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The Atlanta Braves are hoping to win the series against baseball's best offense in the Cubs, but they'll need call-up JR Ritchie to outduel Chicago lefty Shota Imanaga to do it. 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.

The Braves beat the Cubs 6-3 with late homers off Chicago’s bullpen, highlighted by Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin. Atlanta’s late-game power is a key strength as they near a postseason berth, while Martín Pérez continues delivering strong results and is argued as a potential Game 3 starter. The episode also covers Atlanta’s Arizona Fall League group with a focus on Tate Southisene, Isaiah Drake, Owen Carey and pitcher Briggs McKenzie, largely to make up for lost development time due to injuries. 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.

The Atlanta Braves are hoping to even up their series against the Cubs, with Martín Pérez taking on former Braves pitcher Kevin Gausman in Wrigley Field. 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.

After Atlanta’s loss to the Cubs, Lindsay Crosby argues Ozzie Albies’ poor recent production and declining defense make him a lineup liability, especially batting cleanup, and urges a lineup change and longer-term second base planning. He breaks down Martín Pérez’s extreme home/road splits, suggesting more changeups vs lefties on the road. He also discusses Reynaldo López heading to the IL with recurring shoulder issues, diminished velocity, and uncertain future with the Braves amid broader rotation concerns. 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.

The Atlanta Braves are heading into the Friendly Confines to take on the least-pitching-friendly team in MLB: The Chicago Cubs, led by MVP frontrunner Pete Crow-Armstrong and carrying the highest-scoring offense in the league. 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.

Atlanta took 2 of 3 from Philadelphia, tightening its grip on the NL East, but Sunday’s eighth-inning collapse highlighted bullpen volatility—especially Dylan Lee. Lindsay breaks down key moments from the series, Robert Suárez’s progress, AJ Smith-Shawver’s move to the bullpen, and whether JR Ritchie could fill Wednesday’s open start. Plus, a matchup-by-matchup preview of a tough road series vs the Cubs, with playoff implications and keys to winning. 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.

The Atlanta Braves are attempting to sweep the leg against Philly in the finale, with a win not only resulting in a series sweep but also a seven-game lead in the NL East with twelve games left in the season. 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.

The Atlanta Braves have deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle on the mound, but with Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo (shoulder soreness) being scratched from today's start, a bullpen game's on the docket for Philadelphia. 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.

The Atlanta Braves are sending out Chris Sale to the Truist Park mound for his fourth matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies this season, this one coming against 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 our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Note: There was a technical issue that impacted the recording of this episode - we were able to recover the audio, but the quality improves after the first 22 minutes. Our apologies.) The Braves dropped two of three to the Rays, exposing a one-dimensional offense despite hard contact, while A.J. Smith-Shawver and Reynaldo López weakened their October rotation cases and Martín Pérez strengthened his. The episode previews a pivotal Phillies series (Sale–Nola, Mahle–Luzardo, Holmes–Painter), notes Lane Thomas hitting the IL, and argues Grant Holmes could boost his postseason outlook by using a Rays-inspired right-on-right kick change more often to reduce hard contact. 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.

The Atlanta Braves are looking to avert being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, and they'll ask Martín Pérez to outduel Nick Martinez to do it. 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.

Reynaldo López is making his return from the injured list and auditioning for his postseason role at the same time, facing off against Griffin Jax of the Tampa Bay Rays at 7:15. 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.

Despite a top NL record, Atlanta has the worst offense (by wRC+) among seven NL contenders since May 1, with low on-base, few walks, and high strikeouts worsening over the last 30 days. Pitching and defense have carried, but ERA estimators suggest a shrinking margin for error. After a 7–1 loss to Tampa Bay, the Rays’ balanced profile highlighted Atlanta’s issues. A.J. Smith-Shawver’s command remains inconsistent post-TJ, Bryce Elder is out after knee surgery, and the Game 3 postseason starter options look uncertain, raising broader roster questions if October ends early. 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.

The Atlanta Braves, fresh off a series split against Philly on the road, don't get a break - they're starting a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays, who hold the AL's best record and have crushed right-handed pitching this season. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com 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.

The Braves’ decision to move Bryce Elder to the bullpen despite a lingering knee issue is questioned, with an IL stint seen as the more logical move given roster constraints and Elder’s lack of relief experience. The episode also breaks down how Atlanta can exploit Philadelphia’s vulnerable bullpen by avoiding early-count outs and chasing below the zone. Finally, it previews a tough three-game set vs the AL-leading Rays, focusing on key matchups, Tampa’s righty-mashing lineup, and Atlanta’s need to limit big innings and win the middle game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com 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.

The Braves split a four-game series in Philadelphia, outscoring the Phillies 12–11 and maintaining a four-game NL East lead with 18 games left while securing the season tiebreaker (7–3). Atlanta’s run prevention impressed—Sale and Mahle looked like postseason starters, the bullpen was largely strong, and Holmes showed high ceiling with scary contact. Offensively, the Braves were overly dependent on Ronald Acuña Jr., who went 7-for-15 with two homers and six RBI while the rest of the lineup hit .158; Luzardo’s two-hit shutout highlighted the thin margin. The split narrowed Philly’s path, and the upcoming Truist Park rematch keeps pressure on the Phillies. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com 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.

The Atlanta Braves, having already won the season series, can win this four-game set if Grant Holmes can outduel Philadelphia Phillies lefty Jesús Luzardo on Monday afternoon. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com 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.

The Atlanta Braves are looking to officially win the season series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon, and they'll send trade acquisition Tyler Mahle to the mound to battle Aaron Nola to do it. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com 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.

The Atlanta Braves have already won game one versus the Philadelphia Phillies and can secure at least a series split if veteran Martín Pérez outduels Zack Wheeler at 6:05 PM on Saturday. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com 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.

The Atlanta Braves are asking ace Chris Sale to battle yet another ace, Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies, in game one of Braves/Phillies from Citizens Bank Park. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com 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.