755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta...

David 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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Braves re-sign Marcell Ozuna, hitting consultan...
David and Eric react to Marcell Ozuna re-signing with Atlanta. Plus, Chipper Jones joins Atlanta as a hitting consultant, and the guys deep dive into MLB's health protocols.
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Remembering Hank Aaron, 'Big Three' stories & t...
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty reflect on the life and career of Henry "Hank" Aaron with former Braves pitching coach, and soon-to-be Braves Hall of Fame member, Leo Mazzone. Plus, stories about Atlanta's 'Big Three', and the state of pitching.
88 min
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Jared Porter's misconduct, Don Sutton's legacy ...
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty welcome national MLB writer for The Athletic, Britt Ghiroli, to cover Don Sutton's passing, Jared Porter's repulsive behavior and NL East news.
58 min
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Andruw Jones, Dale Murphy HOF case, Cleveland n...
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty run the (baseball) gamut with The Athletic's Joe Posnanski. From Andruw Jones and Dale Murphy's HOF bid to the Cleveland name change and Barry Bonds, the trio covers all.
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Braves need to re-sign Ozuna regardless of DH d...
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty discuss Atlanta's need to re-sign Marcell Ozuna, regardless of the universal designated hitter rule. Plus, Eric highlights the challenges of playing in New York, and Dave Dombrowski leads the Phillies.
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Charlie Morton signs with Braves & steroids-HOF...
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty welcome Fox Sports analyst and newly appointed Melbourne Aces pitching coach Peter Moylan to today's show to discuss Charlie Morton, steroids and the Baseball Hall of Fame and much more.
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Drew Smyly signs with Braves, who's HOF bound &...
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty discuss pitcher Drew Smyly signing with the Braves. Plus, who from this year's Baseball Hall of Fame class will be inducted, and the three-batter minimum rule is reexamined.
69 min
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Freddie Freeman: 2020 National League MVP
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty discuss Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman being honored as the 2020 Nation League MVP.
90 min
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World Series shakedown, Braves' offseason needs...
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty discuss the Atlanta Braves' offseason needs, including re-signing Marcell Ozuna, making decisions about their bullpen and potentially brining in a veteran starter who's familiar with Atlanta.
70 min
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Braves Drop to Dodgers, Off-Season's Biggest Qu...
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty discuss the Atlanta Braves' game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Plus, the guys look ahead to the off-season.
59 min
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Bryse Wilson Wows, Ozuna's Offense Dazzles, Pro...
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty react to Atlanta's NLCS game four victory, Bryse Wilson's effectiveness and the remainder of the championship series.
62 min
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Braves Brace Themselves for NLCS Game 2
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty react to the Atlanta Braves' game one victory of the NLCS over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
46 min
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Braves advance to NLCS to face Dodgers
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Braves Bring Home Game 1 of NLDS
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty recap game one of Braves-Marlins NLDS series.
43 min
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Braves Break Playoff Series Drought & Ian Ander...
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty recap Atlanta's MLB postseason wild-card series win over the Cincinnati Reds.
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Reds Report with The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans
David O'Brien, Eric O'Flaherty and The Athletic's C. Trent Rosecrans prime you for the Reds-Braves wild-card series.
53 min
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Answering Your Biggest Braves Playoff Questions!
David O'Brien and Eric O'Flaherty answer listeners' Braves-playoffs related questions.
62 min
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Hamels Done for Season, Wright's Right Stuff & ...
DOB and EOF react to an unforeseen subtraction from Atlanta's roster; Cole Hamels, one of the team's marquee free agent signings during the off-season, is done for the year. Prior to the Braves scrivener and former big leaguer, respectively, analyzing unexpected loss, the duo chat how Kyle Wright is making strides in his game and how he'll now be leaned on more with Hamels' departure (6:15). So, why is Hamels done for the year (19:15)? How great of a loss is this for the head of the NL East? What's Brian Snitker and co.'s strategy moving forward, and which hurler can we expect to rise to the occasion (31:15)? Dave and Eric chitchat about Atlanta's success at Truist Park (41:00), and Max Fried and Freddie Freeman's National League honors bids (45:15).
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WAR Working Against Freeman's MVP Chances? Mark...
DOB and EOF welcome Mark Simon, Sports Info Solutions analyst, back to the program to discuss a variety of advance baseball metrics musings, including: Braves' surprisingly lackluster defensive runs saved (DRS) total (1:00); how do errors factor into DRS (6:00); does Tatis Jr. benefit from having a first baseman that picks the ball effectively (12:45); why does WAR adversely affect first baseman's, and thus Freddie Freeman, odds at MVP (16:15); what's up with StatCast's unusual measurements (23:30); which rule changes can we expect to hang around and how will they change the way we think about Sabermetrics (31:30); why does Dansby Swanson boast seemingly contradicting defensive stats (44:00)? Lastly, David and Eric review Cole Hamels' Braves debut (46:30).
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Toussaint Tumbles, Hamels' Hurling vs. Orioles ...
