Braves Today

In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby dives into the Atlanta Braves bullpen setup for the 2025 season. Starting with dominant closer Raisel Iglesias, Lindsay discusses his past performance and projections for the upcoming year, highlighting interesting trends with his ERA and strikeout rates as well as discussing who will be the backup closer when he's unavailable. The discussion then shifts to other key bullpen players, including righties Pierce Johnson and Daysbel Hernández and their roles moving forward. The episode wraps up with a detailed analysis of lefties Aaron Bummer and Dylan Lee, their strengths, and what to expect from them this season.

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In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby delves into why Braves fans are underrating Grant Holmes' potential in the rotation this year. Lindsay also provides an overview of Atlanta's pitching rotation as we head into spring training. After analyzing the top three pitchers (Chris Sale, Reynaldo López, and Spencer Schwellenbach) yesterday, we discuss the back-end of the rotation today. Tune in to understand why Grant Holmes could be more than just a fill-in starter, what Ian Anderson has to fix to stick in the 5th spot, and the battle between Bryce Elder and AJ Smith-Shawver for the 6th starting spot (as needed). Don't miss our breakdown of the bullpen coming up this week and a special guest from the Braves beat joining us on Friday from North Port.

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In today's episode, host Lindsay Crosby delves into the Atlanta Braves' pitching projections for the 2025 season. Highlighting key players like Chris Sale, who defied injuries to win the 2024 Cy Young, Crosby debates the likelihood of Sale's continued dominance and durability. The episode also covers Reynaldo López's remarkable but potentially unsustainable 2024 performance, with projections suggesting a regression. Finally, rising star Spencer Schwellenbach is examined, with Crosby expressing high hopes for his potential to excel beyond projections. Tune in for a comprehensive breakdown of what to expect from the top of the Braves rotation in the upcoming MLB season.

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In this notebook episode of Braves Today for Friday, February 7th, host Lindsay Crosby discusses the potential impact of Pete Alonso's return to the Mets on the Braves' chances in the division and their quest for the World Series. The episode covers various topics, including recent prospect rankings, potential roster additions, and analysis of the Braves' pitching and hitting strengths. Lindsay also introduces a new Braves Prospect Composite to help fans understand the farm system rankings across multiple sources.

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Join host Lindsay Crosby on Braves Today as he delves into the prospects and projections for the Atlanta Braves catchers heading into 2025. With a focus on Sean Murphy, Crosby discusses past performance, injury history, and the potential for a strong rebound. The episode also covers top catching prospect Drake Baldwin's readiness, the backup roles of veterans Chadwick Tromp and Curt Casali, and how the Braves' management might handle roster decisions.

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Join host Lindsay Crosby for an in-depth analysis of the Atlanta Braves' middle infield projections for 2025. In this episode, we examine the statistics and potential performance of key players like Ozzie Albies and Orlando Arcia. Discover the trends, injury patterns, and the possible future extensions of these players. We also discuss the backup options and potential competition for the shortstop position, including Rule 5 pick Christian Cairo, Nick Allen from the Athletics, and prospect Nacho Alvarez. Plus, we consider the viability of bringing in veteran shortstops like Jose Iglesias or Paul DeJong. Stay tuned for a comprehensive overview of the Braves' infield defense and how it might shape up in the coming season.

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In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby dives deep into the prospects of Atlanta Braves star Austin Riley potentially winning MVP in 2025. Lindsay examines Riley's past performance, including his batting stats and MVP voting history, and evaluates projections for the upcoming season. The discussion extends to other key players like Matt Olson and Marcell Ozuna, exploring their projected stats and potential impact on the Braves' lineup. Plus, Lindsay talks about possible scenarios if Riley or Olson were to miss extended time and how it would affect the team's lineup. Tune in for all the latest Braves updates and insights!

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In today's episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses realistic expectations for Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2025. Starting with a preview of the Braves outfielders, Lindsay dives into the projection systems for players like Michael Harris II, Jurickson Profar, and Jarred Kelenic. Get an in-depth look at what these key players could achieve this season and how they fit into the Braves' lineup. Plus, find out Acuña Jr.'s potential return date and the impact on the team. Don't miss out on these exclusive insights as we gear up for the new season!

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Welcome to Braves Today for Friday, January 31st! Join your host Lindsay Crosby as he dives into your top questions about the Atlanta Braves. Are the Braves finished making moves this offseason? Lindsay shares his thoughts and insights into the team's roster depth and potential strategies for both the rotation and bullpen. Get perspectives on possible trades, the importance of quality over quantity, and why certain free agents might not be worth the investment. Tune in for a deep dive into player performance, trade rumors, and the Braves' future prospects, including the potential impact of new MLB players like Lucas Braun. Don't miss out on the discussion about extension talks for key players like Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuña Jr., as well as reflections on bringing back former Braves players. Plus, a shout-out to Underdog Fantasy and a preview of upcoming content. Subscribe for more Braves updates and insights!

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In this episode of Braves Today for Thursday, January 30th, host Lindsay Crosby delves into Jarred Kelenic's future with the Atlanta Braves and his performance struggles. The show also covers the new top 30 prospects from Baseball America, highlights from the non-roster invitee list for spring training, and discusses notable omissions and potential position battles. With insights on players like Jarred Kelenic and Drake Baldwin, Lindsay provides an in-depth look at the Braves' roster moves as the 2025 season approaches. Tune in to hear all the latest news, notes, and updates on your Atlanta Braves.

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