755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves

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755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves episodes

May 05, 2022 Braves salvage series split in New York, what's wrong with Charlie Morton and more
With a big inning, the Braves salvage a split agains the Mets to finish up a 3-4 roadtrip. David and Eric explain what the Mets series tell us about the NL East race the rest of the season. How has the deadened baseball impacted the sport through one month of games. The guys go on to discuss what's wrong with Charlie Morton, what's right with Kenley Jansen and much more.
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55 min
May 02, 2022 Could Michael Harris debut this season, Dansby Swanson's future & Braves' 6-man rotation
Braves' prospect extraordinaire Michael Harris is excelling in the Minor Leagues, but could we see him perform in the Majors sometime this season too? David and Eric answer that and more listener queries in the latest live room edition of 755 Is Real!
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43 min
April 29, 2022 Dale Murphy on Ronald Acuna's return, Portland & potential future baseball cities + Braves start to '22
Though the law office of O'Brien, O'Flaherty, & Murphy is short a partner with Eric on the IL, DOB, and Braves legend Dale Murphy bring you gobs of fun conversation on today's show. If Dale were MLB commissioner for a day, what changes would he make? Should the League expand to Portland and other baseball-hungry cities? Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in a Braves uniform, and, oh, how fans missed him. Plus, David and Dale chat about Atlanta's start to the 2022 season, including Dansby's defense, Riley and Wright's emergence, and more!

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1 hr 7 min
April 27, 2022 Braves left field options, Eddie Rosario's injury & Chris Bassitt's comments
How will Atlanta address left field in lieu of Eddie Rosario's injury? DOB and EOF respond to listener questions in today's live room, including opining about the Braves' options in left field. David and Eric also share their thoughts on Chris Bassitt's comments regarding another case of more altered baseballs, how pitching coaches handle the psychological aspect of the game, and more.

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30 min
April 25, 2022 Kyle Wright's emergence, Acuna nearing return & Albies is raking it
Although Atlanta hasn't secured a series win this year, optimism remains high for the Bravos. DOB and EOF discuss the root of Atlanta's confidence, which can be traced back to Kyle Wright's transformation, Ronald Acuna Jr. nearing his big league return, and Ozzie Albies' scathing bat, among other things.
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47 min
April 22, 2022 Braves-Dodgers series takeaways, Matt Olson trade check-in & Jesse Chavez returns!
Before jumping into their reaction from the Dodgers series, David and Eric share an update on Acuna's rehab stint. The pair also discuss Jesse Chavez's return to the Braves in a trade for Sean Newcomb, and the duo inspect how the prospects Atlanta traded for Matt Olson are performing. Despite the rugged start, Charlie Morton is still spinning the ball at a high level, what is our level of concern for Dansby, and more thoughts from last series.

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43 min
April 19, 2022 Why don't key relievers enter games earlier, is it time to panic yet & what went wrong in the Freddie Freeman negotiations
Today's podcast is a recording from David and Eric's first-ever "live room" in The Athletic app. A live room allows for David and Eric to answer your questions in real-time. Our first foray into live rooms was enjoyable for both the guys and participants. The pair answered why did the Braves use Newcomb versus the Dodgers, when should Braves fans begin panicking, what went wrong in the negotiations with Freddie, and more! Make sure to join us in the future!

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34 min
April 18, 2022 Freddie Freeman vs. the Braves, May target return for Acuna & young pitchers turning heads
The Braves continue to toe .500 on the season after splitting with the Padres. DOB and EOF shares their takeaways from the series in San Diego, including Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder's impressive outings, Marcell Ozuna and Adam Duvall's big bats, and Eddie Rosario's slump. The Braves clubhouse share their thoughts on squaring off against Freddie Freeman, and Ronald Acuna Jr. is set to begin his rehab assignment.

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48 min
April 14, 2022 Homestand Highlights: Bryce Elder's debut, Ozuna's bat & more + are the baseball different...again?
"Championship Week" is now in the books for the Braves as they look ahead towards games without the pomp and circumstance. DOB and EOF discuss Atlanta's scuttling start to the season but highlight promising developments from the club's homestand, including Bryce Elder's debut and Marcell Ozuna's bat. Also, did MLB change the baseballs again?!

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52 min
April 11, 2022 Spencer Strider shines, Matt Olson's hot start & more Braves encouraging signs
Opening Day and the first series of the Braves' 2022 campaign are in the books! DOB and EOF highlight encouraging signs from the Braves after their four-game split against the Cincinnati Reds. Spencer Strider dazzled out of the bullpen. Just how good can he be? Matt Olson raked in his first quartet of games as a Brave. Atlanta's coaching staff shares their thoughts on Olson's approach to the plate as well as Strider's pitching. Plus, Austin Riley starts the season on a high note, and more!

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55 min

About 755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves

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David O'Brien and former Braves reliever Eric O'Flaherty both work from the stretch. One stretches words into stories about the Braves; the other pitched from the stretch as part of the famed…