The Atlanta Braves are looking to hand the Philadelphia Phillies their sixth consecutive series loss this afternoon in Truist Park. Here is your ten-minute scouting report on today's game.

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The Atlanta Braves are facing off with the Philadelphia Phillies and the debuting Zack Wheeler this evening in Truist Park. Here is The Scouting Report for tonight's game

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Host Lindsay Crosby previews the Braves’ weekend series vs the slumping Phillies and is joined by Apple TV broadcaster Ryan Spilborghs to discuss why Atlanta belongs among baseball’s elite, the impact of new manager Walt Weiss’ aggressive edge, and why Philadelphia’s biggest issue is its stagnant offense beyond Harper, Schwarber, and Turner. They cover Phillies pitching uncertainty, including Andrew Painter starting Friday and the need for the lineup to improve with runners in scoring position, plus struggles from Alec Bohm and Bryson Stott and limited internal reinforcements. Crosby then breaks down the rest of the series: Zach Wheeler’s season debut Saturday after thoracic outlet surgery with inconsistent rehab velocity and a likely pitch limit vs Bryce Elder, and Sunday’s Aaron Nola vs Chris Sale matchup, noting Nola’s declining velocity and recent struggles, before predicting a likely 2–1 Braves series win.

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Lindsay Crosby recaps Atlanta’s 3-1 series win over the Washington Nationals, noting the Braves are still unbeaten in series in 2026, lead MLB with 18 wins, and own a +62 run differential. The series was high-scoring, with Washington scoring first in all four games, but Atlanta repeatedly answered with big innings and run production not solely dependent on homers, reflecting improvements under hitting coach Tim Hyers despite occasional high strikeout totals. Key notes include Drake Baldwin’s strong left-on-left results, Michael Harris leaving the finale with left quad tightness but expecting to play, and mixed pitching outcomes: Bryce Elder’s solid start, a disastrous Rénaldo López outing, Didier Fuentes adjusting after early fastball reliance, and an impressive but imperfect MLB debut from JR Ritchie over seven innings. Crosby also analyzes Ronald Acuña Jr.’s early-season struggles, including underperformance vs expected stats and issues against fastballs, then updates the “Braves Imperialism” Discord series-win player-draft game.

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The Atlanta Braves have called up top pitching prospect JR Ritchie for his MLB debut this afternoon in Washington versus the Nationals. Here's how we got here, who he is as a pitcher, and what to expect in his first career MLB start.

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After the Braves’ 11–4 loss to the Nationals featuring 12 team walks and a disastrous start from Ronaldo López (46-pitch first inning, pulled in the second), Lindsay Crosby breaks down why López’s last two starts are more concerning for the process than the ERA, highlighting a sharp drop in slider/curve effectiveness and missed bats since the Angels fight. The episode also recaps Spencer Strider’s rehab start for Gwinnett (4.1 IP, 8 K, 1 H, 1 BB) with Statcast notes on velocity and fastball shape, and maps out a potential timeline for his return. Finally, it discusses how recent heavy bullpen usage could force roster shuffling, possible call-ups from Gwinnett, and why underlying metrics make Aaron Bummer the most concerning reliever despite being used effectively in a fireman role.

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The Braves beat the Nationals 9–4, but the main focus is Ronald Acuña Jr. leaving after being hit twice by Jake Irvin—first on the elbow pad, then on the top of the hand—before being removed for the bottom of the sixth; in-game X-rays were negative, he’s officially day-to-day, and the team had no plans for an MRI as of last night, with lineup status dependent on next-day soreness. Lindsay Crosby also recaps Bryce Elder’s 6 2/3 innings (4 runs, 3 earned) after a wild first inning, highlighting his ability to settle in and still deliver a quality start. Finally, the show discusses prospect Didier Fuentes being scratched as part of workload/rotation planning and outlines scenarios where Atlanta could call him up for bullpen length or a spot start during a stretch without off days.

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The Braves swept the Phillies in Philadelphia for the first time in over a decade to take a five-game NL East lead, highlighted by big weekends from Michael Harris II and Austin Riley plus strong pitching (including Martín Pérez and Chris Sale), then the show previews a favorable series in Washington against a Nationals team with a strong offense but one of MLB’s worst pitching staffs and explains the new “Sole Survivor Day” concept tracking days when Atlanta wins and every other NL East team loses.

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On the off day, Lindsay Crosby explores the pros and cons of the Atlanta Braves giving a long-term extension to second-year catcher Drake Baldwin.

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The Braves beat the Marlins 6–3 to win the series, with Atlanta in control after building a 6–0 lead and Bryce Elder delivering 5 2/3 scoreless innings (0.77 ERA on the season) while generating all nine of his whiffs with a dominant, shape-manipulated slider that functioned like an extra pitch. Lindsay Crosby also breaks down how the NL East landscape is shifting, noting Atlanta’s 12–7 start, MLB-leading run production, and improved division odds as the Phillies (8–10, negative run differential) and Mets (7–12, eight-game skid) scuffle. The episode previews the upcoming series in Philadelphia with key pitching matchups, examines lineup depth differences, and discusses Braves roster reinforcements on the way, including Sean Murphy’s rehab and Spencer Strider’s planned rehab starts, plus potential moves involving Martín Pérez and bullpen/rotation roles.

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