The state of the Braves at the All-Star Break is excellent.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano, features writer Gabriel Burns and co-host Jay Black take a look at the Braves historic first half and how they were able to take another series from the top team in the American League.

Our crew will also hand out it’s first half awards and preview the long list of Braves at the All-Star Game.

You’ll also hear from the Braves newest first round draft pick, pitcher Hurston Waldrep.

Finally, we have the answers to your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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And don’t forget to pick up the AJC’s commemorative posters and plaques celebrating the eight Braves headed to the All-Star Game.

Check out these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast

·        Braves enter All-Star break with sights set on special second-half run

·        Humility defines all-star Sean Murphy, who will be in spotlight in Seattle

·        Braves clinch 11th straight series and are first in majors to 60 wins

·        Braves set home run record, beat Rays in battle of top teams

·        Braves’ Spencer Strider, Bryce Elder ‘probably’ won’t pitch in All-Star game

·        Braves reliever Kirby Yates hopes to continue encouraging stretch

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