Lindsay Crosby and Taylor Greenhut break down the Braves’ early 2026 draft signings and bonus-pool strategy, highlighting huge under-slot deals for AJ Gracia and Carter Beck that funded overslot prep signings like Jensen Hirschkorn and Kadien McCarthy. They discuss LSU losing commits to Atlanta, $500 senior-sign savings, key later-round targets, and the remaining unsigned players with college/NIL leverage—Jack Brenner, Cole Dorland, and Dalton Harper—plus day two favorites like Tyson Grulkowski and John Damzonio.

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At the All-Star Break, the 55–40 Braves assess what can drive a second-half push: an offense rebounding from a disastrous June, but with DH and a third outfield spot as clear holes and reinforcements (Acuña Jr., Kim, Murphy) potentially nearing return. The bullpen has been a major strength despite some injuries, while the biggest concern is an unsettled rotation behind Chris Sale and the lack of a clear postseason Game 2 starter. Despite a tough remaining schedule and a surging Phillies team with one-run-game luck and lineup issues, Atlanta can still win the division, but must be willing to pay in a seller’s market to add at the deadline.

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Lindsay Crosby recaps the Braves’ 2026 MLB Draft, noting MLB’s hard-to-follow broadcast and Atlanta’s 21 picks, including No. 9 AJ Gracia and No. 26 Carter Beck. He explains why the Braves targeted athletic, multi-sport, often younger and cold-weather prospects, saved money early to sign multiple high-upside prep arms, and prioritized pitching depth over an overslot top pick. The episode runs through brief scouting notes on all selections—highlighting Cade McCarthy, Jensen Hirschkorn, and other prep pitchers and catchers—plus early industry praise from Baseball America and the July 27 signing deadline.

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Lindsay Crosby recaps watching A.J. Smith-Shawver’s first Triple-A rehab start for Gwinnett: electric velocity and a deep arsenal early, but fading command and efficiency in a rough third inning as fatigue set in. He shares Smith-Shawver’s comments on needing more consistency and pitch count buildup, and explains how his timetable impacts Atlanta’s trade-deadline rotation plans and how aggressive the Braves should be in pursuing starters. Crosby also highlights the Gwinnett Stripers game-day experience at Gwinnett Field—great sight lines, family-friendly value, convenient parking, fun theme nights, and upgraded food and beverage options—encouraging fans to attend.

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The Atlanta Braves did something they've never done before on Saturday, drafting two college outfielders in the first two rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft. Here's what you need to know about Atlanta's Day One of the 2026 MLB Draft
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The Atlanta Braves are starting off their final series before the All-Star Break with lefty ace Chris Sale on the mound in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals. Here is your fifteen-minute scouting report for today's game.
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The Braves take the Pirates series with a 10–5 win as Jim Jarvis goes 3-for-5 with his first MLB homer, a double, and a standout defensive play, while Bryce Elder’s four-inning start raises questions about pitch-mix changes, homers allowed, and Drake Baldwin’s game-calling. Austin Riley goes 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, continuing struggles versus sweepers, prompting discussion of a possible mental reset over the All-Star break. Apple TV’s Alex Faust then stops by to preview Braves-Cardinals, assess Atlanta’s contender status without Ronald Acuña Jr., highlight the Cardinals’ chemistry and young roster, discuss modern pitching and Chris Sale’s Hall of Fame case, and explain Apple TV’s broadcast preparation and approach to analytics.
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Host Lindsay Crosby previews the MLB Draft with Matt Powers, focusing on the Atlanta Braves’ No. 9 and No. 26 picks, the weaker early-to-mid first-round tier, and how underslot savings could shape Atlanta’s day-one approach. Powers discusses preferred fits like Jared Grindinger and Gio Rojas, evaluates Derek Curiel versus Drew Burress, outlines likely late-first-round pitching options (including Hunter Deitz and Logan Redemann), and explains why he prioritizes ceiling. They also cover combine risers (Jack Beck and others), an overslot target (Will Adams), catcher possibilities such as Ryder Helfrick, a quick-mover candidate (Chase Brunson), and a realistic top-three Braves draft scenario.
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