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The Braves are facing elimination after another frustrating night at the plate against the Dodgers. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Atlanta’s offensive struggles, Chris Sale’s rough outing, whether the Dodgers had a read on his pitches, and why the Braves’ top of the order has to show up in Game 4. They also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.’s postseason struggles, Tyler Mahle’s massive start against Tyler Glasnow, why the Dodgers’ postseason experience keeps showing up, and how Atlanta can force a Game 5 in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NLDS shifts to Truist Park tied 1-1, and the Braves have the pitcher they want most on the mound: Chris Sale. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down why Game 3 is so pivotal, the case for Sale on extra rest, and whether Yoshinobu Yamamoto could show rust after 13 days without a game appearance. They also look back at the bullpen’s huge Game 2 effort, from Ray Kerr and Didier Fuentes to Dylan Lee, why Michael Harris II has been Atlanta’s postseason star so far, and what Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and the rest of the offense need to do against the Dodgers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Braves are down 1-0 in the NLDS — and Game 2 feels like a must-win in Los Angeles. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Atlanta’s Game 1 loss, the missed chances against Tarik Skubal, why the Braves did not empty their bullpen, and the massive pitching decision facing Walt Weiss. Will Chris Sale get the ball? Could Tyler Mahle pitch on short rest? Or will the Braves use a bullpen game to try to earn a 1-1 split before the series heads back to Atlanta? They also preview Blake Snell, the importance of winning the home-run battle, Ozzie Albies heating up, and the Braves hitters who need to deliver in Game 2. Subscribe to 680 The Fan for Braves Central postseason coverage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Braves are headed to Los Angeles for the NLDS after a dramatic Wild Card Series win over Philadelphia. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino preview Game 1 and the entire Braves-Dodgers matchup: the pitching plan around Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle, how Atlanta’s bullpen could be deployed, why Michael Harris II is swinging a hot bat, Matt Olson’s matchup with Tarik Skubal, and the Dodgers’ loaded October lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts and Kyle Tucker. Plus, why the Braves need to find a way to make Skubal work in the Los Angeles heat — and why winning Game 1 could shape the entire series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything comes down to Game 3 at Truist Park. The Braves and Phillies meet in a winner-take-all Wild Card showdown, with the Dodgers waiting in the NLDS.Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down what went wrong in Game 2, the bullpen decisions that shaped it, why the Braves need to win the home run and relief-pitching battles, and how Atlanta can survive Zach Wheeler to keep its postseason run alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 preview Game 2 against the Phillies, including Tyler Mahle’s chance to send Atlanta to the NLDS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Braves Central breaks down the formula for Atlanta to take Game 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 during the final weekend in Miami. Plus: Austin Riley’s recent surge, the Braves’ lingering offensive questions and what could shape the postseason roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 decisions, and potential Wild Card opponents. Plus, why Walt Weiss deserves serious consideration for NL Manager of the Year after guiding the Braves through a wild 2026 season. Subscribe for more Braves Central, presented by 680 The Fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 scoring position, the Astros series in Houston and why the postseason can hinge on an unexpected player rising to the moment. They also discuss Chris Sale’s adjusted schedule, Tyler Mahle and Martín Pérez, the state of the bullpen and what the Braves need to see as October approaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 playoff seed and a potential Wild Card matchup with the Padres. They also preview the upcoming series at Wrigley Field and examine the Braves’ postseason pitching decisions involving Tyler Mahle, AJ Smith-Shawver, JR Ritchie, Dylan Lee and Robert Suarez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’s biggest division rival. On Braves Central, they also discuss: • Grant Holmes strengthening his case for the postseason rotation • Reynaldo López returning to start against the Tampa Bay Rays • Bryce Elder’s move to the bullpen • Atlanta clinching the season-series tiebreaker over Philadelphia • The Braves and Rays battling for potential World Series home-field advantage • Why Tampa Bay presents a completely different challenge for Atlanta See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 offense led by Bryce Harper. They also discuss: • Ronald Acuña Jr.’s 200th career home run • Atlanta’s improving lineup entering September • Ha-Seong Kim’s potential postseason role • The Braves’ struggles away from Truist Park • Philadelphia’s loaded starting rotation • Grant Holmes’ opportunity to prove he belongs in Atlanta’s playoff rotation Can the Braves protect their four-game division lead in Philadelphia? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 night, the playoff atmosphere at Truist Park and what the sweep means for Atlanta’s postseason push. They also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.’s mental reset, where he should hit in the lineup, Grant Holmes’ role and the difficult decisions awaiting the Braves when they build their postseason pitching staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 is under the microscope in Game 1, and which Braves hitters need to step up against one of baseball’s deepest pitching staffs. They also discuss Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II, the Dodgers’ star-studded roster, Max Muncy’s underrated career, Atlanta’s bullpen, Mauricio Dubón taking over at shortstop and why this series could have major implications for National League playoff positioning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.