The Atlanta Braves managed to take down Cy Young candidate Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers last night, so now they get a chance for an early series win on a City Connect Saturday with Chris Sale on the mound. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Lindsay Crosby is joined by ETSU director of data and analytics Jackson Scudder to break down Atlanta’s unusual MLB draft setup with picks 9 and 26. They discuss top targets like Jackson Flora and Derek Curiel, compare Drew Burris vs. Curiel, and debate ceiling vs. floor strategy. The conversation also covers shortstops Tyler Bell vs. Justin LeBron, two-way prospect Jared Grinlinger, catcher options like Ryder Helfrich and Daniel Jackson, class strengths (college bats), and underrated names including Ben Blair and Miles Bailey, plus why the draft timing hurts college recruiting.

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The Atlanta Braves are mired in their worst losing stretch of the season, so of course they've got the first-place Milwaukee Brewers and Cy Young candidate Jacob Misiorowski on the mound. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Atlanta trades Hunter Stratton to Pittsburgh for catcher Joey Bart, then DFA’s Sandy León to add Bart to the MLB roster. Lindsay Crosby breaks down Bart’s Georgia roots, Georgia Tech pedigree, mixed MLB track record, defensive limitations, and offensive upside as a low-risk backup behind Drake Baldwin. The episode also features a crossover with Locked On Brewers host Chuck Friemund previewing the Braves-Brewers series, including Jacob Misiorowski’s dominance, bullpen strengths, injuries, and key under-the-radar players to watch.

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The Braves endured a disastrous Wednesday, losing the resumed rain-suspended game 7–2 and the nightcap 7–5 to the Giants for a third straight series loss. Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s offensive struggles, defends Walt Weiss’s decision to leave Carlos Carrasco in for the ninth, and highlights how late scoring masked a largely uncompetitive effort. He argues roster construction must change, including making Jorge Mateo the everyday shortstop over struggling Ha-Seong Kim and addressing the lack of outfield depth that forced Matt Olson into right field. Crosby discusses Michael Harris’s back issue, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s hamstring timeline, and why carrying two DH-only bats isn’t sustainable. He also analyzes J.R. Ritchie’s five-run start, noting low whiff rates, poor location, and fatigue, while acknowledging Atlanta has few internal rotation alternatives right now.

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Drake Baldwin returned with a 473-foot leadoff homer—the longest MLB home run this season—as Braves-Giants game one was suspended after 1.5 innings due to worsening rain and an unplayable field. Lindsay Crosby explains the decision-making process between the Braves and umpires, outlines today’s 2:00 PM resumption and 7:15 PM nightcap, and questions Atlanta’s plan to bullpen game one while J.R. Ritchie starts game two under the 27th-man roster rules. The episode also breaks down Grant Holmes’ rough, weather-impacted two innings, Michael Harris’ exit with lower back tightness, and potential roster moves for fresh arms.

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The Atlanta Braves are hoping that activating injured catcher Drake Baldwin (oblique) for tonight's opener against the San Francisco Giants is exactly the boost they'll need to avoid a third consecutive series loss. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.

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Drake Baldwin is activated off the IL after a brief rehab stint, boosting Atlanta’s lineup and replacing a struggling catcher group. Lindsay Crosby breaks down Baldwin’s elite offensive numbers, potential leadoff role, and lineup construction questions. The show also covers Spencer Strider’s MRI results (inflammation, no ligament damage), a four-week shutdown plan, and roster implications. Finally, a preview of the Giants series: San Francisco’s poor record, key hot hitters, pitching matchups, and why a sweep isn’t guaranteed.

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