Opening Day and the first series of the Braves' 2022 campaign are in the books! DOB and EOF highlight encouraging signs from the Braves after their four-game split against the Cincinnati Reds. Spencer Strider dazzled out of the bullpen. Just how good can he be? Matt Olson raked in his first quartet of games as a Brave. Atlanta's coaching staff shares their thoughts on Olson's approach to the plate as well as Strider's pitching. Plus, Austin Riley starts the season on a high note, and more!

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