Braves Central: Ronald Acuña DH Debate, Austin Riley Awakens & Miami Preview

Ronald Acuña Jr. FIGURES IT OUT? + Chris Dimino Predicts 12 Braves HRs This Weekend!

The Braves head to Cincinnati after taking 2 of 3 from Boston, and Chris Dimino thinks Atlanta's offense could be ready to EXPLODE. ⚾ Is Ronald Acuña Jr. finally breaking out? ⚾ Why Acuña's two walks were just as important as his grand slam ⚾ Austin Riley's growing fastball problem ⚾ Ozzie Albies showing signs of life ⚾ Should Orlando Mateo play more than Ha-Seong Kim? ⚾ Why Chris Dimino is predicting TWELVE Braves home runs this weekend ⚾ Braves vs. Reds series preview See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Is a Ha-Seong Kim Reckoning Coming?

The Braves take Game 1 at Fenway behind big nights from Michael Harris II, Matt Olson and Austin Riley — but the biggest conversation may be happening at shortstop. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down: ⚾ Michael Harris’ insane power display ⚾ Spencer Strider settling in after a rough start ⚾ Why Bryce Elder has become must-watch baseball ⚾ Fenway Park chaos and the Braves bats waking up ⚾ The growing concerns around Ha-Seong Kim ⚾ Could the Braves be nearing a major shortstop decision? Presented by Marietta Toyota. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Braves Central: Ronald Acuña DH Debate, Austin Riley Awakens & Miami Preview

The Braves keep stacking series wins, and now all eyes are on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s potential return. On this episode of Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Austin Riley’s big day against Boston, the latest on Acuña, why Miami’s speed could be a problem, JR Ritchie’s next start, the Braves’ bullpen juggling act and the early questions around Ha-Seong Kim. Presented by Marietta Toyota. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ronald Acuña Jr. Return LOOMS + Braves Have a Bullpen Problem

The Braves welcome the Cubs to Truist Park as one of the hottest teams in baseball comes to Atlanta. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down the series, the Cubs’ trade deadline outlook, Atlanta’s bullpen questions, the return timeline for Ronald Acuña Jr., and what the Braves should expect from Ha-Seong Kim. They also discuss Mauricio Dubón’s emergence in left field, the state of the bullpen, Walt Weiss’ pitching strategy, and how Atlanta is navigating one of the deepest rosters in baseball. Plus, reflections on the impact Bobby Cox and Ted Turner had on Braves baseball and the city of Atlanta. ⚾ Topics Covered: Braves vs Cubs series preview Ronald Acuña Jr. latest update Ha-Seong Kim’s role with Atlanta Mauricio Dubón earning everyday playing time Braves bullpen concerns and rotation moves Walt Weiss managing the pitching staff Bobby Cox & Ted Turner tributes Trade deadline talk around MLB 📲 Listen live on the 680 The Fan app 📺 Subscribe for more Braves coverage, interviews, highlights and live shows from the flagship station of the Braves Radio Network. #Braves [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/braves] #AtlantaBraves [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/atlantabraves] #RonaldAcunaJr [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ronaldacunajr] #MLB [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mlb] #BravesCentral [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bravescentral] #680TheFan [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/680thefan] Chapters: 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q] – Cubs Series Preview Begins 01:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&t=105s] – Why the Cubs Are Already MLB Trade Deadline Buyers 04:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&t=260s] – What Makes the Cubs Dangerous 07:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&t=430s] – Braves’ Bullpen Advantage Explained 10:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&t=605s] – Ha-Seong Kim vs Mauricio Dubón Debate 15:12 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&t=912s] – Ronald Acuña Jr. Return Timeline Update 17:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&t=1025s] – Braves Bullpen Concerns Growing? 20:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&t=1240s] – Bobby Cox & Ted Turner’s Legacy in Atlanta 23:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8Oq2F586Q&t=1390s] – Final Thoughts + Red Sox Preview See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

BRAVES vs DODGERS Preview + Is It Time To Bench Austin Riley?

Barrett Sallee breaks down the Braves’ upcoming showdown with the Dodgers and reacts to the growing concerns around the offense after a rough series in Seattle. Is the panic overblown? And should the Braves consider giving Austin Riley a mental reset? Plus: Chris Sale vs Dodgers preview Spencer Strider’s return and bullpen usage Grant Holmes, Reynaldo López & the rotation questions Why the Braves’ early wins still matter Biggest takeaways heading into the Dodgers series See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.