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The Braves make their first 2026 deadline move, acquiring Lane Thomas and lefty depth arm Bailey Falter from the Royals for minor-league pitchers Carter Holton and Lucas Braun. Lindsay Crosby explains Thomas is intended as a platoon corner outfielder who crushes lefties, not an everyday center fielder, then breaks down looming roster decisions with Ha-Seong Kim returning and Sean Murphy nearing activation. The episode also analyzes the Dodgers’ surprising Tarik Skubal trade package, why LA could afford it, what an Atlanta equivalent might have cost, and argues the Braves shouldn’t concede the season despite the Dodgers’ advantages.
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The Atlanta Braves have the chance for an early series win as they look for their fourth straight victory. Reynaldo López gets the ball opposite struggling starter Miles Mikolas of the Washington Nationals this evening in Truist Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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Lindsay Crosby answers Braves mailbag questions, focusing on Austin Riley’s struggles, why a trade is unlikely now, and how Atlanta can mitigate his lineup impact with Mauricio Dubón while giving Riley a healthy offseason. He evaluates prospect trade value and ceilings for J.R. Ritchie, Owen Murphy, and A.J. Smith-Shawver, and highlights high-upside prep arms like Jensen Hirschkorn and Caden McCarthy as possible future top prospects. Rapid-fire topics include velocity vs movement, why pitching injuries are widespread, hitting philosophy differences between Tim Hyers and Kevin Seitzer, base-stealing hesitance, roster implications when Sean Murphy and Ha Seong Kim...

The Atlanta Braves have a tired bullpen and need some length out of Friday night starter Bryce Elder, getting the ball opposite breakout Nationals lefty Foster Griffin. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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Lindsay Crosby answers over 40 Braves mailbag questions focused on the trade deadline, defining what “all-in” really means and framing October success around getting 27 outs. He ranks potential starting pitcher targets in tiers, highlighting Tarik Skubal and Hunter Greene as franchise-altering options, with Sandy Alcantara, Reid Detmers, Casey Mize, and Jose Soriano among the next group. Crosby discusses opportunity cost, Atlanta’s preference for controllable players, and Alex Anthopoulos’ tendency to avoid “uncomfortable” deals and bidding wars, while suggesting a Chris Sale–style buy-low target like Lawrence Butler. He reviews sample trade proposals and predicts Atlanta will make an impact move to addres...

The Atlanta Braves start their final series of this incredibly long seventeen-games-in-seventeen-days stretch with Grant Holmes on the mound for a rematch against Jake Irvin and the Washington Nationals. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Braves split a doubleheader with the Mets, highlighting ongoing offensive issues—especially vs left-handed pitching—and raising questions about how aggressively Atlanta should buy at the deadline. Lindsay Crosby argues for investing, noting reinforcements like Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim could help, but a righty bat and pitching upgrades are still needed. He also breaks down A.J. Smith-Shawver’s start, detailing improved velocity and pitch shapes, command concerns, and why he could develop into a postseason starter.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s trade deadline needs, arguing the Braves must add at least one postseason-caliber starter and likely a high-leverage reliever, with rotation and bullpen decisions tightly linked by non-optionable arms. He weighs a “quality” move like Tarik Skubal versus spreading resources across multiple additions, preferring two starters plus a bullpen arm. He also highlights an under-discussed offensive issue: the Braves’ poor production vs left-handed pitching (92 wRC+, low walk rate, sub-.400 slug), and suggests targeting a bat—often a right-handed outfielder—who can hit lefties. Potential names discussed include Skubal, Casey Mize, Kevin Gausman, Reid Detmers, Michael Wach...

The Atlanta Braves are looking to take down the Mets in their Citi Field opener, but it's also New York's third time seeing Martín Pérez this season. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down the Braves’ strange one-run series win in Baltimore and what it revealed about roster needs before the trade deadline, especially bullpen reinforcements and a postseason-caliber starter. He spotlights top prospect Tate Southisene’s rapid rise to Double-A Columbus, why the promotion suggests Atlanta is unlikely to trade him, and discusses Eric Hartman’s situation. Crosby also outlines potential trade chips like J.R. Ritchie and Alex Lodise, and previews the upcoming Mets series while expecting Ronald Acuña Jr. to be activated soon.

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The Atlanta Braves are looking to win the series on Sunday afternoon, sending Reynaldo López to the Camden Yards mound opposite Shane Baz of the Baltimore Orioles. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Atlanta Braves can get an early series win if Bryce Elder can outduel Baltimore Orioles righty Brandon Young in Camden Yards on Saturday evening. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down what it could take for the Braves to acquire Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and other supposedly available pitchers at the trade deadline, using historical trade comps (David Price, Max Scherzer, José Berríos, Jordan Montgomery, Andrew Miller, Drew Pomeranz) to estimate prospect packages from Atlanta’s system. He discusses Atlanta’s urgent need for a true Game 2 playoff starter behind Chris Sale, introduces a Braves prospect composite tool for evaluating trade value, and explains how expanded playoff races may inflate prices. The episode closes with a preview of the Orioles series, noting Baltimore’s recent success...

