Lindsay Crosby, big baseball guy
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Cutter propagandist Talking baseball over on Braves Today & the Locked On Braves Postcast Subscribe to my newsletter @ BravesToday.com
BLOUSES, BRAVES WIN 4-1 7's a streak, and it's Atlanta's longest of the season. Also, they're now the #2 seed in the NL I'm going LIVE for a solo postcast to break down Bryce Elder's strong start, Didier getting the save, and the offense www.youtube.com/live/mrlaCPO...
Final line for Bryce Elder: 7IP, 1H, 1ER, 2BB/3Ks on 84 pitches (53 strikes). ERA is now 3.69 Only FOUR whiffs & a 18% CSW, but only six HH balls in 20 BBEs and an average EV of just 87.1 mph. 9 groundouts to just 5 flyouts
Here is The Scouting Report for game two of Braves/Marlins, including why the Atlanta lineup is overloaded with righties despite Eury Pérez being a RHP, the bullpen status for both teams, and Bryce Elder's path to success open.substack.com/pub/bravesto...
The Scouting Report: Braves vs Marlins, Game Two
Lineups, pitching matchup, bullpen status, and what to watch this evening
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NEW POD: The Braves generated $305M in Q2 despite six fewer home games. Operating income still swung more than $60M in the wrong direction. We break down BravesVision’s real cost, The Battery’s role and what it could mean for payroll.
EARNINGS: BravesVision’s Hidden Cost & What It Means for Braves Payroll | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Atlanta Braves Holdings successfully diversified its revenue enough to withstand six fewer home games. Q2 also revealed the price of that strategy. BravesVis...
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NEW POD: Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos is on the opposite end on the spectrum from Padres GM AJ Preller, and the team's potentially going into the postseason underprepared because of it. Also, we look at Grant Holmes and AJ Smith-Shawver's Tuesday starts.
TRADE DEADLINE: Is Alex Anthopoulos Too Conservative for the Braves? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby wraps up the Braves’ trade deadline, arguing Alex Anthopoulos is overly conservative compared to A.J. Preller, and that Atlanta may be banking...
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Atlanta Braves Holdings has reported Q2 results: Baseball revenue from the first six months is up 2% YOY Mixed use development revenue from the first six months is up 26% Total Adjusted OIBDA for Q2 is $12M Full breakdown coming after the earnings call on Braves Today
Here is Today's Three Things from Atlanta's 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals, including what Grant Holmes did differently to be so efficient in his outing. www.bravestoday.com/p/todays-thr...
Today's Three Things: Grant Holmes's Quality Start Propels Braves to Win vs Miami
Grant Holmes made it into the seventh inning for the first time since April.
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BLOUSES, Braves win 4-2 That's a six-game winning streak for the Braves, who see Grant Holmes pitch into the SEVENTH (!) and get homers from both Ozzie and Austin Riley. Let's talk about it youtube.com/live/1jqDEkZ...
Final line for Grant Holmes: 6+ IP, 5H, 0ER, 1BB/5Ks on 72 pitches (47 strikes). ERA is now 3.67. 12 whiffs and a 29% CSW while severely cutting back the fastball for more sinkers. Only 6 hard-hit balls in 17 BBEs, although the average EV was still 92.1 mph
Here's The Scouting Report for game one of Braves/Marlins, including why Ryan Gusto is such a tricky pitcher to evaluate, the fresh bullpen status for both teams, and stark stats for Grant Holmes as he turns the lineup over
The Scouting Report: Braves vs Marlins, Game One
Lineups, pitching matchup, bullpen status, and what to watch this evening
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NEWS: The Atlanta Braves have re-signed Elieser Hernández to a new minor league deal. He cleared waivers on Monday and elected free agency in lieu of being outrighted to Gwinnett, just to sign a new deal today.
#Braves organizational starters for Tuesday: Atlanta (7:15): Grant Holmes Gwinnett (6:35): AJ Smith-Shawver Columbus (7:06): Ian Mejia Rome (6:45): TBD Augusta (7:00): Derek Vartanian
NEW POD: Lindsay's joined by Gabe Burns of the AJC to break down why the Braves' trade deadline felt disappointing and what Alex Anthopoulos said about their process on Monday night
The Atlanta Braves Stuck With Their Philosophy (w/ AJC's Gabe Burns) | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby and AJC’s Gabe Burns break down why the Braves’ trade deadline felt disappointing without landing an impact starter, focusing on Alex Anthopou...
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In a world of doom and gloom, Lindsay once again looks at things with a level head. Reminder: Alex is smarter than each and every one of us, combined.
Lindsay Crosby, big baseball guy@crosbybaseball.bsky.social · 2d ago"We said no to a lot of things." That may have been the most revealing quote from Alex Anthopoulos' post-deadline press conference. The Braves made a series of decisions about which prospects they refused to move. Here's what we learned:
Can't believe we're still doing this in 2026
"We said no to a lot of things." That may have been the most revealing quote from Alex Anthopoulos' post-deadline press conference. The Braves made a series of decisions about which prospects they refused to move. Here's what we learned:
Why Alex Anthopoulos Was Comfortable Walking Away
Atlanta's president of baseball operations defended a deadline strategy built around long-term value rather than winning the internet on deadline day.
