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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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Lindsay Crosby breaks down several Braves prospects drawing attention in spring training, highlighting John Gil's low swing-and-miss rate, two pull-side homers, and efforts to lift the ball, plus Alex Lodise's improving pitch recognition after early whiff issues and the roster-fit questions both create for High-A. He also discusses Diego Tornes’ rapid in-game adjustment to changeups in an exhibition vs. Colombia and what it suggests about his hitting instincts. On the pitching side, Crosby praises JR Ritchie’s strong spring results, improved pitch mix and velocity, and potential to debut this year, while noting Owen Murphy’s elite fastball shape and areas to develop, plus Garrett Baumann’s emphasis on throwing more strikes. He closes by analyzing MLB’s leaked cap-and-floor proposal, arguing the math and structure make it unworkable and outlining alternative deterrents and incentives tied to CBT and revenue sharing.
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Host Lindsay Crosby breaks down all of the new developments in the PED suspension of all-time bag fumbler Jurickson Profar before breaking down the options both on and off the roster to replace some of Profar's expected production for 2026.
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Here's a replay of the live show where we discussed everything we know about Jurickson Profar failing another drug test and where the Atlanta Braves go from here.
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Lindsay Crosby breaks down multiple Atlanta Braves starters who added or tweaked pitches this winter, focusing on how these changes could improve Atlanta’s rotation beyond the biggest question of health. We talk about Joey Wentz's new two-seamer and improved changeup, Grant Holmes' work on his poor four-seam fastball and newer kick-change, Reynaldo López trying to improve his changeup, and JR Ritchie adding what he's calling a "Vulcan split"
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Host Lindsay Crosby breaks down Spencer Strider’s spring training debut (2 innings, 32 pitches, 1 run, 2 Ks) and argues concerns about his reduced fastball velocity are premature given the tiny sample and Strider’s deliberate slow ramp-up plan. The key takeaway is that Statcast showed Strider’s fastball induced vertical break back near his 2023 level, with coaches and teammates noting the pitch is “jumping,” suggesting effectiveness can return as velocity builds. Crosby also shares an update on Hurston Waldrep’s elbow procedure, the Braves’ offense looking strong in small spring samples, highlights, and spotlights prospects JR Ritchie and John Gil.
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Host Lindsay Crosby takes a “relentlessly positive” look at why Michael Harris, Bryce Elder, and Joey Wentz could be poised for strong seasons for the Braves. For Harris, the focus is on fixing his biggest flaw—chase rate and an extremely low 2.5% walk rate in 2025—while noting early spring signs of longer counts, two walks, and hard contact, plus how sinkers have especially hurt him. Crosby then highlights Elder’s durability and late-season improvement, including increased fastball velocity and biomechanics work to streamline his delivery, pointing to a stretch where most starts were quality despite a few blowups. Finally, he explains why Wentz’s Braves results may have been better than his ERA, citing strong early outings, major BABIP swings, pitch-mix changes, fatigue effects, and his value as a controllable swingman through 2030.
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Host Lindsay Crosby breaks down the 2025 earnings of Atlanta Braves Holdings - what was baseball revenue and what was from The Battery Atlanta, what the team said about it and about the impact of BravesVision, and whether or not all this money will help to re-sign Ronald Acuña Jr.
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(NOTE: Episode references being for Tuesday, but was pushed to Wednesday after the Chris Sale and BravesVision news)
Host Lindsay Crosby welcomes in Max and Owen from the Down on the Farm substack to discuss Braves prospects. The guys discuss why SS John Gil is underrated and could potentially be a star, why the door isn't shut for Nacho Alvarez Jr. to become a MLB regular, and why Drake Baldwin wasn't properly valued by the national prospect evaluators.
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In this special bonus edition of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby welcomes in AJC columnist Ken Sugiura for a conversation about BravesVision, the team's new television distribution setup. Ken explains how it harkens back to the days of TBS and can be a competitive advantage for the Braves, as well as how this could make the front office and player acquisition group MORE aggressive towards future free agents.
