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Braves Today
The Braves Today podcast is your one-stop show for all the up to the minute news on your Atlanta Braves. Hosted by Lindsay Crosby, Braves Today will dive into the stories that you need to know about, from prospects and bullpen usage to lineup choices and the bromance between Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuña Jr.
Episodes
- Braves Today
THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 146: Reynaldo López returns from injured list for start vs Rays LIVE PREVIEW
Reynaldo López is making his return from the injured list and auditioning for his postseason role at the same time, facing off against Griffin Jax of the Tampa…
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The Braves’ Offense Is Worse Than Their Record Suggests | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Despite a top NL record, Atlanta has the worst offense (by wRC+) among seven NL contenders since May 1, with low on-base, few walks, and high strikeouts…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 145: AJ Smith-Shawver auditions for postseason rotation vs Rays LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves, fresh off a series split against Philly on the road, don't get a break - they're starting a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay…
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Moving Bryce Elder to the Bullpen Doesn’t Make Sense; Previewing Tampa Bay | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves’ decision to move Bryce Elder to the bullpen despite a lingering knee issue is questioned, with an IL stint seen as the more logical move given…
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What the Braves' Split in Philadelphia Really Told Us | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves split a four-game series in Philadelphia, outscoring the Phillies 12–11 and maintaining a four-game NL East lead with 18 games left while securing…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 144: Grant Holmes battles Phillies' Jesús Luzardo on Labor Day LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves, having already won the season series, can win this four-game set if Grant Holmes can outduel Philadelphia Phillies lefty Jesús Luzardo on…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 143: Braves' Tyler Mahle battles Phillies' Aaron Nola on Sunday LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are looking to officially win the season series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon, and they'll send trade acquisition…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 142: Martín Pérez battles Phillies ace Zack Wheeler on Saturday LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves have already won game one versus the Philadelphia Phillies and can secure at least a series split if veteran Martín Pérez outduels Zack…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 141: Ace Chris Sale leads Braves in opener vs Phillies LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are asking ace Chris Sale to battle yet another ace, Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies, in game one of Braves/Phillies from…
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Braves Look to ROB THE BANK in Philadelphia vs Phillies (w/ Demetrius Bell) | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby is joined by Demetrius Bell of Battery Power to preview a pivotal four-game Braves-Phillies series in Philadelphia with Atlanta holding a…
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Ronald Acuña Jr. and Sean Murphy are BACK, while Ha-Seong Kim's Close | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves shut out the Nationals 9–0 to split the series, powered by three-run homers from Sean Murphy and Ronald Acuña Jr. The episode highlights encouraging…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 140: Grant Holmes starts for Braves in finale vs Nationals LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are looking to avoid getting swept in a short two-game series by the Washington Nationals, sending Grant Holmes to the mound opposite…
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5 Runs Wasn’t Good Enough & Why AJ Smith-Shawver Was Better Than His Line | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s frustrating 9-5 loss to Washington, arguing the Braves’ offense failed despite five runs, highlighted by a no-outs rally…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 139: AJ Smith-Shawver starts for Braves in opener vs Washington LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are kicking off a short two-game series in Washington against the Nationals with AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound, taking on Jake Irvin. Here…
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MAILBAG: Who is Atlanta's Game Three Starter in October? September call-ups | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby answers Braves Today mailbag questions on September call-ups (including Blake Burkhalter and why Kyle Farmer’s emergency catching matters) and…
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Here's Everything You Need to Know About Atlanta Braves' Blake Burkhalter | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves are calling up former Auburn closer Blake Burkhalter, a 2022 second-round pick, after dominant Triple-A work as a multi-inning reliever. Lindsay…
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Braves SWEEP Rockies, While Ronald Acuña and Sean Murphy Are Getting Hot | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves swept the Rockies in three close games (6-4, 2-1, 3-2 in 10) to extend their winning streak to seven, highlighted by Ronald Acuña Jr.’s strong…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 137: Tyler Mahle starts for Braves as they look to SWEEP Rockies PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are in a position to sweep the Colorado Rockies, and they'll have Tyler Mahle on the bump against young righty Mason Adams (making his 2nd…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 136: Martín Pérez leads Atlanta vs Colorado's Ryan Feltner in a Battle of the Changeups on Saturday LIVE PREVIEW
