Saving the Best for Last.? The Atlanta Braves Are In the Postseason!

[@stevelahn1012]

Mets fan here. Congratulations hoping we meet in the NLCS. What an epic series that would be. Look at what the Braves have done this season with all those key players injured. Huge accomplishment.

[@liamscorgie8859]

Thank you for the kind words

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

classy Met fan

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

These two teams play so close it would be a great NLCS! You go beat Milwaukee & we'll try to hold off the Padres. Good luck...to us both!

[@briansolo]

Thank you! Take out the Phillies! 🙂

[@JacobGarcia-fj3sm]

✝️🙏

[@garrisonmg1979]

Hey Jake, big fan in Boone, NC. I appreciate all your podcasts throughout the year. I listen to almost all of them. This past weekend was the hardest weekend of my life. The devastation is unimaginable. My power came on around 7:30 on Monday for the first time since last Thursday evening. Checking the scores of today's games was the first thing I did. I literally cried when I saw the boys made it. It was small, but huge for me in a weekend that has been so hard. Even if they don't do much in the playoffs, I'm sure the clinch helped all us Braves fans in the damage zone. Thanks for giving us a shout out. I, and I know others will be listening for a bit of a life break for at least a few more days. Go Braves! LFG!

[@Jackson09]

Jake your right, thats what it all comes down to for me each year...i just hate when the season is over...making the postseason has made my week, i know i get a little more baseball...may sound stupid, but Braves games have helped me through some dark times...so each night i get to see our Braves play, is always a plus for me...i generally discuss the technical parts of whatever happened in each previous game on here in my comments, but this is just real truth, i like it when my Braves are playing...Been watching them since the early 80's. Go Braves⚾🔥🔥🔥

[@liamscorgie8859]

Against all odds the Braves overcame it all to get into the WC. What a wild season. Been here everyday Jake thank you for being there for us everyday too!

[@liamscorgie8859]

I will say yes the final game wasn’t the most explosive and sure winning game 1 would have been wild but look at how far this team has come and what they had to go through to get here. That’s really exciting!!!

[@phillipnichols4125]

All year long. It’s been a tough season to put it mildly. But we don’t give up Jake! Always look forward to you, Grant and Tyler Redmond’s perspective. Everyday-er!!!! Go Braves! We are still without power and likely won’t have it until next week. A lot of people are much worse off than I. So thank you for that also.

[@johnkearney2513]

Mets fan here. Wild day of baseball today to be sure but I share your thoughts on those affected by last week’s storm. Prayers for all of those affected.

[@jeffreyhumphries-jw2fo]

Thanks

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

Thanks. You have some good young players. Good luck & I hope we meet in the NLCS!!

[@donaldmackerer9032]

​@@makeyourlifeeasier5794 As our current roster stands and with this offense we are not going to be in the NLCS. Mets maybe might if they can get past the Phillies. NLCS Phillies vs Dodgers.

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

@@donaldmackerer9032 Unfortunately your probably right, but I'm just trying to be optimistic.

[@DeezyRex]

Been here since the beginning. I'm a 911 dispatcher in SE GA. I appreciate the moment about areas affected by Helene.

[@paulthompkins4150]

We're here in Tattnall county going on day 5 of no power or Internet/phone services. Thank God my family and I have a generator. There are thousands without one. We're still more fortunate than those in North Carolina. Thank you for the job you do.

[@paulthompkins4150]

The fact that the Braves even sniffed the playoffs this year is incredible. I can't believe we're not the talk of the baseball world. This was Snitkers and AA's best job this season. No other team could've taken the injuries that we have and finish about.500

[@stevekarp3521]

Even crazier, they did much better than about .500. They finished this year, a year where they lost Strider and Acuña in the first half, and went significant stretches without Ozzie, Harris, Riley, Lopez, and Murphy, and still went 16 games over .500 (.549). I honestly don't think another team in baseball could have done this.

[@phillipnichols4125]

I’d also be surprised if schwelly doesn’t have a spot in the rotation next year. He’s been nothing short of spectacular.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

I told everyone early in the month that my best memories of the Braves were the 1991, 1993 type races that came down to the wire. How I remember those the best, and that this team could be a great memory. Without a lot of our regulars this team went from last Monday with Braves needing to go 5 and 2 against good teams to get into the players. All the while the Mets couldn't win more than 2. All that happened. I think this will be the season that 20 years from now people will talk about.

