Lindsay Crosby, big baseball guy
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Talking baseball over on Braves Today & the Locked On Braves Postcast
IBWAA 2023 Prospects/College Baseball Writer of The Year
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IBWAA 2023 Prospects/College Baseball Writer of The Year
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Braves POB Alex Anthopoulos says it's a "win-win" if Kim has a good year and gets back to where he expected to be next offseason
December 16, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Braves POB Alex Anthopoulos says it's a "win-win" if Kim has a good year and gets back to where he expected to be next offseason
NEWS: The Atlanta Braves are signing Ha-Seong Kim to a one year, $20M deal for 2026.
Kim turned down a $16M player option after the World Series for free agency. If has a good season, he WILL be Qualifying Offer eligible
Kim turned down a $16M player option after the World Series for free agency. If has a good season, he WILL be Qualifying Offer eligible
December 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
NEWS: The Atlanta Braves are signing Ha-Seong Kim to a one year, $20M deal for 2026.
Kim turned down a $16M player option after the World Series for free agency. If has a good season, he WILL be Qualifying Offer eligible
Kim turned down a $16M player option after the World Series for free agency. If has a good season, he WILL be Qualifying Offer eligible
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves don't have a lot of remaining options to upgrade the offense. Is Bo Bichette the answer?
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December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves don't have a lot of remaining options to upgrade the offense. Is Bo Bichette the answer?
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Lost in all the major signings of last week was the Atlanta Braves grabbing oft-injured reliever James Karinchak...and early indications are that he might be back to his dominant form.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Lost in all the major signings of last week was the Atlanta Braves grabbing oft-injured reliever James Karinchak...and early indications are that he might be back to his dominant form.
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In light of Alex Anthopoulos talking on MLB Radio this morning about Sean Murphy likely not being ready for Opening Day, here's our article from mid-Sept where a sports medicine surgeon/hip specialist told us the same timeframe
Specialist: Sean Murphy ‘May Face a Slightly Higher Risk of Recurrence’ of Hip Injury
Braves Today talked to an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip surgery about Sean Murphy's injury and expected recovery
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December 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
In light of Alex Anthopoulos talking on MLB Radio this morning about Sean Murphy likely not being ready for Opening Day, here's our article from mid-Sept where a sports medicine surgeon/hip specialist told us the same timeframe
NEWS: OF Michael Siani was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers. Atlanta DFA'd him to add Mike Yastrzemski
December 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
NEWS: OF Michael Siani was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers. Atlanta DFA'd him to add Mike Yastrzemski
New acquisitions Mike Yastrzemski and Robert Suarez had glowing reviews for Atlanta's clubhouse culture and history of contending for champinoships when they spoke to the media on Thursday
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December 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
New acquisitions Mike Yastrzemski and Robert Suarez had glowing reviews for Atlanta's clubhouse culture and history of contending for champinoships when they spoke to the media on Thursday
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I've been watching this Falcons game while polishing off tomorrow's newsletter and the rundown for the live podcast at noon and, uh, yeah.
7.3 yards per play and only 14 points is infuriating, and it's almost all self-inflicted.
Just start over with a new coach - this culture's off beyond repair
7.3 yards per play and only 14 points is infuriating, and it's almost all self-inflicted.
Just start over with a new coach - this culture's off beyond repair
December 12, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I've been watching this Falcons game while polishing off tomorrow's newsletter and the rundown for the live podcast at noon and, uh, yeah.
7.3 yards per play and only 14 points is infuriating, and it's almost all self-inflicted.
Just start over with a new coach - this culture's off beyond repair
7.3 yards per play and only 14 points is infuriating, and it's almost all self-inflicted.
