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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.
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- BONUS: Braves sign reliever Evan Phillips to three-year deal | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 28 minThe Atlanta Braves have made their first free-agent signing of the winter, bringing in former Dodgers closer Evan Phillips on a three-year, $45 million deal. Let's talk about it.
- Will Spencer Strider Be a STARTER For the Braves in 2027? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 40 minSpencer Strider should be ready for spring training, per Alex Anthopoulos. Would a move to the bullpen preserve his health, or do they need to let him stay in the rotation?
- Spencer Schwellenbach Will NOT Be Ready to Open '27...But Yes, He'll Return | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 47 minAlex Anthopoulos confirmed that Spencer Schwellenbach won't be ready to start 2027...but MLB's own studies on this injury show that he's pretty likely to make it back eventually.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. is NOT Being Traded; Fuentes Gets ROTY Votes | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 46 minDay one of the GM Meetings brought us the news that the Braves are refusing to even engage on Ronald Acuña Jr. trade speculation, some votes for Didier Fuentes for Rookie of the…
- Who Should the Braves Trade For This Winter - And Who Could They Trade Away? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 48 minAs the MLB GM meetings get started, the Braves are looking to upgrade the roster via trade. Here's who is available...and who might be on the move OUT of Atlanta in those deals.
- MAILBAG: The Braves Lost 13 Prospects In 2017. What Actually Happened? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 43 minFor our Friday Mailbag, we discuss the 2017 international free agent cheating scandal, why Braves catchers are so much better at ABS challenges than the Braves hitters, and some…
- The Braves’ New TV Network Is Already Working | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 33 minEven though BravesVision's success isn't yet showing on the financials, the first year was a roaring success and it could have positive payroll implications down the road.
- The Rangers May Trade Jacob deGrom. Should the Braves Try Again? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 33 minThe Rangers have indicated that Jacob deGrom, Corey Seager, and Nathan Eovaldi will all be available via trade this winter. Should the Braves reach back out about adding one of…
- Should the Braves Build Their Rotation in Japan? Breaking Down the NPB Options | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 33 minCould Atlanta add two mid-rotation starters entirely through Japan and preserve enough CBT room to change the offense, too?
- Could the Braves Trade for Gunnar Henderson? Plus, the Eight Qualifying Offer Free Agents | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 43 minThe Orioles will listen on nearly everyone, while eight prominent free agents now carry draft-pick compensation. Which targets are good enough for the Braves to pay twice?
- Keep or Walk? Ranking Every Braves Free Agent | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 36 minEleven Braves can negotiate with other teams beginning Monday at 5PM. Which players should Atlanta prioritize, who is worth retaining only at the right price, and should Mauricio…
- Could the Braves Trade for Rockies SS Ezequiel Tovar? (w/ Paul Holden!) | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 33 minHere's a replay of a podcast appearance Lindsay did with Paul Holden of Locked On Rockies, discussing the CBA, a potential Braves trade for shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, and how Walt…
- MAILBAG: The Sean Murphy Trade, Profar in Venezuela & Halloween Candy | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 35 minWe answer your questions, including why the Sean Murphy/William Contreras trade was good process but a bad outcome, Jurickson Profar playing in Venezuela, and which Braves player…
- The Atlanta Braves’ Offseason Starts NOW—and the Clock Is Ticking | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 33 minWill Atlanta treat a division title and one postseason-series victory as proof that the roster is close, or recognize that the offense, rotation and bullpen still contain too…
- Should Ray Kerr and Didier Fuentes Start for the Braves? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 32 minAtlanta wants more innings from two of its most interesting relievers. Preparing them to start is the easy decision. Counting on them is the dangerous one.
- What You Need to Know About Alfredo Sena—and Why His Braves Deal Is at Risk | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 33 minAtlanta expects to sign the best player in the 2027 international class. The next CBA could change the rules before he becomes a Brave.
- Why A Pitching Portfolio Makes More Sense Than Signing Tarik Skubal | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 33 minShould Atlanta devote most of its available rotation spending to the best pitcher on the market, or use that money to acquire two or three different answers?
