AJC Braves Report podcast: Bullpen struggles in St. Louis and Dansby Swanson discusses staying in Atlanta

The Braves still have one of the best bullpens in the National League, but they did not have it in St. Louis. In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black discuss why a good week could have been a great one for the Braves. Plus, you’ll hear some exclusive audio from Dansby Swanson on leadership and his contract situation.  Our team will dig into the growth of the Braves’ rotation, how it stacks up in the postseason and how the new playoff format will affect Atlanta in the season’s final month. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.” For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page.   AJC stories mentioned in this show Braves closer Kenley Jansen blows save in costly, painful loss to Cardinals Braves pitcher Jackson Stephens diagnosed with mild concussion Spencer Strider, Braves offense steamroll Cardinals for fourth straight victory ‘It’s fun’: Before games, Braves players share a love of crossword puzzles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices