Chopcast

Freddie Freeman and Eric Thames, two of the majors' hottest hitters, take center stage in Braves-Brewers. Chip Caray joins Cory McCartney to discuss that duo, Atlanta's bench and more.

What is the problem with the Braves' offense? Start at the top. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discuss the two spots ahead of Freddie Freeman, Dansby Swanson, Adonis Garcia and more.

What to make of the Braves after their first homestand? That, plus Julio Teheran's troubles against Bryce Harper and more as Chip Caray chats with Cory McCartney during the first leg of Atlanta's nine-game road trip.

The Atlanta Braves opened their new ballpark in style, led by Ender Inciarte's surprisingly powerful heroics and an offense that continues to well ahead of last season's pace. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discuss the opening weekend at SunTrust Park, including interviews with Matt Kemp and Freddie Freeman from Jackie Robinson Day.

It's the official start of the SunTrust Park era. Who stands to benefit? Chip Caray discusses that, along with some laundry tips with Cory McCartney.

The Atlanta Braves opened their 2017 schedule with a 1-5 record thanks to self-inflicted wounds and difficult pitching matchups. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney document the highs and lows of the first six games.

What's the Chip Caray Plan to fix MLB's early-season weather woes? That, plus thoughts on the Ryan Howard signing, Matt Kemp's early success and more Braves.

One inning spoiled the Atlanta Braves' Opening Day plans against the New York Mets. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney break down the ins and outs of baseball's first impressions of Brian Snitker's club, including fast starts from Julio Teheran and Freddie Freeman and a strange play at the plate.

Talking Chop writer and podcast host Brad Rowland joins the show to preview the Braves' 2017 season, discuss the Opening Day roster and hand out preseason MLB awards. (Reminder: Chopcast Live debuts April 14th before the Braves' home opener.)

Opening Day is nearly here and Chip Caray joins Cory McCartney to offer his first impressions of the Braves' new home, SunTrust Park. Also, the team's potentially sneaky-smart acquisition and much more.

The Chopcast is on its way to your TV. Chopcast Live, featuring the show's longtime co-hosts Cory McCartney and Zach Dillard, will air 14 episodes on FOX Sports South during the Atlanta Braves' 2017 season — starting prior to the home opener on April 14th and every Wednesday home game after that. The show will air before Braves Live and also be live-streamed on Facebook. Also in this episode: Braves recent spring training cuts and guaranteed roster spots and more.

The Atlanta Braves front office provided zero drama while setting their 2017 Opening Day rotation, but could/should they adjust the pitching schedule so Julio Teheran takes the mound in the SunTrust Park opener? Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discuss.

Which player will emerge the champion of our 2017 Braves Bracket? Cory McCartney and Zach Dillard discuss the 16-player field and who will put together the best season in Year 1 at SunTrust Park. Listeners can join the conversation by voting in polls on the FOX Sports Braves Twitter page.

Special guest Mark Bowman (MLB.com) joins the show to discuss the Braves' use of a four-man bench, a multitude of bullpen options, potential trades, Johan Camargo and Ronald Acuna.

Which players stood out in the Atlanta Braves' early Grapefruit League action? Who got off to rocky starts? Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discuss the (very) early returns in Atlanta's spring camp.