Braves Today

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the possibility of including Drake Baldwin on the Atlanta Braves' opening day roster without losing veteran backup catchers Curt Casali or Sandy León. Crosby navigates through the contractual intricacies and potential retention bonuses that could keep these veterans in the lineup. Additionally, the podcast examines the latest roster mo...

Join host Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today as he discusses the Atlanta Braves' current situation following Sean Murphy's four to six-week injury with guest Tyler Redmond of 'Braves On Deck with Tyler Redmond'. They dive into the possible catcher replacements, including Chadwick Tromp and Drake Baldwin, and explore the impact on the Braves' lineup and pitching rotation. Additionally, Tyler provides i...

Join Lindsay Crosby for Braves Today as he dives into Grant Holmes' new 'kick change' pitch and its potential impact on his performance. The episode also covers roster moves, including players sent to minor league camp and the competition for roster spots. Highlights include updates on Ian Anderson's and Spencer Schwellenbach's spring starts and their implications for the team's pitching staff. Pl...

Join host Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today as he discusses why the Atlanta Braves have already sent seven players to minor league camp, more than any other team in Major League Baseball. Find out the reasons behind Atlanta's aggressive approach, the players that have been moved, and the current state of the roster. Lindsay breaks down the options for filling bullpen roles, the strategic consideratio...

Host Lindsay Crosby discusses the potential breakout of AJ Smith-Shawver, analyzing his recent spring training performance, pitch repertoire, and its implications for the Atlanta Braves' rotation. The episode also covers key roster moves, including minor league assignments and positional battles, with insights into outfielders, catchers, and bullpen candidates. Subscribe for comprehensive updates...

In this episode of Braves Today for Wednesday, February 26th, host Lindsay Crosby dives into Renaldo Lopez's promising start to the spring training season and the evolving competition among Braves' relievers. He discusses the significant adjustments Lopez is making to avoid regression, analyzing his performance against the Red Sox and breaking down changes in his fastball, curveball, and changeup....

Join host Lindsay Crosby in this episode of Braves Today as we delve into the latest updates and analysis from the Atlanta Braves' spring training. Chris Sale impresses in his debut with two perfect innings, while Ian Anderson faces challenges. We also cover notable performances from Bryce Elder, Dylan Dodd, Eli White's infield potential, and the outfield situation including Jarred Kelenic and Bry...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses extension candidates for the Atlanta Braves. Focused first on Raisel Iglesias, Crosby breaks down the pros and cons of a new deal, highlighting Iglesias' stellar performance, decline in strikeout rate, and value in the clubhouse. The episode also covers Marcell Ozuna's highs and lows, legal troubles, clubhouse leadership, and contractu...

Host Lindsay Crosby dives into what fans should focus on during spring training games, specifically for the Atlanta Braves. Discussing injury concerns, potential line-up strategies, pitching velocities and new arsenals, position battles, and prospect breakouts, this episode provides a detailed guide on what truly matters as spring games begin. Tune in to get all the important news, notes, and upda...

On this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby covers new pitches being introduced by top Braves prospects Hurston Waldrep and AJ Smith-Shawver during spring training. Lindsey explains the Braves' development strategy for their pitchers and shares quotes from the players on their progress. The episode also discusses Braves' potential trade scenarios, including rumors surrounding Vlad Guerrer...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby explores the recent addition of Buck Farmer to the Atlanta Braves' bullpen. Crosby delves into Farmer's past performance, potential improvements, and how he fits into the Braves' pitching strategies. The episode also covers updates on other key players, including Jarred Kelenic's revelation about playing through injuries last season and the impa...

On Monday's Braves Today, Lindsay is talking about and playing clips of Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos' media availability last Friday. He addressed what happened to the payroll increase that he said was happening back in October, timelines and rehab plans for Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider, and how the Braves plan to figure out the position battles for bullpen and...

On today's extended version of Braves Today, Lindsay welcomes in the AJC's Justin Toscano to report on the start of Atlanta Braves spring training. Justin reports from North Port about what the Braves players are saying after losing several tenured veterans this offseason and his thoughts on the rotation and lineup configuration to start the year. The boys finish with a surprisingly long conversat...

