The Braves wrap up the first half of the season with a crucial three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down the biggest storylines heading into the weekend, including Chris Sale's start, Reynaldo López and Hurston Waldrep's outings, the Cardinals' playoff outlook, and what both teams could do before the MLB Trade Deadline.

In this episode:

• Braves vs. Cardinals series preview
• Why Jordan Walker is St. Louis' biggest offensive threat
• Chris Sale's importance entering the All-Star break
• Can Hurston Waldrep build momentum?
• Cardinals' trade deadline outlook
• Could Dustin May become a trade target?
• Latest National League Wild Card race discussion

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The Braves head to Pittsburgh looking to bounce back after a frustrating series split with the Mets that felt like a missed opportunity. On this episode of Braves Central, Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee discuss what went wrong against New York, whether the ninth-inning decisions deserve criticism, and why leaving runners on base continues to haunt Atlanta. They also preview a challenging series against the Pirates, including a matchup with Paul Skenes, break down Hurston Waldrep's continued development, examine the importance of Bryce Elder and Grant Holmes heading into the All-Star break, and discuss whether the Braves should be looking to bolster their pitching staff before the trade deadline. Subscribe for new Braves Central episodes every week and stay up to date with the latest Braves news, analysis and coverage from 680 The Fan.

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The Braves are turning the page after a brutal June, and it started with a clubhouse vibe change led by Mauricio Dubón and what's now being called "Doobie's Disco." Could it be the spark Atlanta needed?

Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down:

• 🔥 How Dubón changed the clubhouse atmosphere
• 🍎 Why the Mets are in complete turmoil
• ⚾ The biggest pitching matchups of the four-game series
• 💪 Can the Braves offense finally get back on track?
• 📈 Trade deadline outlook and what Atlanta needs most
• 👀 Why this rivalry still matters, even with the Mets struggling

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Chapters:
00:00 Braves vs. Mets Preview
01:00 Doobie's Disco & the clubhouse reset
06:30 Why the Mets are falling apart
14:20 Breaking down the pitching matchups
19:10 Braves bullpen & Ronald López return
23:10 Offense must bounce back in July
27:10 Trade deadline outlook
30:00 Why Braves-Mets is still a great rivalry

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