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The Braves are a juggernaut at the All-Star break Jul 10, 2023

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The state of the Braves at the All-Star Break is excellent.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano, features writer Gabriel Burns and co-host Jay Black take a look at the Braves historic first half and how they were able to take another series from the top team in the American League.

Our crew will also hand out it’s first half awards and preview the long list of Braves at the All-Star Game.

You’ll also hear from the Braves newest first round draft pick, pitcher Hurston Waldrep.

Finally, we have the answers to your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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· Braves enter All-Star break with sights set on special second-half run

· Humility defines all-star Sean Murphy, who will be in spotlight in Seattle

· Braves clinch 11th straight series and are first in majors to 60 wins

· Braves set home run record, beat Rays in battle of top teams

· Braves’ Spencer Strider, Bryce Elder ‘probably’ won’t pitch in All-Star game

· Braves reliever Kirby Yates hopes to continue encouraging stretch

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Braves pack the All-Star game after an impressive month Jul 03, 2023

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The Braves have put on an incredible show since June began. They will be rewarded with a crowded flight from Atlanta to Seattle.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black discuss what’s behind the run the Braves are currently on.

Plus, you’ll hear from some of the long list of Braves headed to the All-Star game in Seattle.

And we have the answers to your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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· Great Eight: Braves set franchise record with eight All-Stars

· MLB had interest in Braves’ Matt Olson for Home Run Derby

· A look at the Braves’ historic June by the numbers

· Braves’ Michael Soroka has successful Truist Park return

· First-time All-Stars Sean Murphy, Orlando Arcia react to spot in NL lineup

· The 1960 connection to 2023 Braves All-Star trio

· Braves ace Max Fried faced hitters Friday

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The Braves survive the most exciting series of the season Jun 26, 2023

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The Braves and Reds have played six times this season and all six games have been decided by a run.

Maybe it’s a sign of things to come in October.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black discuss how the Braves managed to end the Reds historic winning streak and take the series.

Justin will also to the Braves hitting coach about his red-hot off and the small pointers that turned the lineup into a run-producing machine.

We also have an all-star to talk about. You’ll hear from Ronald Acuna about his automatic selection to the team and you’ll why Bryce Elder likely will be joining Acuna in Seattle.

And plenty of answers to your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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· Braves continue rolling by winning ‘very stressful’ road series against Reds

· Braves are one of MLB’s best teams, and Brian Snitker is their guiding force

· Braves’ Ronald Acuña earns starting spot for All-Star game

· Bryce Elder adds to All-Star case as Braves win 8th game in a row

· Behind the Braves’ juggernaut offense

· Charlie Culberson rejects Triple-A assignment, elects free agency

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The Braves bash their way to another winning streak Jun 19, 2023

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The Braves hit 17 homers this week. They have also won six straight.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black discuss another Braves hot streak.

Our crew will dig into why Atlanta’s lineup is hitting as well as it has all season and why this team continues to play some of its best ball in the month of June.

You’ll also hear from Spencer Strider on why he’s struggled in his last couple of starts. Justin will also talk to reliever Joe Jiminez about his transition to the Braves and if he’s starting to find his form.

We also have plenty of answers to your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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· Braves pummel Rockies, complete four-game sweep

· For now, Braves catcher Sean Murphy avoids injured list

· Matt Olson’s first-inning grand slam, Bryce Elder’s start carry Braves

· Jared Shuster gives Braves three straight wins in games started by rookie pitchers

· Ronald Acuña becomes first player ever with 15 homers, 30 steals through 70 games

· Braves notes: Lineup tweaks, Michael Tonkin continues to help bullpen

· Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright cleared to begin throwing program

· Braves Nation: A look inside AJ Smith-Shawver’s first victory

· Ex-Tiger Jimenez visits former team, believes he’s turning corner for Braves

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The Braves' winning streak ends after an impressive week Jun 12, 2023

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The Braves can’t mount a comeback every game, but they did enough to put some distance between themselves and their biggest rival.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black dig into how Atlanta pulled off its seven-game winning streak.

Our crew will also discuss the Braves historic sweep of the Mets and how much damage it did to New York’s playoff hopes.

You’ll also hear why Atlanta’s bullpen has bounced back and Justin makes the case for Jessie Chavez making the all-star team at age 39.

Plus, we answer your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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· Braves fall short of perfect homestand with loss to Nationals

· Braves national following: Celebrating 50 years since TBS debut

· Michael Soroka strikes out six in six innings in Gwinnett victory

· Playing best baseball of his career, Ronald Acuña Jr. leads Braves to victory

· AJ Smith-Shawver solid in first MLB start, Braves rally for another win

· Braves notes: Bullpen’s impressive turn, Strider versus the Mets and more

· The view from New York: What Mets said after being swept

· Braves stun Mets with another comeback to sweep series

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Eddie Rosario’s grand slam salvages the road trip Jun 05, 2023

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The Braves’ road trip out West started out shaky after two losses to the A’s, the worst team in baseball, but they ultimately come home 3-3 after a grand slam by Eddie Rosario helped Atlanta clinch the series against Arizona with Sunday’s 8-5 win.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, sports journalist Sarah K. Spencer spot-starts as host, joining beat reporter Justin Toscano to discuss Michael Soroka’s first two starts back, AJ Smith-Shawver’s Major League debut and where the Braves stand with the Mets headed to Atlanta.

