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The Atlanta Braves, after sixty-eight games, are FINALLY getting a chance to face off with their divisional rival from New York in the Mets. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Heidi Watney, sideline reporter for Apple TV, joins the show to preview tonight's Braves/Mets series opener and the starting pitcher matchup of Spencer Strider vs Nolan McLean, New York's season so far, and more!

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The Braves finally face the 2026 Mets after 68 games, and New York enters 30–38, last in the NL East, with the hardest remaining schedule and poor results in one-run games. The episode recaps a turbulent Mets offseason (Alonso and Díaz leaving, Nimmo and McNeil traded, additions like Luis Robert, Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, Devin Williams, and Luke Weaver) and a long injury list including Lindor, Robert, Senga, and others. Many veterans are underperforming, while call-ups like Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, and Jared Young have provided sparks. The rotation is thin, with Peralta and McLean highlighted and one starter TBD, and the bullpen has been shaky despite talent. Lindsay makes his series pick, favoring Atlanta due to roster advantages and better clubhouse chemistry.

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The Atlanta Braves are looking to avoid being swept by the Chicago White Sox in a battle of lefties - Martín Pérez gets the ball for Atlanta, opposed by Chicago's Anthony Kay. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Ronald Acuña Jr. and Tyler Kinley hit the IL, Carlos Carrasco is DFA’d, and Atlanta loses 2–1 to the White Sox despite a high-velo Chris Sale start and continued lack of run support. The Braves add Rowdy Tellez for a lefty bench bat, DFA Jhancaarlos Lara, and call up James Karinchak and rookie J.R. Ritchie for bullpen work. The episode also examines Ha-Seong Kim’s struggles, reduced playing time, and the roster risk if injuries force him into a larger role, plus a weather lookahead for Chicago.

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