755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves

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What a weekend for Guillermo Heredia! DOB and EOF chitchat about the 30-year-old outfielder's contributions in Atlanta's series win over Chicago. The guys also discuss Ronald Acuna Jr.'s injury and his sliding technique. David and Eric also examine teams who are exceeding and falling short of expectations to begin the year. What's up with the Yankees? Do the Mets own New York? Philadelphia and Cincinnati have flashed promising signs. David points out former Braves front office member Perry Minasian's success in Los Angeles with the Angels, as well. After 12 years out of the big leagues, Sean Kazmar Jr. not only made his return to the show but also made history.

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DOB and EOF have panda fever! Pablo "Kung Fu Panda" Sandoval smashed his third pinch-hit homer of the young season, placing him in rare company. The guys discuss the boost Sandoval has provided and if he could rewrite the record books. Ronald Acuna is playing a different game right now. Is this his MVP season? Will he reach, and, potentially surpass a 40-40 season? What changes in the off-season did he make to his game that's influencing his stellar play? The guys also examine Max Fried's injury, which off-season signing might be hamstringing the team and Ozuna's enervated arm. Plus, Ian Anderson on the Bravos' walk-off win over the Marlins, the Cubs' lifeless offense, and where do the Braves rank in the league offensively?

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After the controversial ending to Sunday night's game, DOB and EOF discuss if now's the time to abolish or overhaul Major League Baseball's replay procedure (2:00). What suggestion did Dansby Swanson make post-game that made all the sense in the world? Should New York be held accountable? What if Sunday's polemic affects the outcome of a team's season, rather than their play on the field? The guys also examine another gaffe made by another officiating crew earlier in the week in Michael Conforto's walk-off HBP (12:30). David and Eric thumb through different Braves and Phillies' players' and coaches' reactions to Sunday's result before pivoting to a more optimistic topic in Ronald Acuna Jr.'s "absolutely amazing" start to the season (23:00). Also, how about his speed to beat out that groundball against Philly? Lastly, the guys briefly kibbitz about struggling Bravos and if now's the time for concern.

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Atlanta produced their first two victories of the season behind three surprising performances. DOB and EOF key in on each unexpected contribution beginning with veteran Pablo Sandoval's timely home runs (6:45). David and Eric think back to Spring Training when 'Kung Fu Panda' was competing for a roster spot, did either guy expect him to make it? How has his game changed, if at all, since his San Francisco days? Sean Newcomb recorded his second career save by putting away the Nationals (15:45). The 755 duo confabulate about Newk's time as a starter and his transition to the bullpen. What did Snit have to say about his performance? Should he close games more often? Had he been a first-round draft pick, or any pick in any round for that matter, we'd be writing and talking about Huascar Ynoa much, much more (29:30). David and Eric analyze the 22-year-old precocious hurler's outing against Washington, and what areas of his game could still use development. Not to put a damper on anyone's good mood, but there is some concerning news regarding Mike Soroka (41:30).

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Three games in the ledger and all are losses. There's no reason to be concerned, right? DOB and EOF assuage Bravos fans' worries following Atlanta's opening series loss to the Phillies (2:00). What did the guys think of Philadelphia's pitching and can we chalk up the Braves' losses untimely offensive ruts? The guys then chat about the Reds-Cardinals brawl before looking at some surprising early-season results (11:00). A further examination of Atlanta's listless offensive series leads the duo into discussing the rising concern for Chris Martin (26:00). David and Eric also kibbitz about Minnesota pulling Jose Berrios' amid a no-hit bid (51:00). In other no-hitter news, Vanderbilt's dynamic pitching duo is compiling quite the resume (1:00:00). Lastly, DOB and EOF share their season predictions (1:08:00).

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T-minus 24 hours to the start of a new baseball season! DOB and EOF provide a comprehensive look at the 2021 Atlanta Braves, including - a recap of 2020 and off-season subtractions (3:00); pitching additions and the starting rotation's complexion (12:00); Fried's Opening Day start vs. Aaron Nola (16:00); Mike Soroka's sim game and an update on his timeline (20:00); a dive into Smyly, Anderson, and the back of the rotation (27:00); Charlie Morton's return to Atlanta, and the outfield's outlook, plus, Acuna looked pretty good in LF (45:00); lastly, a look at the bench, and David's conversation with first-year bullpen coach, Drew French (53:00).

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Could the Braves and Yankees meet in the World Series? According to Sports Illustrated, it's what we should expect in October. DOB and EOF think over an Atlanta-New York Fall Classic, and will Ronald Acuna Jr. win NL MVP? Max Fried will be the Bravos' Opening Day starter, the first left-handed pitcher to do so since Tom Glavine. The HOFer, himself, weighs in on Fried taking the mound to start the year. Who's in the mix to be the team's fifth starter, and in what order will the determined starters pitch? Although he's pieced together an admirable Spring, Jacob Webb has been optioned to the alternate site. The question is, why? David and Eric discuss why the 27-year-old promising arm isn't in the starting rotation. The duo also reacts to Drew Smyly and Josh Tomlin's encouraging outings, and Austin Riley's moonshot.

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The baseball offices of O'Brien and O'Flaherty are open this St. Patrick's Day, as the two kick off the show discussing experimental rules implemented at the minor league level (2:00). Are bigger bags necessary? What about the shift rule? Established players, like Jason Kipnis and Jake Lamb, are participating in Braves Spring Training, but could any of them become serviceable bench players (23:15)? The two also inspect which veterans would make great coaches (34:30). Touki Toussaint and Kyle Wright are jousting for Atlanta's fifth start position, and though both have shown they are capable, starting-caliber players, it's been a mixed bag in Spring Training (42:30). What will it take for Toussaint to live up to his potential, and what adjustments did he make in the off-season (59:00)? DOB and EOF also chat about Drew Smyly's ST (1:01:00) before reacting to 19-year-old Michael Harris' promising Spring (1:05:00).

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DOB and EOF present 2021's first Spring Training podcast! David, who's reporting from Florida, shares his first impressions from Braves camp (2:00). The two cover young arms who have flashed promise through the first week of action, including Huascar Ynoa (15:30). Who are the candidates to fill bench roles (18:00)? Cristian Pache is finally ready (19:15). Who will back up Travis d'Arnaud (26:15) and what were David's takeaways from Drew Smyly and Ian Anderson's first outings (31:30)? Also, why will Smyly be an interesting watch this year? Greenhorn, Michael Harris, has wowed at Spring Training (57:00) and Acuna looks FIT (1:02:30).

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DOB and EOF welcome back Peter Moylan, fresh off his championship-winning season in the Australian Baseball League as a pitching coach for the Melbourne Aces! Moylan briefly discusses his season as a coach for the Aces before the group pivots to Fernando Tatis Jr.'s record-setting contract, and postulates the value of Freddie Freeman's impending contract extension (5:15). How will a deadened ball impact players this season (11:15)? The trio talks about Spring Training and what to expect, plus what thoughts pinball around in Eric and Peter's heads when Spring Training is around the corner (27:00)? What is the complexion of the bullpen this year, especially since Mark Melancon is no longer a Brave (32:00)? The triumvirate also examines 2021's coaching staff, including Chipper Jones as a part-time hitting consultant (38:30). How will he influence Braves players and coaches? David, Eric, and Peter then dive into the Mariners' controversy with ex-CEO Kevin Mather, and how the club's former executive made remarks about the team to a local Rotary Club (48:30).

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