Lindsay Crosby, big baseball guy
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NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves tried and failed to acquire Freddy Peralta in December, only to see him join the Mets in January. What happened there, and is New York now the favorite to win the NL East?
Braves Miss Out on Freddie Peralta: Deep Dive Into the Mets Trade Fallout | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Host Lindsay Crosby discusses the recent trade of Brewers pitcher Freddie Peralta to the New York Mets, which frustrated many Braves fans as Atlanta had a de...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves tried and failed to acquire Freddy Peralta in December, only to see him join the Mets in January. What happened there, and is New York now the favorite to win the NL East?
We had books written about Biden's health but like, nothing from the conventional media on this guy that's actively being chased by the Grim Reaper right now
January 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM
We had books written about Biden's health but like, nothing from the conventional media on this guy that's actively being chased by the Grim Reaper right now
NEWS: The Atlanta Braves have brought back utilityman Luke Williams on a minor-league deal.
The 29-year-old has spent part of three seasons with Atlanta and has played all four infield positions plus left field for the Braves, as well as put up a 3.60 ERA on the mound in 10 IP
The 29-year-old has spent part of three seasons with Atlanta and has played all four infield positions plus left field for the Braves, as well as put up a 3.60 ERA on the mound in 10 IP
January 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
NEWS: The Atlanta Braves have brought back utilityman Luke Williams on a minor-league deal.
The 29-year-old has spent part of three seasons with Atlanta and has played all four infield positions plus left field for the Braves, as well as put up a 3.60 ERA on the mound in 10 IP
The 29-year-old has spent part of three seasons with Atlanta and has played all four infield positions plus left field for the Braves, as well as put up a 3.60 ERA on the mound in 10 IP
This season is the third consecutive year of MLB's "Spring Breakout" prospect matchups, and the Atlanta Braves system has quite a few fun and interesting bats that could be selected to take on the New York Yankees
The Kids Might Be Alright: Atlanta’s Spring Breakout Position Player Options
A look at the most interesting Braves bats who could face the Yankees this spring
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January 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
This season is the third consecutive year of MLB's "Spring Breakout" prospect matchups, and the Atlanta Braves system has quite a few fun and interesting bats that could be selected to take on the New York Yankees
Andruw Jones is the 8th member of the 1990s Atlanta Braves to be selected for the Hall of Fame and the first player from Curaçao, both honors which he fully appreciates
Andruw Jones: 'I'm so honored and so proud' to be a Hall of Famer
The Curaçao Kid was finally elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his ninth year on the ballot
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January 21, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Andruw Jones is the 8th member of the 1990s Atlanta Braves to be selected for the Hall of Fame and the first player from Curaçao, both honors which he fully appreciates
Andruw Jones was asked about hitting two homers in the 1996 World Series and he immediately discusses how annoyed he was to get moved from Durham to Double-A to start the season.
"I was kinda mad about that, because I really wanted to win a championship in A ball"
He, uh, got over it
"I was kinda mad about that, because I really wanted to win a championship in A ball"
He, uh, got over it
January 21, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Andruw Jones was asked about hitting two homers in the 1996 World Series and he immediately discusses how annoyed he was to get moved from Durham to Double-A to start the season.
