755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves

David and Eric welcome Braves legend Andruw Jones to 755! The trio discusses lockout negotiation proceedings and if the season will start on time. Andruw pulls from his experience as one of baseball's preeminent outfielders to evaluate Braves outfield prospects. The triumvirate also hit on the Hall of Fame, and chat about Andruw's son, Druw, and his profile as a highly coveted high school player....

DOB and EOF welcome on sports agent (and so much more) Scott Boras. David, Eric, and Scott discuss incentivizing winning in Major League Baseball, and why there's been a shift from a team aspiring to win to now aspiring to lose. How does this philosophy affect fanbases? The triumvirate chat Bobby Cox, Alex Anthopoulos, and the world champion Braves. Is it precarious having multiple clients sign to...

Welcome back! DOB and EOF are thrilled to have you back listening to 755 Is Real. After reacclimating themselves with their recording software and equipment, the guys cover a range of Braves and baseball-related topics, like what's the latest with Freddie Freeman's contract? The duo entertain the possibility of Freeman leaving, and contemplate who could replace him at first base if it comes to it....

Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy joins 755 Is Real to discuss an array of baseball topics. Dale, David, and Eric detail Brian Snitker's managing style, and explain how his approach to coaching lent itself to a Braves World Series title. The trio broaches the multi-million dollar offseason question for Atlanta: "Will the Braves re-sign Freddie Freeman?" Why wasn't Freeman signed before the lockout...

In an excessively entertaining episode of the podcast, DOB and EOF welcome actor and die-hard Braves fan Michael Kelly to the show! Michael details he and his family's experience watching the Braves' championship run. The guys draw parallels between acting and baseball, such as team/cast chemistry and working alongside proud people. Michael enthralls the guys with stories from The Sopranos, House...

In this jumbo edition of 755 Is Real, DOB and EOF welcome Kelly Johnson back to the show! The trio chop it up about the Braves' wildly entertaining World Series parade. Afterward, the guys distinguish the one major difference between the Braves' title-winning team and the Dodgers, who seem to be one element shy of being a perennial WS winner. Can anyone explain, or justify, Alex Anthopoulos not fi...

DOB, EOF, and Peter Moylan celebrate the Atlanta Braves' World Series Championship! Enjoy! Check out 755 Is Real on YouTube: youtube.com/755isreal Follow David on Twitter: @DOBrienATL Follow Eric on Twitter: @EOF34 Follow Peter on Twitter: @PeterMoylan Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/755isreal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DOB and EOF recap Atlanta's game five loss to the Astros. As much as the Braves are relying on their bullpen, have the reserve arms been used too much? Does Houston have a fix on Atlanta's well of hurlers to where they are no longer as effective? The guys recap a rollercoaster game five, and chat about the young starters Brian Snitker deployed in both games four and five. What can we expect from M...

In an evenly contested World Series through two games, DOB and EOF recount how both games one and two shook out for the Braves and Astros. The duo marvel at Charlie Morton's fortitude, battling through a broken leg to pace Atlanta to a game one victory. David and Eric discuss how Kyle Wright impressed in his October Classic debut. The Bravos Boys zoom in on the Astros' pitching as well as their de...

The Braves are headed to the World Series! DOB and EOF discuss the sights, sounds, and emotions at Truist Park, and study the club's NLCS win. Tyler Matzek's brilliance can't be understated. Why did Matzek coordinate with d'Arnaud to change his signs so often? Eddie Rosario is the hottest hitter of baseballs on the planet, but can he carry his torrid hitting into the World Series? The duo inspect...

DOB and EOF recount Atlanta's game five loss in the NLCS to the Dodgers. Why was Max Fried knocked around the park in his Thursday start? Freddie Freeman has shaken his slump, and aside from game five, the Braves are hitting efficiently. The guys look ahead to game six, including Saturday's pitching matchup. Lastly, will Atlanta earn a WS berth for the first time in over two decades? Follow David...

Just two more wins! DOB and EOF recap a successful first two games of the NLCS for Atlanta as they hold a 2-0 series lead over Los Angeles. Joc Pederson, Eddie Rosario, and Austin "Big Boss" Riley are exuding confidence. David and Eric answer a couple of viewer questions from 755 Is Real's YouTube live stream; one query being about Freddie Freeman's shortcomings in the LCS and if it's cause for co...

DOB and EOF preview the NLCS prior to Saturday night's first pitch. The guys explain when Jorge Soler could return, and discuss the potential pitching matchups for the series. The duo also compares where each team has an advantage in their lineups. Lastly, why did the Dodgers-Giants NLDS have to end on a blown check-swing call?! Check out 755 Is Real on YouTube: youtube.com/755isreal Follow David...

