Braves Today

00:34:37

Braves Eliminated: Why 2026 Was Both Overachievement...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/08

The Braves’ 2026 season ends with a 4–1 Game 4 loss to the Dodgers and a 3–1 NLDS defeat, highlighted by Atlanta’s .145/.259/.242 series line and minimal extra-base production outside Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris. Lindsay Crosby argues the club underachieved based on roster names yet overachieved given injuries and below-average season offense while still winning 94 games and the division. He outlines key offseason evaluations—especially Austin Riley’s post-surgery struggles and Ronald Acuña

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00:21:13

THE SCOUTING REPORT, NLDS GM4: Tyler Mahle gets ball...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/07

The Atlanta Braves need a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to continue their season, and they're giving trade deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle the ball for game four of the NLDS as they look to stave off elimination. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about

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00:31:51

Braves Are On The Brink After the Bats Can't Bail Out...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/07

Chris Sale was hit hard but limited the Dodgers to three runs as Atlanta’s offense managed only one, failing to capitalize on a bases-loaded chance while Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated over seven innings. LA leads the series 2-1 with more homers, and key Braves bats (Acuña, Olson, Baldwin, Riley) have struggled. Atlanta faces elimination with Glasnow vs Mahle, who has a 16-inning scoreless streak vs the Dodgers, but the Braves must score.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay

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00:19:10

THE SCOUTING REPORT, NLDS GM3: Chris Sale starts at...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/06

The Atlanta Braves are back home for game thre of the NLDS with ace Chris Sale on the mound, but he's facing off with fellow ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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00:33:50

What Walt Weiss Said About Not Starting Sale; Do We...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/06

Walt Weiss explains why the Braves held Chris Sale for Game 3 to avoid two diminished short-rest starts, preserving a chance for a full-strength start now and possible Game 5 relief. Sale praises Atlanta’s calm bullpen, including Ray Kerr and Didier Fuentes, and backs Ronald Acuña Jr. The episode adds context to Atlanta’s postseason offense (top-4 wRC+, high walk rate) despite key struggles, then argues the Game 5 bullpen plan should change by limiting Grant Holmes and Dylan Lee and leaning more on

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00:39:33

Walt Weiss' Gamble w/ Sale Has Atlanta Prepared to...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/05

Atlanta split the first two NLDS games in Los Angeles by winning Game 2 (3–2) with a third straight bullpen game, setting up a best-of-three with home field at Truist Park. Lindsay Crosby explains why Walt Weiss didn’t chase Game 1 from behind and why he chose not to start Chris Sale on regular calendar rest, preferring a fully rested Sale for Game 3. The episode breaks down key bullpen moments (Ray Kerr, Robert Suárez, Didier Fuentes) and Michael Harris’ big night, while stressing Atlanta must get

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00:21:55

THE SCOUTING REPORT, NLDS GM2: Ray Kerr looks to...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/04

The Atlanta Braves don't have ace Chris Sale for a game two start, so Ray Kerr is being asked to reprise his Wild Card opener role against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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00:23:08

THE SCOUTING REPORT, NLDS GM1: Dylan Dodd opens...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/03

The Atlanta Braves are ready for a hot and steamy game one of the NLDS, with temperatures of nearly 100° in Los Angeles for first pitch against Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for

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00:26:32

Braves vs Dodgers NLDS Preview: How Atlanta Can Turn...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/03

Braves Today host Lindsay Crosby previews Atlanta’s NLDS matchup with the Dodgers, emphasizing LA’s major advantages in rotation depth, lineup health, and preparation time. He breaks down the tough pitching slate (Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow), notes Atlanta’s struggles vs lefties and Lane Thomas’ uncertain status, and explains the Braves’ path: keep games close, capitalize on rare chances, and disrupt LA’s “plan A” with messy, creative bullpen usage and high-leverage

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00:30:42

Braves EXORCISE THE DEMONS, Eliminating Philadelphia...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/02

Atlanta beats Philadelphia 6-2 in a winner-take-all Game 3 to advance to the NLDS vs. the Dodgers. Ray Kerr delivers 3.1 shutout innings as an opener, the bullpen holds, and Chris Sale slams the door in relief. Michael Harris’ early homer sparks the offense, with key contributions throughout. The episode also examines looming Phillies roster and contract shakeups.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written