"I was kinda mad about that, because I really wanted to win a championship in A ball"
He, uh, got over it
"I was kinda mad about that, because I really wanted to win a championship in A ball"
He, uh, got over it
Happy for Andruw Jones that he's finally in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Long overdue
January 21, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Happy for Andruw Jones that he's finally in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Long overdue
NEWS: Atlanta Braves have signed RHP Sean Reid-Foley to a minor league deal
Last pitched in the majors in 2024, with the New York Mets. Spending the winter with Hermosillo in the Mexican Pacific Winter League, where he has a 0.60 ERA through 15 innings
Last pitched in the majors in 2024, with the New York Mets. Spending the winter with Hermosillo in the Mexican Pacific Winter League, where he has a 0.60 ERA through 15 innings
January 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM
NEWS: Atlanta Braves have signed RHP Sean Reid-Foley to a minor league deal
Last pitched in the majors in 2024, with the New York Mets. Spending the winter with Hermosillo in the Mexican Pacific Winter League, where he has a 0.60 ERA through 15 innings
Last pitched in the majors in 2024, with the New York Mets. Spending the winter with Hermosillo in the Mexican Pacific Winter League, where he has a 0.60 ERA through 15 innings
NEWS: Braves have released several minor leaguers today. Among the notables
Complex: SS Diego Benitez
Rome: 1B Justin Janas, RHP Rob Griswold
Augusta: RHP Anthony Garcia, SS Leiker Figueroa, RHP Jhonly Taveras
Complex: SS Diego Benitez
Rome: 1B Justin Janas, RHP Rob Griswold
Augusta: RHP Anthony Garcia, SS Leiker Figueroa, RHP Jhonly Taveras
January 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM
NEWS: Braves have released several minor leaguers today. Among the notables
Complex: SS Diego Benitez
Rome: 1B Justin Janas, RHP Rob Griswold
Augusta: RHP Anthony Garcia, SS Leiker Figueroa, RHP Jhonly Taveras
Complex: SS Diego Benitez
Rome: 1B Justin Janas, RHP Rob Griswold
Augusta: RHP Anthony Garcia, SS Leiker Figueroa, RHP Jhonly Taveras
We're paying a lot of attention to shortstop, but does who stands at "6" matter even remotely as much as what Ronald Acuña Jr, Matt Olson, and Austin Riley do in 2026?
Who Plays Shortstop in Atlanta Might Not Be the Point
The 2026 Braves will go as far as their aircraft carriers take them, not as far as their shortstop does
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January 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM
We're paying a lot of attention to shortstop, but does who stands at "6" matter even remotely as much as what Ronald Acuña Jr, Matt Olson, and Austin Riley do in 2026?
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves are once again dealing with an injury, as shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is out for multiple months with a torn finger tendon. Here's the options Atlanta has, in both trade and free agency, to find more shortstop depth for 2026.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves are once again dealing with an injury, as shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is out for multiple months with a torn finger tendon. Here's the options Atlanta has, in both trade and free agency, to find more shortstop depth for 2026.
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#Braves have signed SS Jorge Mateo to a one-year deal.
He was one of the options I identified in this morning's newsletter as a potential bench piece as a Nick Allen-esque defender with fantastic speed and outfield versatility.
He was one of the options I identified in this morning's newsletter as a potential bench piece as a Nick Allen-esque defender with fantastic speed and outfield versatility.
January 19, 2026 at 4:13 PM
#Braves have signed SS Jorge Mateo to a one-year deal.
He was one of the options I identified in this morning's newsletter as a potential bench piece as a Nick Allen-esque defender with fantastic speed and outfield versatility.
He was one of the options I identified in this morning's newsletter as a potential bench piece as a Nick Allen-esque defender with fantastic speed and outfield versatility.
The Atlanta Braves lost Ha-Seong Kim to a finger injury that required surgery, with the shortstop likely out until close to the All-Star Break. What are Atlanta's options for replacing him on the roster?
The Braves Can’t Catch a Break at Shortstop
Losing Ha-Seong Kim forces Atlanta to rethink a position that already lacked an easy solution
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January 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The Atlanta Braves lost Ha-Seong Kim to a finger injury that required surgery, with the shortstop likely out until close to the All-Star Break. What are Atlanta's options for replacing him on the roster?
2,192 words on the path forward at shortstop, coming tomorrow morning to the inboxes of Braves Today subscribers.
January 19, 2026 at 3:42 AM
2,192 words on the path forward at shortstop, coming tomorrow morning to the inboxes of Braves Today subscribers.
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NEWS: #Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will miss four to five MONTHS after tearing a tendon in his right middle finger. He had surgery in Atlanta today after sustaining the injury in Korea during offseason training.
