Stay ConnectedDavid O’Brien and former Braves reliever Eric O’Flaherty both work from the stretch. One stretches words into stories about the Braves; the other pitched from the stretch as part of the famed O’Ventbrel Atlanta bullpen trio. Now they bring you inside the clubhouse with the latest Braves news
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DOB and EOF, who are both out of town, catch up on Atlanta's latest series against St. Louis and the New York Mets. The duo weighs the pros and cons of in-game foreign substance checks, and they discuss Jacob DeGrom's start versus the Bravos. David and Eric then swap thoughts on Ian Anderson's start in New York, where he's beginning to establish a track record of success. Ronald Acuna Jr. blasted two, eventual game-winning solo home runs, one against the Cardinals and the other New York. With the 24-year-old phenom safeguarding a pair of wins, David and Eric ask themselves, where would the Braves be without Acuna? Plus, Kyle Muller describes his emotions from his first-career start, a lasting memory that also featured squaring off against DeGrom.
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DOB and EOF share in Braves nation's discontent in the series finale versus the Red Sox; where miscues by the Braves compounded and lead to a loss. Brian Snitker voiced his frustration with his team's gaffes in a rare flare of dissent. Was Snitker right to vocalize his thoughts? What did the guys think of the series finale? David and Eric rehash Atlanta's off-season bullpen losses and elaborate how losing Darren O'Day and Marty Reed is bearing consequence. What should the organization do with A.J. Minter, who has been inconsistent as of late? The guys also react to Jayson Stark's and Britt Ghiroli's columns on baseball's foreign substance issues.
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Back from vacation, DOB, partnered with EOF, as always, welcome former Braves do-it-all, Kelly Johnson. Kelly, David and Eric run the gamut, chatting about Jacob DeGrom's remarkable year; reminiscing about Acuna's contract, and how fortunate Atlanta is he signed it; Kelly's kids, who are baseball-playing age, and how the development of younger players has evolved since he, and Eric, were young; Kelly shares his perspective on the Bravos' 2021 campaign; Acuna's mighty lead-off ability, and how it sets the stage for Freddie Freeman; how offensive and defensive approaches to the game have changed; performance coaches and their influence on players as well as rare qualities some of the best coaches in the game share, and Austin Riley's upshoot might net him an All-Star nod.
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In their first meeting since 2020's NLCS, the Braves and Dodgers put on quite a show in their three-game series. DOB and EOF breakdown the weekend clash and deliberate if this could be the turning point in Atlanta's season. The Bravos recalled Shane Greene from Triple-A, potentially fortifying their bullpen. What comments did he have for David about the state of the organization? The duo analyzes the club's success versus Cy Young winners, including Kershaw and Bauer in the Dodgers series. Lastly, spin rates are falling off a cliff for whatever reason...a prime example is Bauer, whom Shane Greene discussed with David.
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DOB and EOF take a comprehensive look at the Los Angeles Dodgers' scouting report ahead of their first meeting with Atlanta since last season's NLCS. The guys key in on the weekend's pitching matchups, including Tucker Davidson's start. Davidson, who recorded five sturdy innings of pitching, will start again, but against the reigning World Series champs. What did Davidson show in his last start? Can he limit the walks? How impressive was his pacing? Standing approximately 60 inches away from Atlanta's hurlers will be LA's heavy hitters. Who is raking this year? Producer Cam (typing in the 3rd person here...which is weird) plays some new (jocular) podcast intros. Which was the best? Plus, Dansby and Ozzie are hitting great while Freddie struggled in the month of May.
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DOB and EOF address Marcell Ozuna's arrest on domestic violence charges. How did this atrocity unfold? Where does Ozuna stand with Atlanta and MLB now? Can the Braves void the 30-year-old outfielder's contract, and will he ever wear a Braves uniform again (2:00)? Plus, Atlanta earns a much-needed win over Washington. Also, will Mike Soroka return this year?
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Atlanta can't wait to flip the calendar and leave May in the past. DOB and EOF reflect on the Braves' dismal month, highlighted by a torrent of injuries, and deliberate replacement options for Marcell Ozuna after suffering broken fingers. The guys also diagnose baseball's offensive crisis and suggest ways to fix languid bats.
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DOB and EOF ask you to turn your history books to page 2021 to read about Atlanta's commanding, history-making win over Pittsburgh. Austin Riley's torrid bat is helping him make a name for himself as one of the league's best hitters. Acuna is suffering from a mild dry spell, but that won't stop the 23-year-old baseball prodigy from swinging the bat at first-pitch offerings. Lastly, what's all this noise about Brian Snitker not letting the kids play? For those who believe this is the case, why?
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Atlanta's friendly neighborhood Sliderman aka Luke Jackson joins DOB and EOF on today's show! The trio reacts to Jacob Webb's erroneous pitch that struck Kevin Pillar in the face. Has Eric, the former pitcher, and/or Luke hit batter in the face before? How is Webb handling the accident? The guys cover Charlie Morton's 2021 campaign, including how he's on the precipice of a major turnaround. What about Morton makes his spin rate consistently top-tier? The group also touches on Albert Puljos' first homer as a Dodger, no-hitters being tossed with regularity, and Kung Fu Panda's hugs. Luke shares his thoughts on his statistical improvement this year, and why he attributes it to fans being back in attendance. How critical was re-signing Shane Greene and having Chris Martin return from injury? How has Soroka been since his procedure? Eric and Luke chat about their golf games, and which Braves pitcher is the best golfer. To close, the triumvirate chitchat about Atlanta's bullpen, their offense, and Austin Riley's magnificent season.
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DOB and EOF return from a weekend series win by Atlanta over Milwaukee. Freddie Freeman's bat is picking up steam, slugging over 1.100 OPS in his last four outings while Austin Riley continues to orchestrate a strong 2021 campaign. Are either showing signs of slowing down? Can each of their respective hot streaks continue? The Giants are living up to their namesake as a towering force in the NL, plus the Dodgers sign another future Hall of Famer, go figure. The guys dissect the Braves comeback bid in Milwaukee that fell just short. What was the catalyst for the run? Why did it breakdown? David and Eric explore Atlanta's bullpen usage, which was called into question following Sunday's loss. Lastly, Jesse Biddle was DFA'd by Atlanta after Sunday's stinker, and the guys go inning-by-inning examining the Braves near-miracle in Milwaukee.
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