DOB and EOF adulate Atlanta's dominant run on offense that has sustained the club's success while contending with a series of starting pitching setbacks (3:30). Speaking pitching dilemmas, the Braves made a number of personnel moves releasing Robbie Erlin and demoting Touki Toussaint (12:30). The guys dive deeper into Toussaint's troubles before looking at Atlanta's eye-popping stats on offense (21:00). Cole Hamels is set to take the mound against Baltimore in his team debut. What can we expect from the lefty? Plus, Kyle Wright showed out against Max Scherzer and Washington (23:30). A glance at Freeman, Ozuna and Duvall's stats at the plate, plus taking in Ozzie Albies' molten bat wraps up the show (39:00).
53 min
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29-9, What a Time: Braves Historic Night, Duval...
The Braves have achieved several 'firsts' in club and MLB history this season, and that didn't stop against Miami. DOB and EOF react to Atlanta's record-setting night, and the players that made it possible (1:15). How about RAJ's spectacular September (and we're not even halfway through the month! - 9:45)? Tommy Milone is one lucky hurler; two starts in the span of 11 days where he was aided by at least 10 runs of support in one inning (24:00)?! Adam Duvall is tearing the cover right off the ball this season (40:15). Will his jaw-dropping feat ever be matched by another Braves player? Is this the end of the line for Ender Inciarte (45:30)? Plus, a closer look at baseball's silent star, Freddie Freeman (55:00).
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Fried Lands on IL, Freddie Finally Hits a Grand...
DOB and EOF bare news of another hit to Atlanta's starting rotation: Max Fried is on the 10-day IL because of back issues (:30). The duo discuss managing back pain, and Eric details his run ins with debilitating back aches during his playing days. Alex Anthopoulos updated the press on Mike Foltynewicz's progression as well as Cole Hamels' timeline to return in lieu of Fried's injury (11:15). Could Hamels make his Braves debut soon? Why has Snitker elected to make less-than-appealing pitching decisions? Ronald Acuna Jr., Dansby Swanson, Adam Duvall and, of course, Freddie Freeman were firing on all cylinders offensively last week, plus Freeman finally hit a grand slam (20:30)! Predictably, Ian Anderson experience his first rough go in the majors, but David and Eric are confident in his resiliency (28:15). As pitching setbacks continue to nag the Braves, who among the few healthy hurlers needs to step up (37:30)?
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Ozuna & Duvall's Dominance Make History, Anders...
DOB, EOF and Peter Moylan deliver a 90-minute epic for your listening pleasure. Their conversations runs the gamut. From Adam Duvall and Marcell Ozuna's historic achievement (2:00) to balancing training and health (12:00) and will Craig Kimbrel rebound from his disappointing season (18:30). Plus, the league is in dire need of arbitration and contract reform; Clayton Kershaw is adapting; Ozuna's impact (43:15); a StatCast head-scratcher (48:00); Ian Anderson remains sharp (56:30); appraising 2020's new rules (1:10:30) and Minor League Baseball is expected to change in dramatic fashion (1:23:00).
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Braves Forego Bolstering Rotation, Milone's Mul...
2020's trade deadline has come and gone, leaving Atlanta with disappointed fans. DOB and EOF discuss the atmosphere within a clubhouse that is welcoming in new players after the deadline, and those whose team didn't make a move (4:30). What's the prevailing sentiment from both ends of the spectrum? For those teams that avoided making trades, is it a foreboding sign players? The guys address the elephant in the room: Why didn't Atlanta secure an available, high-profile pitcher to reinforce their rotation at the deadline (8:15)? Was the asking price too steep (14:30)? The Braves most recent trade acquisition, Tommy Milone, was roughed up against Philadelphia in his first start for the Bravos. The challenging circumstances of his start in mind though, is it OK to give him a mulligan (19:30)? What was Snitker's opinion on a relatively uneventful deadline (24:00)? David and Eric react to The Athletic's Jeff Schultz's column illuminating Atlanta and GM Alex Anthopoulos' mistake in not signing championship-contending commodities last Winter (32:15). The guys detail their interaction with professional athletes and how they comport themselves, sign autographs, and consciously, make an effort to make a positive, lasting impression (47:00). Lastly, will we see Tucker Davidson called up soon, and is Max Fried a top-5 lock in the NL Cy Young race (1:05:30)?
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Anderson Amazes in Debut, Fried Finding Ways to...
DOB and EOF praise Ian Anderson's first MLB start (2:15). The Braves' scrivener and the former reliever analyze the 22-year-old's start against, who else, but the imposing New York Yankees, en route to his first big league win. The guys also tackle Acuna's lead-off monster mash against the Yanks, and other positive developments from Atlanta's series in New York (11:00). Even when his pitching isn't as crisp as we're accustomed to, Max Fried still forges forward and finds ways to win (29:30). Anderson's aggressive pitching mindset, and his dangerous change up were on full display in his first outing (37:30). Mike Soroka spoke to the media for the first time since his Achilles surgery and it's safe to say, he's just as gleeful as he was before the injury (49:30).
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