Braves Today

Welcome to Braves Today for Monday, September 8th! Hosted by Lindsay Crosby, this episode dives into the Atlanta Braves' tough weekend against the Mariners, including Spencer Strider being pushed back, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s slump, and the struggles of young pitching prospects like Hayden Harris, Rolddy Muñoz, and Dylan Dodd. We'll also discuss lineup changes, the importance of managing pitchers' work...

In this special all-prospects edition of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby breaks down who might be Atlanta's top prospect by the end of 2026 and dives into potential high draft picks next summer. Featuring in-depth analysis of Cam Caminiti's progress, JR Ritchie's potential, and the rise of Owen Murphy, Crosby also explores top prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming...

In this episode of Braves Today for Thursday, September 4th, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the significant slump of Ronald Acuña Jr., who is enduring the worst stretch of his career, possibly due to lingering effects of a calf injury. The episode also covers Bryce Elder's impressive start and ponders his potential improvements for 2026, including a deep dive into his pitching style and what change...

In today's episode of Braves Today for Wednesday, September 3rd, host Lindsay Crosby discusses whether the Atlanta Braves should focus exclusively on pitching this winter after the addition of Ha-Seong Kim, or if they still need to add another bat. He covers the potential options for bolstering the Braves' pitching staff and bullpen, while also exploring how the team might fit another offensive pl...

In this special bonus edition of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the Atlanta Braves' recent call-up of Hayden Harris, one of the most dominant relievers in the minor leagues. Despite his fastball only clocking in at 91.5 mph, Harris has delivered outstanding performance metrics, including an impressively low vertical approach angle, robust strikeout rates, and minimal batting averages...

In today's episode of Braves Today for September 2nd, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the Atlanta Braves' recent acquisition of Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays, exploring what this means for the team's shortstop position in 2026. Crosby delves into Kim's background, statistics, and potential impact on the Braves’ lineup. The episode also covers Atlanta's willingness to invest in the...

Join Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today as he discusses the latest updates on the Atlanta Braves, focusing on Ozzie Albies' recovery and impact after his 2024 wrist injury. Lindsay breaks down Albies' recent performance, the team's victories against the Miami Marlins, and the implications for the Braves' infield in 2026. Additionally, Lindsay reviews impressive performances from prospects in the Brave...

In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the tough 2026 season schedule for the Atlanta Braves and highlights the team's rare Opening Day at home. Key topics after that include Ozzie Albies' media remarks about returning to Atlanta, Hurston Waldrep's impressive performance despite control issues, and the significant impact of the team's bench players in their recent game a...

Host Lindsay Crosby investigates the potential trade of Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe to the Atlanta Braves in this episode of Braves Today. Explores the Yankees' position on Volpe, his defensive and offensive performance over the last three seasons, and potential trade packages. Also discussed are other viable shortstop options via trades and the current status of Spencer Strider's performance,...

On today's special Monday Mailbag edition of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby answers a bunch of listener questions from his hotel room. Do the Braves run it back in the middle infield with Nick Allen and Ozzie Albies? Is trading for embattled shortstop Anthony Volpe of the New York Yankees a good or bad idea? Will they re-sign Raisel Iglesias, or grab a free agent for closer? And more! Get 10% o...

Join host Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today as he dives into the latest news and updates on the Atlanta Braves. In this episode, Crosby breaks down Austin Riley's season-ending core surgery, explores Cal Quantrill's addition to the Braves roster, and discusses the potential impact on current players like Nacho Alvarez and Ozzie Albies. Also, find out what's next for pitchers like Bryce Elder and Reyn...

Join host Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today for Thursday, August 21st, as we delve into the electric performances of Hurston Waldrep and what it means for the future of the Atlanta Braves' rotation in 2026. Lindsay breaks down Waldrop's historic start, comparing his 2025 debut to that of legend Fernando Valenzuela, and analyzing his impressive stats and pitch mechanics. We also discuss the potential...

