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

Did the Braves Let the Mets Off the Hook? Plus Paul Skenes Preview

The Braves head to Pittsburgh looking to bounce back after a frustrating series split with the Mets that felt like a missed opportunity. On this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee discuss what went wrong against New York, whether the ninth-inning decisions deserve criticism, and why leaving runners on base continues to haunt Atlanta. They also preview a challenging series against the Pirates, including a matchup with Paul Skenes, break down Hurston Waldrep's continued development, examine the importance of Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes heading into the All-Star break, and discuss whether the Braves should be looking to bolster their pitching staff before the trade deadline. Subscribe for new Braves Central episodes every week and stay up to date with the latest Braves news, analysis and coverage from 680 The Fan. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Mets Are Imploding... Again | Braves vs. Mets Preview

The Braves are turning the page after a brutal June, and it started with a clubhouse vibe change led by Mauricio Dubón and what's now being called "Doobie's Disco." Could it be the spark Atlanta needed? Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down: * 🔥 How Dubón changed the clubhouse atmosphere * 🍎 Why the Mets are in complete turmoil * ⚾ The biggest pitching matchups of the four-game series * 💪 Can the Braves offense finally get back on track? * 📈 Trade deadline outlook and what Atlanta needs most * 👀 Why this rivalry still matters, even with the Mets struggling Don't miss another episode of Braves Central, presented by Marietta Toyota. 👍 Like the video if you're ready for Braves vs. Mets! 🔔 Subscribe to 680 The Fan for more Braves coverage all season long. #Braves #AtlantaBraves #Mets #MLB #BravesCountry #Baseball #680TheFan #BravesCentral Chapters: 00:00 Braves vs. Mets Preview 01:00 Doobie's Disco & the clubhouse reset 06:30 Why the Mets are falling apart 14:20 Breaking down the pitching matchups 19:10 Braves bullpen & Ronald López return 23:10 Offense must bounce back in July 27:10 Trade deadline outlook 30:00 Why Braves-Mets is still a great rivalry See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Are the Braves in Trouble? Trade Deadline Questions Are Growing

In this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down: ⚾ Why Atlanta's offense has become one of the worst in baseball this month ⚾ Can Austin Riley, Drake Baldwin and the lineup finally snap out of their slumps? ⚾ Is it time for a players-only meeting? ⚾ Why the Cardinals are ahead of schedule despite rebuilding ⚾ The latest on Ronald Acuña Jr. and Robert Suarez ⚾ Braves rotation concerns and Martin Perez's surprising season ⚾ What Atlanta should do before the MLB Trade Deadline ⚾ Can the Braves rediscover the swagger that made them baseball's best team? With the Phillies closing the gap and the trade deadline approaching, every game matters from here on out. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.