[@hbswartz100]

As Many injury we had this year i am shocked to be honest we made playoffs so lot about are boys though they just kept fighting found there way in and who know now we in we could get hot now when counts most you never no but even if we dont its still remarkable that we made to playoffs this year with all Injury's we had to deal with all season.

[@juliantaylor1819]

Also, I think it's great the way we got in, of course you wanna win every time, but backs against the wall, braves are in postseason mode already

[@donaldmackerer9032]

Definitely an uphill battle but the Braves seem to play better when they are the underdogs. They will really have to play their best and smartest baseball to get anywhere in the postseason. Regardless how they do, I am proud they made the playoffs.

[@michaelnewton8803]

Why does it seem like we can’t celebrate anything this year without a injury

[@donaldmackerer9032]

The baseball gods are angry at us, and we were cursed because of this.

[@travisgraves730]

You mean Spencer Strider for nl.cy young, right?

[@MaryJessup]

Thanks for mentioning the disaster. My niece was stuck at UNC Asheville for a couple days. Finally got her home!

[@stevekarp3521]

I think it's pretty crazy that after all this turmoil, losing everyone that was lost either for the year or for significant stretches, the fact that the Braves, of the 12 teams going into the playoffs, have the 5th best run differential, with +97. That said, man, do we need Sale to be ready for one of these games.

[@eros587]

I posted in your x feed, I did not like the idea of Schellenbach starting the 8th inning. I have seen a few times Jimenez and Iglesias fail when rushed in as they were yesterday. In my book that would have been a 2 innings save for Iglesias. But it was what it was.

[@NancyZ1013]

Agree completely with Jake about that first game. I too didn’t want Ozzie in second spot but what he did both offensively and defensively was great. Such a let down to have Lindor be the MVP of the game. I am happy we’re in but the bullpen imploding was disastrous. Now with Sale being hurt is so like the bad luck this team has had all year. I know Jake said the Mets didn’t want the Padres, but I wanted them. Doesn’t anyone remember how the Brewers embarrassed us at Truist Park. They scored over 30 runs against us. The Mets had a tough time with them when they weren’t trying to win. Anyway, momentum is the next day’s pitcher. That does not bode well for us if Sale doesn’t go tomorrow but every time I count them out they surprise me. I hope I continue to be happily surprised.

[@stevekarp3521]

I think if you're the type of Braves fan that watches most games, and you have done so for the last 5-7 years, you were thinking the same thing. I know I certainly was. We know what Ozzie is. He can be anywhere from below average to borderline all-star. Truth be told, since he's come back, he's looked pretty bad batting R/R. I love Ozzie, I'm sure you do too. But had Whit not had a broken foot, I would have rather seen him. That said, I'm glad we were proved wrong as Ozzie stepped up, big time.

[@NancyZ1013]

@@stevekarp3521 Steve I’ve been a fan since the late 80s. I try to watch most games but this year I have been turning the game off when I fear disaster is looming and follow via updates. Love Ozzie but he has always been mercurial. We were both glad to see he deserved that number two spot yesterday lol. There was one series against the Mets at Truist a few years ago where his heroics helped for them to sweep the Mets. After the game, he said he hates the Mets. I hope he always feels that way.

[@donaldmackerer9032]

I hope to be pleasantly surprised also.

[@danielwetzel7777]

We gotta give Grant Holmes some love too

[@MassBoost]

Most likely, Holmes not only went 4 great innings in game 2, he pitched a inning and 2/3rd's on Sunday as well, so going 4 innings in game 2 was huge.

[@KingMinosxxvi]

Honestly the quick yank of shwelli nearly cost the braves the post season bid...Im sure he gets out of the eight with 1 or were runs passing. Now you can't use holmes in game 1 and lopez is dubious for game 3 RI needs a day of and you've got no sale. It was nice to Ozzie get his stroke on but I can't see how that double header could have gone any worse for the Bravos without them missng the playoffs completely which lets face the mets pretty much hand them. Without the trowing error they probably still go into the 9th only up one nill. I don't know who they start tonight and weather get miracle from one of those 3 guys but the bravos have a steep hill to get through this wild card series.

