Braves Today

After an extra-inning win vs. the Reds, Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s alarming September split: a 41 WRC+ in the first five innings (worst in MLB by far) versus a 161 WRC+ in innings 7–9 (best in MLB). He explains why that late surge may not translate to October, evaluates potential Wild Card opponents’ offensive profiles, and argues the Braves’ biggest elimination risk is failing to score early. Crosby then proposes a Wild Card roster build with 14 position players and 12 pitchers, clarifies postseason eligibility rules for a third catcher, and outlines key bench roles and pitching decisions, including the final bullpen spot debate between Brent Suter and Ray Kerr.

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The Atlanta Braves are giving ace Chris Sale his final tune-up start before the postseason, handing him the ball for game two versus the Cincinnati Reds. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s possible Wild Card opponents—Phillies, Padres, and Cubs—laying out matchup pros/cons, key season results, and how each team’s pitching, bullpen, offense, and defense fit the Braves’ strengths and weaknesses. He also updates Ronald Acuña Jr.’s shin injury as a bruise, day-to-day, with negative X-rays/CT.

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Youngster JR Ritchie gets the ball for the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds in Truist Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Host Lindsay Crosby is joined by Friend of the Show Jesús Cano of The Athletic to break down Atlanta's NL East championship, Didier Fuentes as a Rookie of the Year candidate, the Walt Weiss case for Manager of the Year, and how Atlanta approaches this final week before the postseason

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