Just start over with a new coach - this culture's off beyond repair
Just finished talking to new #Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski for his introductory presser (virtually)
Says the differentiator between offers was the organization's "strong commitment to constantly trying to win a championship"
Says the differentiator between offers was the organization's "strong commitment to constantly trying to win a championship"
December 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Just finished talking to new #Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski for his introductory presser (virtually)
Says the differentiator between offers was the organization's "strong commitment to constantly trying to win a championship"
Says the differentiator between offers was the organization's "strong commitment to constantly trying to win a championship"
Bonus pod premiering on YouTube now about the Robert Suarez signing, how he'll be used, and how they STILL have money for Ha-Seong Kim or Bo Bichette or trading for Freddy Peralta or whatever other move might be on the horizon
youtu.be/a-hpV8FrQKI
youtu.be/a-hpV8FrQKI
BREAKING: Atlanta Braves Sign All-Star Closer Robert Suarez to $45M Deal | Atlanta Braves Podcast
YouTube video by Braves Today: An Atlanta Braves Podcast
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December 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Bonus pod premiering on YouTube now about the Robert Suarez signing, how he'll be used, and how they STILL have money for Ha-Seong Kim or Bo Bichette or trading for Freddy Peralta or whatever other move might be on the horizon
youtu.be/a-hpV8FrQKI
youtu.be/a-hpV8FrQKI
BREAKING: Atlanta Braves have signed closer Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45M deal, per Jeff Passan of ESPN
December 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
BREAKING: Atlanta Braves have signed closer Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45M deal, per Jeff Passan of ESPN
NEW POD: Sure looks like the New York Mets are content to significantly overhaul their roster this winter. What would it take for Atlanta to do the same?
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December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
NEW POD: Sure looks like the New York Mets are content to significantly overhaul their roster this winter. What would it take for Atlanta to do the same?
youtu.be/l-tur9Qifo8
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After hearing about several failed pursuits of top talents, most of who go on to sign larger deals elsewhere, do the Atlanta Braves need to update the way they approach free agency?
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December 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
After hearing about several failed pursuits of top talents, most of who go on to sign larger deals elsewhere, do the Atlanta Braves need to update the way they approach free agency?
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Bonus pod premiering now, breaking down the Yaz signing and how he raises the floor of the roster, how they might use him next year, and how both his swing decisions fit Tim Hyers and his batted ball profile fits Truist Park
BREAKING: Atlanta Braves Sign Mike Yastrzemski to Two-Year, $23M Contract | Atlanta Braves Podcast
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December 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Bonus pod premiering now, breaking down the Yaz signing and how he raises the floor of the roster, how they might use him next year, and how both his swing decisions fit Tim Hyers and his batted ball profile fits Truist Park
Atlanta Braves have signed outfielder Mike Yaztremski to a two year, $23M deal with a club option for 2028.
We talked about this back on December 3rd as a good fit for the team
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We talked about this back on December 3rd as a good fit for the team
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December 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Atlanta Braves have signed outfielder Mike Yaztremski to a two year, $23M deal with a club option for 2028.
We talked about this back on December 3rd as a good fit for the team
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We talked about this back on December 3rd as a good fit for the team
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Listen, the load bearing amount of caffeine I consume daily is pretty much the only thing I have left to look forward to in life so over my cold, dead hands
Cafes across the U.S. are embracing the low- and no-caffeine lifestyle, with options that are a far cry from dusty tea bags and rewarmed decaf. nyti.ms/3XKlqoj
December 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Listen, the load bearing amount of caffeine I consume daily is pretty much the only thing I have left to look forward to in life so over my cold, dead hands
#Braves have taken OF Carter Howell in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft from the Giants.
2022 UDFA, can play all three outfield positions. Hit .248/.327/.365 across the last two seasons, both in Double-A.
Gwinnett had ONE outfielder on their roster before today
2022 UDFA, can play all three outfield positions. Hit .248/.327/.365 across the last two seasons, both in Double-A.
Gwinnett had ONE outfielder on their roster before today
December 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
#Braves have taken OF Carter Howell in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft from the Giants.
2022 UDFA, can play all three outfield positions. Hit .248/.327/.365 across the last two seasons, both in Double-A.
Gwinnett had ONE outfielder on their roster before today
2022 UDFA, can play all three outfield positions. Hit .248/.327/.365 across the last two seasons, both in Double-A.
Gwinnett had ONE outfielder on their roster before today
The Atlanta Braves have kept RHP Blake Burkhalter and their other Rule 5 eligible players; none were taken among the 13 players selected.
