“You’ve Got to Learn How to Suck”: Braves’ Bryce Elder Gets Brutally Honest

 Atlanta Braves pitcher Bryce Elder is showing signs of a major step forward in 2026—and his recent appearance on The Locker Room on 680 The Fan gave fans a clear look at why.

After a rollercoaster 2025 season, Elder revealed that consistency was his biggest issue. “I just felt like I couldn’t repeat my delivery,” he said. That led him to work with a biomechanics specialist in the offseason, focusing on timing and movement down the mound rather than overthinking mechanics.

The early results? Promising. Elder believes he’s now more complete than even during his strong 2023 stretch, noting he doesn’t have to be perfect every pitch to succeed.

His mindset may be the biggest shift. Elder kept it brutally honest: “You’ve got to learn how to suck.” It’s a reflection of the grind—pushing through struggles and staying ready every five days.

If this version of Elder holds, he could be a key piece of Atlanta’s rotation.