So, Atlanta's now back to asking about who covers shortstop for 2026.
So, Atlanta's now back to asking about who covers shortstop for 2026.
January 18, 2026 at 8:02 PM
NEWS: #Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will miss four to five MONTHS after tearing a tendon in his right middle finger. He had surgery in Atlanta today after sustaining the injury in Korea during offseason training.
So, Atlanta's now back to asking about who covers shortstop for 2026.
So, Atlanta's now back to asking about who covers shortstop for 2026.
The Mets building the whole infield out of second basemen + Lindor is pretty funny
Bo Bichette is in agreement with the Mets on a 3-year contract.
January 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The Mets building the whole infield out of second basemen + Lindor is pretty funny
NEW POD: The Cy Young and MVP award odds are out and several Atlanta Braves are featured, although sometimes in a confusing order. Here's what each player has to do to win an award in 2026
Several Atlanta Braves CAN WIN Cy Young or MVP Awards in 2026 | Atlanta Braves Podcast
In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the potential candidates from the Atlanta Braves for the 2026 Cy Young and MVP awards. With od...
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January 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM
NEW POD: The Cy Young and MVP award odds are out and several Atlanta Braves are featured, although sometimes in a confusing order. Here's what each player has to do to win an award in 2026
BONUS POD: Now that Kyle Tucker has signed for $60M a year, how hard will it be for the Braves to extend Ronald Acuña Jr.?
BONUS: What Will It Cost to Extend Ronald Acuña After Kyle Tucker's Deal? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Kyle Tucker just signed for four years and $240M with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a staggering $60M a year commitmentbefore factoring in the luxury tax cost to...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
BONUS POD: Now that Kyle Tucker has signed for $60M a year, how hard will it be for the Braves to extend Ronald Acuña Jr.?
Bonus show this morning: How does the Kyle Tucker deal complicate Atlanta's ability to extend Ronald Acuña Jr. We also touch on what a lockout can reasonably do here if the owners aren't on the same page as to what they want.
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BONUS: What Will It Cost to Extend Ronald Acuña After Kyle Tucker's Deal? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
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January 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Bonus show this morning: How does the Kyle Tucker deal complicate Atlanta's ability to extend Ronald Acuña Jr. We also touch on what a lockout can reasonably do here if the owners aren't on the same page as to what they want.
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Front office executives told MLB Pipeline recently who they thought were the best organizations at developing pitchers...and the Braves weren't in the top twelve. Is something wrong in Atlanta, or is it the league that's sleeping on the Braves?
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Are The Braves Just...Not Good at Developing Pitching Prospects Anymore?
MLB Pipeline surveyed baseball executives and Atlanta was barely even mentioned among the league's top teams
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January 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Front office executives told MLB Pipeline recently who they thought were the best organizations at developing pitchers...and the Braves weren't in the top twelve. Is something wrong in Atlanta, or is it the league that's sleeping on the Braves?
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#Braves have officially announced eleven international free agent signings from today, including top signee SS Jose Mañon (reportedly $1.5M), and OF Starlyn De La Cruz ($1.2M)
(All bonus figures are unofficial)
(All bonus figures are unofficial)
January 15, 2026 at 8:51 PM
#Braves have officially announced eleven international free agent signings from today, including top signee SS Jose Mañon (reportedly $1.5M), and OF Starlyn De La Cruz ($1.2M)
(All bonus figures are unofficial)
(All bonus figures are unofficial)
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves are preparing for spring training and we go over all the storylines, followed by an interview with ATL 400 president Drew Meyer about how you can sit down for dinner with Brian Snitker as he's honored for his service to the organization!
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Braves Announce Spring Training Reporting Dates; Brian Snitker Award Dinner | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Atlanta Braves have officially announced the reporting dates for spring training, and pitchers and catchers report in less than one week! We touch on all...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves are preparing for spring training and we go over all the storylines, followed by an interview with ATL 400 president Drew Meyer about how you can sit down for dinner with Brian Snitker as he's honored for his service to the organization!
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