[@lynnsmusic]

I’m just happy the Braves got in. Most of the time I didn’t think they would. Prayers for those who were hit by the terrible storm.

[@JoshuaNazworth]

From a Mets fan to Atlanta Braves fan all I got to do is say one thing I briefly respect your I respect you when you just say congratulations to my Atlanta Braves we got it done and with all the injuries we still got in the postseason so as a huge Atlanta Braves fan I respect for what you just said thank you thank you very much that means a lot coming from you as a Mets fan and I'm Atlanta Braves fan. I want to say one more thing I'm going to pause and I'm going to say my thoughts and prayers go out to Braves Nation Atlanta Nation Georgia Georgia Nation I just hope everybody is safe out there that's all I wanted to say as a huge Atlanta Braves fan I just hope everyone is okay and doing safe out there from the hurricane storm just stay safe that's all I can say is on the south stay safe and just be safe and hopefully nothing won't interrupt any more games all right that's all I wanted to say I had to get that off my chest? @stevelahn1012

[@Bloodreign1]

If I had a bottle of Maalox over the 2 games, I likely would've taken the entire thing. Thankful to make the playoffs, considering how rough of a season it's been for this Braves team.

[@albar7250]

The post season is about pitching and homeruns the braves are going to shock alot of people

[@12mach]

I feel like mets vs braves nlcs

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

@@12mach The mets don't have the pitching to get threw this teams, and Diaz showed us that he is beatable. His velocity was way down today

[@12mach]

@@benjaminwatlers1848 he pitched yesterday he's struggles in back to back

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

@@12mach I don't know why he pitched yesterday in a 5-0 win; now after 2 innings today not sure if he would be available tomorrow. The way the Mets have used their bullpen they don't have a lot of guys that trust. We lost Tyler Matzek never the same guy after his 2021 abuse of him pitching; hope that Diaz doesn't have the same path

[@donaldmackerer9032]

Sometimes it is about small ball. The Cardinals showed us that one year this century. They destroyed us playing it. At any rate, this Braves team needs to show some more patience and plate discipline, some kind of plan how they are going to hit the ball and in what situations.

[@robertblackman7235]

They made the playoffs time for the team to step up

[@allenhayesmusic]

Believe!!

[@mistahj218]

@@allenhayesmusic that’s right! Ya gotta believe!!! LGM

[@donaldmackerer9032]

LGM? Huh? 🤔 Last Glacial Maximum, laser guided missiles, laser guided munitions, little green men, lone gun men of the X-Files, let's go mate(Aussie speak), Let's Go Mizzou? Huh? What? It doesn't make any sense. 😁

[@mistahj218]

@@donaldmackerer9032 u funny guy

[@danielwetzel7777]

I feel like Snit and AA saw who the Mets were about to start and said nah let’s save Sale for the Padres… and I’m glad they did

[@juliantaylor1819]

Thank god we ran off 5 strait!!! Cause if had needed a sweep today I think I would have had a heart attack!!! Feels like '21! Let's get hot!!!

[@kyleknapp1985]

I know what you mean about game 1. But at least they still have the feeling of coming back big time in that 8th inning. Can’t take that away from them. There’s momentum in that.

[@Nickg2k1]

It was definitely exciting after hurting after game 1

[@JacobDalton-i4c]

Article on ESPN this morning with various staff/writers’ predictions and not one of them picked the braves over the padres. I know the braves are limping in and the padres are all setup how they want to be, and I know the padres are tough, but that is a clear lack of respect. As a braves fan, sure I have my doubts, but I don’t understand how not one of them is giving the braves a shot. Would love for the braves to prove them wrong!

[@donaldmackerer9032]

Consider it a blessing in disguise. The Braves seem to play better when they are the underdogs.

[@donaldmackerer9032]

Well we do seem to play better when we are the underdogs. Remember this is a patch work, coat hanger and duck tape lineup now. This is why we didn't get the respect.

[@JacobDalton-i4c]

@@donaldmackerer9032 I agree that they are better as underdogs as they struggled more against lesser teams this year for some reason. I like to refer to the current make up as the “island of misfit toys” as it is quite appropriate with all dfa pickups because of the injuries. I don’t expect them to take the playoffs by storm, but you never what will happen. 2021’s run was unexpected.