- MAILBAG: Should the Braves Move On From Tim Hyers or the Training Staff? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 48 minIn today's mailbag: Tim Hyers, the training staff, Spencer Schwellenbach's elbow surgery, how active the offseason will be pre-lockout, and knuckleballers.
- Anthopoulogy: Should the Braves Re-Sign Raisel Iglesias? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 28 minShould the Atlanta Braves pay to bring back Raisel Iglesias, or just move on and let Robert Suarez have the closer role?
- The Atlanta Braves Have a Chance to Get Creative in Arbitration This Year | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 44 minThe Atlanta Braves have some arbitration decisions to make with several of their arms, but it's also a chance to get creative via trade.
- The Atlanta Braves May Need to Trade For a Shortstop, But It Likely Won't Be Elly De La Cruz | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 46 minThe Braves may need to get creative on the trade market to find a shortstop for 2027.
- Why haven't the Braves been able to fix Austin Riley? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 35 minThe Braves haven't been able to fix Austin Riley and need to keep trying...while not counting on it happening next season.
- MAILBAG: Why the Braves Shouldn't Trade Acuña This Winter; When is Your Competitive Window Closed? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 45 minWe kick off the new Friday mailbag with some BIG questions: Trading Ronald Acuña Jr. this winter, potentially selling the team to a private owner, and how to know if your…
- What MLB’s Final Four Have That the Braves Still Need; Award Finalists Announced | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 38 minThe Dodgers, Brewers, Rays and Guardians do not share a payroll, offensive philosophy or roster-building model. They share an honest understanding of what they are—and they built…
- What Would a Drake Baldwin Extension Cost the Braves? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 28 minThe Atlanta Braves don't like to talk about their in-progress contract extensions...so we will. Here's what a realistic long-term contract extension for Drake Baldwin could look…
- What Should the Braves Do With Jurickson Profar? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 27 minThe Atlanta Braves need to make a decision on twice-suspended outfielder Jurickson Profar, and there are no good options here.
- Fixing the Braves’ On-Base Problem: Suzuki, Ward, Happ, Arozarena & More Free-Agent Fits | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 41 minIs there an outfielder that can give Atlanta's offense the on-base ability that they're sorely lacking? We break down the best options from this winter's free agent class
- Alex Anthopoulos Revealed the Braves' Biggest Offseason Problem on Sunday | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 37 minAlex Anthopoulos met the media on Sunday morning, and he gave some interesting answers to questions about making the team better for 2027.
- The Four Questions That Will Define the Braves’ Offseason | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 31 minThe Atlanta Braves can't start their offseason until they answer these four looming questions
- Braves Eliminated: Why 2026 Was Both Overachievement & Underachievement | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 35 minLA eliminated the Braves last night in game four of the NLDS - was it an overachievement to make it this far, or an underachievement to go out the way they did?
- THE SCOUTING REPORT, NLDS GM4: Tyler Mahle gets ball for elimination game vs Dodgers | LIVE PREVIEW · 21 minThe Atlanta Braves need a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to continue their season, and they're giving trade deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle the ball for game four of the NLDS…
- Braves Are On The Brink After the Bats Can't Bail Out Chris Sale on Tuesday | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 32 minLos Angeles had a great game plan against Braves ace Chris Sale on Tuesday night, and the offense once again wasn't able to bail him out. Now Atlanta's facing an elimination game…
- THE SCOUTING REPORT, NLDS GM3: Chris Sale starts at home vs Dodgers, Yamamoto | LIVE PREVIEW · 19 minThe Atlanta Braves are back home for game thre of the NLDS with ace Chris Sale on the mound, but he's facing off with fellow ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers…
- What Walt Weiss Said About Not Starting Sale; Do We Need to Cut the Offense a Break? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 34 minWalt Weiss explains the Chris Sale decision, why the offense might be better than we realized, and changing the pitching plan for the next bullpen game.
