Atlanta Braves Get the SWEEP and Deal With Some Controversy

Can the Atlanta Braves maintain their momentum after sweeping the Minnesota Twins? With standout performances from players like Alex Verdugo and Matt Olson, the Braves’ offense is firing on all cylinders..

Explore the Braves’ offensive resurgence and the challenges facing their pitching staff, particularly Chris Sale’s struggles. The episode also tackles the controversy surrounding Jarred Kelenic’s hustle and Ronald Acuña Jr.’s social media comments, which have sparked discussions about team dynamics and player conduct. The recent trade for reliever Scott Blewett adds another layer to the Braves’ evolving strategy.

Join the conversation and gain unique insights into the Atlanta Braves’ path to success. Listen now to uncover the key factors shaping their season.

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25 comments
  1. Did the radio thing too on Friday…refuse to do Apple TV…I realize Apple could care less about my choice…but I could care less about apple.

  2. 5:12 lol, I thought I was the only one who refuses to buy anymore subscriptions.

    I’ve set a cap. Going forward, for me to get a new subscription, I have to let one go in its place.

  3. While Acuña probably shouldn’t have tweeted anything about, he’s right. Snit made such a big deal out of it before and then just stopped? Personally I feel like snit is checked out and ready to retire so he’s not doing the things he once did

  4. If the manager doesn't have the mental aptitude to pay attention and know what's happening right in front of him he doesn't need to be managing the team.

  5. I swear I think Sale is tipping. Teams last year could not resist the off speed stuff. This year they aren’t even taking their bats off their shoulders most of the time. They are just sitting fastball. Even though his locations a tick off it still isn’t that off that teams aren’t even considering biting.

  6. Can’t give this team props early. STL is another tough series. Watch them drop this series and be right back to where they are. Not convinced. Still think they’re done for this year.

  7. Loony Coony needs to shut up Kelnic went to his manager the next day to say it will not happen again but Loony Coony got worse after be called out he wasnt doing crap last year when he got hurt he wont when he gets back he thinks hes bigger than the team trade this club house CANCER NOW or put him on the first bananna boat leaving out of savannah give him a pack of hot dogs to munch on Trade him while you can get a little something

  8. Surprised the Braves gave up on Suarez he was really good at eating up innings and he is a lefty. Now I am also wondering who Kimbrel is going to replace if he comes up?

  9. If you don’t like Snit this is his last year so just chill with the snit hate. If you want to really see this team fall apart fire the manager during the middle of the season.

  10. Been a Atlanta Braves fan the entire life of the Atlanta Braves franchise. Seen lots of good as well as horrible seasons. The common denominators are coaching and confidence/comfort levels. This season so far has that look. This Twins series showed signs of the comfort/confidence getting better.

  11. Great sweep, exactly what this team needed to get them going! As for Acuna, he has a history of not running hard and hotdogging. Kelenic made an honest mistake, he thought the ball would make it into the stands and apologized to his manager. Accountability is key here, Acuna is a bona fide superstar who doesn't understand his leadership role and the responsibility that he has in playing hard all the time. Kelenic is barely league average, in his fifth year and in danger of disappearing into the ether.

  12. The RAJ hate is crazy! A few days ago this fanbase couldn’t wait for this guy to get back and now this happens and he’s not a clubhouse guy, he’s never hustled, and I’ve even seen people say trade him. That is crazy I think the guy works hard he loves Atlanta and he’s a game changer if anyone recalls 2021 before he was hurt he was like the only guy on the braves playing well he kept them alive that year before injury

  13. Shows me Acuna is still angry at Snitker 6 years later for pulling him out of a game for not hustling. He should get over it.

  14. Don't shoot, I'm just the messenger. The 2025 Atlanta are a .500 baseball team, period. I know this from watching decades of baseball while seeing the glaringly obvious holes on this team. Their rotational depth is horrendous, non existent and the reason why Alex Anthopoulos is beating the bushes looking for bullpen arms to eat innings. Blewett is the latest arm acquired along with Saurez, Montero, Petersen etc. etc. Along with a ton of bullpen depth in the minors, yet beyond the six starters already used there us nothing to speak of right now. Which will bite this team in the butt when and if the injury bug starts eating arms.

  15. U can be mad a Kelenic all u want. At least he manned up to it and went into Snitkers office after the game to apologize. Acuna tho, apparently still mad from a few years ago, took a child like passive aggressive approach to it. Such a mature leader that guy is. 😂😂

    Ozuna got benched for the same thing a season or 2 ago. But u didn’t see Ozuna running to his phone to post a passive aggressive message, did ya? 🤔

    Relax weirdo’s, it’s over. I’m willing to bet Kelenic doesn’t do it again. Can’t say the same for Acuna tho… 🤷🏻‍♂️

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