Atlanta Braves in need of consistency for the stretch drive

The Atlanta Braves got back on track with a series win against the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, maintaining a big lead in the NL East standings as the Trade Deadline approaches.

Grant McAuley recaps the week that was for the Braves, including a state of the union for the starting rotation. Max Fried is back and Kyle Wright is working to return, but Bryce Elder and Charlie Morton have been scuffling and Atlanta did not bring in help at the trade deadline. Where does the rotation stack up at the moment? We'll dive into all of the moving parts for Atlanta's starting five.

Matt Olson is putting up colossal power numbers as the leading home run hitter in the National League, helping drive a Braves team that could make home run history in 2023. Should he be getting more MVP consideration? That and other big Braves stories from the week that was are all coming your way in this episode.

You'll also hear from Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos from his appearance on 92-9 The Game following the trade deadline, sharing thoughts on the deals the made, the deals they didn't the factor health played in those decisions, and how he feels the club is constructed for October success.

Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic joins the show to help break down the MLB trade deadline moves, surprising buyer and sellers, the Max Scherzer saga revealing more about the state the Mets, and much more.

All of that and a trip around the big leagues!

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