Braves Today

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The Braves Today podcast is your one-stop show for all the up to the minute news on your Atlanta Braves. Hosted by Lindsay Crosby, Braves Today will dive into the stories that you need to know about, from prospects and bullpen usage to lineup choices and the bromance between Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuña Jr.

  1. 3H AGO

    Strider's Fastball Is Getting Better; Mike Yastrzemski Blasts Some LHPs | Atlanta Braves Podcast

    Lindsay Crosby breaks down positives from Thursday’s Braves spring training game, focusing on Spencer Strider’s improving velocity and fastball movement, how that helped his slider miss bats, and his increased use of secondary pitches (curveball and changeup) against lefties despite uneven surface results. The episode also evaluates Mike Yastrzemski’s encouraging at-bats versus left-handed pitching—highlighting adjustments, hard contact, and the limitations of small-sample platoon splits—plus how Eli White could factor into outfield solutions. Crosby then discusses Dominic Smith’s case to open as the primary DH, noting his quality plate appearances and a two-run homer off Louis Varland, while emphasizing larger team success hinges on key stars’ performance and health. The show closes with camp cuts and what keeping shortstop prospect John Gil in big-league camp could imply about his development path. (Take our NEW audience survey for 2026: https://forms.gle/5VPxJGQiuPqcpDDB6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Sign up for FanTrax's best in class fantasy baseball platform at FanTrax.com/BravesToday Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    33 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Braves Prospects IMPRESSING In Spring Training; Thoughts on Upcoming CBA | Atlanta Braves Podcast

    Lindsay Crosby breaks down several Braves prospects drawing attention in spring training, highlighting John Gil's low swing-and-miss rate, two pull-side homers, and efforts to lift the ball, plus Alex Lodise's improving pitch recognition after early whiff issues and the roster-fit questions both create for High-A. He also discusses Diego Tornes’ rapid in-game adjustment to changeups in an exhibition vs. Colombia and what it suggests about his hitting instincts. On the pitching side, Crosby praises JR Ritchie’s strong spring results, improved pitch mix and velocity, and potential to debut this year, while noting Owen Murphy’s elite fastball shape and areas to develop, plus Garrett Baumann’s emphasis on throwing more strikes. He closes by analyzing MLB’s leaked cap-and-floor proposal, arguing the math and structure make it unworkable and outlining alternative deterrents and incentives tied to CBT and revenue sharing. (Take our NEW audience survey for 2026: https://forms.gle/5VPxJGQiuPqcpDDB6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Sign up for FanTrax's best in class fantasy baseball platform at FanTrax.com/BravesToday Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    46 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Jurickson Profar Has Left The Braves in a TERRIBLE Spot; Who STEPS UP? | Atlanta Braves Podcast

    Host Lindsay Crosby breaks down all of the new developments in the PED suspension of all-time bag fumbler Jurickson Profar before breaking down the options both on and off the roster to replace some of Profar's expected production for 2026. (Take our NEW audience survey for 2026: https://forms.gle/5VPxJGQiuPqcpDDB6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Sign up for FanTrax's best in class fantasy baseball platform at FanTrax.com/BravesToday Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    36 min

  4. 3D AGO

    BREAKING: Jurickson Profar suspended for ENTIRE 2026 season for PED's | Atlanta Braves Podcast

    Here's a replay of the live show where we discussed everything we know about Jurickson Profar failing another drug test and where the Atlanta Braves go from here. (Take our NEW audience survey for 2026: https://forms.gle/5VPxJGQiuPqcpDDB6) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Sign up for FanTrax's best in class fantasy baseball platform at FanTrax.com/BravesToday Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min

  5. 3D AGO

    Braves Starters Add New Pitches; Higher Rotation Ceiling? | Atlanta Braves Podcast

    (Take our NEW audience survey for 2026: https://forms.gle/5VPxJGQiuPqcpDDB6) Lindsay Crosby breaks down multiple Atlanta Braves starters who added or tweaked pitches this winter, focusing on how these changes could improve Atlanta’s rotation beyond the biggest question of health. We talk about Joey Wentz's new two-seamer and improved changeup, Grant Holmes' work on his poor four-seam fastball and newer kick-change, Reynaldo López trying to improve his changeup, and JR Ritchie adding what he's calling a "Vulcan split" Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Sign up for FanTrax's best in class fantasy baseball platform at FanTrax.com/BravesToday Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min

  6. 4D AGO

    Spencer Strider’s Velocity Was Down, but His Fastball Shape Is BACK | Atlanta Braves Podcast

    Host Lindsay Crosby breaks down Spencer Strider’s spring training debut (2 innings, 32 pitches, 1 run, 2 Ks) and argues concerns about his reduced fastball velocity are premature given the tiny sample and Strider’s deliberate slow ramp-up plan. The key takeaway is that Statcast showed Strider’s fastball induced vertical break back near his 2023 level, with coaches and teammates noting the pitch is “jumping,” suggesting effectiveness can return as velocity builds. Crosby also shares an update on Hurston Waldrep’s elbow procedure, the Braves’ offense looking strong in small spring samples, highlights, and spotlights prospects JR Ritchie and John Gil. Join our NEW Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Sign up for FanTrax's best in class fantasy baseball platform at FanTrax.com/BravesToday Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min

  7. FEB 27

    Why Michael Harris, Bryce Elder & Joey Wentz Could Have BIG Seasons in 2026 | Atlanta Braves Podcast

    Host Lindsay Crosby takes a “relentlessly positive” look at why Michael Harris, Bryce Elder, and Joey Wentz could be poised for strong seasons for the Braves. For Harris, the focus is on fixing his biggest flaw—chase rate and an extremely low 2.5% walk rate in 2025—while noting early spring signs of longer counts, two walks, and hard contact, plus how sinkers have especially hurt him. Crosby then highlights Elder’s durability and late-season improvement, including increased fastball velocity and biomechanics work to streamline his delivery, pointing to a stretch where most starts were quality despite a few blowups. Finally, he explains why Wentz’s Braves results may have been better than his ERA, citing strong early outings, major BABIP swings, pitch-mix changes, fatigue effects, and his value as a controllable swingman through 2030. Join our NEW Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Sign up for FanTrax's best in class fantasy baseball platform at FanTrax.com/BravesToday Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    36 min

  8. FEB 26

    Atlanta Braves Grow Revenues 11% in 2025, But Will it Be Used on Payroll? | Atlanta Braves Podcast

    Host Lindsay Crosby breaks down the 2025 earnings of Atlanta Braves Holdings - what was baseball revenue and what was from The Battery Atlanta, what the team said about it and about the impact of BravesVision, and whether or not all this money will help to re-sign Ronald Acuña Jr. Join our NEW Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Sign up for FanTrax's best in class fantasy baseball platform at FanTrax.com/BravesToday Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
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The Braves Today podcast is your one-stop show for all the up to the minute news on your Atlanta Braves. Hosted by Lindsay Crosby, Braves Today will dive into the stories that you need to know about, from prospects and bullpen usage to lineup choices and the bromance between Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuña Jr.

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