755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves

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What a heartbreaking incident for Braves and baseball fans alike. 2019 NL Rookie of the Year runner-up and Braves ace, Mike Soroka's, already short season was bookmarked by a season-ending Achilles injury against the Mets on Monday. DOB and EOF detail the gut-wrenching scene from the intraleague contest (:30) and discuss the potential future implications for the newly 23-year-old and the Braves. The duo then react to GM Alex Anthopoulos' comments on Soroka's injury (13:00), and the odds of a trade occurring (14:15). Could the 29-year-old former starter, Tyler Matzek, be the unassuming fill-in, and make his first foray back into a starting rotation since 2015 (22:15)? What did Anthopoulos say to Soroka in the locker room after the matter (31:45), and how did the former Blue Jays General Manager handle a similar situation in Toronto (34:00)? David and Eric chat about the paralleled drawn by Freddie Freeman between Soroka's and ex-hurler Jason Grilli's injury (39:00). To wrap, the guys examine Soroka's historic start to his career, and postulate how the rotation will shape up (44:30).

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Our main man Moylo rejoins DOB and EOF to dig into Atlanta Braves news, such as: Isn't it about time Atlanta offers a contact extension to precocious hurlers, Mike Soroka and Max Fried (3:00)? The Braves inked another promising, young arm in the early 2010s, but how did that turn out (12:45)? Moylo tries deducing why Mike Foltynewicz stumbled in his first start of the season, and the trio postulate what's next for the former all-star (26:30). How concerned are the former Bravos pitchers about Ronald Acuna's sputtering start to the year (Spoiler alert: You should worry more about your milk's sell by date. -- 45:45)? The final two items on the menu: Nick Markakis return to the Braves (1:06:45) and Freddie's early season performance (1:09:45).

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DOB and EOF respond to Mike Foltynewicz being designated for assignment after his grueling first start of the season against Tampa Bay (:30). The guys point out Foltynewicz's slimmer physique and the challenging hiatus, where consistency and routines were difficult to maintain. Eric shares his story of significant weight loss and how it affected his pitching (7:30). Jhoulys Chacín's addition to the pitching corral, and the rise of some young Braves arms, could help fill the space left by Foltynewicz (13:30). The Marlins outbreak of positive Covid-19 tests is alarming to say the least (24:45). Could this be Kyle Wright's big moment to step up (31:30)? Plus, Austin Riley's "light-tower power" was on full display against the Mets (34:00); William Contreras is making big strides (46:15), and Dansby Swanson is off to a stellar start (53:00).

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DOB and EOF react to Thursday's baseball openers (:45) before discussing Juan Soto's positive Covid-19 test, and the expanded playoff format (9:30). The duo share their thoughts about the ambiance of the empty ballparks (15:00) as well as the improvements made to the playoff format (22:30). We understand if you like fan cutouts in the stand, but there's no room in the game for "virtual fans" (27:30). The podcast is then interrupted by breaking news of Braves catchers Tyler Flowers and Travis d'Arnaud being unavailable due to illness, and rookie Alex Jackson starting behind the dish in their stead (36:15). The boys wrap up today's edition of the show discussing Cole Hamels' move to the 45-day IL (40:00).

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DOB and EOF recap the latest Braves news (:30) before discussing Atlanta's projected rotation, including how the team will manager their fifth starter spot (8:15). The guys cover the dilemmas the club has faced, like Touki Tousaint and Will Smith's positive Covid-19 tests at the start of camp (the latter still hasn't been cleared), Kyle Wright being exposed to a carrier of the virus, which has resulted in logging less reps than other starters and, of course, Cole Hamels' injury (12:30). There are several factors at play that could affect the outcomes this rotation produces; like Folty and Newcomb's performances and how the assortment of pitchers react in a starter/piggyback role (22:30). The duo react to the Braves signing Matt Adams (33:15), and gauge the potential impact he can make team as well as distinguish his role. Freddie Freeman detailed his nightmare run in with Covid-19, which makes his return to practice and scrimmage and producing effectively in those workouts all the more surprising (41:30). The Bravos Boys wrap up today's show by discussing Mike Soroka being named the Opening Day starter (48:15); the short history of duels Soroka has against Jacob DeGrom, whom he'll face Friday, and Brian Snitker's comment about the rotation's fifth spot (58:00).

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Thank you for supporting us through 100 memorable episodes! Cheers! DOB and EOF react to the most obvious Braves news, the signing Yasiel Puig (:30). The primary, looming concern about Puig is how he'll harmonize with the clubhouse, but Charlie Culberson appears to have confidence in his new teammate's ability to fit in (8:30). The Bravos Boys examine Puig's stats and discuss his lefty/righty splits, among other analytics (17:45), as well as review his early career success (25:15). The guys chat about Puig's best fit on the field (37:30), plus expect Austin Riley to be Atlanta's regular 3B when Freddie returns (44:15). (P.S. Make sure to hang around until the end of the show!)

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DOB and EOF powwow about the non-news news involving the four Braves who have tested positive for Covid-19 (6:45). Staying on the topic of player health, the guys address Braves who are expected to be on the opening-day roster whose status is up in the air, namely Cole Hamels, who's struggling with triceps tendinitis (12:30). Although Hamels' opening day standing is tentative, Atlanta is well equipped with solid pitching depth (24:00). Who could Atlanta turn to as a potential fifth starter bearing in mind Hamels' condition and King Felix opting out? David and Eric run through the list of young hurlers that will participate in an upcoming scrimmage, and deliberate who could contribute in this shortened season (32:15). Could Atlanta utilize an opener (37:30)? Ender Inciarte has a track record of sluggish early season offensive production, so how might Atlanta approach that slow-start morass (38:30)? What does Ender, himself, think of his cold spells (48:00), and could Cristian Pache be leaned on in this situation (57:30)?

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David and Eric unpack all the latest Braves news, including four players testing positing for Covid-19, among them Freddie Freeman, who exemplified symptoms (3:00). A pair of Braves also elected to sit out this season, one being King Felix, the other, to the surprise of many, Nick Markakis (5:00). David and Eric discuss Markakis' reasons for sidelining himself, and attempt to determine how this will affect Atlanta (23:00). Down an outfielder, what will the Braves' four-man rotation look like (27:00)? Plus, it will be a grueling start to the year for Atlanta, as they're pitted against the Rays and Mets (30:00).

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