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Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. makes a catch on a fly ball from Tampa Bay Rays' Luke Raley during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 9, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

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Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. makes a catch on a fly ball from Tampa Bay Rays' Luke Raley during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 9, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
By AJC Sports
July 10, 2023

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano, features writer Gabriel Burns and co-host Jay Black take a look at the Braves historic first half and how they were able to take another series from the top team in the American League.

Our crew will also hand out it’s first half awards and preview the long list of Braves at the All-Star Game.

You’ll also hear from the Braves newest first round draft pick, pitcher Hurston Waldrep.

Finally, we have the answers to your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.”

For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page.

And don’t forget to pick up the AJC’s commemorative posters and plaques celebrating the eight Braves headed to the All-Star Game.

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