Batter Up

In this week's episode Caleb and Joe look at the past week of Braves spring games with Ronald Acuna Jr heating up but Marcel Ozuna continuing to struggle. Both the guys give their memories of Nick Markakis after his recent retirement. Finally, with MiLB's new rule changes this upcoming season, the guys debate which ones are most likely to stick around. As always the guys answer your Facebook Live...

Caleb and Joe are back after another week of Spring Training games for the Braves. Atlanta's first look at Charlie Morton could have some ready to overreact, while Ronald Acuna Jr's recent struggles at the plate are a cause for concern. Johan Camargo appears to be in line for the back up shortstop position, but is that what he is best suited for? The guys finish out the show answering questions wh...

Joe and Caleb are back to preview Braves Spring Training. There are plenty of questions to be asked about the Braves offseason. The rotation is being sured up with new faces Charlie Morton and Drew Smyley joining. Mike Soroka's health is a big question mark but the guys feel comfortable the wait will be worth it. Center field seems to be Christian Pache's for the taking, but will that be right awa...

The Batter Up Podcast reconvenes to recap some of the moves from the Atlanta Braves' offseason through a month & a half. The guys discuss the decision not to tender a contract to Adam Duvall, and bring back the rest of their tendered players which includes lightning rod reliever Luke Jackson. Will, Joe & Caleb also break down the Atlanta rotation additions of Drew Smyly & Charlie Morto...

The guys put a bow on the 2020 Atlanta Braves season by briefly revisiting the disappointing seventh game against the Dodgers in the NLCS. They also discuss the major offseason priorities for Atlanta. Will, Joe & Caleb also discuss how Trevor Bauer, Marcell Ozuna & Mark Melancon fit into the Braves plans in 2021.

Joe Patrick, Caleb Johnson, and a traveling Will Palaszczuk discuss the Braves' come-from-behind drubbing of the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

The Batter Up! Podcast previews the Atlanta Braves' upcoming NLDS matchup with the Miami Marlins. They go into how the injuries to the Marlins' Jose Urena & Starling Marte affect Miami's ability to win the series, and how much of an effect the Marlins' recent mojo makes them a threatening opponent. Will, Joe & Caleb also discuss how much of a factor familiarity will play in the series, and...

The Atlanta Braves prepare for their opening series of the playoffs with the Cincinnati Reds. The guys get into some of the pressing issues surrounding this team as it gets ready for the postseason and gives a scouting report on the team's first opponent. Will, Joe & Caleb also talk about how the condensed scheduling of this year's postseason might not affect the Braves in the first round, but...

The Batter Up! Podcast chronicles the Atlanta Braves clinching their third consecutive NL East title. The guys go into how the team overcame the adversities of a 60-game season riddled with injuries, uncertainty & a global pandemic to stand on the precipice of the playoffs. Will, Joe & Caleb also discuss how the loss of Cole Hamels affects the Braves' rotation in the postseason.

The Batter Up! Podcast hits its final weeks of the regular season with the guys wondering how the Atlanta Braves will organize their playoff rotation. They debate how the playoff format will help or hurt the Braves, and also who starts a hypothetical Game Four. Will, Caleb & Joe also discuss their hatred for the rumor that the 2020 playoff format might stick around, which could cause owners to...

The guys check in after a historic night for the Atlanta Braves and try to the franchise-record 29 run output into context with an uneven week for the club. With 17 games remaining the Braves sit two games up on Philadelphia and the trio discusses the chances they have to hold onto the lead before the end of September. Will, Caleb & Joe also look at one of the big bright spots in the Braves li...

The Batter Up! Podcast discusses the Atlanta Braves' tepid journey through the 2020 Trade Deadline. Will Palaszczuk & Caleb Johnson share their frustration with the Braves' inaction while Joe Patrick offers a defense for Atlanta GM Alex Anthopoulos. The three then discuss how the Mike Soroka injury affected the team's thought process & whether or not that caused the team to back away from...

Will, Joe & Caleb start out by discussing the sports world grounding to a halt amidst the growing conversations surrounding social justice and how it related to the Braves on Wednesday. They also marvel at the Major League debut of Ian Anderson, and find themselves searching for options for Atlanta with Monday's looming Trade Deadline. The guys also wonder why Cristian Pache's stay at with the...

The guys go over the bevy of changes to the Braves roster including the addition of Cristian Pache to the fold. They discuss his viability on the roster going forward and who might be the odd man out when Atlanta's big-time players return. Will, Joe & Caleb also go into the frustration surrounding the starting rotation and the increased difficulty it will take to execute a deal at the trade de...

The trio delves into the Atlanta Braves having to fill yet another spot in the pitching rotation following the demotion of LHP Sean Newcomb. They discuss the potential replacements for the rotation, and how far they are willing to go either in the prospect well or via trade to sure up the pitching staff. Will, Caleb & Joe also give reasons for optimism despite the Braves' pitching woes.

The guys discuss the crushing impact of Atlanta Braves pitcher Mike Soroka's injury on the starting rotation and how impacts the outlook for the rest of 2020. The podcast also delves into the options for the Braves at the trade deadline to go get another arm and what risks they would be willing to take to improve the club. They also look at the rest of the division and whether the playoffs are sti...

The guys look back on the up-and-down first four games of the Atlanta Braves including the team designating Mike Foltynewicz for assignment. They look at the options for the Braves beyond Folty, and also whether or not he's pitched his last game for Atlanta. Will, Joe & Caleb also look at the standouts for the Braves in the first weekend, while weighing the gravity of the Marlins positive COVI...

The guys react to Thursday's Braves roster release for Opening Day and look ahead to the first regular season series against the Mets. They also look at the impact that newly-acquired first baseman Matt Adams will have on the roster as well as some of the other surprising names to break camp with Atlanta. News broke during the podcast about the expansion of the MLB postseason from 10 teams to 16,...

Andy and Jason Longshore (in for Randy) were joined by FOX Sports Atlanta Braves analyst, Nick Green, who recapped last night's wild exhibition win over the Marlins and helped preview the Braves season as a whole. Green told the guys what the most biggest strength for the Braves was and why it makes Atlanta a World Series contender.

92.9 The Game Braves Insider Joe Patrick talks about his reactions to Mike Foltynewicz's outing last night, how comfortable the Braves are with Freddie Freeman starting out and the 1st Base situation,  what the plan is for the 5th spot in the rotation, not having time to mess around if Riley struggles due to the short season, and how big a chance there is for a number of g...

With less than a week to go before the games start for real, the Batter Up! Podcast takes on the decisions involved with the Atlanta Braves' final roster construction. They also get into the weird irony that on the day they get Freddie Freeman back with a negative COVID-19 test, Yasiel Puig fails to sign because of a positive one. They also go into the players who they are surprised that will make...

The guys evaluate the Braves first televised intrasquad scrimmage that took place Monday and talked about the importance of some of the team's newcomers including Marcel Ozuna, Travis d'Arnaud & Cole Hamels. They also discussed the confusing information regarding Hamels' process getting ready for the season and who should step up if he can't start the season. Finally, the podcast delved into h...

With the Atlanta Braves entering their first full week of camp, Will Palaszczuk, Caleb Johnson & Joe Patrick discuss the effect of the team's four positive COVID-19 tests (including Freddie Freeman) along with the decisions of Felix Hernandez & Nick Markakis to opt out. The guys discuss who will likely play first base, DH and how the rotation will look in the roster shakeup. They close by...

As the Braves get set to report to Atlanta's Truist Park & Gwinnett's Coolray Field for the resumption of play, our MLB analysts break down the recently released player pool. They go over any surprises, how the Braves will organize the DH position & also how they plan to work their pitching staff with the expanded rosters. The podcast concludes with a little impromptu edition of Survi...