- Walt Weiss' Gamble w/ Sale Has Atlanta Prepared to STEAL NLDS from Dodgers | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 40 minThe bold decision from Walt Weiss to save Chris Sale for an extra-rest start on Tuesday at home has reset the NLDS and given the Braves a chance to upset the Dodgers if they can…
- THE SCOUTING REPORT, NLDS GM2: Ray Kerr looks to recapture opener magic for game two | LIVE PREVIEW · 22 minThe Atlanta Braves don't have ace Chris Sale for a game two start, so Ray Kerr is being asked to reprise his Wild Card opener role against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two…
- THE SCOUTING REPORT, NLDS GM1: Dylan Dodd opens bullpen game vs Skubal & Dodgers | LIVE PREVIEW · 23 minThe Atlanta Braves are ready for a hot and steamy game one of the NLDS, with temperatures of nearly 100° in Los Angeles for first pitch against Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers. Here…
- Braves vs Dodgers NLDS Preview: How Atlanta Can Turn It Into a Fight · 27 minThe Braves won't be favored this weekend against the Dodgers, but they can upset LA by making this a messy series and challenging the Dodgers in ways they aren't prepared to…
- Braves EXORCISE THE DEMONS, Eliminating Philadelphia From Postseason | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 31 minThe Atlanta Braves vanquished the ghosts in their elimination of Philadelphia in the NL Wild Card. Here's how they did it, and how this might be the last time they face THIS…
- THE SCOUTING REPORT, WC GM3: Ray Kerr opens in elimination game vs Nola & Phillies | LIVE PREVIEW · 23 minThe Atlanta Braves are facing elimination from the postseason if they fall in game three to the Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta will have lefty Ray Kerr opening for Grant Holmes…
- The Braves Need More Offense & a Star or Two to STEP UP Tonight | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 32 minAtlanta's bullpen blew game two after their offense left it too close of a margin, and now someone needs to step up for a legacy-defining winner-take-all game three.
- LIVE: WILD CARD DISASTER! Walt Weiss SCREWED UP, and the Atlanta Braves are one game from elimination · 48 minThe Atlanta Braves blew a two-run lead late to Philly, and they did it because their manager decided to go to a reliever who has struggled in the entire back half of the schedule.
- THE SCOUTING REPORT, WC GM2: Tyler Mahle set to duel Cristopher Sánchez in game two | LIVE PREVIEW · 21 minThe Atlanta Braves are 27 outs away from advancing to the NLDS to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers, but while Tyler Mahle works to get as many as possible, Phillies ace lefty…
- Austin Riley Walk-Off Heroics Put Braves 27 Outs from NLDS | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 33 minAustin Riley was the hero in game one, and it has the Braves just 27 outs away from advancing to the NLDS. Here's how he did it, and if they can repeat it on Wednesday.
- THE SCOUTING REPORT, WC GM1: Chris Sale starts vs Jesús Luzardo (& Andrew Painter?)| LIVE PREVIEW · 26 minThe Atlanta Braves are kicking off the postseason with a Wild Card matchup against divisional foe Philadelphia. Atlanta's starting Chris Sale in game one, while Philly's expected…
- Do the Braves Need To Find a Roster Spot for Dominic Smith on the Bench? | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 35 minShould today's Wild Card roster include 14 hitters and only 12 pitchers? Also, we make official predictions for the series and detail what has to happen if the Braves want to…
- Atlanta Braves Prepare to Take On Phillies, Who Leave KEY Hitter Off Roster | WILD CARD PREVIEW · 38 minThe Philadelphia Phillies pick a starter and leave a key hitter off their roster, while the Braves are stuck with a TERRIBLE umpire for game one and an even worse broadcast slot…
- The Atlanta Braves Need to SWEEP THE LEG of the Phillies in the Wild Card | Atlanta Braves Podcast · 30 minThe Atlanta Braves are once again matching up with Philadelphia in the postseason, and need to take this opportunity to drive a stake through the heart of the Phillies once and…
- THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 162: JR Ritchie gets ball for regular season finale vs Miami | LIVE PREVIEW · 16 minJR Ritchie is Atlanta's starter for the regular season finale in Miami against the Marlins. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
- THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 161: Dueling bullpen games for Braves & Marlins in Sat's GM2 | LIVE PREVIEW · 17 minThe Atlanta Braves are giving the ball to lefty Brent Suter to open Saturday's bullpen game against the Miami Marlins, while they'll have Jack Ralston as an opener. Here is your…
