a disappointing series in Chicago. On this episode of Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino preview a huge NL East showdown with the Mets, break down the pitching matchup between Spencer Strider and Nolan McLean, discuss Atlanta's historic rivalry with New York, and provide injury updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Drake Baldwin, and Hurston Waldrep. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Braves vs. White Sox Preview: Why Chicago Is Better Than You Think

The Braves head to Chicago for a three-game series against a surprisingly competitive White Sox team. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down how the White Sox have exceeded expectations, why their offense has been more dangerous than expected, and where Atlanta can take advantage of Chicago's pitching staff. They also discuss Michael Harris II's impact, the continued importance of the Braves bullpen, Austin Riley's search for consistency, and what to watch for as Atlanta looks to keep its momentum rolling. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.