[@ryandhall]

Take today, add the stress of Bama/UGA Saturday, it’s been one hell of a 72 hrs for sports stress. Side note I’ve got dear friends in the Carolinas. I know all of my people are accounted for, but I also know that not everybody is as fortunate.

[@BenjaminDaltom]

Don't forget about saints vs falcons lol

[@renlynn27]

THIS!!!!!

[@ryandhall]

@@BenjaminDaltom HA! Touche! I feel like I've aged 5 years in the past 72 hours.

[@scooter_b123]

Let's go Braves!

[@Leonardo2003]

Monday went as badly as completely possible outside of a sweep. Absolutely no reason for optimism, we ain’t winning 1 game in San Diego. Get real at this point

[@donaldmackerer9032]

Very probably not with the way our pitching is set up now.

[@Leonardo2003]

@@donaldmackerer9032 we are forced to basically punt game 1. Iggy and JJ both pitched twice yesterday. Just let AJ Smith Shawver eat innings today and get them tmmr with Fried.

[@keithmussen3458]

👍

[@donaldmackerer9032]

Sometimes miracles do happen. This Braves made the playoffs by sure grit and determination. I thought we were cursed by the baseball gods for awhile. We seem to play better when we are the underdogs. I really don't expect them to get past the San Diego Padres especially the way our pitching is set up now, but I am proud they got this far. Even if we get swept, they didn't quit during the regular season. Go Braves.

[@HouseAteam]

If Snit had his way, Brice Elder throws game 1

[@Kenshawmusic]

Better not🤬

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

We would need a red hot Ozxoe batting every inning to overcome an Elder start...

[@markprimetime2139]

For me It feels like getting gut punched I know we’re in the playoffs but I wanted game 1..the only disagreement I have with Snit is I wanted Lee over Johnson but overall if Joe and Raisel do there job game over

[@Blonders777]

You keep saying you're so thrilled but but but but but but but but you wanted it to go your way well life isn't like that and I watch a lot of streamers and it seems like every one of them want to be the mister know-it-all and throw the Braves under the bus every chance possible yet you all are Braves fans? It gets really old. BRAVES YOU WORKED YOUR BUTTS OFF. THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@anthonyrhuggenaath2103]

Seems lots of Mets fans like this podcast 😂

[@Cfullerrrr]

Comment for the comment. You know the deal Jake

[@BenIsFiguringitOut]

I"m cautiously optimistic about this playoff run. I expect anything from a surprise World Series run to being out in the first round.

[@chaseleopold]

Hey Jake, Chase here, I’m so proud of the Braves resolve, and will be watching them play SD and I hope they advance and bounce that team out as the winners they are. As far as the Brewers playing the Mets, the Brewers in the playoffs haven’t shown me anything and their playoff record proves it, I just don’t see the Brewers advancing….what are your thoughts? Awesome podcast as always by the way, I don’t miss any of your analysis. Listen every day!!

[@canesrule96]

I'm with you Jake I really wanted game 1. However making it in on game 162 worked in the Rangers favor. The Braves only hope is to play loose with house money

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

All comes down to Chris Sale and his pitch or not. If he can pitch Chris Sale and Max Fried back to back it a pretty good change.

[@danielwetzel7777]

Short rest is normal thing in October. Fried all the way

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

This last week really showed how classless the mets podcaster are compared to our. Ryan Frincklestein was crying earlier last week that the Braves didn't deserve post season. Today; on live podcast Tyler Wardy with Wardynym got drunk on Campagne living during his show and told the Braves fan how much he hated them and the Braves. Just crazy how they act.

[@mpound97]

Who cares? Stop crying...

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

@@mpound97 Just shows how classless they are,...... if you don't like my statement don't read my comments

[@anthonyrhuggenaath2103]

Braves broadcasters are some of the best in the business, providing lots of data and background on the opposing team’s players and often times giving repect where respect due.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

@@anthonyrhuggenaath2103 I agree

[@TheMacdod]

​@benjaminwatlers1848 butt hurt much?