The Atlanta Braves have a chance to take the four-game series against the San Diego Padres if ace Chris Sale can outduel struggling starter Griffin Canning. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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The Atlanta Braves are bringing back Martín Pérez from the injured list and hoping for more offense tonight than they got in last night's loss to the San Diego Padres. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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After an ugly 8–3 loss, the Braves signaled a tougher roster approach by activating Mike Yastrzemski and releasing Kyle Farmer instead of optioning Brewer Hicklen. Lindsay Crosby argues Farmer offered little beyond emergency catching insurance, while Hicklen brings speed and defense, and notes Dominic Smith’s prolonged offensive struggles and declining usage suggest he’s next when reinforcements arrive. Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected back soon, with Hicklen the likely corresponding move. Ha-Seong Kim’s improved AAA contact raises options ranging from DFA to a salary-eating deadline trade. Sean Murphy is nearing a rehab assignment, potentially prompting a three-catcher setup wit...

The Atlanta Braves are hoping to keep the good July performance going in game two of their series with the San Diego Padres, sending Reynaldo López to the mound to take on Walker Buehler. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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Bryce Elder helped the Braves beat the Padres by leaning on his sinker for efficiency, limiting damage to two solo homers and pitching into the seventh. Victor Mederos secured his first pro save after Atlanta encouraged heavier four-seamer usage. Hurston Waldrep left a Triple-A rehab start with reduced velocity and control and will be evaluated. Alex Anthopoulos’ radio comments suggest few playoff-caliber starters may be available at the deadline, with no prospects truly off-limits, and a potential emphasis on mapping 27 postseason outs by bolstering the bullpen if necessary.
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The Atlanta Braves have been one of the hottest offenses in the month of July, and they're hoping that offense supports Bryce Elder in tonight's series opener versus the San Diego Padres in Truist Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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Atlanta Braves POBO Alex Anthopoulos goes on Sirius XM's MLB Network Radio to refute Ken Rosenthal’s report, saying the Braves are actively pursuing a playoff-caliber starting pitcher and bullpen help while not counting on injured arms returning in time. He provides updates on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s rehab, Spencer Schwellenbach’s slow ramp-up, Strider not throwing, and A.J. Smith-Shawver’s strong rehab start. With trade talks stalled by few sellers, Atlanta may need creative deals, while roster decisions loom around returns from Acuña, Sean Murphy, and Ha-Seong Kim, and Jim Jarvis’s emergence.
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The Atlanta Braves are looking to continue their winning ways in game two against the Texas Rangers this afternoon, with prospect Owen Murphy getting the ball against former divisional opponent MacKenzie Gore. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic has reported that Alex Anthopoulos is looking at adding offense over pitching at the trade deadline and here's why that is a problem.

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The Atlanta Braves are looking to start the 'second half' with a win, throwing ace Chris Sale against the visiting Texas Rangers at Truist Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Lindsey Crosby breaks down why Owen Murphy’s Saturday start is critical for Atlanta’s trade-deadline and playoff-rotation planning, noting his Triple-A strikeout ability alongside homer risk on his four-seamer/changeup. He then evaluates the Mets’ reported willingness to trade nearly anyone, highlighting potential fits like A.J. Minter, Brooks Raley, Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes while dismissing Bo Bichette’s contract. Finally, he previews the Rangers series at Truist Park, outlining Texas’s injury issues, mediocre offense, and bullpen, plus the pitching matchups including Chris Sale and Murphy.

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Lindsay Crosby and Taylor Greenhut break down the Braves’ early 2026 draft signings and bonus-pool strategy, highlighting huge under-slot deals for AJ Gracia and Carter Beck that funded overslot prep signings like Jensen Hirschkorn and Kadien McCarthy. They discuss LSU losing commits to Atlanta, $500 senior-sign savings, key later-round targets, and the remaining unsigned players with college/NIL leverage—Jack Brenner, Cole Dorland, and Dalton Harper—plus day two favorites like Tyson Grulkowski and John Damzonio.

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At the All-Star Break, the 55–40 Braves assess what can drive a second-half push: an offense rebounding from a disastrous June, but with DH and a third outfield spot as clear holes and reinforcements (Acuña Jr., Kim, Murphy) potentially nearing return. The bullpen has been a major strength despite some injuries, while the biggest concern is an unsettled rotation behind Chris Sale and the lack of a clear postseason Game 2 starter. Despite a tough remaining schedule and a surging Phillies team with one-run-game luck and lineup issues, Atlanta can still win the division, but must be willing to pay in...

Lindsay Crosby recaps the Braves’ 2026 MLB Draft, noting MLB’s hard-to-follow broadcast and Atlanta’s 21 picks, including No. 9 AJ Gracia and No. 26 Carter Beck. He explains why the Braves targeted athletic, multi-sport, often younger and cold-weather prospects, saved money early to sign multiple high-upside prep arms, and prioritized pitching depth over an overslot top pick. The episode runs through brief scouting notes on all selections—highlighting Cade McCarthy, Jensen Hirschkorn, and other prep pitchers and catchers—plus early industry praise from Baseball America and the July 27 signing deadline.

