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Atlanta enters the wild card round at home after going 9–4 vs Philadelphia, but the pressure is on after losing to the Phillies in the 2022 and 2023 postseasons. The episode explains how the Braves’ September success relied on surviving Philly’s starters, then punishing the bullpen—an approach that may be harder in October with aggressive pitching usage. Key concerns include Atlanta cashing in early chances, avoiding free baserunners for Harper/Schwarber, and bullpen trust and leverage management.

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JR 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.

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The 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 fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Lindsay welcomes veteran baseball writer Jason Foster of Sport & State for an in-depth conversation about Atlanta's postseason: If the Martín Pérez injury meaningfully changes things, why they SHOULDN'T want to face Philly, why Mauricio Dubón is a "Really Annoying Postseason Guy" (complimentary), and more!

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Tyler Mahle gets his final tune-up start of the regular season, getting the ball for the finale versus the Cincinnati Reds. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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After an extra-inning win vs. the Reds, Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s alarming September split: a 41 WRC+ in the first five innings (worst in MLB by far) versus a 161 WRC+ in innings 7–9 (best in MLB). He explains why that late surge may not translate to October, evaluates potential Wild Card opponents’ offensive profiles, and argues the Braves’ biggest elimination risk is failing to score early. Crosby then proposes a Wild Card roster build with 14 position players and 12 pitchers, clarifies postseason eligibility rules for a third catcher, and outlines key bench roles and pitching decisions, including the final bullpen spot deb...

The Atlanta Braves are giving ace Chris Sale his final tune-up start before the postseason, handing him the ball for game two versus the Cincinnati Reds. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s possible Wild Card opponents—Phillies, Padres, and Cubs—laying out matchup pros/cons, key season results, and how each team’s pitching, bullpen, offense, and defense fit the Braves’ strengths and weaknesses. He also updates Ronald Acuña Jr.’s shin injury as a bruise, day-to-day, with negative X-rays/CT.

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Youngster JR Ritchie gets the ball for the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds in Truist Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Host Lindsay Crosby is joined by Friend of the Show Jesús Cano of The Athletic to break down Atlanta's NL East championship, Didier Fuentes as a Rookie of the Year candidate, the Walt Weiss case for Manager of the Year, and how Atlanta approaches this final week before the postseason

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The Braves clinch the NL East, and Lindsay Crosby argues Walt Weiss should win Manager of the Year for a 16-win jump (76–86 to 92–64) while navigating constant injuries and showing more tactical flexibility than the Snitker era. He compares Weiss to Pat Murphy (Brewers’ best record) and Don Mattingly’s midseason Phillies turnaround. Crosby then names Atlanta’s MVPs: Chris Sale as pitching MVP, Martín Pérez as No. 2 starter value, Didier Fuentes as bullpen MVP, Matt Olson as offensive MVP, Michael Harris’ strong season, and Mauricio Dubón as essential utility player, before looking ahead to final roster decisions.

The Atlanta Braves are one win (or a Philly loss) away from clinching the NL East, and Martín Pérez can make that a reality by outdueling Hunter Brown of the Houston Astros in Sunday's series finale. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Atlanta Braves may have clinched a postseason spot last night, but they're not done yet. Grant Holmes gets the ball on Saturday night against the Houston Astros as they look to keep narrowing down that magic number of three. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Atlanta Braves can clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight in the series opener against the Houston Astros. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s offensive collapse vs starters over the past 30 days, showing it’s driven by poor process, early-count strike-one losses, and heavy two-strike chase rather than bad luck. He outlines fixes—punish early fastballs, protect the zone, adjust sooner—then previews the Astros series as a key test, spotlighting Yordan Álvarez and upcoming pitching matchups.

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The Atlanta Braves are hoping to win the series against baseball's best offense in the Cubs, but they'll need call-up JR Ritchie to outduel Chicago lefty Shota Imanaga to do it. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Braves beat the Cubs 6-3 with late homers off Chicago’s bullpen, highlighted by Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin. Atlanta’s late-game power is a key strength as they near a postseason berth, while Martín Pérez continues delivering strong results and is argued as a potential Game 3 starter. The episode also covers Atlanta’s Arizona Fall League group with a focus on Tate Southisene, Isaiah Drake, Owen Carey and pitcher Briggs McKenzie, largely to make up for lost development time due to injuries.

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The Atlanta Braves are hoping to even up their series against the Cubs, with Martín Pérez taking on former Braves pitcher Kevin Gausman in Wrigley Field. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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After Atlanta’s loss to the Cubs, Lindsay Crosby argues Ozzie Albies’ poor recent production and declining defense make him a lineup liability, especially batting cleanup, and urges a lineup change and longer-term second base planning. He breaks down Martín Pérez’s extreme home/road splits, suggesting more changeups vs lefties on the road. He also discusses Reynaldo López heading to the IL with recurring shoulder issues, diminished velocity, and uncertain future with the Braves amid broader rotation concerns.

