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The Braves take the Pirates series with a 10–5 win as Jim Jarvis goes 3-for-5 with his first MLB homer, a double, and a standout defensive play, while Bryce Elder’s four-inning start raises questions about pitch-mix changes, homers allowed, and Drake Baldwin’s game-calling. Austin Riley goes 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, continuing struggles versus sweepers, prompting discussion of a possible mental reset over the All-Star break. Apple TV’s Alex Faust then stops by to preview Braves-Cardinals, assess Atlanta’s contender status without Ronald Acuña Jr., highlight the Cardinals’ chemistry and young roster, discuss modern pitching and Chris Sale’s Hall of Fame case, and explain Apple TV’s broadcast preparation and approach to analytics.

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Host Lindsay Crosby previews the MLB Draft with Matt Powers, focusing on the Atlanta Braves’ No. 9 and No. 26 picks, the weaker early-to-mid first-round tier, and how underslot savings could shape Atlanta’s day-one approach. Powers discusses preferred fits like Jared Grindinger and Gio Rojas, evaluates Derek Curiel versus Drew Burress, outlines likely late-first-round pitching options (including Hunter Deitz and Logan Redemann), and explains why he prioritizes ceiling. They also cover combine risers (Jack Beck and others), an overslot target (Will Adams), catcher possibilities such as Ryder Helfrick, a quick-mover candidate (Chase Brunson), and a realistic top-three Braves draft scenario.

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The Atlanta Braves rebounded from an ugly loss on Tuesday to shut out the Pirates on Wednesday and set up a pivotal game three to take the series. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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The Atlanta Braves dropped game one in frustrating fashion, but can they rebound with Grant Holmes on the mound against young flamethrower Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates? Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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After Atlanta’s 12–4 loss to the Pirates, Lindsay Crosby argues Hurston Waldrep was rushed back from elbow surgery before he was ready, leading to seven earned runs in 3.1 innings, five walks, and a hit batter that set up Ryan O’Hearn’s record-setting three homers and 10 RBI for the game. Crosby breaks down Waldrep’s low zone rates and lack of chase on the splitter, comparing his profile to Ian Anderson, and places blame on the front office for repeatedly accelerating injury returns (Acuña, Ha-Seong Kim, Drake Baldwin). He notes Atlanta may be changing course by taking Acuña’s second hamstring injury slower and being cautious with Robert Suárez, but the Braves now face a rotation crunch ahead of the All-Star break, with limited options for Sunday’s start and bullpen/roster moves.

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