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Lindsay Crosby recaps watching A.J. Smith-Shawver’s first Triple-A rehab start for Gwinnett: electric velocity and a deep arsenal early, but fading command and efficiency in a rough third inning as fatigue set in. He shares Smith-Shawver’s comments on needing more consistency and pitch count buildup, and explains how his timetable impacts Atlanta’s trade-deadline rotation plans and how aggressive the Braves should be in pursuing starters. Crosby also highlights the Gwinnett Stripers game-day experience at Gwinnett Field—great sight lines, family-friendly value, convenient parking, fun theme nights, and upgraded food and beverage options—encouraging fans to attend.

The Atlanta Braves did something they've never done before on Saturday, drafting two college outfielders in the first two rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft. Here's what you need to know about Atlanta's Day One of the 2026 MLB Draft
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The Atlanta Braves are starting off their final series before the All-Star Break with lefty ace Chris Sale on the mound in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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The Braves take the Pirates series with a 10–5 win as Jim Jarvis goes 3-for-5 with his first MLB homer, a double, and a standout defensive play, while Bryce Elder’s four-inning start raises questions about pitch-mix changes, homers allowed, and Drake Baldwin’s game-calling. Austin Riley goes 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, continuing struggles versus sweepers, prompting discussion of a possible mental reset over the All-Star break. Apple TV’s Alex Faust then stops by to preview Braves-Cardinals, assess Atlanta’s contender status without Ronald Acuña Jr., highlight the Cardinals’ chemistry and young roster, discuss modern pitching and Chris Sale’s Hall o...

Host Lindsay Crosby previews the MLB Draft with Matt Powers, focusing on the Atlanta Braves’ No. 9 and No. 26 picks, the weaker early-to-mid first-round tier, and how underslot savings could shape Atlanta’s day-one approach. Powers discusses preferred fits like Jared Grindinger and Gio Rojas, evaluates Derek Curiel versus Drew Burress, outlines likely late-first-round pitching options (including Hunter Deitz and Logan Redemann), and explains why he prioritizes ceiling. They also cover combine risers (Jack Beck and others), an overslot target (Will Adams), catcher possibilities such as Ryder Helfrick, a quick-mover candidate (Chase Brunson), and a realistic top-three Braves draft scenario.

The Atlanta Braves rebounded from an ugly loss on Tuesday to shut out the Pirates on Wednesday and set up a pivotal game three to take the series. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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The Atlanta Braves dropped game one in frustrating fashion, but can they rebound with Grant Holmes on the mound against young flamethrower Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates? Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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After Atlanta’s 12–4 loss to the Pirates, Lindsay Crosby argues Hurston Waldrep was rushed back from elbow surgery before he was ready, leading to seven earned runs in 3.1 innings, five walks, and a hit batter that set up Ryan O’Hearn’s record-setting three homers and 10 RBI for the game. Crosby breaks down Waldrep’s low zone rates and lack of chase on the splitter, comparing his profile to Ian Anderson, and places blame on the front office for repeatedly accelerating injury returns (Acuña, Ha-Seong Kim, Drake Baldwin). He notes Atlanta may be changing course by taking Acuña’s second h...

The Atlanta Braves lost the final two games of their series with the New York Mets and things don't get any easier tonight, traveling to Pittsburgh to take on Paul Skenes and the Pirates in PNC Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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The Braves split with the Mets after dropping two straight close games, with late-inning execution and roster construction issues surfacing again—highlighted by Raisel Iglesias’ blown save and Owen Murphy’s MLB debut in extras amid a short bullpen. The episode also previews the Pirates series at PNC Park, including Waldrep vs Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh’s lineup changes with Konnor Griffin, and Atlanta’s taxed relief options.
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The Atlanta Braves have a chance to win their wraparound series against the New York Mets on Sunday night if Reynaldo López can outduel fellow Dominican Republic native Freddy Peralta in Truist Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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Reports indicate the Braves are promoting top pitching prospect Owen Murphy, a 2022 first-rounder whose standout trait is an elite-shape four-seam fastball (high induced vertical break) that helps him miss bats in the zone and anchors a deep arsenal. The episode also breaks down Atlanta’s 10–9 loss to the Mets, explaining why Walt Weiss used Carlos Carrasco in the ninth after a rain delay, Martín Pérez’s forearm injury (X-rays negative; further imaging coming), and a short bullpen left few options. Finally, it covers A.J. Smith-Shawver’s strong rehab outing and discusses how Atlanta’s growing pool of arms coul...

The Atlanta Braves have bashed the New York Mets to the tune of nineteen runs on eighteen hits, nine of them homers, in the first two games of the series. Can they get the series win on Sunday behind lefty veteran Martín Pérez? Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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