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Podcast: From The Diamond
Episode: The Atlanta Braves stumbled out of the gates, but can they turn it around quickly?
Description: The 2025 season is off and running, but the Atlanta Braves stumbled in their opening series against the San Diego Padres, thanks in large part to lackluster offense.
Grant McAuley discusses the frustrating early returns for the Braves, the eerily familiar feeling for the offense with runners on base, some bullpen growing pains, the potential impact of some minor league signings that could help out there, and the eventual return of star players Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider.
Braves broadcaster C.J. Nitkowski joins the show to discuss the San Diego Series, the bullpen mix, the lineup's desire to r...