755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves

The Braves struggles against the Dodgers continue with a sweep out west. David and Eric break down Brian Snitker’s decision to pull Tyler Matzek for Chris Martin which backfired leading to the sweep. With the Phillies and Mets gaining ground in the East, the Braves need a big series versus the Rockies in Denver to keep control of the division with a month to go in the season. Despite the bullpen meltdown out west, the guys praise the bullpen overall and how it’s held up late in the season. David and Eric also discuss Austin Riley's hitting coach and his impact on the young slugger's season.

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Eric's back! Fresh off changing his diaper dandy, EOFand DOB assess Austin Riley's MVP case. David and Eric said, and have been saying it for months, the Mets will (and are) Mets-ing it up. As a former Major Leaguer, what are Eric's thoughts on Javy Baez delivering a thumbs-down gesture to Mets fans? The Braves are battling through the toughest part of their schedule, and are dueling with their toughest matchup to date. Is it Touki Time in Atlanta? What's up with Drew Smyly? Plus, Alex Anthopoulos joined The Athletic's Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville on The Athletic Baseball Show to discuss the Bravos' trade deadline moves. How close was the club to not acquiring Soler?

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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic's San Francisco Giants wordsmith, joins DOB on today's pod! Andrew details San Francisco's expectations-shattering season, and their climb to become the winningest team in baseball. What's the secret sauce that makes the Giants so good? Will the club's pinch-hitting phenomena continue? David and Andrew discuss how Alex Anthopoulos, Farhan Zaidi, and Scott Harris have made moves along the margins to help their clubs win. Plus, Gabe Kapler's lessons learned in Philadelphia are paying off out West; fans shouldn't try to diminish the Dodgers' World Series title, and who will win the NL pennant race?

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DOB welcomes on The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli to address Trevor Bauer's ongoing investigation as well as contemplate Marcell Ozuna's future. David and Britt then canvass the Braves and Yankees series, a matchup between the league's two hottest clubs. The duo also parse The Athletic's MLB power rankings and determine the top-5 team's future.

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DOB and former Braves utility star who should probably have a 755 Is Real punch card by now, Kelly Johnson, react to Atlanta and Travis d'Arnaud agreeing to a contract extension through 2023. Why was d'Arnaud offered an extension? What are the future implications of this agreement? The Bravos Boys confabulate over Atlanta's remaining August schedule and the team's hot-hitting month. Plus, Freddie swings his way into Braves' history. 

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DOB welcomes Gabe Burns, the Braves beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Consitution, to the program to converse about Atlanta's rise from NL East cellar-dweller to frontrunner. The Braves' mid-season trade acquisitions are paying dividends in a big way. Should Atlanta re-sign Adam Duvall? The duo canvasses the state of the NL East now that the Bravos are on top. Who should Brian Snitker and the Braves' brain trust choose to close games? Where will Ynoa and Anderson slot in the rotation when they return? Does Atlanta have the best infield in baseball? David imparts stats that corroborate the aforementioned assertion. Lastly, Dansby's patience and keen eye have helped dramatically reduce his strikeout rate.

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David is joined by Georgia native and The Athletic's Nationals reporter Maria Torres. She talks about growing up in the Peach State, attending UGA and covering Trout and Ohtani for the L.A. Times before coming to The Athletic. Then David and Maria dive into the disappointing Nationals 2021 season. From Stephen Strasburg's injury to the trade deadline fire sale to the future with Juan Soto. Finally they discuss the NL race between the Braves, Phillies and Mets.

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David and special guest Eno Sarris, The Athletic's baseball analytics guru, cover a potpourri of baseball-related topics. But, to start, the guys stick to analyzing the Braves' recent stretch of success. Is Atlanta's high level of performance sustainable? Do they have the personnel to win the NL East? Why is Major League Baseball eliminating rules that people actually like? Farhan Zaidi and Giants are surprising everyone in baseball. Where does Joey Votto rank among the league's most cerebral players? Plus, Charlie Morton is indispensable; will Atlanta re-sign Freeman & Dansby Swanson's improvements.

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Well, that took a lot longer than expected but, hey, it did happen. The Atlanta Braves are over .500 on the season after dispatching the St. Louis Cardinals in a four-game sweep. DOB and EOF contemplate if Atlanta can maintain its hot streak through the remaining weeks of the regular season. The guys react to standout individual performances from the St. Louis series, specifically Austin Riley, Freddie Freeman, and the invaluable trade deadline additions. Plus, a Thursday walk-a-thon; Dansby's strikeouts; Liberty Media's revenue spurt.

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Although Atlanta lost its weekend series to Milwaukee, the three-game set afforded the Braves a chance to evaluate its new players that were brought in at the deadline. DOB and EOF appraise Richard Rodriguez, Adam Duvall, and Jorge Soler's performances versus the Brewers. Atlanta's late and close shortcomings continue. David lists the headlining stats endemic of a team toiling in late-game situations. Which Braves' standout is beleaguered by dismal high-leverage batting? Plus, Jorge Soler's Herculean strength will be a valuable resource for Atlanta. Soler's ability to send balls flying leads the guys to discussing other home run threats, past and present.

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