Jon Chuckery explained why Arnold Ebiketie is actually the most important players that need to have a strong season in 2023.

JC opens up the phone lines to allow listeners to share their thoughts on how they feel about the Braves’ starting pitching as Strider and Elder have had some struggles of late.

During his conversation with Jon Chuckery, Bob Nightengale shares his thoughts on whay the Braves will not be able to solely rely on their bats to push through the playoffs regardless of how well they have been hitting the ball.

The Falcons have a very talented running back room and and running backs coach Michael Pitre speaks on Bijan Robinson saying that they want to “coach the college out of him” and push him past even his on expectations of himself.

Jon Chuckery is joined by Bob Nightengale, Audacy/MLB Insider to discuss the Atlanta Braves and the latest storylines around MLB:

On much of a concern there should be surrounding the Braves starting pitching

On if the Braves’ offense can push them through the playoffs this season

On Max Fried being the key for the Braves when facing lefty heavy teams

On Matt Olson being deserving of more MVP chatter

On Spencer Strider being the leader for the Cy Young

On what team outside of the Dodgers would give the Braves matchup issues

On the Mets and Padres being the biggest disappointments of the season

On why things have gone so sideways for the White Sox

On the Angels letting things slip away with two of the best players in MLB

On who has the advantage between the Orioles and Rangers…Astros

Jon Chuckery is joined by D. Orlando Ledbetter of the AJC to preview the Falcons first preseason game on Friday against the Dolphins:

On not expecting any of the starters to play on Friday

On expecting to see Matt Bergeron and other rookie linemen do

On Trey Flowers Dee Alford possibly battling for corner opposite AJ

On how the Falcons will rotate the punt returners

On where DeAngelo Malone fits in the Falcons defense

On not really going to see what Ryan Neilsen’s defense will be

On the defensive line being most impressive during the joint practice

On if Desmond Ridder looks like he’s matured

On if Bergeron really has a chance to win the starting left guard position

On if there is any competition at center

On Taylor Heinicke getting a few series on Friday

JC kicks of the hour with a tease of the Falcons preseason getting underway on Friday when they wrap their week in Miami with a game with the Dolphins and states that while Arthur Smith says starters may play, he would rather see rookies and guys battling for roster spots getting majority of the reps.

In a conversation with Jon Chuckery, Kris Willis of Battery Powered shares his thoughts on if Ronald Acuna Jr. can be considered the best outfielder in Braves history

JC shares his thoughts on how the Braves may have the best lineup in baseball and reiterates his point of the bottom of the order being key to the success of the team.

While Arthur Smith says that everyone could play in the preseason, JC states that he rather not see the starters too much and would rather see the rookies and guys battling for roster spots getting most of the reps during the preseason. Also good news that the Falcons say Clark Phillips looks good and he may not be out long at all.