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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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The Atlanta Braves begin their post-deadline push for the postseason with Grant Holmes on the Truist Park mound for the series opener against the Miami Marlins. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
32 min
Lindsay Crosby and AJC’s Gabe Burns break down why the Braves’ trade deadline felt disappointing without landing an impact starter, focusing on Alex Anthopoulos’ defense of the organization’s long-term process and prospect valuations. They discuss missed targets like Tarik Skubal and Jacob deGrom, the lack of a clear pivot, reliance on bullpen-heavy postseason “mapping 27 outs,” and roster moves including DFA’ing Jorge Mateo, activating Ha-Seong Kim, and sticking with Jim Jarvis at shortstop. They also touch on farm system optimism, surprise prospects, and how October outcomes will shape the reaction. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
30 min
The Atlanta Braves have filled some of their fringe needs, but did not get a frontline starting pitcher at the MLB Trade Deadline. What happened, and where do the Braves go from here? (This is a replay of a live episode) Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
36 min
Lindsay Crosby breaks down the Braves’ trade deadline urgency after adding Tyler Mahle to stabilize the back of the rotation, noting he helps reduce bullpen strain but doesn’t move the needle for October. With a 6:00 PM deadline, the Braves must still land a postseason-caliber starter while navigating roster crunches involving Ha-Seong Kim’s return, Lane Thomas reporting Tuesday, and Sean Murphy’s upcoming activation, with possible options, DFAs, or trades discussed. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
41 min
The Braves make their first 2026 deadline move, acquiring Lane Thomas and lefty depth arm Bailey Falter from the Royals for minor-league pitchers Carter Holton and Lucas Braun. Lindsay Crosby explains Thomas is intended as a platoon corner outfielder who crushes lefties, not an everyday center fielder, then breaks down looming roster decisions with Ha-Seong Kim returning and Sean Murphy nearing activation. The episode also analyzes the Dodgers’ surprising Tarik Skubal trade package, why LA could afford it, what an Atlanta equivalent might have cost, and argues the Braves shouldn’t concede the season despite the Dodgers’ advantages. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
19 min
The Atlanta Braves have the chance for an early series win as they look for their fourth straight victory. Reynaldo López gets the ball opposite struggling starter Miles Mikolas of the Washington Nationals this evening in Truist Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
52 min
Lindsay Crosby answers Braves mailbag questions, focusing on Austin Riley’s struggles, why a trade is unlikely now, and how Atlanta can mitigate his lineup impact with Mauricio Dubón while giving Riley a healthy offseason. He evaluates prospect trade value and ceilings for J.R. Ritchie, Owen Murphy, and A.J. Smith-Shawver, and highlights high-upside prep arms like Jensen Hirschkorn and Caden McCarthy as possible future top prospects. Rapid-fire topics include velocity vs movement, why pitching injuries are widespread, hitting philosophy differences between Tim Hyers and Kevin Seitzer, base-stealing hesitance, roster implications when Sean Murphy and Ha Seong Kim return, potential Triple-A trade candidates, and why the Braves are often quiet on injury updates. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
18 min
The Atlanta Braves have a tired bullpen and need some length out of Friday night starter Bryce Elder, getting the ball opposite breakout Nationals lefty Foster Griffin. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
50 min
Lindsay Crosby answers over 40 Braves mailbag questions focused on the trade deadline, defining what “all-in” really means and framing October success around getting 27 outs. He ranks potential starting pitcher targets in tiers, highlighting Tarik Skubal and Hunter Greene as franchise-altering options, with Sandy Alcantara, Reid Detmers, Casey Mize, and Jose Soriano among the next group. Crosby discusses opportunity cost, Atlanta’s preference for controllable players, and Alex Anthopoulos’ tendency to avoid “uncomfortable” deals and bidding wars, while suggesting a Chris Sale–style buy-low target like Lawrence Butler. He reviews sample trade proposals and predicts Atlanta will make an impact move to address starting pitching, likely costing a top-three prospect. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
19 min
The Atlanta Braves start their final series of this incredibly long seventeen-games-in-seventeen-days stretch with Grant Holmes on the mound for a rematch against Jake Irvin and the Washington Nationals. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
