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. We also want your feedback on this podcast, so please take our survey and tell us how you feel about t ..read more

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. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple ..read more

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. Follow the Braves Report pod ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 th ..read more

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. Follow the Braves Report podca ..read more

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 ..read more

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 offi ..read more

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 ..read more