We’ll also address how worried Braves fans should be after dropping two to the A's, and we’ll take your questions.

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Eddie! Eddie! Rosario launches go-ahead grand slam as Braves take series

‘Just trying to breathe:’ Braves ‘ AJ Smith-Shawver has successful MLB debut

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The return of Michael Soroka May 29, 2023

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It’s been almost three years, but Michael Soroka will be back on a big-league mound on Monday.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano, sports journalist Sarah K. Spencer and co-host Jay Black discuss Soroka’s journey back to the Majors for the first time since 2020.

Our crew will also discuss what we learned about Atlanta in their big series against the Dodgers and Phillies,

Plus, a look at where the Braves stand heading into Memorial Day and why they may have another gear despite getting off to their best 53-game start in a decade.

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· Braves dominate Phillies with seven-run burst in first inning

· Michael Soroka scratched from Triple-A start, returns to majors Monday

· Braves’ bullpen continues to struggle in loss to Phillies

· One year since MLB debut, Braves’ Michael Harris II relives special moments

· Braves hit home run with OutKast bobblehead night

· Austin Riley’s two home runs, big eighth inning push Braves over Phillies

· Braves prospect AJ Smith-Shawver impresses again in Triple-A start

· Braves notes: Max Fried begins throwing, Michael Tonkin hits the injured list

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The Braves get back on track May 22, 2023

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The Braves looked a little rough in Canada last week but look a little more like themselves now.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black discuss a couple of important series wins against the Rangers and the Mariners.

Our crew will dig into Jared Shuster’s impressive performance and if this means Atlanta’s bullpen games are starting to come to an end.

You’ll also hear about the historic pace Ronald Acuna is on and how he’s gotten there.

Should Ozzie Albies continue to switch hit? Justin will explain why the Braves second baseman won’t be changing a thing, despite his struggles batting left-handed.

And we answer your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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· Jared Shuster earns first MLB win as Braves take series over Mariners

· Another bullpen game goes awry as Braves fall to the Mariners

· Braves reinstate Lucas Luetge from injured list, place Dylan Lee on IL

· Charlie’s back: Utility man, fan-favorite Culberson back with Braves

· Braves slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. is a superstar again

· Braves reliever Nick Anderson is trusting his arm again, having ‘way more fun’

· ‘I love switch-hitting’: Braves’ Ozzie Albies doesn’t intend to change

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How will the Braves fix rotation after rough weekend in Toronto May 15, 2023

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In less than seven days, the Braves best pitcher went on the injured list, they had two bullpen games and just got swept by the Blue Jays.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports journalists Justin Toscano and Gabriel Bruns join co-host Jay Black to discuss what might have been the worst week of the season so far.

Our crew will breakdown what went wrong in Toronto and why it might be fair to start wondering about Atlanta’s bullpen.

Plus, we will dig into how both Max Fried and Kyle Wright will be replaced in the rotation. Our crew will also explain why Braves fans should have a lot of patience when it comes to Michael Soroka.

On the bright side, the Braves lineup is finally back to full strength. We will also discuss what Travis d’Arnaud’s return means and how he will find at bats with Marcell Ozuna heating up.

And we have the answers to your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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· Braves observations: Sweep by Blue Jays ends ‘weird’ weekend

· Braves lefty A.J. Minter confident he’ll get himself righted

· Braves’ Marcell Ozuna continues to show improvement at the plate

· Braves notes: Lineup depth, Michael Soroka ‘still working through things’

· Michael Soroka falls to 0-2 in Triple-A after four-inning outing

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Harris’ big hit ends another big week for the Braves May 08, 2023

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The Braves had to play eight games in seven days and won six of them. Their reward is a seven-game lead in the N.L. East.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black discuss another dramatic win against the Orioles.

Plus, our crew will take a deep dive into the Braves first 35 games of the season and why they are off to their best start since 1998.

We will also dig into the changes at shortstop. Why Orlando Arcia is back so soon and what it means for Vaughn Grissom.

Plus, Justin will answer your questions in our “Ask Justin” segment.

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· Michael Harris II plays hero as Braves beat Orioles in walk-off fashion

· Braves activate Orlando Arcia sooner than expected, option Vaughn Grissom

· Kevin Pillar’s pinch-hit homer lifts Braves to win over Orioles

· The sacrifices that helped make Braves’ Braden Shewmake a major leaguer

· MRI shows Braves’ Kyle Wright has shoulder strain

· Closer Raisel Iglesias rejoins Braves’ bullpen

· Marcell Ozuna highlights Braves win marred by injuries