In this episode of Braves Today for August 20th, host Lindsay Crosby dives into Michael Harris's impressive offensive performance since the All-Star break, highlighting his significant improvements and the mechanical changes that led to his success. Lindsay also discusses the Atlanta Braves' recent series against the White Sox, including strengths and notable mistakes. Additionally, this episode c...

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In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby recaps the Atlanta Braves' sweep of the Cleveland Guardians over the weekend, analyzing the team's strengths and weaknesses ahead of the 2026 season. Crosby covers offensive performance, including standout players and their statistics, while also addressing issues like outfield defense and base stealing. He explains why manager Brian Snitker mad...

In today's bonus episode of Braves Today, Lindsay is joined by 92.9 The Game's Chris Thomas, host of "The Atlanta Baseball Postgame Show", to break down some of the pressing questions for next season's Atlanta Braves: Is Michael Harris' 2nd half resurgence real? Who should be Atlanta's next manager? How much should Ronald Acuña DH? Get 10% off your sunflower seed order at Chinook Seedery...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby dives into the Atlanta Braves' recent game against the New York Mets, where Atlanta hilariously came back from a 6-0 deficit to win 11-6. Crosby breaks down the game's crucial moments, including the Mets' early offensive surge and Carlos Carrasco's poor performance. Additionally, Crosby discusses the overworked state of both teams' bullpens and...

Welcome to Braves Today for Wednesday, August 13th. Host Lindsay Crosby breaks down the Atlanta Braves' recent 13-5 defeat by the Mets and focuses on Spencer Strider's struggles and potential for recovery. The episode also discusses the Braves' six-man rotation strategy and its implications for pitchers like Strider and Hurston Waldrep. Additionally, a comprehensive analysis of the new Braves pros...

In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby explores the possibility of Marcell Ozuna returning to the Atlanta Braves for the next season. We delve into why both the Braves and Ozuna might consider a reunion, as well as the reasons they might not. We also discuss the various statistics and performance metrics of Ozuna over recent seasons and how they might influence the decision. Addit...

In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby delves into the impact of Hurston Waldrep's new pitch on his potential and the Braves' rotation. Waldrep's call-up on Saturday and his impressive start has left the Braves with an intriguing decision regarding their six-man rotation. Crosby credits Sean Murphy for suggesting and helping Waldrep integrate the sinker into his arsenal, transform...

In our Friday live show, we talked the issues with the 2025 Atlanta Braves and how they get fixed for next season, as well as Terry McGuirk's comments about how Atlanta's main problem was injuries, not underperformance before closing it out with a live mailbag! Get 10% off your sunflower seed order at Chinook Seedery with promo code "Braves" Get $5 off at NCase Cards with promo code &quo...

In this episode of Braves Today for Wednesday, August 6th, hosted by Lindsay Crosby, we delve into the Atlanta Braves' pursuit of Byron Buxton at the trade deadline. The report from The Athletic by Dan Hayes reveals insights into Buxton's trade situation and the Braves' front office strategy. We also discuss the resurgence of Eli White, the defensive struggles of Jurickson Profar, and potential ro...

In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses Grant Holmes' decision to forgo surgery for his partially torn UCL and the rehabilitative options he's exploring. Lindsay covers the anatomy of the UCL, the types of tears, and historical examples of athletes successfully rehabbing without surgery. The episode also includes injury updates on key players like Ronald Acuña Jr., Chris...

(This show was recorded PRIOR to Austin Riley being placed on the injured list) The Speedway Classic was marred by rain delays, fan experience issues, and Austin Riley's injury, but the Braves emerged victorious. In this episode of Braves Today, Lindsay Crosby dives into the chaos of the event, provides updates on Riley's condition and potential IL stint, and analyzes Hurston Waldrep's promising p...

In this episode of Braves Today for August 1st, host Lindsay Crosby dives into GM Alex Anthopoulos' comments on why the Braves didn't make a trade at the deadline. We analyze his statements on pending free agents and financial considerations influencing trade decisions. Additionally, we discuss the implications for players like Marcell Ozuna and Drake Baldwin, as well as the potential return of Ro...