It's a Battle of the Changeups for game two of Braves/Rockies, with veteran lefty Martín Pérez taking on Ryan Feltner at 4:10 PM. Here is your fifteen-minute…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 135: Braves give Grant Holmes the ball for opener vs Rockies LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are hoping to extend their four-game winning streak in the opener against the struggling Colorado Rockies, with Grant Holmes taking on…
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Chris Sale’s Complete-Game Shutout SWEEPS Dodgers; Rockies Series Preview | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves sweep the Dodgers with a 1-0 win as Chris Sale throws a 109-pitch complete-game shutout, striking out 11 and helping a worn-down bullpen. Drake…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 134: It's a battle of the aces, as Chris Sale takes on LA's Yoshinobu Yamamoto LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are faced with the possibility of sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers and have ace Chris Sale on the mound, but to do it, they'll need to get…
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It’s Time To Admit That the Braves Are a LEGIT World Series Contender | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves walk off the Dodgers 6-5 to win the series, and it’s time to admit Atlanta is a good team despite roster flaws. Lindsay breaks down A.J…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 133: AJ Smith-Shawver & Roki Sasaki face off in splitter battle LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves have secured at least a tie of the season series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but they're not done just yet. AJ Smith-Shawver is…
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Atlanta Braves STEP UP in Clutch Victory over Los Angeles Dodgers | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves take Game 1 vs. the Dodgers 4–3, scoring early off Tyler Glasnow, then winning late on Matt Olson’s eighth-inning double and Ozzie Albies’ go-ahead…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 132: Bryce Elder gets game one vs Los Angeles Dodgers in Truist LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are graduating from the Brewers and Yankees to The Final Boss: The Los Angeles Dodgers, who are in Truist Park for three games starting…
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Atlanta's Toughest October Test Looms with Los Angeles Dodgers In Town | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves return home struggling while the Dodgers arrive on a six-game win streak, setting up three marquee pitching matchups: Tyler Glasnow vs Bryce Elder…
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Braves FAIL Postseason Test...Again, Losing Series to Brewers | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves lost two of three to the Brewers, staying close in every game but failing to create the breaks needed to win, despite strong pitching that allowed…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 131: Tyler Mahle leads Braves vs Brewers in Little League Classic PREVIEW
After two tough losses to open the series, the Atlanta Braves are looking to avoid a sweep by winning the Little League Classic in Williamsport behind trade…
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Grant Holmes Flirts With History Before Braves' Huge Brewers Series | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves beat the White Sox 2–0 as Grant Holmes carried a no-hit bid into the seventh, boosting his confidence despite lots of hard contact, before Didier…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 128: Braves have Grant Holmes on mound for makeup vs White Sox LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are in Chicago today for a makeup game against the White Sox, and have Grant Holmes on the mound opposite lefty Anthony Kay. Here is your…
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BONUS: The Financial Investigation Behind the Dodgers’ Billion-Dollar Machine | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The federal and SEC scrutiny surrounding Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter’s insurance empire is not merely a story about a wealthy sports owner’s private…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 127: AJ Smith-Shawver leads Braves in series finale vs Twins LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves have called up AJ Smith-Shawver for the series finale against the Minnesota Twins, and he'll need to outduel Taj Bradley if he wants to…
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Tyler Kinley DFA'd for AJ Smith-Shawver; Is He an Playoff Starter? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves DFA Tyler Kinley to recall A.J. Smith-Shawver for a start vs Minnesota, continuing recent bullpen churn after Danny Young’s DFA and highlighting a…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 126: Braves have Tyler Mahle on mound for game two vs Twins LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are hoping to right the ship against the Minnesota Twins, throwing out trade acquisition Tyler Mahle opposite Twins youngster Zebby…
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Shortstop Has Become a PROBLEM SPOT for Atlanta; Bye vs Wild Card? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Shortstop is becoming a major issue for Atlanta: Jim Jarvis’ bat has cratered, Ha-Seong Kim has barely played since returning from the IL, and Mauricio Dubón…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 125: Braves start grueling road trip in Minnesota vs Twins LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves have Martín Pérez on the mound for game one against the Minnesota Twins, which kicks off a grueling three-team, four-city road trip over the…
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Can Braves 1B Matt Olson FORCE His Way into the NL MVP Conversation? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Matt Olson’s late three-run homer saves the Braves from a sweep and fuels his case as a potential top-three NL MVP finisher despite lower WAR due to first-base…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 124: Braves look to avert Arizona Diamondbacks sweep on Sunday LIVE PREVIEW
After two tough, offense-deprived losses to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Atlanta Braves and starter Bryce Elder need to have a good day against Arizona and…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 123: Grant Holmes leads Braves vs Diamondbacks on Saturday LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a matchup of strikeout-challenged starters who have pitched well recently in Grant Holmes vs lefty…