[@roberttrivett2594]

why ? I came here for joy in making the postseason after a year that we got shit on and shit on again but once again not enough to move the needle on “Locked on Braves”

[@roberttrivett2594]

It just feels like the fan base and community are becoming to much like yankee fans for me. It’s ****** Baseball, we should know as well as anyone

[@bullythebooks]

@@roberttrivett2594 Jake was super optimistic the entire first half of the year. He was one of the only people not crying about it every day. This kind of thing wears on you when you have to talk about these unfortunate scenarios every single day. Losing the literal best started in MLB right now is gonna be depressing to talk about how do you expect him to spin it

[@anthonyrhuggenaath2103]

Lets vote: Jake always sees the glass 1) half full 2) half empy 3) … no glass, no water…

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

Half full...but it's not water this year!

[@slimguii1557]

Spencer strider you meant for cy young favorite

[@donaldmackerer9032]

He has been on the IL all year.

[@slimguii1557]

@@donaldmackerer9032 yeah I know but he mentioned that he was gonna be the cy young favorite coming into the season but said schwellenbach not strider.

[@ynotbthe1]

Is Ian Anderson even eligible for post season, since he didn’t pitch any for the parent club during the regular season?

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

Any one in the organization at midnight on 08/31/2024 no matter the level can appear in post season

[@MassBoost]

@@benjaminwatlers1848 Well, anyone on the 40 man is eligible, not everyone in the organization, but still MLB would likely approve most anyone in a teams organization should a team try to get approval of a player who they have had in the organization for the year.

[@anthonyrhuggenaath2103]

Jake, just enjoy it for once, chill man 🤓

[@carltontaniyama4665]

They lose he’s negative…..they won the second game and made it to playoffs but still negative! Be happy for the boys they worked hard all season. With all the injuries and bad luck they had be happy for them they deserve it.

[@Blonders777]

exactly@!!!!geeezus!!

[@Leonardo2003]

He’s a knowledgeable critical thinking fan. Not someone who watches his sport like it’s a fantasy show. He’s analytical and smart.

[@anthonyrhuggenaath2103]

@@Leonardo2003 yes, I know, I consider myself kind of in that category as well, but it’s like clinching and refusing to go share some champagne, beer and cigars with the boys in the clubhouse…

[@justinboone493]

5:30 -Jake Mastroianni

[@johndunn5281]

Jake , I have been watching your podcasts for a few years now but this is the most negative I have seen you. Been a Braves fan since 1987 . Been there for all the ups and downs but very proud of our boy's for the fight they put up considering all the injuries this year.

[@Horseshoe_lounge]

I agree. It didn't feel aa good aa it would've felt if we won the 1st game. I knew the Mets would've just rolled over.

[@TheSonofabiscuit]

Sooooo glad to see Ozuna with that big hit.. since joining the Braves, Ozuna has not been great in the playoffs. 2020 ops: .773 2021 not with the team 2022 ops: .000 2023 ops: .421

[@edgardiaz26]

Jake i feel the same way, but you have to take what ypy can and hopefully...make the mets regrets handing that game to us

[@Blonders777]

no one handed the game to anyone....no baseball team does that, grow up Jake and everyone else. they wanted to win both games just because it was US. yes, memories are short!!

[@mistahj218]

@@edgardiaz26 they sure did. Mets wanted to celebrate and get the fck outta there

[@mistahj218]

@@Blonders777 mets handed them a win my boy sorry to say

[@harrybevvereau7306]

@@mistahj218B**LS**T. The Mets would’ve loved to knock the Braves out. Com’on man, lol😂

[@davidjohnston4425]

What does the starting rotation next year look like.

[@adriangaushausindahaus20]

Mets Fan here... keep Fried and wow...Fried, Schwelly, Sale and Strider.

[@zanti4132]

Fried is an unrestricted free agent after this season. The Braves expect to lose him. Several MLB pundits have predicted he'll be joining the Dodgers.

[@bullythebooks]

I hope they keep Laureano and get rid of Soler, either that or in left field instead of or/and as a platoon with kelenic.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

Soler is making 16 million a year next 3 years. Don't see him being moved. Laureano can still be controlled for another year. His future most likely depends on what happens with the pitching side as he may price himself up too high for the Braves to want to retain.

