State of the Braves

Sean Murphy goes down with a cracked rib for 4-6 weeks, opening the door for top prospect Drake Baldwin to start the year in the big leagues. Is Baldwin ready and what might happen with the Braves' catching situation beyond the first few weeks.

Perhaps we forget too quickly how good this team can be. But early in spring, the signs are there that 2024 is in the rear view mirror. Jurikson Profar is already showing the type of player he can be, while Austin Riley and Matt Olson are looking much better than they did last spring. Meanwhile on the pitching side of things, A.J. Smith-Shawver and Spencer Schwellenbach are providi

We all lived through a difficult Braves' 2024 season. Let's think good thoughts. What good things could break right for the Braves this spring? From good health, to surprise performers, to some needed development from some young players, spring training could set up things nicely for the Braves to be one of the best teams in baseball in 2025.

Other than adding Jurikson Profar, the Braves have done next to nothing this offseason despite having a team that can compete for a championship. Why? Part of the reason may be the long-term outlook. Join me as I break down the Braves roster situation over the next few years, where there s

The Braves finally break radio silence and sign all-star left fielder Jurikson Profar to a 3-year, $42 million deal. Profar, the newest Brave from Curacao, fits for many reasons, not only filling an obvious need in the outfield, but bringing on-base skills and a low strikeout rate to a team that prioritizes power. Profar is coming off a career year, so the big question is, will the

Is anyone else annoyed, confused, or downright over the Braves' offseason? The Dodgers have dominated the baseball offseason for the 2nd consecutive year, while the Braves haven't signed or traded for a single major league player. What is going on? Is it actually possible that no major moves are made by Alex Anthopolous and the Atlanta front office? While that is unlikely

Despite being inactive this offseason, there are still many good players the Braves could still acquire through free agency or via trade. In this episode, we dive into which positions and players the Braves should prioritize. We also discuss whether the international signing period could be a factor holding up the Braves' decisions, and we imagine a scenario where Ozuna plays the o

While the Braves' front office has done a great job building a perennial contender, the farm system has lagged behind for some time, especially when it comes to position prospects. In this episode, we discuss why that is and why it is so important that the Braves start addressing this weakness.

Alex Anthopolous and the rest of the Braves' brass have been strangely silent thus far this offseason. While other contenders, including the Mets and Phillies, have added through trades and free agency, the Braves have only added a few non-consequential depth pieces. Are they just patiently waiting to strike on a big-time player, or are they pinching pennies and willing to stand pa

With the free agent market at an all-time high, will the Braves pivot to trades to fill out their needs? In this Winter Meetings episode, we dive into some possible trade scenarios for the Braves to solve their outfield and starting pitching needs, with a few surprises.