Atlanta Braves Podcast

Braves beat reporters join national correspondents to take an inside look ahead at the storylines and developing news that impacts the team's outlook.

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4/3/17: Game Recap: ATL 0, NYM 6
4/3/17: The Braves get shut out in an Opening Day loss to the Mets. Manager Brian Snitker discusses his offense not being able to get anything going against Noah Syndergaard and the positives he was able to take from the game.
4 min
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3/30/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
Is Mike Foltyniewicz ready to take the next step into a top Major League pitcher? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss Foltyniewicz maturity and why that should help him on the mound this season. Mark Bowman also catches up with Brian Snitker to talk about running his first big league camp and about adding Brandon Phillips to the lineup.
16 min
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3/24/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
Mike Foltyniewicz has pitched well this spring and landed a spot in the rotation. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss Foltyniewicz finally fulfilling on his potential and if Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey could be traded at the deadline if they fall out of contention in the N.L. East
12 min
204
3/10/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
The Braves No. 2 prospect, Ozzie Albies, is back playing in games once again after a serious elbow injury last season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss Albies path back to playing again and when we can expect to see him in the Majors this year.
9 min
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3/3/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
Bartolo Colon hopes to help the Braves not only with his performance on the field, but also with some leadership in the clubhouse. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss all of the experience that Colon has acquired throughout his career and what he can teach the younger pitchers. They also discuss why it seems Dansby Swanson has maturity well beyond his years.
10 min
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2/24/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
Sean Rodriguez is likely out for the season after being involved in a car accident. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss the lingering effects of the accident that left Rodriguez with a torn rotator cuff and how Brandon Phillips is acclimating to his new team.
14 min
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2/16/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
The Braves were finally able to pull off a trade for Brandon Phillips before Spring Training. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss why the team brought in Phillips to play second after the injury of Sean Rodriguez and why Freddie Freeman should have had more MVP votes last season.
11 min
208
2/9/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
What would it take for the Braves to finish with a winning record in 2017? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman break down the additions to the starting rotation and if that is enough to make a huge difference in the win column. They also discuss if A.J. Minter has a shot to be on the big league club this season.
9 min
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2/3/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
What will Matt Kemp bring to the Braves now that he can play a full season in Atlanta? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman explain how Kemp's presence brings protection to the lineup and why Ender Inciarte is so deserving of his gold glove.
11 min
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1/26/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
Julio Teheran is the unquestioned ace of the Atlanta staff. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman break down what makes Teheran so effective and why adding some veterans to the starting rotation should help them win more games in 2017.
13 min
211
1/20/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
The Braves are hoping that their bullpen can sustain the momentum they gained off their strong second half of the 2016 season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman break down the role of each guy in the 'pen and discuss if Jim Johnson can show enough consistency to remain the closer in Atlanta.
11 min
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1/11/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is going to play for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss why Freeman is electing to represent Canada in the Classic and who is the probable starting catcher going into the season.
12 min
213
1/6/17: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
Can the Braves continue to build on their successful second half of the 2016 season? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss how the 2017 Braves need to stick to the plan of playing the younger guys, and if Matt Wieters would be willing play in Atlanta.
11 min
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12/26/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
The Braves are looking to the future and are encouraged by their second half performance in 2016. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Braves reporter Mark Bowman reflect on the numbers put up by Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson as some of the brightest storylines for Atlanta's season.
11 min
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12/20/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Mark Bowman discuss the sweeping changes the Braves made, including adding key veterans to their rotation, and if there are more moves to come.
8 min
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12/15/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
Do the Braves need to add a catcher this offseason? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss potential free agents that Atlanta could add to be their main backstop and the potential Luke Jackson possesses for next season.
9 min
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12/7/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
Will the Braves make another big move at the Winter Meetings? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss whether a new starter could be headed to Atlanta and if there are any concerns with Julio Teheran pitching in the World Baseball Classic.
11 min
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11/29/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves Winte...
The Braves have been very busy to start off this offseason in the free agent market. MLB.com's Tim McMaster chats with Braves' reporter Mark Bowman about what else the front office can do during the Winter Meetings to improve the club.
3 min
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11/17/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
The Braves have been busy so far this offseason but there is still more work to do. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves' reporter Mark Bowman discuss the free-agent signings of Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey and whether another starting pitcher could be added.
14 min
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11/11/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
R.A. Dickey is heading south to Atlanta, joining an exciting new era for the Braves. MLB.com national reporter Richard Justice breaks down why this trade is good for Atlanta and what the club will expect from the veteran Dickey.
3 min
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11/4/16: MLB.com Extras | Travis Demeritte, Dus...
The Braves sent their ninth and eighteenth ranked prospects to Arizona to work out a few kinks. MLBPipeline.com caught up with Travis Demeritte to find out how he's working on his skills on the basepaths and Dustin Peterson who's maturing in the field and at the dish.
2 min
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10/3/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
As the Braves put a bow on their season and their time at Turner Field, it's time to look ahead to 2017. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman reflect on their season, spotlight Dansby Swanson's September, and what they'll address heading into next season.
11 min
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9/30/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
The Braves wrap up their season in a few days but won't go down without having a little fun. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman spotlight the team's recent surge, the race for a new manager and Freddie Freeman's 30-game hit streak.
10 min
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9/22/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
The Braves may not be playing in the postseason but they're playing each game like it's their biggest. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman spotlight Ender Inciarte's home run-robbing catch against Yoenis Cespedes, Aaron Blair's first career win and which position needs the most attention heading into 2017.
11 min
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9/15/16: MLB.com Extras | Atlanta Braves
The Braves hope to finish up 2016 on a high note and look ahead to next season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman spotlight Freddie Freeman's strong season and talk about how they will continue to build for their future.
12 min