In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black discuss why the Braves have played so poorly since locking up the division.

Our crew will also dig into Matt Olson’s franchise record-setting 52nd homer and how the Braves slugger has gone to the next level.

Plus, Justin will explain why Atlanta’s bullpen is struggling and why the players are not too concerned.

We also answer several of your questions in the “Ask Justin" segment.

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Check out these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast

·        Braves swept by Marlins for first time since 2015

·        Braves reliever Nick Anderson scheduled to begin rehab assignment

·        Matt Olson makes history, but Braves bullpen struggles again in loss to Marlins

·        Ronald Acuña Jr. out of Braves lineup because of tightness in calf

·        Braves tie MLB record with five players who have at least 30 homers

·        The Braves think they still have a lot to play for in final two weeks

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