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The Atlanta Braves are heading into the Friendly Confines to take on the least-pitching-friendly team in MLB: The Chicago Cubs, led by MVP frontrunner Pete Crow-Armstrong and carrying the highest-scoring offense in the league. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Atlanta took 2 of 3 from Philadelphia, tightening its grip on the NL East, but Sunday’s eighth-inning collapse highlighted bullpen volatility—especially Dylan Lee. Lindsay breaks down key moments from the series, Robert Suárez’s progress, AJ Smith-Shawver’s move to the bullpen, and whether JR Ritchie could fill Wednesday’s open start. Plus, a matchup-by-matchup preview of a tough road series vs the Cubs, with playoff implications and keys to winning.

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The Atlanta Braves are attempting to sweep the leg against Philly in the finale, with a win not only resulting in a series sweep but also a seven-game lead in the NL East with twelve games left in the season. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Atlanta Braves have deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle on the mound, but with Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo (shoulder soreness) being scratched from today's start, a bullpen game's on the docket for Philadelphia. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Atlanta Braves are sending out Chris Sale to the Truist Park mound for his fourth matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies this season, this one coming against Aaron Nola. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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(Note: There was a technical issue that impacted the recording of this episode - we were able to recover the audio, but the quality improves after the first 22 minutes. Our apologies.)
The Braves dropped two of three to the Rays, exposing a one-dimensional offense despite hard contact, while A.J. Smith-Shawver and Reynaldo López weakened their October rotation cases and Martín Pérez strengthened his. The episode previews a pivotal Phillies series (Sale–Nola, Mahle–Luzardo, Holmes–Painter), notes Lane Thomas hitting the IL, and argues Grant Holmes could boost his postseason outlook by using a Rays-insp...

The Atlanta Braves are looking to avert being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, and they'll ask Martín Pérez to outduel Nick Martinez to do it. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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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 Bay Rays at 7:15. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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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 worsening over the last 30 days. Pitching and defense have carried, but ERA estimators suggest a shrinking margin for error. After a 7–1 loss to Tampa Bay, the Rays’ balanced profile highlighted Atlanta’s issues. A.J. Smith-Shawver’s command remains inconsistent post-TJ, Bryce Elder is out after knee surgery, and the Game 3 postseason starter options look uncertain, raising broader roster questions if October ends early.

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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 Rays, who hold the AL's best record and have crushed right-handed pitching this season. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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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 roster constraints and Elder’s lack of relief experience. The episode also breaks down how Atlanta can exploit Philadelphia’s vulnerable bullpen by avoiding early-count outs and chasing below the zone. Finally, it previews a tough three-game set vs the AL-leading Rays, focusing on key matchups, Tampa’s righty-mashing lineup, and Atlanta’s need to limit big innings and win the middle game.

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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 the season tiebreaker (7–3). Atlanta’s run prevention impressed—Sale and Mahle looked like postseason starters, the bullpen was largely strong, and Holmes showed high ceiling with scary contact. Offensively, the Braves were overly dependent on Ronald Acuña Jr., who went 7-for-15 with two homers and six RBI while the rest of the lineup hit .158; Luzardo’s two-hit shutout highlighted the thin margin. The split narrowed Philly’s path, and the upcoming Truist Park rematch keeps pressure on t...

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 Monday afternoon. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Atlanta Braves are looking to officially win the season series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon, and they'll send trade acquisition Tyler Mahle to the mound to battle Aaron Nola to do it. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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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 Wheeler at 6:05 PM on Saturday. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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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 Citizens Bank Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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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 four-game division lead. They discuss Atlanta’s post–All-Star break road-hitting struggles, reliance on elite pitching and a strong bullpen, and why splitting the series could be enough. They break down the pitching matchups (Sale-Sanchez, Pérez-Wheeler, Mahle-Nola, Holmes-Luzardo), highlight Wheeler’s recent shakiness, and debate which game matters most. They also examine the Phillies’ top-heavy offense led by a scorching Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, identify potential Braves X-factors (Lane Thomas, Ha-Seong Kim, Sean Murphy), and agree...

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 signs for Acuña against four-seamers, notes his 200th career homer and fastest 200 HR/200 SB pace, and explains how Murphy’s healthy resurgence boosts both lineup depth and pitching. Lindsay Crosby also breaks down Ha-Seong Kim’s improved contact quality and growing case to start at shortstop, discusses slumping bats like Matt Olson and Ozzie Albies, and previews an upcoming critical four-game series in Philadelphia.

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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 bullpen game opener Brad Lord. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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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 in the third that fizzled with Acuña, Olson, and Harris. He also explains why AJ Smith-Shawver’s five-run line looks worse than his process, citing contact quality, a key ball off Olson’s glove, and improved first-pitch strikes and splitter chase.

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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 is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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