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00:22:39

THE SCOUTING REPORT, WC GM3: Ray Kerr opens in...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/01

The Atlanta Braves are facing elimination from the postseason if they fall in game three to the Philadelphia Phillies. Atlanta will have lefty Ray Kerr opening for Grant Holmes, with Philly countering with Aaron Nola. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about

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00:31:31

The Braves Need More Offense & a Star or Two to STEP...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/01

Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s heartbreaking Game 2 loss and the legacy-level stakes of a winner-take-all Game 3 at Truist Park against Philadelphia. He argues the offense—not just Dylan Lee and Walt Weiss’s bullpen decision—failed to capitalize on repeated scoring chances, stranding runners and hitting into key double plays. Crosby previews likely Game 3 pitching plans, including an opener (Ray Kerr or Brent Suter) ahead of Grant Holmes, explains why a Chris Sale relief appearance is

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00:48:25

LIVE: WILD CARD DISASTER! Walt Weiss SCREWED UP, and...

Braves Today ·

2026/10/01

The Atlanta Braves blew a two-run lead late to Philly, and they did it because their manager decided to go to a reliever who has struggled in the entire back half of the schedule.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:21:02

THE SCOUTING REPORT, WC GM2: Tyler Mahle set to duel...

Braves Today ·

2026/09/30

The Atlanta Braves are 27 outs away from advancing to the NLDS to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers, but while Tyler Mahle works to get as many as possible, Phillies ace lefty Cristopher Sánchez looms on the other side. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about

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00:33:26

Austin Riley Walk-Off Heroics Put Braves 27 Outs from...

Braves Today ·

2026/09/30

Austin Riley, after a down season and recent mechanical tweaks, delivers the go-ahead homer to win Game 1 as the Braves move within 27 outs of the NLDS. Lindsay Crosby breaks down key moments, postseason randomness, concerns about Drake Baldwin’s pitch calling, and the top of the order going hitless, plus what Atlanta must do against Cristopher Sánchez and Philly’s thin bullpen in Game 2. The episode also recaps other playoff action around MLB.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow

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00:25:50

THE SCOUTING REPORT, WC GM1: Chris Sale starts vs...

Braves Today ·

2026/09/29

The Atlanta Braves are kicking off the postseason with a Wild Card matchup against divisional foe Philadelphia. Atlanta's starting Chris Sale in game one, while Philly's expected to use Jesús Luzardo as an opener and likely follow him with Andrew Painter. Here is your scouting report for today's game.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

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00:34:51

Do the Braves Need To Find a Roster Spot for Dominic...

Braves Today ·

2026/09/29

Lindsay Crosby argues the Braves should carry 12 pitchers and a 14th position player for the Wild Card round, outlining likely position players, catcher contingencies, and lineup options versus lefties and righties. He details a pitching plan featuring Sale, Mahle, and Holmes with defined bullpen roles, then previews the series matchup versus the Phillies, stressing the importance of winning Game 1. Crosby predicts Atlanta advances in two games, noting Philly’s path relies on dominant starter

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00:37:39

Atlanta Braves Prepare to Take On Phillies, Who Leave...

Braves Today ·

2026/09/28

The Atlanta Braves are less than 24 hours away from their postseason, which kicks off with the Philadelphia Phillies in Truist Park for a best-of-three that starts on Tuesday. Here's all the news and updates, including the TERRIBLE choice of umpires for game one, who is NOT making the roster for Philly, and who will get the ball in game one for both teams.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Hosted

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00:29:59

The Atlanta Braves Need to SWEEP THE LEG of the...

Braves Today ·

2026/09/28

Atlanta enters the wild card round at home after going 9–4 vs Philadelphia, but the pressure is on after losing to the Phillies in the 2022 and 2023 postseasons. The episode explains how the Braves’ September success relied on surviving Philly’s starters, then punishing the bullpen—an approach that may be harder in October with aggressive pitching usage. Key concerns include Atlanta cashing in early chances, avoiding free baserunners for Harper/Schwarber, and bullpen trust and leverage

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00:15:52

THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 162: JR Ritchie gets ball for...

Braves Today ·

2026/09/27

JR Ritchie is Atlanta's starter for the regular season finale in Miami against the Marlins. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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