I predicted they'd win this gamble at the protection deadline and they did
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I predicted they'd win this gamble at the protection deadline and they did
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The Braves Are Taking Calculated Risks With Their Roster This Winter
Alex Anthopoulos is trying to preserve maximum flexibility with his roster spots
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December 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Atlanta Braves have kept RHP Blake Burkhalter and their other Rule 5 eligible players; none were taken among the 13 players selected.
I predicted they'd win this gamble at the protection deadline and they did
www.bravestoday.com/p/the-braves...
I predicted they'd win this gamble at the protection deadline and they did
www.bravestoday.com/p/the-braves...
Unrelated: Stumbled across WFAN streaming and it's JUICY
The blame's going to David Stearns, it sounds like
The blame's going to David Stearns, it sounds like
BREAKING: The Baltimore Orioles and Pete Alonso have agreed to a five-year, $155M contract, a source confirms to @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social.
December 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Unrelated: Stumbled across WFAN streaming and it's JUICY
The blame's going to David Stearns, it sounds like
The blame's going to David Stearns, it sounds like
NEW POD: Three top 50 picks and a massive draft pool could be huge for the Braves...depending on how they use them
youtu.be/epLc9ifyi14
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December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
NEW POD: Three top 50 picks and a massive draft pool could be huge for the Braves...depending on how they use them
youtu.be/epLc9ifyi14
youtu.be/epLc9ifyi14
The Atlanta Braves ended up with the ninth overall pick after yesterday's disappointing lottery...but that's still THREE in the Top 50 and a bunch of money available to make the roster better
The Draft Lottery Was Disappointing, but the Draft Itself Can Still Be Transformative
The Atlanta Braves 'won' the 9th pick in Tuesday night's lottery, meaning they will have three Top 50 picks next summer
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December 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Atlanta Braves ended up with the ninth overall pick after yesterday's disappointing lottery...but that's still THREE in the Top 50 and a bunch of money available to make the roster better
The Atlanta Braves will draft No. 9 overall in the 2026 MLB draft.
The had the 6th-best odds of the number one overall pick
The had the 6th-best odds of the number one overall pick
December 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The Atlanta Braves will draft No. 9 overall in the 2026 MLB draft.
The had the 6th-best odds of the number one overall pick
The had the 6th-best odds of the number one overall pick
If Atlanta gets the #1 overall pick, can we go ahead and get Roch Cholowsky in time for spring training?
December 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
If Atlanta gets the #1 overall pick, can we go ahead and get Roch Cholowsky in time for spring training?
I've got friends who are reds fans and I feel bad for them
Their business model apparently believes it's still 1993
Their business model apparently believes it's still 1993
What a terrible way to actually run your baseball team.
December 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I've got friends who are reds fans and I feel bad for them
Their business model apparently believes it's still 1993
Their business model apparently believes it's still 1993
Per reports, the Atlanta Braves have checked in on Willi Castro.
In 2024, +3 OAA at shortstop in 466 innings. That's likely the angle here - he's another potential shortstop option if they can't get a deal done with Kim, as well as more utility insurance if Dubón ends up being the everyday SS
In 2024, +3 OAA at shortstop in 466 innings. That's likely the angle here - he's another potential shortstop option if they can't get a deal done with Kim, as well as more utility insurance if Dubón ends up being the everyday SS
December 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Per reports, the Atlanta Braves have checked in on Willi Castro.
In 2024, +3 OAA at shortstop in 466 innings. That's likely the angle here - he's another potential shortstop option if they can't get a deal done with Kim, as well as more utility insurance if Dubón ends up being the everyday SS
In 2024, +3 OAA at shortstop in 466 innings. That's likely the angle here - he's another potential shortstop option if they can't get a deal done with Kim, as well as more utility insurance if Dubón ends up being the everyday SS