Episodes
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Ep. 180- Evaluating Alex Anthopoulos Since 2021
It is undeniable the vital role Alex Anthopoulos played in putting together the team that won the 2021 World Series. But in order to do a fair evaluation of his tenure with the Braves, one must zoom out and consider his entire body of work as the Braves GM. And what about his decisions since that...
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Ep. 179- Signing Skubal and Offseason Predictions
Part 1 of this episode imagines if the Braves decided to sign Tarik Skubal. What would it cost and how much more could the Braves do with the money remaining? In Part 2, we attempt to predict what Alex Anthopoulos will do this offseason. What types of players does he typically target and what…
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Ep. 179- Braves Offseason Plan B: Building an Elite Rotation
After a flurry of pitching injuries, the Braves finished the year with two postseason caliber starters in Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle. With Mahle now a free agent, the Braves are in clear need of, not one, but two playoff caliber starters. They also still need to improve an offense that was near…
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Ep. 178- Braves Offseason Plan A: Fixing the Offense
The Braves have a lot to accomplish this offseason if they hope to improve their chances of winning a World Series in 2027. The impending lockout complicates matters by shrinking the time to get things done. Nonetheless, Alex Anthopolous and the rest of the front office must get to work. In this...
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Ep. 177- Braves Must Invest in Left Field
The Braves have used left field as the afterthought of the roster for over a decade. Platoons, reclamation projects, and the Profar signing have all fallen flat. Will they finally use that position to improve an offense that greatly needs it? There are trade and free agent options out there.…
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Ep. 176- Trading Sean Murphy
The trade for Sean Murphy will go down as one of the worst in the tenure of Alex Anthopolous. His great defense can't make up for his lack of offense, especially at a time that the Braves need the most offensive production they can get. How can the Braves move on from him? A swap of bad contracts...
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Ep. 175- Braves Must Finally Fix Shortstop
After four years of having the worst shortstop play in baseball, the time has come for the Braves to commit their resources to finally solving the problem. The free agent class is weak once again, so what do they do? Join was we discuss the likelihood of the Braves resigning Mauricio Dubon, and...
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Ep. 174 (Updated)- Trade Proposals for Ronald Acuna, Jr.
If the Braves choose to trade Ronald Acuna, Jr. this offseason, what is a realistic return? The Braves should only trade their former MVP if teams are willing to provide real value for him. Plenty of teams should be interested. Join the podcast for an in depth look at potential Acuna trades.
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Ep. 173- The Time to Trade Ronald Acuna, Jr. Is Now
Ronald Acuna, Jr. is a great player, but he is only under contract for two more seasons, the Braves' roster is in need of upgrades, and his unreliability due to injury is growing more and more difficult for the Braves to overcome. Join this episode for a full analysis of why the Braves should...
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Ep. 172- Braves Bounced by Dodgers; Offensive Flaws Undeniable
The 2026 Braves season is done after winning the NL East division, but coming up short once again in the playoffs. The pitching staff has a lot to be proud of, overachiving in a lot of ways after dealing with several injuries in spring training. The story of the team's demise rests mostly with…
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Ep. 171- Kerr and Fuentes Heroics Help Braves Beat Dodgers in Game 2
After the Braves chose to hold off Chris Sale until game 3, many decided the Braves had no chance in game 2 against the vaunted Dodgers. But October can bring many surprises. This time, Ray Kerr, Didier Fuentes, and the rest of the Braves best relievers teamed up to halt the Dodgers offense....
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Ep. 170- Braves Finally Beat the Phillies
With a raucous Atlanta crowd behind them, the Braves finally solve the Phillies and punch their ticket to the NLDS to take on the Dodgers. An early home run from Michael Harris II and a heroic start from Ray Kerr set the tone early, and the Braves never surrendered the lead from there. Ozzie…
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Ep. 169- Riley's Clutch Homer Lifts Braves in Game 1
Since the 2021 World Series title, the Atlanta Braves have experienced postseason heartache, including three consecutive game 1 losses in 2022, 2023, and 2024. With one swing, Austin Riley kept the Braves from dropping a fourth straight game 1. In the Bottom of the 8th inning, he sent a Jhoan…
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Ep. 168- Braves Wild Card Round Preview
Who are X-factor player's for the Braves as they prepare to enter the playoffs? What role players may be the most important contributors in big moments? And what wild card team matchup favors the Braves? We discuss all this and more in this playoff preview of Atlanta Braves baseball.
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Ep. 167- Braves Win the NL East Title By Overcoming Big Obstacles
For the first time since 2023 the Braves have won the NL Eastern division title. They did so despite suffering major injuries to their pitching staff. Key position player injuries and underperformance throughout the year also set the team back. Yet, through it all, the team did enough to keep the...
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Ep. 166- Prospect Update: Braves' Wealth of Outfield Prospects
In a year's time, the Atlanta Braves farm system has gone from a bottom 5 system to a top-half of the league system. Much of that is due to the strength of its outfield prospects. 12 of the Braves' top 30 prospects are outfields, including their top 2 prospects, Eric Hartman and A.J. Gracia. But…
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Ep. 165- Braves Take Series Against Phillies; Magic Number at 9
The Braves won a magical extra inning game on Friday against the Phillies, and followed that up with a laugher on Saturday. Despite dropping the finale on Sunday, the Braves enter the final stretch of the season up 5 games on the Phillies, and feeling good. This team has some offensive flaws, but...