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Massive news coming out of Atlanta on Tuesday morning as the Atlanta Braves announce the creation of their own broadcast network, called BravesVision, and then extend ace Chris Sale through 2027 with a 2028 club option
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Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed that Ronald Acuña Jr. will bat leadoff, but the team is trying to figure out who should be in the #2 hole behind Ronald and ahead of Matt Olson. We break down the options before diving into the games of the weekend what stood out from Grapefruit League action.
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On this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby and new BT contributor Taylor Greenhut break down the best college players available at picks #9 and #26. Do the Braves focus exclusively on shortstops early, or do they take Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress at 9? Do they finally go back to the college pitcher well at pick 26 with Georgia's Joey Volchko, or double up on infielders with someone like Maddox Malony of Oregon or Auburn's Chris Rembert?
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Host Lindsay Crosby breaks down the Braves’ injury news, including Spencer Schwellenbach undergoing an elbow procedure to remove bone spurs (already on the 60-day IL) and Hurston Waldrep’s upcoming Monday visit for his surgery. The schedule lines up for the Braves to keep their heads above water until those guys could potentially return over the summer
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New Atlanta Braves beat writer Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins to discuss all things Braves spring training: Pitching injuries, new coaches, position players reporting early, and more!
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Host Lindsay Crosby discusses how the Braves’ 2026 offense can still be above average even if stars don’t exceed projections because Atlanta raised the lineup’s floor. The second half explains MLB’s automated balls-and-strikes (ABS) challenge system debuting broadly in the regular season (with a few special-event exceptions), as well as Braves player comments on how they'll approach the challenges.
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Lindsay Crosby hosts Braves Today for Monday, Feb 16th (recorded at 9:00 AM ET) and recaps a busy weekend in Braves spring training: Hurston Waldrep's elbow injury, Jurickson Profar's offseason surgery and what he really said about playing DH, Reynaldo López and the overblown concerns about his velocity, and Bryce Elder's potential improvement.
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Join host Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today as we dive into the latest updates about Atlanta Braves players. In this episode, we explore Austin Riley's recent media comments about his renewed focus and adjustments to his hitting technique after a challenging two years. We also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.'s impressive health claims and what we can expect from him this season. Additionally, we evaluate potential rotation options in light of player injuries, and provide updates on other key team members. Don't miss our comprehensive breakdown of the Braves!
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In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses Grant Holmes' unexpected flexor strain diagnosis and his recovery status. He also analyzes the implications of Atlanta's reluctance to add Chris Bassitt to their rotation. Lindsay breaks down Holmes' fastball issues and possible solutions, and addresses broader concerns about injury disclosures in MLB. Other topics include recent signings, Northport updates, and roster implications for the upcoming season.
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In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the impactful and unfortunate injury news from the first full day of workouts for the Atlanta Braves. Spencer Schwellenbach has been placed on the 60-day IL with right elbow inflammation, causing him to miss at least the first two months of the season. Additionally, Joe Jimenez has also been placed on the 60-day IL due to a knee injury. Lindsay breaks down the implications of these injuries on the Braves' pitching rotation and potential strategy moving forward, including possible external signings. There are also updates on the Braves' recent additions, such as Brett Wisely and Jonah Heim, and their roles in the team. Further discussions include Spencer Strider's potential comeback as an elite pitcher and other internal developments within the team.
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In today's episode of Braves Today with host Lindsay Crosby, we dive into who could be the statistical leaders for the Atlanta Braves in the upcoming 2026 season. Lindsay discusses reasonable expectations for Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson, as well as potential RBI and home run totals. We explore possible trades and roster moves, including a look at former Brave deals and a potential acquisition to reinforce the roster. Pitching predictions also take center stage, with Spencer Strider and Chris Sale in focus. Finally, we'll discuss a fan question on Marcell Ozuna's departure and suitable replacements for veteran presence off the bench. Tune in for news, notes, and updates on your Atlanta Braves!
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