Braves Today

Lindsay Crosby recaps the massive Braves-Angels brawl sparked when Jorge Soler, after homering off and being hit by Reynaldo López, stared him down and charged the mound following an inside pitch that got away, leading to punches, benches clearing, and third-base coach Walt Weiss tackling Soler to end it. Crosby explains likely suspensions and appeals, how punishments can be staggered, and how a potential hand injury to López (who was holding the ball while swinging) could force Atlanta to adjust the rotation, possibly calling up Didier Fuentes or considering JR Ritchie. He then addresses Ronald Acuña Jr.’s metrics, saying bat speed isn’t a concern but sprint speed is trending down, affecting baserunning, defense, and long-term extension/DH considerations, before noting Wednesday’s getaway day game and Thursday’s first off day.

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Lindsay Crosby discusses Sean Murphy’s progressing rehab from a hip injury and the roster decision his return will force, weighing Kyle Farmer’s infield versatility and lack of at-bats against Jonah Heim’s minimal offense but presence behind the plate for three Braves shutouts, plus the defensive and DH implications of keeping each. He then breaks down how Atlanta may adjust the rotation when Spencer Strider returns, comparing José Suárez and Martín Pérez for the back-end role and explaining why waiver/option rules and the likelihood of a claim could influence who is DFA’d. Finally, he reviews early-season sample-size realities, noting which metrics stabilize quickly—like pitcher strikeout rate and swinging-strike rate—and cites early Braves examples including Grant Holmes, Chris Sale, Bryce Elder, and Reynaldo López.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down Austin Riley’s rough start to the season (six hits in 38 plate appearances, no homers, nine strikeouts, five infield fly balls) and why the process is concerning, noting how often Riley has made inning-ending outs and how his popups and missed pitches have hurt rallies. Crosby discusses whether Atlanta may need to move Riley down in the order and hopes increased involvement from Chipper Jones can help. The episode highlights the Braves’ standout defense—no players grading negative in key metrics, a perfect 12-for-12 on double-play chances, and how that support has contributed to MLB-best pitching numbers so far. Crosby then previews a three-game series in Anaheim, including the pitching matchups, Mike Trout’s day-to-day status, the Angels’ three-true-outcomes profile, and bullpen injuries the Braves could exploit.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down Austin Riley’s rough start to the season (six hits in 38 plate appearances, no homers, nine strikeouts, five infield fly balls) and why the process is concerning, noting how often Riley has made inning-ending outs and how his popups and missed pitches have hurt rallies. Crosby discusses whether Atlanta may need to move Riley down in the order and hopes increased involvement from Chipper Jones can help. The episode highlights the Braves’ standout defense—no players grading negative in key metrics, a perfect 12-for-12 on double-play chances, and how that support has contributed to MLB-best pitching numbers so far. Crosby then previews a three-game series in Anaheim, including the pitching matchups, Mike Trout’s day-to-day status, the Angels’ three-true-outcomes profile, and bullpen injuries the Braves could exploit.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down the Atlanta Braves’ 2026 minor league assignments, highlighting notable and surprising placements across the system as the season begins. In Single-A Augusta, he focuses on prospects including Nick Montgomery and Tate Southisene, with special attention on unexpected demotion candidate Alex Lodise and the approach issues (chase/whiff rates) that may explain it, plus pitchers like Davis Polo, Ethan Bagwell, and Landon Beidelschies. High-A Rome is described as extremely loaded with impact talent on both sides, led by top pitching prospect Cam Caminiti and arms like Cedric de Grandpré, along with a deep position group featuring names such as John Gil, Cody Miller, Isaiah Drake, and Eric Hartman. He also previews AA Columbus’ exciting arms (Owen Murphy, Garrett Bowman, Herrick Hernandez, Yancarlos Lara) and notes key Gwinnett names including JR Ritchie, Didier Fuentes, Nacho Alvarez, and Jim Jarvis.

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