[@bullythebooks]

@@benjaminwatlers1848 Yeah 16 million a year is just disgustingly overpaying for what he provides. Laureano has one of the best arms in the outfield and his offense is much more consistent so far. I don't see how you can justify Soler over Ramon. They might have to make a crappy trade to get rid of him or pay his salary the last year but I think it's worth it if Ramon can stay consistent. A lot of guys will take a team friendly deal to stay with the braves and i think Ramon might he seems to get along with everyone.

[@MassBoost]

It's possible they may try to trade Soler if they find a suitor looking for a DH. Braves seamingly have fixed Laureano's swing, Eli White has looked more capable at the major league level as a backup, and doesn't have any options left after this year, along with having Kelenic, Harris, and Acuna back next year, that would give them 5 options beyond Soler.

[@renlynn27]

I vote Ian Anderson

[@MassBoost]

Braves might not have a choice if Sale isn't ready come game 1.

[@littlee3536]

*DBACKS FANS CAN GO TO BED NOW! YSIO!*

[@donaldmackerer9032]

That's mean and uncalled for. Arizona isn't one of our rivals.

[@nestord8912]

The Braves don’t believe on limiting Innings on starters. 3 years in a row now. Pitcher injuries for the playoffs. 🤬

[@briansolo]

A couple hot takes: Bryce Elder will start game 1. Bryce Elder will shove. Also, there will come a situation upon where Adam Duvall will be called. He will deliver.

[@MassBoost]

Who says Duvall will even make the roster? To this point late in the season, the Braves have shown who they trust more in games out of the bench outfield bats, and Eli White will likely get a spot over Duvall.

[@jsmilers]

The Met's have played with a pitching staff made up of journeymen and reclamation projects the ENTIRE season. They do not have a #1 or #2 pitcher and they haven't the entire year. Steve Cohen is a disgrace.When he couldn't get Yamamoto, and Senga went down for the year( before the season even started), he just left the team "as-is". He could have easily picked up a legit pitcher before the trading deadline. He didn't do anything. Has zero idea what he is doing.

[@bxnym]

All that you said and Mets still made it to the playoffs…what pitcher was left that was worth the signing? Mets wanted Yamamoto he chose the Dodgers so we saving up for next year for like Corbin Burnes or your boy Max Fried etc lol

[@donaldmackerer9032]

​@@bxnymI expect Fried to go to the Dodgers and join Freeman.

[@jasonvaught2274]

If the Diamondbacks won 2 more games, they'd be in. I don't feel bad for them at all.

[@benshaw7993]

I thought this was a Braves channel? Why are you all over the DBags? Who cares about them?! We don’t. You feel bad for them? They should’ve have yanked the last week of the season. They were horrible. They lost five games this week. When the Mets and Braves were winning. The right two teams are in.

[@Nic_P85]

How is this a bad team and won 89 games without key players!?!?!? Like i said before, if it wasnt for a certain person, this team should've won close to a 100 games, so how in the heck is this a bad team?? Also, why would the mets want to play a team that they are 1-5 against and has gotten man handled by them? I dont think i would want to play a team that has beat me up everytime we played except that one time! Now jake, why would the dbacks be more upset if sale pitched and looked like sale, they should be jumping for joy that sale didnt pitch, i dont understand that part of what you said about that.

[@MassBoost]

Are you talking about Acuna or Strider?

[@1bcordell]

Sale is not injured. It's a strategy to get a start out of him in the WC series.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

He had some kind of back spasms for game 2 reported. Not sure if that was real, if it was minor or what. Maybe they reported that in the event the Braves lost they had a reason.

[@rushrush1209]

I would be shocked if Sale isn't injured. Sale was their ace this year, and the 2nd game today was a do or die game for the Braves.

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

I find that hard to believe, considering they didn't start him in a season ending must win game...but I hope you're right.

[@zanti4132]

*Maybe* there is some gamesmanship going on. For game 2 of the doubleheader, it's possible Snitker decided to start a lesser pitcher, figuring the Mets would be less motivated to win that game after clinching a playoff spot. Starting Sale certainly would have created havoc with the rotation for the WC series, so roll the dice and save Sale. Is it possible a false injury report has been circulated? Won't it be a stunning jolt to the opposition if Sale appears on the mound for game 1?!