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Whole plethora of #Braves moves are now official: DFA: Jorge Mateo Optioned: James Karinchak, JR Ritchie Reported: Lane Thomas, Brent Suter, Tyler Mahle Of note, they'll need to make one more move tomorrow to add Murphy back, as they currently have only one catcher. Bye Big Dom Smith Moments?
#Braves updates from AA's presser (please don't shoot me, the messenger): They said no to a lot of supposed frameworks of deals and they like the pitching staff they have. AJ Smith-Shawver will get two more AAA starts and join them Robert Suarez was told not to rush back (1/?)
We're going LIVE to break down what looks like it's a MASSIVE missed opportunity at the Trade Deadline for the Atlanta Braves, who added a platoon outfielder, a reliever, and a veteran back-end starter, but never found that impact starting pitcher to slot in behind Chris Sale.
LIVE RECAP: Did the Atlanta Braves BLOW It at the 2026 Trade Deadline? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Atlanta Braves have filled some of their fringe needs, but did not get a frontline starting pitcher at the MLB Trade Deadline. What happened, and where d...
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NEW POD: Adding Tyler Mahle via trade from the Giants will help stabilize the rotation and add length, but it doesn't answer the October question. Also, what roster moves are made to fit in both trade acquisitions and Ha-Seong Kim?
Tyler Mahle Helps, but Atlanta Still Needs a PLAYOFF STARTER by 6PM Today | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Lindsay Crosby breaks down the Braves’ trade deadline urgency after adding Tyler Mahle to stabilize the back of the rotation, noting he helps reduce bullpen ...
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Lane Thomas fills a need. Tyler Mahle fills another. Now the Braves have to figure out who loses their roster spot. Breaking down Atlanta's biggest decisions over the next 24 hours—from Ha-Seong Kim to Sean Murphy and beyond. ⬇️
Lane Thomas Was the Easy Part
The Braves solved one problem by acquiring a right-handed bat. Now Alex Anthopoulos has to solve a lot more
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Mahle's first six starts since returning from a hamstring injury: 2-2, 3.06 ERA across 32.1 innings (two quality starts). He can help stabilize the rotation That being said, if this is the *only* rotation addition Alex Anthopoulos makes, he'll deserve every bit of vitriol he gets from Braves fans.
Bob Nightengale@bnightengale.bsky.social · 3d agoAtlanta acquires veteran starter Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants for starting pitching depth. They give up RHP Anthony Molina, per Robert Muray
Here is Today's Three Things from Atlanta's sweep-clinching win over the Washington Nationals open.substack.com/pub/bravesto...
Today's Three Things: Braves Sweep the Nationals Behind the Long Ball
The Atlanta Braves got the elusive four game sweep thanks to a few timely home runs and dominant relief pitching
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BLOUSES, BRAVES GET THE SWEEP WITH A 4-2 WIN We're going live to break down JR Ritchie's start, the heater from Matt Olson, the bullpen being lock down, and more! Let's talk about it youtube.com/live/lYtLryf...
BRAVES POSTCAST: Atlanta Braves look for rare four-game series SWEEP of Nationals LIVE REACTION
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Final line for JR Ritchie: 4IP, 4H, 2ER, 3B/4Ks on 81 pitches (45 strikes). ERA is now 4.50 Maxed out at 97.2 (!) but got only six whiffs and a 23% CSW while allowing seven of his 12 batted balls to be hard hit. Overall EV allowed was 91.9 mph 36 walks in 58 innings
Took way too long, but the Skubal, Castillo, and Peralta deals have been added to the tracker Leverage is dropping a bit, but some teams have also (presumably) dropped out of the starter market now, which offsets it a bit open.substack.com/pub/bravesto...
MLB Trade Deadline Tracker: What Every Deal Means for the Braves
Tracking every trade that affects Atlanta's deadline plans, with analysis of how each move reshapes the Braves' market.
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Lindsay Crosby, big baseball guy@crosbybaseball.bsky.social · 6d ago🚨 NEW: MLB Trade Deadline Tracker Every trade changes both the market & Atlanta's options I'm breaking down every significant deadline deal from the Braves' perspective and updating this page throughout the weekend. Bookmark it and check back often open.substack.com/pub/bravesto...
#Braves organizational starters for Sunday: Atlanta (1:30): JR Ritchie Gwinnett (5:05): Garrett Baumann Columbus (4:05): Julio Robaina Rome (4:35): Aiven Cabral Augusta (DH @ 3:05): Brody Fowler, TBD
#Braves have announced their starters for this week versus the Marlins (barring trades, obviously): Tue: Chris Sale vs TBA Wed: Grant Holmes vs Eury Pérez Thu: Bryce Elder vs Jansen Junk
NEW POD: The Atlanta Braves have added outfielder Lane Thomas as their first deadline move, giving them a righty bat that can crush lefty pitching. We break down the move and the Dodgers acquisition of Tarik Skubal on this special late night bonus episode
Atlanta Braves Add Lane Thomas (& RP Falter) + Dodgers Land Tarik Skubal | Atlanta Braves Podcast
The Braves make their first 2026 deadline move, acquiring Lane Thomas and lefty depth arm Bailey Falter from the Royals for minor-league pitchers Carter Holt...
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