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The Braves opening-day roster is pretty much set Mar 27, 2023

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The Braves have not one, but two starting pitchers making their MLB debuts during the first five games of the season.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black to break down the final pieces to Atlanta’s opening week roster.

You’ll hear from both Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd about their reaction to the news that they would be in the rotation to start the season.

Justin will also explain why both rookies will be needed to kick things off and how long it will last.

Plus, Orlando Arcia talks about winning the starting shortstop job and third base coach Ron Washington will explain what went into the decision to send down Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake.

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· Braves prospects Jared Shuster, Dylan Dodd make starting rotation to open season

· Braves starter Kyle Wright will begin season on IL as he finishes building up

· Braves entered spring with tons of outfield options, and all seem promising

· Braves notes: Jared Shuster passes biggest test yet, Brandon Gaudin debuts in booth

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Emergency Podcast: Arcia beats Grissom in the battle for short Mar 21, 2023

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Turns our there are even more surprises in store for the Braves 2023 opening day roster.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black breakdown how Orlando Arcia beat out Vaughn Grissom for the starting shortstop position.

Our team will also explain how Kevin Pillar and Sam Hillard have apparently earned the last two outfield spots, and why Nick Anderson will not be starting the season in Atlanta’s bullpen.

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· Why Braves optioned Vaughn Grissom and others as opening-day roster comes into focus

· Kyle Wright makes Grapefruit League debut, on track to be in opening rotation

· Experience with ‘internal battle’ helped Jordan Luplow focus on present

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Surprises emerge in the Braves' rotation battle Mar 20, 2023

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It’s not the storyline many expected when spring training started, but two rookie lefties have stepped up for the final spot in the Braves’ rotation.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black discuss how Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd elevated themselves to the front of the line in the battle for the fifth spot.

Plus, our team will discuss what the demotion means for Ian Anderson and Bryce Elder. Justin will also give you his predictions for the opening-day roster.

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· Jared Shuster, Dylan Dodd provide optimism for future of Braves’ starting rotation

· Braves roster projection: Who will make the 26-man opening-day roster?

· Expect the unexpected - Dodd, Shuster battle for final rotation spot

· Braves notes: Collin McHugh’s Grapefruit League debut, other pitcher updates

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Braves chart course for second half of spring training Mar 13, 2023

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The Braves have reached the midway point in their Grapefruit League schedule. So what do they have left to accomplish before opening day?

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano is off so sports columnist Mark Bradley and features writer Gabriel Burns join co-host Jay Black.

Our crew will discuss the questions the Braves have left to answer before they leave Florida. Plus, a look at the progress Ian Anderson is making and why it appears Vaughn Grissom will likely be the Braves’ opening-day shortstop.

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AJC Braves Report podcast: The leftfield battle and a conversation with Austin Riley Mar 06, 2023

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The first week of Spring Training games are in the books and the Braves’ bats seem ready to go north.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black discuss the hot start for the Braves regulars in the Grapefruit League.

You’ll also hear about how Eddie Rosario is trying to recover from last season’s vision problems and who is emerging for playing time with him in leftfield.

Plus, Justin has a clubhouse conversation with Austin Riley on some swing adjustments, using a mental coach and how he wants to establish himself as a perennial leader.

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· Ronald Acuña ready for WBC, Charlie Morton’s offseason, Ian Anderson’s response

· Eddie Rosario believes he’s past the vision issues that derailed his 2022 season

· Braves manager Brian Snitker on Ozuna: ‘Marcell is gonna be on our team’

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Rotation update and a chat with Kyle Wright Mar 02, 2023

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In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black discuss what happened in Ian Anderson’s debut as he tries to win a spot in the rotation.

Plus, you’ll hear updates on the status of Michael Soroka and Charlie Morton.

Our crew will also discuss how Kirby Yates and Nick Anderson are trying overcome injuries and return to their elite form in the Braves bullpen.

Finally, you’ll hear Justin’s clubhouse conversation with Kyle Wright about the health of his shoulder, the adjustments he is making to his fastball, and how he plans to repeat his breakthrough season.

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· Braves notes: Jared Shuster’s first spring game, Michael Soroka’s progress

· Ian Anderson on spring debut: ‘I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. It was not very good’

· Braves prospect update: Blake Burkhalter on Tim Hudson’s impact, a new pitch and more

· Braves’ Tyler Matzek healing from bulging disk in back during Tommy John rehab

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Fried, Strider debut and a conversation with Chipper Jones Feb 28, 2023

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The Braves got to dust off their best two starters, while their hitters had a chance to impress the most famous hitting consultant in the game.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast from CoolToday Park in North Port Florida, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black discuss what they saw from the Grapefruit League debuts of Max Fried and Spencer Strider.

Plus, you’ll hear a conversation from batting practice with Chipper Jones, who arrived at spring training for the first time in two years to help the Braves' bats.

Chipper will explain why he thinks Michael Harris is a “superstar," where the rest of the team stands and what he thinks of MLB’s new rules.

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· Max Fried, Spencer Strider and Sean Murphy make spring debuts

· Braves legend Chipper Jones on team’s core, stars, coaching

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Spring training goes on the clock Feb 27, 2023

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It didn’t take long for the Braves to get their first taste of the unique things that can happen with MLB’s new pitch clock.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black are at spring training to take a deep dive into how the new rules are affecting the game.

Our crew will dig into if the Braves will benefit from the pitch clock, the ban against the shift, the bigger bases and the balanced schedule.

Justin and Jay will also discuss what matters from Atlanta’s first Grapefruit League games.

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· Braves notes: Elder not concerned, Snitker hears from MLB, Fried to make spring debut

· Braves notes: Austin Riley’s adjustment, Kolby Allard’s lessons and more

· Braves fall victim to pitch clock as charged strike ends spring game vs. Red Sox

· Braves’ Kyle Wright feels ‘very encouraged’ after first spring bullpen session

· After offseason shoulder surgery, Ozzie Albies rounding into shape as spring training continues

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Observations from the Braves first-full squad workout Feb 22, 2023

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Braves manager Brian Snitker has held his first team meeting, pitchers are taking fielding practice and Ronald Acuña is hitting batting practice homers over the batter’s eye.

Spring training is underway.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, Justin Toscano and Jay Black are joined by AJC columnist Michael Cunningham to discuss what they saw during the team’s first official practice of the season.

Our crew will also provide its thoughts on the shortstop battle, some of the early spring training injuries to the pitchers and what to expect from Marcell Ozuna.

Plus, new setup man Joe Jimenez joins the show for our clubhouse conversation.

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- Inside Braves’ first full-squad spring training workout at CoolToday Park

- How Joe Jiménez regained confidence after two rough seasons

- Braves’ Austin Riley using mental skills coach in hopes of raising performance

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AJC Braves Report podcast: A conversation with Alex Anthopoulos Feb 21, 2023

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With the first full squad workout coming on Tuesday, what does the man who built the 2023 Braves think of his team?

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black is joined by Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos to discuss where things stand before spring training games begin.

Anthopoulos will talk about the shortstop battle, Max Fried’s contract situation, his own contract situation and how the new rules are impacting the roster.

Plus, Anthopoulos will dig into the big departure to his front office staff and provide some advice for those looking to work in baseball.

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