Chris Sale Extended, Acuña Leadoff Debate & Why the Offense MUST Be Better in 2026

The 2026 season is officially here — and Braves Central is BACK. Chris Dimino and Barrett Sallee break down: Chris Sale’s extension (2 years, $45M) Why the offense — not just pitching — cost the Braves in 2025 Ronald Acuña’s shocking RBI stat Drake Baldwin batting second?! Orlando Arcia’s ripple effect on the lineup Why base running could quietly change everything What Plan A looks like for Walt Weiss Plus: Why losing one- and two-run games buried Atlanta last year and how they fix it.

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