[@littlee3536]

*CHRIS SALE LEFT OFF OF WILD CARD ROSTER!* *A J SMITH SHAWVER TAKES HIS PLACE!* *AJ-SS LAST START 6-IP 5-R 5-ER 4-HR 10-K!* *10 STRIKEOUTS IN 6 INNINGS, BUT 4 HOMERUNS!* *OUCH!* *IF HE CAN LIMIT THE HRs BY MISSING MORE BATS, HE WILL BE OK!* *IF NOT, THIS WILL BE A VERY SHORT SERIES!* *LF GO BRAVES!*

[@jackhodges1]

LFG JAKE 🥂

[@mistahj218]

@@jackhodges1 Jake from State Farm?

[@MeLLyMeLz808]

I’d pick AJSS

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

If I was the Braves I would not carry Holmes as he pitched today, not carry Morton as he pitched Sunday, and not carry Jackson. I would carry John Brebbia and AJ Smith-Shawyer and maybe a 3rd relief type pitcher. Braves could easily put someone like Austin Riley onto the 60 day injured list fill up a spot and purchase a contract from triple a. You can make a move after each series if needed; so you could add Holmes back if you advance

[@TheMacdod]

Mets fan here. All hail MVP Lindor. Enjoy the flat champagne, lol!

[@christophereprice9056]

I love the game of Baseball ⚾️ 😍 70's,80s and 90's Now like the NFL it's Fixed!!!😢So sad ist All about the All mitey Dollar!!!!

[@TheSonofabiscuit]

Dylan Lee got his first start in the World Series.. redemption time if Sale isn't rostered? Ha, then bring up Tyler Matzek

[@gsman123]

Matzek got traded sadly

[@TheSonofabiscuit]

@gsman123 some good news for you then.. the Giants released him after trading for Soler, and the Braves brought him back on a minors deal.

[@gsman123]

@@TheSonofabiscuit oh cool didn’t see that, thanks for the info. Hopefully if we bring him up he can have another big postseason!

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

@@gsman123 Matzek was back to atlanta on a minor league contract after the Giants released him

[@obyrne68]

This thumbnail didn’t age well … or long.

[@eros587]

The Braves don't deserve to be in post season , they were handed a game against a Mets reserve team with reinforcements.

[@mistahj218]

Yessir

[@WilliamSchlegel-s7t]

The mets aint that great.they got lucky in first game!!

[@WilliamSchlegel-s7t]

Half the bravves squad was injured all year! Imagine phils without wheeler and harper@@

[@eros587]

@@WilliamSchlegel-s7t 1- I never said they were great or prised them in any means. 2- Lucky? if scoring 8 runs is luck well , the Braves would love to be that lucky every game.

[@eros587]

@@WilliamSchlegel-s7t who is talking about injuries and the Phillies ?? I am talking about the fact that they got in because basically they were handed the game by playing against a B squad team with some reinforcements.They couldn't finish it against the Royals, they lost game 1 against the Mets. Had the Mets needed a sweep the story may have been different.

[@J__Way]

Bro tbh, I’ve been watching the pod for two years, you are absolutely the most critical, most complaining fan I’ve ever come across. You have a habit of, when giving a compliment, you can never just leave it at that, you always follow up with, SOME type of negative whether it’s genuinely constructive criticism or not. Are you a Capricorn?

[@Domoguy13]

Arcia has to go.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

Who would you get? They are not going pay for Willy Adames; they are not going trade for Bo Bichette. Nancho Alvarez was not the answer. The Braves like Arcia for 3 reasons 01. He plays good defense 02. He is cheap and has a little pop 03. He is good in the clubhouse. If the Braves have money to spend this off season they will most likely go after pitching. The only way I see them going after a shortstop would be if they could package Soler in some kind of trade for one back freeing up payroll. Love Soler back he is a DH and Ozuna is a lot better than him

[@eros587]

If Sale is not available today you need someone capable of giving you 7 innings at least (and they don't have one available), the whole bullpen has been used heavily in the last 2 days. AJ Smith-Shawver to me is the most logical option but the first game is looking awfully bad for the Braves with no clear starting pitcher, a taxed bullpen, a lineup that played 3 games in two days and the travel to San Diego. All my money on the Padres for game one.

[@mistahj218]

Let’s go Mets!

[@AnnoyedHikingTrail-es6yl]

Bye Felicia!!

