The Braves doll out a surprising but well deserved 8 year extension for Michael Harris II, as their young and talented core continues to be solidified for years to come. Mike Soroka makes his first professional starting over two years and it goes quite well. The Braves have won 8 straight and cut the Mets' divisional lead to 3 1/2 games, but will face a tough task as Scherzer and DeGrom await them in the next two games. And Vaughn Grissom has been awesome in the first week of his young career.

The Mets dominated the Braves over the weekend, taking four out of five games in a pivotal series in New York. The Braves' inability to make consistent contact was exposed as the Mets' pitchers had their way with the Braves hitters. More than anything, the Mets look like the aggressor and the Braves look stunned. If they hope to turn things around, win the division, and have success in the playoffs (all of which is still possible by the way) a new attitude and a new approach is necessary.

During the trade deadline period, the Braves signed Austin Riley to a massive 10 year $212 million extension, acquired closer Raisel Iglesias from the Angels, outfielder Robbie Grossman from the Tigers, pitcher Jake Odorizzi from the Astros, and Ehire Adrianza from the Nationals, all while giving up very little. Will it be enough to win the division and beyond?

With the Braves 2 games back of the Mets, they enter the week before the trade deadline evaluating their biggest needs. What value do they have to deal from? Who might they package in a trade, and who might they be targeting?

After a quick look back at the All-Star festivities, we dive into the Braves' 2022 draft. What was the Braves' overall draft strategy, and did it lineup with what the experts thought would happen? I take a look at most of the Braves' selection and give you my take on which picks I really like. Hopefully some of these guys figure things out and one day and show up as a Brave at Truist Park.

In this special episode we look at all the possibilities that lay before the Braves prior to the 2022 draft. After acquiring the 35th pick from the Royals, along with the $2.2 million to add to their draft pool, the Braves have more flexibility in this draft than they have had in several years. Will they stick with their proclivity to selected a college arm, or go outside the box to take a higher upside, pricier pick with their first selection? It should be a fun draft.

The Braves trade Drew Waters to the Royals for the #35 pick in the draft and also pick up Robinson Cano for next to nothing. How will these moves impact the club? We also look at which Braves will be going to Hollywood for the all-star game and which Braves got snubbed. And we also break down just how good rookie sensations Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider have been so far this season. Where would the Braves be without them?

The Freedie Freeman saga take some strange turns after he tearfully returns to Atlanta. I discuss and make a bold prediction. I also look at what the Braves might do during the trade deadline, as we are only a month away.

The Braves have the best record in baseball in the month of June as Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for the first time since his departure to the Dodgers. Expect a wave of emotions at Truist Park, and hopefully some great games in a rematch of the 2021 NLCS.

The Braves win an MLB best 12th straight game, hitting five home runs against the Nationals, but lose Ozzie Albies in the process with a fractured foot. What can the Braves do to fill the gap left by Ozzie? We also analyze what has gone right during this long winning streak. #ozziealibies #braves #atlantabraves