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BONUS: How the Braves Accidentally Turned Dylan Dodd Into Diet Josh Hader | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Atlanta Braves have gotten unexpectedly clutch performances from reliever Dylan Dodd, who has transformed from a fairly underwhelming four-pitch starter…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 122: It's a Chris Sale Day! Braves host Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are looking to wrap the homestand with another series win, and the opener versus the Arizona Diamondbacks has ace Chris Sale taking on…
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Do ABS Challenges Actually Matter for the Braves? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby breaks down why the Braves’ MLB-worst 39% offensive ABS challenge success rate may not matter much, noting limited challenge volume, stronger…
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Is Austin Riley Finally BACK? What the Numbers Say About His Post-ASB Surge | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby breaks down signs that Austin Riley may be back, comparing his poor first half to a strong post–All-Star break surge in slash line and…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 121: Tyler Mahle gets ball for series finale versus New York Mets LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves have rebounded from a game one loss to New York to have a chance to win the series on Wednesday night behind newly acquired Tyler Mahle…
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Do the Braves Have TOO MANY Starting Pitching Options? Appreciating Matt Olson | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby discusses the Braves potentially having too many starting pitching options as A.J. Smith-Shawver (eligible Friday) and Reynaldo López (eligible…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 120: Martín Pérez gets ball for game two versus New York Mets LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are hoping to even up their series with the New York Mets behind veteran Martín Pérez, who gets the ball for game two in Truist Park. Here…
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Should Elder's Grand Slam Be Treated Like Unearned Runs? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves lost 8–5 to the Mets after a confusing first inning featuring a lengthy replay review and a missed opportunity to challenge a called ball that…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 119: Bryce Elder gets ball for opener of final series vs Mets LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are welcoming the New York Mets back to Truist Park for their final series of the year, giving the ball to Bryce Elder for the opener. Here…
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Can the Braves Find Their 27 Outs in October Without Hurston Waldrep? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby discusses signs that Hurston Waldrep won’t return this season, what’s unknown about his elbow, and how it narrows Atlanta’s October pitching…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 117: Braves' Chris Sale takes on Gerrit Cole in Yankee Stadium LIVE PREVIEW
Coming off a tough loss, the Atlanta Braves look to rebound in a matchup of aces - Chris Sale takes on Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium at 3:05. Here is your…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 116: Tyler Mahle makes Braves debut in New York vs Yankees LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves get their first look at new trade deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle, as he gets the ball in the series opener at Yankee Stadium against old…
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Is Didier Fuentes the X-FACTOR for Atlanta's Postseason Pitching Hopes? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby explains why Didier Fuentes might be the key to Alex Anthopoulos’ “mapping 27 outs” postseason plan, thanks to his recent extended outings and…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 115: Martín Pérez looks to lead Braves to SWEEP v Miami Marlins LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are putting their seven-game winning streak on the line in the series finale against the Miami Marlins, looking for their second consecutive…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 114: Bryce Elder matches up with Eury Pérez vs Miami Marlins LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves are sending Bryce Elder to the Truist Park mound to square off with Eury Pérez and the Miami Marlins at 7:15 PM. Here is your fifteen-minute…
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EARNINGS: BravesVision’s Hidden Cost & What It Means for Braves Payroll | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Atlanta Braves Holdings successfully diversified its revenue enough to withstand six fewer home games. Q2 also revealed the price of that strategy…
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TRADE DEADLINE: Is Alex Anthopoulos Too Conservative for the Braves? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby wraps up the Braves’ trade deadline, arguing Alex Anthopoulos is overly conservative compared to A.J. Preller, and that Atlanta may be banking…
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THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 113: Grant Holmes gets ball for opener vs Miami Marlins LIVE PREVIEW
The Atlanta Braves begin their post-deadline push for the postseason with Grant Holmes on the Truist Park mound for the series opener against the Miami…
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The Atlanta Braves Stuck With Their Philosophy (w/ AJC's Gabe Burns) | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby and AJC’s Gabe Burns break down why the Braves’ trade deadline felt disappointing without landing an impact starter, focusing on Alex…
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LIVE RECAP: Did the Atlanta Braves BLOW It at the 2026 Trade Deadline? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Atlanta Braves have filled some of their fringe needs, but did not get a frontline starting pitcher at the MLB Trade Deadline. What happened, and where do…