The Atlanta Braves had high hopes for the 2024 season after winning the most games in baseball the previous year. However, over their last 40 games, the team has struggled, going 17-23 and falling 10 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman analyze what has gone wrong for the Braves this season and discuss why there is still a chance for them to make the postseason despite key injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuna Jr. Notably, the team’s lackluster performance against the Baltimore Orioles raises concerns, especially since they have made minimal changes to their 2023 roster.
In addition to discussing the struggles of the Braves, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman cover other baseball news in their podcast. They discuss Paul Skenes receiving a standing ovation on the road after a strong performance against the St. Louis Cardinals and MLB’s mishandling of Rintaro Sasaki’s debut. The trade of Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers is also discussed. The episode concludes with a preview of