Join host Lindsay Crosby as he delves into the remaining low-leverage bullpen spots for the Atlanta Braves in this episode of Braves Today. Discover the candidates vying for those spots, including lefties Angel Perdomo and Chasen Shreve. Get insights into their past performances, pitching styles, and potential contributions for the upcoming season. Plus, hear about new additions like Jake Diekman...

In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby dives into the Atlanta Braves bullpen setup for the 2025 season. Starting with dominant closer Raisel Iglesias, Lindsay discusses his past performance and projections for the upcoming year, highlighting interesting trends with his ERA and strikeout rates as well as discussing who will be the backup closer when he's unavailable. The discussion...

In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby delves into why Braves fans are underrating Grant Holmes' potential in the rotation this year. Lindsay also provides an overview of Atlanta's pitching rotation as we head into spring training. After analyzing the top three pitchers (Chris Sale, Reynaldo López, and Spencer Schwellenbach) yesterday, we discuss the back-end of the rotation today...

In today's episode, host Lindsay Crosby delves into the Atlanta Braves' pitching projections for the 2025 season. Highlighting key players like Chris Sale, who defied injuries to win the 2024 Cy Young, Crosby debates the likelihood of Sale's continued dominance and durability. The episode also covers Reynaldo López's remarkable but potentially unsustainable 2024 performance, with projections sugge...

In this notebook episode of Braves Today for Friday, February 7th, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the potential impact of Pete Alonso's return to the Mets on the Braves' chances in the division and their quest for the World Series. The episode covers various topics, including recent prospect rankings, potential roster additions, and analysis of the Braves' pitching and hitting strengths. Lindsay al...

Join host Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today as he delves into the prospects and projections for the Atlanta Braves catchers heading into 2025. With a focus on Sean Murphy, Crosby discusses past performance, injury history, and the potential for a strong rebound. The episode also covers top catching prospect Drake Baldwin's readiness, the backup roles of veterans Chadwick Tromp and Curt Casali, and ho...

Join host Lindsay Crosby for an in-depth analysis of the Atlanta Braves' middle infield projections for 2025. In this episode, we examine the statistics and potential performance of key players like Ozzie Albies and Orlando Arcia. Discover the trends, injury patterns, and the possible future extensions of these players. We also discuss the backup options and potential competition for the shortstop...

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby dives deep into the prospects of Atlanta Braves star Austin Riley potentially winning MVP in 2025. Lindsay examines Riley's past performance, including his batting stats and MVP voting history, and evaluates projections for the upcoming season. The discussion extends to other key players like Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna, exploring their project...

In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses realistic expectations for Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2025. Starting with a preview of the Braves outfielders, Lindsay dives into the projection systems for players like Michael Harris II, Jurickson Profar, and Jarred Kelenic. Get an in-depth look at what these key players could achieve this season and how they fit into the Braves' lineup....

Welcome to Braves Today for Friday, January 31st! Join your host Lindsay Crosby as he dives into your top questions about the Atlanta Braves. Are the Braves finished making moves this offseason? Lindsay shares his thoughts and insights into the team's roster depth and potential strategies for both the rotation and bullpen. Get perspectives on possible trades, the importance of quality over quantit...

In this episode of Braves Today for Thursday, January 30th, host Lindsay Crosby delves into Jarred Kelenic's future with the Atlanta Braves and his performance struggles. The show also covers the new top 30 prospects from Baseball America, highlights from the non-roster invitee list for spring training, and discusses notable omissions and potential position battles. With insights on players like J...

Join host Lindsay Crosby in this episode of Braves Today as he dives into potential trade options for the Atlanta Braves to bolster their rotation. With Dylan Cease and Michael King on the radar, Lindsay evaluates their performances, pros and cons, and the trade packages that could make these deals happen. Additionally, the episode explores the Padres' desire to include reliever Robert Suarez in a...