Goin' back-to-back! Atlanta books its ticket to the NLCS for the second consecutive year, and DOB and EOF recap the Bravos' path to the conference series. The duo plunge into the minutiae of the NLDS against the Brewers, including replay snafus and impeccable pitching by Charlie Morton, Max Fried, and co. Freddie Freeman lifted Atlanta into the penultimate matchup by swatting Josh Hader's first-pi...

With the Braves and Brewers tied at a game apiece in the NLDS, DOB and EOF dissect the series' first two games, including Max Fried's impeccable start. Is Fried the best starter in baseball at the moment? The guys also credit the bullpen for their contributions, particularly Luke Jackson and Tyler Matzek. David and Eric look ahead to game three of the series as well as pitching matchups in game fo...

With the Braves' NLDS matchup against the Brewers on the horizon, DOB and EOF welcome on The Athletic's Milwaukee Brewers pundit, Will Sammon! The trio discuss Atlanta and Milwaukee's starting pitching, and how the loss of Devin Williams could affect Josh Hader and the Brewers. Christian Yelich continues his less-than-stellar 2021 campaign heading into the postseason. Why is Yelich scuffling as mu...

Playoff baseball is right around the corner but before then, DOB and EOF parse through the postseason's biggest storylines (courtesy of Ken Rosenthal's astute writing). Big-named players went down with injuries in the last week of the regular season, how will those players' absences affect their respective teams? Is Ron Washington a managerial candidate? If so, where could he land? DOB and EOF cog...

FOUR, count 'em, FOUR CONSECUTIVE NL EAST CROWNS FOR THE ATLANTA BRAVES! DOB and EOF towel off from the champagne showers long enough to chat about Atlanta's remarkable streak as well as the club's sweep of the Phillies. The duo commends the Bravos coaching staff for their efforts and expertise before digging into Max Fried and Charlie Morton's molten-hot pitching, and the atmosphere at Truist Bal...

DOB and EOF power through a jam-packed episode in the same way Atlanta powered through San Diego, sweeping their three-game meeting. The guys key in on Will Smith's 'Kimbrel-like', hold-your-breath 9th inning of the series finale. The duo also discuss Ynoa's outing, which left much to be desired, the team's multiple comebacks, and Joc Pederson's contributions. Also, David and Eric lay out playoff/...

DOB and EOF talk about the resumption of the Braves-Padres game from July and then get into Atlanta's three wins in Arizona. Is Max Fried on the cusp of being an ace? Snitker's lineup reorganization is paying dividends. Despite conceding a walk-off hit in the series finale at Arizona, Jacob Webb has been a bright spot in ATL's bullpen. Plus, Ozzie Albie, Atlanta's infield make franchise and league...

Is playing every day detrimental to Braves players? DOB and EOF toss around their thoughts on Atlanta's expectation, as an organization, that players suit up as often as possible. Hannah Keyser, a writer for Yahoo Sports, wrote on this matter recently, which the guys draw from in this conversation. Freddie Freeman, among other Braves members, believes in his club's mantra - but why? The guys take...

16 games separate Atlanta from the playoffs; however, will they even be in a position to contend for a pennant after this grueling upcoming string of road games? DOB and EOF cough up all the details about the Braves' series out west, including this weekend's set of contests against San Francisco. Should fans sweat Atlanta's recent spell of uncharacteristically poor late-game offensive production?...

The Braves took care of business during their six-game homestand, but Atlanta now turns their attention west with a slate of challenging matchups on the horizon. DOB and EOF preview the Braves' four-series excursion out west, and discuss if the club can maintain its NL East lead with the Phillies and Mets trailing close behind. How would the Bravos' playoff rotation look if the postseason started...

In walk-off fashion, the Braves just edged the Nationals to take two of three games in their final meeting of the year. DOB and EOF dissect the intradivisional date and key in on Braves players instrumental in the team's wins such as Jorge Soler, Adam Duvall, and Joc Pederson. Stephen Vogt is another such contributor whose services paid off in a big way, not only on the field but in the clubhouse,...

The Braves' West Coast tour, and their series in Colorado, was met with mixed results, DOB and EOF tackle Atlanta's up and down stretch in today's pod. But, before then, the guys react to the Braves extending Charlie Morton. Why did Alex Anthopoulos and Atlanta's front office choose now to extend the 37-year-old? What other internal re-signings could be in the works? What does this mean for Morton...