As the 2024 baseball season progresses, the Atlanta Braves have faced numerous challenges. Losing ace pitcher Spencer Strider for the year was a major setback, but the team has managed to perform well despite this obstacle. However, the recent loss of star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. for the remainder of the season presents another hurdle for the Braves to overcome.
On the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, hosts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss how Acuña Jr.’s absence will impact not only the Braves but also baseball fans and the league as a whole. They express concern that Acuña Jr. may not return as the explosive player he was before his injury. Nonetheless, they express confidence in Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos’ ability to position the team for a postseason berth.
The hosts also recap recent baseball action including the Baltimore Orioles’ victory over the Chicago White Sox, the Cleveland Guardians’ hot streak against the Los Angeles Angels, and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ loss to the Cincinnati Reds. They also highlight an underdog story of NCAA Division III Birmingham–Southern College Panthers baseball team, who made it to College World Series despite their school closing down recently.
To wrap up their episode, Jake and Jordan touch on Jordan’s upcoming move and invite listeners to follow their show and personal accounts for more baseball insights. The full episode is available on YouTube, and listeners can explore other Yahoo Sports podcasts for more sports content.
As we head into 2024 season with high aspirations of contending for a World Series title