[@larrybailey408]

You on wrong channel dude this Braves country, Your welcome later Much.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

We will know Thursday what team went the farthest in post season

[@losonavaja4249]

@@larrybailey408ummmmm you should be thanking us resting our main players and putting Lucchesi to pitch i dont even think he pitched in the mlb since before the all star break 🤣🤣🤣and they gave him the ball 🤣🤣🤣

[@77mrdiggz]

Lets go mets!!

[@AnnoyedHikingTrail-es6yl]

Bye Felicia!!

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

Mets aren't getting by the Brewers; there season ends Wednesday

[@chairun75]

Mets gift wrapped Atlanta game 2 to avoid a longer flight, but congrats.

[@FlawpyTawpy]

Yes, they did, and we appreciate it and will take it. The adversity this team has faced has been unreal, and the pitching is so good that it deserves a chance to play in the post-season.

[@leecarter9251]

hey jake it is over for the braves they should just go home

[@roberttrivett2594]

easy bo he loves the bravos too, he just kinda has a tendency to go negative. I think it’s just the nature of the job ol boy has

[@tenacious-d]

Remember Braves fans that the only reason you're in the postseason is because we sat our best, started our AAA pitcher, and popped champagne on your field. You should be embarrassed at the way you got in.

[@Kenshawmusic]

Lookin forward to seein y’all in the next round Mr. Met💪🏻

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

You should be embarrassed trolling on the Braves channel with classless remarks. Wonder where you would be without the top 3 batters in the lineup out for most of the year & your best starting pitcher out for the year...think about it. Credit to the Braves for winning through adversity.

[@Kenshawmusic]

I don’t troll Met. Not less on “class” either. Saw ur pompous comment, decided that s*** don’t fly down South in the land of my Braves. I ain’t backin down Yank. Whip that BrewCrew ya heah

[@taylorrish7647]

Spencer strider... Dude you have these hiccups a lot... Schwelenbach legit started today...

[@danielwetzel7777]

Leave him alone dudes fine

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

Give Jake a break. We knew what he meant. His job covering this inconsistent offense all year is very stressful. I wouldn't want his job this year!!!

[@stevekarp3521]

I mean, they do have the same first name, last names both start with S, and he was just talking about Schwelly. I am surprised he didn't catch it after saying it twice, though.

[@jbeazy7088]

I hope San Diego will take care of u guys

[@Lonewolf83848]

Don’t you have somewhere else to be a douche?

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

There is a wardynym or locked on mets that you can celebrate with and curse the Braves fans.

[@chaseleopold]

Braves will shock the world and bounce the Padres!!!!

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

Why don't you worry about your own business since Milwaukee beat you up in the last series...

[@jbeazy7088]

Karma is a Bizzz for u guys talking crap about the Mets. Of course we let u win the second game 😂😂😂😂so you’ll face San Diego 💪💪💪LFGM

[@stephenlowe8158]

Like the trash Mets will do anything in the postseason. 😂 The Braves have half of their team injured and still made the postseason. And I don't know why the Mets would want to go back to Milwaukee, considering the Brewers own them. 😂

[@stephenlowe8158]

Oh and the Braves still own the Mets. The teams we're going to split these 2 games regardless.

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

With a 1/3 of the team hurt the Mets couldn't get past Atlanta till the 2nd to last game of the season. The Mets started a good majority of their regulars in game 2 and were shut out. Today in 2 games against the Braves the Braves starters only game up 1 earned run. Shows how powerful the Mets are

[@rickINcali1]

Braves have been Spanking the Mets since the 90s!....this season with depleted lineup...Still have a 7-6 record against the Mets....Next year Strider, Sale, Lopez & your favorite schwellenbach!....and back Acuna & Riley!..Good Luck!.....

[@highschoolbigshot]

@jbeazy7088 pro team's don't let other teams win get your head out your ass.

[@anthonyrhuggenaath2103]

Lets vote: Jake always sees the glass 1) half full 2) half empy 3) … no glass, no water…

[@benjaminwatlers1848]

Jake saw the glass half full for till about September than he saw it half empty when we all got frustrated.

[@anthonyrhuggenaath2103]

​@@benjaminwatlers1848😂

[@Blonders777]

3

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

Jake sees the glass half full...but it might not be water in that glass!!

[@anthonyrhuggenaath2103]

@@makeyourlifeeasier5794 🤣