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The Atlanta Braves find themselves battling injury and inconsistency after a rough stop in Toronto over the weekend and the loss of two pillars of the starting rotation. Grant McAuley sizes up the impact of Max Fried and Kyle Wright's lengthy absence in the Atlanta rotation, what the Braves can do to fill those voids, how some of the key hitters in the starting lineup are trending, and just how difficult the upcoming schedule could be after a hot start to the season. We'll also dive into life with MLB's new rules. How have the Braves adjusted to the pitch clock, pace of play, bigger bases and the differences to the game? Hear from Charlie Morton and Kirby Yates on how Atlanta pitchers are feeling about the changes. Also on the show, special guest Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic joins to discuss MLB's efforts to add the Negro Leagues statistics to the official baseball register. After announcing their intention to do so in 2020, those efforts appear to have reached an impasse. Find out what's next for th