The Atlanta Braves rode a blistering hot streak to the best record in Major League Baseball as we arrive at the All-Star break.
Grant McAuley recaps the run of success for Atlanta that included 11 straight series victories and a record-setting home run pace for the club. The Braves are sending eight All-Stars to Seattle and hold the biggest divisional lead in MLB as well. We'll size up the first half stories and set the table for what could be ahead for Atlanta in the second half.
Kris Willis of Battery Power joins to take stock of the Braves at the halfway point -- discussing the MVP play of Ronald Acuña Jr., a breakout season from Sean Murphy, the surprising success stories of Orlando Arcia and Bryce Elder, as well as what Atlanta could be in the market for at the Trade Deadline on August 1.
Speaking of surprises, the Miami Marlins have been among baseball's biggest surprise teams so far in 2023. Craig Mish joins the show to discuss the second place Marlins, the keys to their success so far, and forecast what the second half could hold for this club.
All of that and a trip around the big leagues!
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