Lindsay Crosby, big baseball guy
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Cutter propagandist
Talking baseball over on Braves Today & the Locked On Braves Postcast
IBWAA 2023 Prospects/College Baseball Writer of The Year
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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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NEW POD: Dylan Cease signing with the Toronto Blue Jays, Ronald Acuña Jr. tearing it up in Venezuela, and if Ryan Rolison is fixable
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December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
NEW POD: Dylan Cease signing with the Toronto Blue Jays, Ronald Acuña Jr. tearing it up in Venezuela, and if Ryan Rolison is fixable
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NEW POD: Chris Thomas of 92.9 The Game joins to discuss how aggressive the Braves need to be this winter, if they can be patient with struggling hitters like Michael Harris II,a possible extension for Ronald Acuña Jr., and more
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November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW POD: Chris Thomas of 92.9 The Game joins to discuss how aggressive the Braves need to be this winter, if they can be patient with struggling hitters like Michael Harris II,a possible extension for Ronald Acuña Jr., and more
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NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves non-tendered Alek Manoah on Friday, while the Texas Rangers did the same with Adolis García. Here's why neither of them are likely to be Braves in 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves non-tendered Alek Manoah on Friday, while the Texas Rangers did the same with Adolis García. Here's why neither of them are likely to be Braves in 2026.
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NEW POD: Now that the Atlanta Braves have the defensively-versatile Mauricio Dubón, should they sign a big bat or a true shortstop?
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November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
NEW POD: Now that the Atlanta Braves have the defensively-versatile Mauricio Dubón, should they sign a big bat or a true shortstop?
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The Atlanta Braves just announced that they have brought back closer Raisel Iglesias on a one year, $16M deal for the 2026 season. Iglesias has a 2.35 ERA across 222 career appearances with Atlanta since he was acquired by the Braves at the 2022 trade deadline.
November 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The Atlanta Braves just announced that they have brought back closer Raisel Iglesias on a one year, $16M deal for the 2026 season. Iglesias has a 2.35 ERA across 222 career appearances with Atlanta since he was acquired by the Braves at the 2022 trade deadline.
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves decided not to protect Rule 5 eligible prospects, particularly Blake Burkhalter. Let's talk about the statistical reasons behind this choice and why they might have chosen to preserve 40-man roster space.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves decided not to protect Rule 5 eligible prospects, particularly Blake Burkhalter. Let's talk about the statistical reasons behind this choice and why they might have chosen to preserve 40-man roster space.
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NEWS: Mark Bowman is reporting that the #braves have reached out to the Houston Astros about GG utilityman Mauricio Dubón to play shortstop
80 wRC+so an upgrade on Nick Allen's 53 wRC+, but they're remarkably similar Statcast cards. Chases more, walks and strikes out less
Dubón (L), Allen (R)
80 wRC+so an upgrade on Nick Allen's 53 wRC+, but they're remarkably similar Statcast cards. Chases more, walks and strikes out less
Dubón (L), Allen (R)
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
NEWS: Mark Bowman is reporting that the #braves have reached out to the Houston Astros about GG utilityman Mauricio Dubón to play shortstop
80 wRC+so an upgrade on Nick Allen's 53 wRC+, but they're remarkably similar Statcast cards. Chases more, walks and strikes out less
Dubón (L), Allen (R)
80 wRC+so an upgrade on Nick Allen's 53 wRC+, but they're remarkably similar Statcast cards. Chases more, walks and strikes out less
Dubón (L), Allen (R)
The Atlanta Braves declined to protect any of their eligible Rule 5 prospects last night? What's the plan here?
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November 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The Atlanta Braves declined to protect any of their eligible Rule 5 prospects last night? What's the plan here?
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NEW POD: What path do the Braves take at shortstop if they can't sign Ha-Seong Kim?
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November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW POD: What path do the Braves take at shortstop if they can't sign Ha-Seong Kim?
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NEW POD: What path do the Braves take at shortstop if they can't sign Ha-Seong Kim?
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November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW POD: What path do the Braves take at shortstop if they can't sign Ha-Seong Kim?
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Don't care, answering anyway because I'm my wife's fashion consultant.
Have you considered tartan green for the holiday? Something like this? Still darker, so it's not too much of a change, but it's a pattern and not black
Have you considered tartan green for the holiday? Something like this? Still darker, so it's not too much of a change, but it's a pattern and not black
November 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Don't care, answering anyway because I'm my wife's fashion consultant.
Have you considered tartan green for the holiday? Something like this? Still darker, so it's not too much of a change, but it's a pattern and not black
Have you considered tartan green for the holiday? Something like this? Still darker, so it's not too much of a change, but it's a pattern and not black
Prospect notebook: How do the Atlanta Braves have such a bad farm system, yet keep churning Rookies of the Year?
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November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Prospect notebook: How do the Atlanta Braves have such a bad farm system, yet keep churning Rookies of the Year?
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Happy Birthday to former Atlanta Braves DH and 2021 World Series champion Marcell Ozuna, who turns 35 today. Alex Anthopoulos did not rule out a return, saying "We haven’t closed the door on guys like Ozuna, but we just don’t know. We’ll see what opportunities present themselves in the winter."
November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Happy Birthday to former Atlanta Braves DH and 2021 World Series champion Marcell Ozuna, who turns 35 today. Alex Anthopoulos did not rule out a return, saying "We haven’t closed the door on guys like Ozuna, but we just don’t know. We’ll see what opportunities present themselves in the winter."
NEW POD: Alex Anthopoulos spoke yesterday at the GM Meetings, and his current roster focus just might overlap with a Braves trade target that just said he'd be willing to waive his no-trade clause.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW POD: Alex Anthopoulos spoke yesterday at the GM Meetings, and his current roster focus just might overlap with a Braves trade target that just said he'd be willing to waive his no-trade clause.
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Atlanta Braves prospect and certified 6'8" giant Luke Sinnard has had an impressive debut season in professional baseball, capped off by a Fall Stars nod in the Arizona Fall League.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Atlanta Braves prospect and certified 6'8" giant Luke Sinnard has had an impressive debut season in professional baseball, capped off by a Fall Stars nod in the Arizona Fall League.
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NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves just got an extra draft pick for Drake Baldwin's Rookie of the Year win. Do they sacrifice it to sign a Qualifying Offer player?
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November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves just got an extra draft pick for Drake Baldwin's Rookie of the Year win. Do they sacrifice it to sign a Qualifying Offer player?
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The Atlanta Braves now have an additional Top 30 pick in next summer's MLB Draft. Do they sacrifice it for a Qualifying Offer player, or use the extra money to dominate the draft?
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November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Atlanta Braves now have an additional Top 30 pick in next summer's MLB Draft. Do they sacrifice it for a Qualifying Offer player, or use the extra money to dominate the draft?
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Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin has WON NL Rookie of the Year. He received 21 of the 30 first place votes
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin has WON NL Rookie of the Year. He received 21 of the 30 first place votes
AFL dispatch: Atlanta Braves prospect Pat Clohisy, who stole 79 bases in the regular season, has added power and loft to his swing this fall in the Arizona Fall League.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
AFL dispatch: Atlanta Braves prospect Pat Clohisy, who stole 79 bases in the regular season, has added power and loft to his swing this fall in the Arizona Fall League.
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NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves can't realistically fill ALL of their roster needs in free agency. Our Lindsay Crosby breaks down what it would look like if the Braves cut a corner, complete with scenarios and sample contracts
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves can't realistically fill ALL of their roster needs in free agency. Our Lindsay Crosby breaks down what it would look like if the Braves cut a corner, complete with scenarios and sample contracts
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Despite Terry McGuirk's stated goal of being a Top 5 payroll, it feels increasing unlikely the Braves are going to fill every roster hole in free agency. What's the likely corner they'll have to cut?
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November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Despite Terry McGuirk's stated goal of being a Top 5 payroll, it feels increasing unlikely the Braves are going to fill every roster hole in free agency. What's the likely corner they'll have to cut?
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Nacho Alvarez Jr. is no longer a prospect, but he went to the Arizona Fall League anyway and is performing well.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Nacho Alvarez Jr. is no longer a prospect, but he went to the Arizona Fall League anyway and is performing well.
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BASEBALL!
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 AM
BASEBALL!
Braves outfield prospect Patrick Clohisy won the AFL's NL Final Vote and gives Atlanta a third Fall Star for this season's AFL slate. He'll join 3B Nacho Alvarez Jr. and RHP Luke Sinnard in Sunday night's game
November 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Braves outfield prospect Patrick Clohisy won the AFL's NL Final Vote and gives Atlanta a third Fall Star for this season's AFL slate. He'll join 3B Nacho Alvarez Jr. and RHP Luke Sinnard in Sunday night's game
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves made two surprising option decisions yesterday, freeing up money for this winter. What will they spend it on?
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November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves made two surprising option decisions yesterday, freeing up money for this winter. What will they spend it on?
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