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Ep. 164- Acuna and Riley Lead the Comeback vs. Philly
Ronald Acuna and Austin Riley, who have struggled so mightily this season lead the Braves to a major comeback win against the Phillies on Sunday. In doing so, the Braves now lead the NL East by 5 games and secure the tie break against the Phillies by winning the season series. While the division...
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Ep. 163- Taking Stock of the Braves as September Begins
As September begins and the playoffs loom closer, join me as I analyze where the Braves stand. Are they true World Series contenders, or are their flaws too much to overcome? Ronald Acuna and Austin Riley continue to be the key to the whole thing.
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Ep. 162- Close Wins and Long-Term Pitching Questions
The Braves have won 7 straight games, but offensive questions remain. Sean Murphy has started to hit again, but the offense as a whole is sputtering. Meanwhile, the current starters are doing their part and more, but long-term pitching questions loom with the injuries to Schwellenbach and Waldrep.
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Ep. 161- Stider Returns, but Braves' Bats Go AWOL
Despite a few good signs from Austin Riley and Sean Murphy, the Braves offense reached a new low in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. The offensive performance spoiled the return of Spencer Strider, and leaves fans wondering if this team can ever get it going.
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Ep. 160- The Braves' Nightmare Start to the Season
The Braves start the season 0-6, Jurikson Profar gets suspended for a performance-enhancing drug, and Reynaldo Lopez is out for at least the first half of the season with a shoulder injury. It is the worse possible start for a team that was supposed to be one of the best in baseball. What has...
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Ep. 158- Braves Player Predictions for 2025
As the season is almost here, join me as I once make some bold predictions about the Braves season. Which players might vy for the MVP, Cy Young, all-star appearances, and more? And which players might lose their jobs by the end of the year? The bottom line is the Braves should bounce back from a...
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Ep. 157- 2025 MLB Playoff Predictions
What team will win the NL East? Have the Phillies really overtaken the Braves as the favorite to win the East or are the "experts" forgetting just how good the Braves are when healthy? Can the Braves legitimately hope to beat the Dodgers? We'll discuss that and more in a full playoff prediction...
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Ep. 156- The Door Opens for Drake Baldwin
Sean Murphy goes down with a cracked rib for 4-6 weeks, opening the door for top prospect Drake Baldwin to start the year in the big leagues. Is Baldwin ready and what might happen with the Braves' catching situation beyond the first few weeks.
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Ep. 155- Some Positive Signs in Spring
Perhaps we forget too quickly how good this team can be. But early in spring, the signs are there that 2024 is in the rear view mirror. Jurikson Profar is already showing the type of player he can be, while Austin Riley and Matt Olson are looking much better than they did last spring. Meanwhile…
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Ep. 154- What Good Developments Could Happen This Spring?
We all lived through a difficult Braves' 2024 season. Let's think good thoughts. What good things could break right for the Braves this spring? From good health, to surprise performers, to some needed development from some young players, spring training could set up things nicely for the Braves…
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Ep. 153- Why the Braves Haven't Been More Aggressive This Offseason
Other than adding Jurikson Profar, the Braves have done next to nothing this offseason despite having a team that can compete for a championship. Why? Part of the reason may be the long-term outlook. Join me as I break down the Braves roster situation over the next few years, where there s
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Ep. 152- So Far, Profar
The Braves finally break radio silence and sign all-star left fielder Jurikson Profar to a 3-year, $42 million deal. Profar, the newest Brave from Curacao, fits for many reasons, not only filling an obvious need in the outfield, but bringing on-base skills and a low strikeout rate to a team that...
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Ep. 151- Ok, Now I'm Annoyed
Is anyone else annoyed, confused, or downright over the Braves' offseason? The Dodgers have dominated the baseball offseason for the 2nd consecutive year, while the Braves haven't signed or traded for a single major league player. What is going on? Is it actually possible that no major moves are...
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Ep. 150- What Available Player Should the Braves Prioritize?
Despite being inactive this offseason, there are still many good players the Braves could still acquire through free agency or via trade. In this episode, we dive into which positions and players the Braves should prioritize. We also discuss whether the international signing period could be a...
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Ep. 149- The Biggest Issue with the Braves' Farm System
While the Braves' front office has done a great job building a perennial contender, the farm system has lagged behind for some time, especially when it comes to position prospects. In this episode, we discuss why that is and why it is so important that the Braves start addressing this weakness.
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Ep. 148- The Sound of Silence
Alex Anthopolous and the rest of the Braves' brass have been strangely silent thus far this offseason. While other contenders, including the Mets and Phillies, have added through trades and free agency, the Braves have only added a few non-consequential depth pieces. Are they just patiently…
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Ep. 147- Winter Meeting Trade Possibilities
With the free agent market at an all-time high, will the Braves pivot to trades to fill out their needs? In this Winter Meetings episode, we dive into some possible trade scenarios for the Braves to solve their outfield and starting pitching needs, with a few surprises.
