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The Braves find a bargain in Adam Duvall Mar 18, 2024

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black break down the signing of Adam Duvall.

Justin will explain why the Braves were able to get him for only $3 million and why it took a while for the deal to develop.

You’ll hear from GM Alex Anthopolous on why they made the move, Duvall will discuss his frustrating winter and Jared Kelenic will explain why he’s not upset about being in a platoon.

Plus, Justin will update where the roster breakdown stands.

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Catching up with some former Braves all-stars in Arizona Mar 11, 2024

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, sports features reporter Gabriel Burns joins Jay Black to fill-in for Justin Toscano as he takes a week off.

Our team will break down the news of the week and Gabe will give his perspective on where the Braves stand and why he thinks they are currently the best team in baseball.

Later, you’ll hear some of the clubhouse conversations that Gabe had in Arizona with some former Braves.

Michael Soroka will tell us how he feels about getting traded to the White Sox and his disappointment in his last season in Atlanta.

Dansby Swanson will discuss the advice he’s given Max Fried about heading into free agency and Freddie Freeman will share what it was like to watch his team gobble almost all of the big-name free agents this offseason.

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What’s going on with Ronald Acuña? Mar 04, 2024

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black bring you what we know about Ronald Acuna’s aggravated right knee.

You’ll hear what Alex Anthopoulos and Brian Snitker have to say about the situation. Justin will also explain why the team doesn’t seem too concerned and why Acuna is going to see a doctor in California to have it checked out.

You’ll also hear from Chris Sale about solid first two outings in a Braves’ uniform. Justin will also provide an update on the fifth starter battle.

Later in the show, we have clubhouse conversations with Tyler Matzek and Ken Giles as they try to recover from injuries and make the Braves opening day roster.

And as always, the answers to Braves fans questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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Let the Spring Training games begin Feb 26, 2024

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black discuss the start of the Grapefruit League schedule.

Justin will explain what he saw in the first two games in Florida. Plus, you’ll hear from Spencer Strider on the curveball he’s developing.

We will also discuss Bryce Elder’s first start and Justin will breakdown what the competitors must do to take the fifth starter spot.

Later, we have clubhouse conversations with Luis Guillorme and Eli White about what they must do to help the Braves bench.

And as always, we answer Braves fans questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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A conversation with Braves play-by-play announcer Brandon Gaudin Feb 23, 2024

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black welcome the TV voice of the Braves Brandon Gaudin to the show.

Brandon will discuss what he was most proud of in his first season of his dream job. He will explain why it will be like working with new analyst C.J. Nitkowski after a year with Jeff Francoeur.

Later, Brandon will take us through what he’s looking forward to seeing this Spring Training and answering some questions from Braves fans.

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Why the Braves say 2024 is “World Series or Bust’ Feb 19, 2024

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano, sports video reporter Sarah Spencer and co-host Jay Black explain why the Braves are adamant about their World Series expectations in 2024.

We will also explain why manager Brian Snitker and GM Alex Anthopoulos are happy with that kind of motivation.

Plus, we hear from Ronald Acuna about his hopes to become a Brave for life.

Later in the show Anthopoulos lays out his storylines for Spring Training and why the fifth starter job is an open competition.

Plus, Justin and Sarah answer questions from Braves fans in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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Spring Training begins for the Braves Feb 15, 2024

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black set the scene for the start of the 2024 season as pitchers and catchers reporter to Spring Training.

Justin is in North Port, Florida to bring you the mood of the clubhouse and explain why the Braves aren’t backing down from sky-high expectations.

Plus, our crew looks at the position battles up for grabs, including the fifth spot in the rotation and the bullpen.

Justin will also answer questions from Braves fans in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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What to make of the Chris Sale trade Jan 02, 2024

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black breakdown all aspects of Atlanta’s move to acquire Chris Sale from Boston.

Justin will explain why he thinks the Braves made a good move, despite giving up Vaughn Grissom. He also presses GM Alex Anthopoulos on why his medical staff feels confident Sale will be healthy.

Plus, a look at how the Braves have done this offseason.

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

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Are the Braves better after the winter meetings? Dec 08, 2023

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano and co-host Jay Black breakdown the Braves offseason moves after the conclusion of the winter meetings in Nashville.

Our team will discuss why Atlanta took on the extra money to nab Jared Kelenic from the Mariners and how he will fit in for 2024.

Plus, Justin will explain why he thinks the Braves will add another starter before the season begins and who it might be.

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

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The NLDS aftermath Oct 16, 2023

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In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, beat reporter Justin Toscano, features reporter Gabriel Burns, and co-host Jay Black give their final thoughts on Atlanta’s upset loss to Philadelphia.

Our crew will breakdown what general manager Alex Anthopoulos had to say about the Braves exit and how he plans to fix it.

We will also provide a preview of the offseason and some of the candidates to fix the rotation, left field and the bullpen.

We’ve also got the answers to your questions in the “Ask Justin” segment.

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Check out these AJC stories mentioned in this podcast

· Alex Anthopoulos and Braves search for answers on postseason exits, next moves

· Offseason mission for Braves: Solving their Phillies problem

· Braves pitcher Kyle Wright undergoes shoulder surgery

· Five questions for the Braves’ offseason

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