35 min
The Braves split a doubleheader with the Mets, highlighting ongoing offensive issues—especially vs left-handed pitching—and raising questions about how aggressively Atlanta should buy at the deadline. Lindsay Crosby argues for investing, noting reinforcements like Sean Murphy and Ha-Seong Kim could help, but a righty bat and pitching upgrades are still needed. He also breaks down A.J. Smith-Shawver’s start, detailing improved velocity and pitch shapes, command concerns, and why he could develop into a postseason starter. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
43 min
Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s trade deadline needs, arguing the Braves must add at least one postseason-caliber starter and likely a high-leverage reliever, with rotation and bullpen decisions tightly linked by non-optionable arms. He weighs a “quality” move like Tarik Skubal versus spreading resources across multiple additions, preferring two starters plus a bullpen arm. He also highlights an under-discussed offensive issue: the Braves’ poor production vs left-handed pitching (92 wRC+, low walk rate, sub-.400 slug), and suggests targeting a bat—often a right-handed outfielder—who can hit lefties. Potential names discussed include Skubal, Casey Mize, Kevin Gausman, Reid Detmers, Michael Wacha, Taylor Ward, and Lane Thomas, with an ideal outcome being four total additions. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
18 min
The Atlanta Braves are looking to take down the Mets in their Citi Field opener, but it's also New York's third time seeing Martín Pérez this season. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
51 min
Lindsay Crosby breaks down the Braves’ strange one-run series win in Baltimore and what it revealed about roster needs before the trade deadline, especially bullpen reinforcements and a postseason-caliber starter. He spotlights top prospect Tate Southisene’s rapid rise to Double-A Columbus, why the promotion suggests Atlanta is unlikely to trade him, and discusses Eric Hartman’s situation. Crosby also outlines potential trade chips like J.R. Ritchie and Alex Lodise, and previews the upcoming Mets series while expecting Ronald Acuña Jr. to be activated soon. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
14 min
The Atlanta Braves are looking to win the series on Sunday afternoon, sending Reynaldo López to the Camden Yards mound opposite Shane Baz of the Baltimore Orioles. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
17 min
The Atlanta Braves can get an early series win if Bryce Elder can outduel Baltimore Orioles righty Brandon Young in Camden Yards on Saturday evening. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
41 min
Lindsay Crosby breaks down what it could take for the Braves to acquire Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and other supposedly available pitchers at the trade deadline, using historical trade comps (David Price, Max Scherzer, José Berríos, Jordan Montgomery, Andrew Miller, Drew Pomeranz) to estimate prospect packages from Atlanta’s system. He discusses Atlanta’s urgent need for a true Game 2 playoff starter behind Chris Sale, introduces a Braves prospect composite tool for evaluating trade value, and explains how expanded playoff races may inflate prices. The episode closes with a preview of the Orioles series, noting Baltimore’s recent success driven by pitching, bullpen volatility, and underperforming hitters, plus how Atlanta can push teams toward selling. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
14 min
The Atlanta Braves have a chance to take the four-game series against the San Diego Padres if ace Chris Sale can outduel struggling starter Griffin Canning. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
14 min
The Atlanta Braves are bringing back Martín Pérez from the injured list and hoping for more offense tonight than they got in last night's loss to the San Diego Padres. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
40 min
After an ugly 8–3 loss, the Braves signaled a tougher roster approach by activating Mike Yastrzemski and releasing Kyle Farmer instead of optioning Brewer Hicklen. Lindsay Crosby argues Farmer offered little beyond emergency catching insurance, while Hicklen brings speed and defense, and notes Dominic Smith’s prolonged offensive struggles and declining usage suggest he’s next when reinforcements arrive. Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected back soon, with Hicklen the likely corresponding move. Ha-Seong Kim’s improved AAA contact raises options ranging from DFA to a salary-eating deadline trade. Sean Murphy is nearing a rehab assignment, potentially prompting a three-catcher setup with Joey Bart and Drake Baldwin. Reynaldo López’s fastball-heavy plan backfired despite a dominant slider, reinforcing the need to trade prospects for pitching before the deadline. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.