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Ep. 146- Braves' Offseason Predictions
Let's attempt the impossible and try to read the mind of Alex Anthopoulos. How will the Braves' tackle this offseason? Will they go for a big free agent like Willy Adames? Will they bring back Max Fried? Will they trade for Garrett Crochet? Know Alex, he will hunt for value wherever he can find it.
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Ep. 145- Analyzing Multiple Trade and Free Agent Scenarios
Starting pitching, shortstop, outfield, and bullpen are all areas the Braves should target this offseason. But which areas will they prioritize? In this episode, I give you six different packages of moves the Braves could make to solidify the team, and I give you my favorite. Let me know which…
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Ep. 144- The Braves' Starting Rotation Going into the Offseason
It's without debate that the Braves would not have sniffed the playoffs without the heroics of their starting rotation. Even with Spencer Strider going down with injury, Chris Sale, Max Fried, Reynaldo Lopez, and rookie Spencer Schwellenbach were terrific. Can they run it back in 2025 as Strider...
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Ep. 143- Braves Outfield Review
The Braves hire their new hitting coach Tim Hyers from the Texas Rangers. Will he bring a new hitting approach to the Braves? Freddie Freeman is about to win the World Series MVP. How should Braves fans feel about that as the Braves sit at home? The Braves' outfield was a disappointing…
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Ep. 142- Seitzer Fired
After Brian Snitker made comments that the entire Braves' coach staff would return for 2025, Kevin Seitzer and two other coaches were fired by the Braves' front office. How much was Seitzer to blame for the Braves 2024 offensive failures? We'll discuss his comments after being fired and analyze...
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Ep. 141- The Braves Must Improve the Infield
Despite all five Braves infielders being all-stars in 2023, the 2024 version of the Braves infield was a mixture of disappointing regression and injuries. How the the Braves' infield rebound to help the Braves reclaim the NL East and become World Series favorites in 2025?
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Ep. 140- Braves Get Bounced Quickly from the Playoffs
The trying 2024 season ends abruptly for the Braves as the Padres sweep them 2-0 in the wild card round of the MLB playoffs. The Chris Sale injury and a lack of offense sunk the team. How much of the season can be blamed on injuries, and what do the Braves need to do in the offseason to…
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Ep. 139- The Braves Make the Playoffs without Sale
Last week it looked unlikely that the Braves would make the playoffs. Then briefly it looked like a lock. Then it required the Braves to beat the Mets in the final game of the year. Thankfully, the Braves got it done, but they had to do it without their ace, Chris Sale. Now, without an off day…
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Ep. 138- Braves Must Overcome the Mets
With Ozzie Albies' return, the Braves hope to earn the last wild card spot against the Mets with the upcoming series in Atlanta. Do they have what it takes? Will their style of power and pitching be enough, while overcoming all of the many obstacles the 2024 season has brought? We also discuss...
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Ep. 137- Braves Pitchers Carrie Bad Offense
As bad as the Braves' offense has been thanks to a combination of injuries and underperformance, the starting rotation and closer Raisel Iglesias have been spectacular this season. Can the pitching staff really drag this team into October? Or perhaps the offense can find new life in the last few...
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Ep. 136- Lost Opportunities in Philly
The Braves had a chance to win every game in the four-game set in Philly, but poor execution and questionable coaching decisions were all the Phillies needed to take 3 of 4 from the Braves and likely seal up the division. The Braves will have to bounce back in a big way after the disappointing...
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Ep. 135- With Riley Down, How Can the Braves Win?
With yet another staple of their lineup out in Austin Riley, can the Braves pivot to a different way of winning games and actually make the playoffs? Can Riley come back for the playoffs if they do make it? What can Gio Urshela provide and how much can we expect from this rag-tag group? A lot…
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Ep. 134- Michael Harris II Returns Just In Time
After the Braves take two consecutive extra-inning games from the Giants, Michael Harris returns and hits a grand slam in his first at-bat in two months. Though the offense is still inconsistent, the Braves are showing signs of life after a devastating loss in Colorado. With Chris Sale pitching…
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Ep. 133- A New Low Reached. Now What?
After pulling within 5 games of the Phillies, the Braves have gone on a 6 game losing streak and looked really bad doing it. Is this team even capable of making the playoffs? What's gone so wrong this year after such a dominant 2023 regular season? And why have they responded so poorly to…
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Ep. 132- Soler Added and Olson Awakens
The Braves only make one move at the trade deadline, bring back familiar faces Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson. Will getting the band back together work? Perhaps more importantly, Matt Olson seems to have found his stroke. And even Orlando Arcia has come to life. The Braves have gained some ground…
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Ep. 131- Trade Deadline Special
On the heels of a crushing loss to the Mets, it's more obvious than ever how much the Braves need a boost at the trade deadline, especially in the outfield. Join me as I dive into some of the best options on the trade market! Hopefully whoever they add can bring some new life and some offensive...