Braves Today

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby breaks down the Atlanta Braves' busy day of transactions, including the acquisition of Mauricio Dubón from the Astros and the re-signing of Raisel Iglesias. Crosby plays clips from a media availability with Alex Anthopoulos and discusses Dubón's versatile role on the team. He also delves into the Braves' bullpen needs, updates on injured players...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby delves into the Atlanta Braves' decision not to protect Blake Burkhalter or other Rule 5 eligible prospects by Tuesday's deadline. Crosby shares his personal connection to Burkhalter, covering his career from Auburn University to his selection by the Braves, and speculates on why the Braves chose not to protect him. The discussion includes an an...

In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the Atlanta Braves' potential options for securing a shortstop amid the offseason changes and qualifying offer decisions. He delves into the back-up plan the Braves will need if they can't re-sign Ha-Seong Kim and evaluates alternative candidates like Corey Seager, Trevor Story, Edwin Arroyo, and others. Lindsay also covers the Brav...

  Join Lindsey Crosby in this episode of Braves Today as he dives into the latest news, notes, and updates on the Atlanta Braves for November 14th. With the GM meetings concluded, Crosby discusses the challenges and potential strategies the Braves might face in acquiring a starting pitcher this winter. He highlights the scarcity of available pitchers, the reluctance of teams to trade within the di...

In Thursday's episode of Braves Today, Lindsay is joined by FanDuel Sports Network analyst CJ Nitkowski to discuss some of the biggest storylines around the team this winter - how to upgrade at shortstop (or if the team can be successful 'running it back' with Nick Allen), trading Sean Murphy, the team's new coaching staff, and more! Get 10% off your sunflower seed order at Chinook Seedery with pr...

In today's episode of Braves Today, Lindsay Crosby covers the latest updates from the GM meetings, discussing key priorities for the Atlanta Braves as shared by Alex Anthopoulos. Topics include potential trades, including a Braves trade target willing to waive his no-trade clause, payroll insights, and the finalization of the coaching staff. Together, these updates paint a detailed picture of wher...

Join host Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today for an in-depth discussion on Drake Baldwin winning the National League Rookie of the Year and what it means for the Atlanta Braves' future. This episode covers insights from Baldwin himself, his journey, and what the Braves' options are for their newly acquired draft pick. Additionally, we explore the complexities of the qualifying offer and its potential...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby delves into the Atlanta Braves' offseason strategy given their financial constraints, despite aiming for a top-five payroll. Crosby discusses various scenarios on where the Braves might cut corners, focusing on free agency and the potential costs involved. The episode analyzes whether the Braves should prioritize shortstop, starting pitching, th...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the Atlanta Braves' surprising decision to decline club options on Tyler Kinley and Pierce Johnson, shedding light on the financial and strategic reasons behind it. Lindsay also explores recent roster adjustments, such as Jake Fraley being claimed by the Tampa Bay Rays and the Braves acquiring Michael Siani. Additionally, dive into the...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby delves into the recent assistant coaching changes made by the Atlanta Braves. Major changes include Rick Krantz, Fredi Gonzalez, and Tom Goodwin all leaving, with Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson stepping in. Crosby provides a detailed look at Hefner's and Richardson's backgrounds, including Hefner’s emphasis on the 'kitchen sink' pitching ap...

Atlanta Braves Holdings announced earnings on Wednesday morning and despite attendance being lower, they made MORE money in 2025's quarter three than the same time period last year. But Braves executives said that they need to get back to the postseason and intend to return to top five payrolls. What does that look like for the Braves? Get 10% off your sunflower seed order at Chinook Seedery with...

New Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said all of the right things at his introductory press conference, striking the perfect blend between appreciating and recognizing the history of the job and franchise with needing to do things his way, including a better embrace of analytics. Get 10% off your sunflower seed order at Chinook Seedery with promo code "Braves" Get 20% off at NCase Cards...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the significant news of Ha Song Kim declining his player option for 2026 and the potential paths the Atlanta Braves can take from here. Crosby delves into possible trade market options and key offseason decisions, including the need to solidify the starting rotation and bullpen before the free agent market overwhelms. Notable players a...

Here's a replay of our emergency live show, reacting to the news that the Atlanta Braves are promoting long-time bench coach Walt Weiss to manager to replace Brian Snitker. Get 10% off your sunflower seed order at Chinook Seedery with promo code "Braves" Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday" Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter:...

Join host Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today as he breaks down the critical tasks the Atlanta Braves need to address this offseason. From free agency updates to important deadlines, Lindsay delves into roster decisions, including potential non-tenders, 40-man roster adjustments, and Rule 5 Draft considerations. Get insights on key dates like the GM meetings, the Rule 5 Draft, and arbitration deadlines...

In this special notebook edition of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby delves into Drake Baldwin's strong candidacy for Rookie of the Year against challengers like CAde Horton. Crosby evaluates differing awards from the MLBPA and Sporting News and examines their historical accuracy and implications for Baldwin’s chances. The episode also empties Crosby's notebook on key topics like standout prospec...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby delves into the crucial decision Atlanta Braves' shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has to make regarding his 2026 player option. The decision will heavily impact the Braves' offseason plans and potentially their World Series odds. Crosby breaks down the possible scenarios for Kim's contract situation and explores the ramifications for the Braves' roster an...

Join host Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today as we explore Ronald Acuña Jr.'s permission to play in the Venezuelan Winter League and its implications for his future performance, especially in preparation for the World Baseball Classic. We also dive into the potential of Hurston Waldrep as a playoff starter for the Atlanta Braves, examining his strengths, past adjustments, and the challenges he might f...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby dives deep into the Atlanta Braves' offseason strategy, particularly focusing on whether the team needs to add a starting pitcher as Alex Anthopoulos suggested. Lindsay explores the potential rotation for the upcoming season, evaluates the injury struggles from last season, and discusses the team's history of acquiring players. The episode also...

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In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the latest updates on the Atlanta Braves' managerial search. MLB.com’s Mark Bowman reports that the Braves have narrowed their search to three bench coaches: George Lombard from the Detroit Tigers, Danny Lehmann from the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Ryan Flaherty from the Chicago Cubs. Crosby's delves into each candidate’s background, conn...

Dive into the first Atlanta Braves off-season signing as host Lindsay Crosby discusses the acquisition of catcher Austin Nola. Learn about Nola's career stats, role as a backup catcher, and what this signing hints at for the Braves' winter plans. Explore the implications for other players like Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy, and understand why the Braves might be preparing for contingencies. Plus,...

In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses a new managerial candidate for the Atlanta Braves - Danny Lehman of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Crosby dives into Lehman's background, career progression, and potential fit for the Braves, offering a detailed analysis of his coaching trajectory and the impact he could have on the team. The episode also touches on the World Series match...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the urgent need for the Atlanta Braves to re-sign Ha-Seong Kim for the 2026 season. Highlighting potential competition from other MLB teams, Crosby analyzes which franchises may pose a significant threat to the Braves' efforts. Tune in for all the latest on Atlanta’s offseason plans and strategies. Get 10% off your sunflower seed order...

Welcome to Braves Today for Friday, October 17th with host Lindsay Crosby. In this episode, we analyze the MLB playoffs featuring the Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers, breaking down what the Braves can learn from these top teams. We dive into the Dodgers' depth in pitching, the Mariners' star performances, Milwaukee's speed and defense, and Toronto's...