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AJC Braves Report podcast: Wrapping up week one of Spring Training Feb 20, 2023

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The first week of Spring Training is over for the Braves, but there is a long way to go.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black are at CoolToday Field to discuss what they say during the first week.

Our crew will also dig into what Vaughn Grissom had to say about the battle at shortstop and what he learned from third base coach Ron Washington.

Plus, we will look at if the Braves have any leadership needs now that Dansby Swanson is gone and new reliver Nick Anderson joins the show.

Plus, you’ll hear the Braves top pitching prospect and the backup catcher who is getting ready for what might be the biggest week of his career.

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· Braves reliever Nick Anderson not trying to chase past self

· Braves’ Vaughn Grissom wants to keep proving his believers right

· Year 2 provides more comfort for Braves first baseman Matt Olson

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Soroka’s setback & Fried talks contract Feb 19, 2023

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Is it time to start worrying about Michael Soroka already?

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black are on the road from the Braves spring training complex in North Port, Florida.

Our crew will discuss what to make of Soroka’s hamstring issues and what Max Fried thinks about his arbitration case.

Plus, you’ll hear from the Braves' top pitching prospect and the backup catcher who is getting ready for what might be the biggest week of his career.

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· Photos: Fun in the sun at Braves spring training Saturday

· Braves’ Michael Soroka experiencing hamstring tightness

· Braves’ Max Fried on potential contract extension, arbitration case and more

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Pitchers and catchers workouts begin Feb 17, 2023

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It’s almost like the first day of school for baseball season.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black discuss what we learned from the first official workout for pitchers and catchers.

Our crew will also dig into how Sean Murphy is handling his new staff, why Ian Anderson went up to Wake Forest to try and fix what broke last year and how Kevin Pillar plans to make an impact as a non-roster invitee.

Plus, we will introduce you to the team’s new play-by-play announcer.

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· Brandon Gaudin lands dream job as Braves play-by-play voice for Bally Sports

· Braves’ Ian Anderson: ‘I feel the motivation’ after a year of struggles

· After $10 million in damage, Braves spring training complex back after hurricane

· Catcher Sean Murphy begins to familiarize himself with Braves pitchers

· Kevin Pillar comes to Braves camp highly motivated as he tries to make team

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Spring Training begins Feb 13, 2023

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The first of the Braves pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Monday.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black discuss how spring training will look, who’s reporting when and how the new rule changes could affect the players’ preparation.

Our crew will also dig into the candidates for the few available roster spots, why Ronald Acuna will be playing in the World Baseball Classic after all and the changes in the front office.

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

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- Top five storylines as Braves begin spring training

- Pitch clock highlights new rules Braves will adjust to during spring training

- Braves’ Ronald Acuna will play in World Baseball Classic

- Braves prevail over pitcher Max Fried in salary arbitration

- Braves to hire Dean Decillis as special assistant to the general manager

- Astros hire Braves scouting director Dana Brown as general manager. How big is the loss?

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AJC Braves Report podcast: What we learned from Braves Fest Jan 23, 2023

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Braves Fest, the team’s January fan event at Truist Park, is the first sign that baseball season is around the corner.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black bring you the highlights of all the interviews that took place on Saturday.

Our team will look at why the team continues to feel confident about defending its National League East title. Plus, we will discuss what the candidates for left field, shortstop and the rotation are saying about the upcoming spring-training competition.

You’ll hear from manager Brian Snitker, GM Alex Anthopoulos, Vaughn Grissom, Spencer Strider, Mike Soroka and more.

We will also answer your questions in the Ask Justin segment.

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Check out these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast

- Braves hope motivation from last year’s exit leads to different outcome

- Braves fans can audition live for team’s open PA announcer job at Braves Fest

- Who could start at left field and DH for the Braves? Here are some possibilities

- Former Braves outfielder Adam Duvall signs with Red Sox

- Braves set dates for pitchers and catchers to report, first workouts

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Dansby Swanson leaves Atlanta for the Cubs Dec 18, 2022

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For the second straight offseason, the Braves have lost their clubhouse leader.

In this special episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black break down every angle of Dansby Swanson’s decision to join the Cubs.

Our team will discuss if Atlanta was right to walk away from the $177 million price tag, how will Swanson be replaced and what’s left for the Braves to do this offseason.

Plus, answers to your many great questions in our Ask Justin segment.

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- Dansby Swanson agrees to seven-year contract with Cubs, his Braves tenure ends

- How Sean Murphy went from under-recruited high schooler to one of baseball’s best

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Breaking down the Sean Murphy-William Contreras trade Dec 13, 2022

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In 2022 the Braves had not one, but two catchers who made the All-Star team. Turns out, that’s the position Atlanta chooses to upgrade with its biggest move of the offseason – so far.

In this emergency episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano breakdown the three-team trade that sent Gold Glove catcher Sean Murphy to Atlanta.

Our team will also discuss the six players that Atlanta gave up and if giving up William Contreras is too steep of a price.

Plus, you’ll hear what Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos had to say about the Dansby Swanson situation.

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· Braves acquire Oakland Gold Glove catcher Sean Murphy in three-team trade

· If Dansby Swanson leaves, Braves must answer this question

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AJC Braves Report podcast: What happened at the Winter Meetings Dec 08, 2022

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It took until the final hours of the last day, but the Braves finally made a move at the Winter Meetings.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black discuss how Joe Jimenez fits into the Braves bullpen and why Atlanta gave up one of its best prospects to get him.

Plus, our crew will breakdown the latest with Dansby Swanson’s free agent situation, the rest of the moves at the Winter Meetings, what could happen later this offseason and why Justin thinks the Braves are still the favorites in the NL East.

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· Braves trade prospects, acquire Tigers pitcher Joe Jiménez

· If Dansby Swanson leaves, Braves must answer this question

· Braves closer Kenley Jansen agrees to deal with Boston Red Sox

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AJC Braves Report podcast: Winter meetings preview and Fred McGriff heads to the Hall of Fame Dec 05, 2022

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The baseball world is in San Diego for the annual MLB Winter Meetings to set the table for the rest of the offseason.

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Justin Toscano and Jay Black set the table for what will be a busy three days of baseball news.

Our team will discuss the Braves plans for the week, the Dansby Swanson situation and will Atlanta be interested in another high-end starter now that Jacob deGrom is going to Texas.

Plus, columnist Mark Bradley joins the podcast to discuss former Braves Fred McGriff getting elected to the Hall of Fame.

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- What former Mets ace Jacob deGrom’s exit from NL East means for Braves

- Former Braves slugger Fred McGriff elected to Hall of Fame

- Dansby Swanson, starting rotation and more are Braves topics at Winter Meetings

- Ranking the Braves’ remaining priorities ahead of the winter meetings

- Where the Braves’ payroll stands, what it could mean for rest of offseason

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AJC Braves Report Podcast: Braves offseason preview Oct 31, 2022

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The Braves don’t have a lot of problems to fix in 2023, but they do have some important questions to answer.

In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano, columnist Mark Bradley and Jay Black take a deep dive into what the priorities will be as president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos resets his roster.

Our team will discuss if Atlanta will be able to bring back Dansby Swanson and if not, how will he be replaced?

We will also look at if Kenley Jansen and Marcell Ozuna will return. Plus, what the Braves will do about their left-field situation and what surprise moves could Anthopoulos make?

Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts,Spotify,Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.”

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Check out these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast

· Five questions the Braves must answer this offseason

· Alex Anthopoulos on Braves’ free agents: ‘We’d love to have all these guys back’

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