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Braves avenge NLCS loss to Dodgers; how will Shane Greene impact bullpen & plummeting spin rates
Braves avenge NLCS loss to Dodgers; how will Shane Greene impact bullpen & plummeting spin rates
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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Jun 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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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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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.
Follow David on Twitter: @DOBrienATL
Follow Eric on Twitter: @EOF34
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Released:
Jun 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
The Braves are ready for St. Louis: DOB & EOF, much like the Braves, are ready for postseason baseball (2:30). The Bravos Boys touch on minor inconsistencies with some guys, as well as ailments that are bugging some players (8:30); which reminds Eric of Louis Avilan's "major" injury (13:30). Afterwards, the gents examine the Cardinals and Braves veterans and how they will stack up this series (20:15). The MLB is pulling the city of Atlanta's leg, right? Sam Holbrook, who made the controversial infield fly ruling in the 2012 wild card against the Braves, is the crew chief for the NLDS (33:15). The two reflect on moments from the 2012 wild card before discussing the nuances of modern replay and its effect on baseball (49:00). A review of previous Braves postseason appearances (52:30) is followed by a glance at some rather interesting statistics (58:30), and a discussion of who could be the Braves most inconspicuous impact player (1:04:30). by 755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves