Braves Today

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 odds provided by FanDuel, Crosby explores the chances for key players like Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep, Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin, and Ozzie Albies. He provides an in-depth analysis of the players' past performances and their prospects for the upcoming season. Additionally, the episode touches on the Braves' Rookie of the Year prospects and the challenges they face with a deep roster and limited opportunities for new players.

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Kyle Tucker just signed for four years and $240M with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a staggering $60M a year commitment before factoring in the luxury tax cost to LA. What does this do to the eventual Ronald Acuña Jr. extension we all want to see him sign, and how does a lockout potentially fix this?

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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 the major spring training deadlines like coaching changes, WBC participants, and what to expect before sitting down with Atlanta 400 Baseball Club President Drew Meyer to discuss their dinner recognizing Brian Snitker's 49 years of service to the organization. For more information and to buy tickets, go to atl400.org.

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Here's a reply of our live show for Wednesday, where we discussed who plays shortstop for Atlanta in 2027, if the Braves have the money to sign a free agent starter like Chris Bassitt, and took listener questions on Sean Murphy, the bullpen, and more!

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In this episode of 'Braves Today,' host Lindsay Crosby delves into the contentious debate surrounding the Atlanta Braves' decision not to re-sign star players Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson. Crosby argues that not re-signing Swanson has had a more significant on-field impact than letting Freeman go. The episode breaks down the financial and performance implications of both players, examining the Braves' offers and the ultimate outcomes. Additionally, Crosby explores the leadership void left by these players and how it may have affected the team's postseason performance.

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In today's episode of Braves Today, we dive into the strategic re-signing of reliever Tyler Kinley by the Atlanta Braves. Host Lindsay Crosby explains how the Braves saved money while securing Kinley on a more favorable deal compared to last season. The discussion also covers the departures of Pierce Johnson and the implications for the Braves bullpen, management of player options, and potential roster configurations. The episode concludes with insights on the bullpen's depth, potential bench spot candidates, and the overall outlook for the team heading into 2026. Presented by FanDuel, this episode is packed with the latest Braves news, detailed analysis, and financial insights.

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The Atlanta Braves' Top 30 prospects list has been published by Baseball America, and both the shortstop group and their choice for the underrated and breakout prospects are absolutely FASCINATING. Then, we're joined by Zac Blackerby of Auburn Cards to discuss next week's Bowman release and which Braves players are on the checklist, as well as who is currently under (and over) valued in #TheHobby

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The Atlanta Braves have joined eight other MLB clubs in TERMINATING their broadcast deals with Main Street Sports Group, who runs the FanDuel Sports Networks. But don't worry, commissioner Rob Manfred has promised that somehow, some way, you WILL get to watch Braves baseball in 2026.

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In this episode of the Braves Today podcast, host Lindsay Crosby delves into Bleacher Report's article predicting Austin Riley's contract as one of MLB's nine worst by 2028, authored by Kerry Miller. Lindsay breaks down the arguments made by Bleacher Report, outlining Riley's performance metrics over the years and the impact of his injuries. The discussion includes comparisons to other high-profile contracts like those of Mike Trout, Corey Seager, and Manny Machado. Lindsay also examines Riley's statistical decline post-contract signing and explores whether his decline is due to injuries or other factors. The episode concludes with a look at Riley's potential for rebound and the implications for the Braves' lineup and defense.

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In this episode of Braves Today, hosted by award-winning baseball writer and podcaster Lindsay Crosby, we delve into the Atlanta Braves' current offseason spending strategy. Despite having money left to spend, the Braves are waiting to make key decisions. Lindsay discusses the Braves' recent free agency moves, their current cash payroll, and Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) obligations. Additionally, he explains the team's strategic contingency fund for the trade deadline and why they don't want to spend until they get more info on the injury status of key players Sean Murphy and Joe Jimenez. Presented by FanDuel, this detailed analysis sheds light on the Braves' approach as they gear up for the 2026 season.

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