Atlanta Baseball Talk

First thoughts on SunTrust Park. The amazing 4-1 week. And Ender's HR binge.

We talk about the highs and lows of opening week.We also discuss the Ryan Howard signing as well as skipping Folty's start.Plus the return of Shot in the Dark and the Week Ahead! 

We sit down with David O'Brien from the AJC to get his thoughts on what the season holds in store for the team. Plus we make our bets for the year.

We look at our pitching for the coming season, plus a prediction for how well we start the season.

We check in on some Spring Training headlines and then compare the projected starting 8's numbers from post All Star Break last year and their projections for this year.

We discuss the future prospects of the Braves as well as the current state roster, with conversations about: Dustin Peterson, Max Fried, Ronald Acuna, Ozzie Albies, Aaron Blair, Matt Wisler, Freddie Freeman, Dansby Swanson, Matt Kemp, Paco Rodriguez, Aroydis Vizcaino, and more!Plus - MLB's new automatic intentional walk rule: is it a good idea?

We talk about picking up Jaime Garcia, Sean Rodriguez and Kurt Suzuki. Plus the departures of Tyrell Jenkins, Mallex Smith and Wlliams Perez. Plus a quick look at non roster invites and predictions for the 2017 season.

We discuss the signings of Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey as well as what the rest of the offseason could bring.Plus a quick check in on the post season.

We sit down with David O'Brien, beat writer for the Atlanta Journal and a must follow on Twitter @DOBrienAJC.Plus quick reactions to McDowell's departure and we look back at our pre-season bets.

We share the highs and lows of the Ted. Freddie's hit streak and what it means for next season. The Snitkometer. Shots in the Dark and the 2016 Season Awards.

The amazing stretch to close 2016. Freddie and Ender continue to rake. The introduction of the Snitk-Ometer. The horrible loss of Jose Fernandez.

We breakdown John Coppolella's Twitter session. Collmenter marks the 16th starter of the season. The Ramirez/Fernandez situation. The weirdest injury of the season. Minor League Recap. Shots in the Dark and the Week Ahead.

We discuss what the Braves' options are for the starting second baseman in 2017 (did someone say Martin Prado?)We talk about the Minor League Post Season winning, the Braves Organizational Awards, and AJ's "retirement"?Plus a look at some huge stats from Freeman, Swanson, and Inciarte.All that and the week ahead and Shots in the Dark!

We break down the unbeatable week. What to make of the offense right now? Is Kemp the answer? Is it something else. What to do with the rotation? Is the Future Now? Plus Shots in the Dark and the week ahead.

Your weekly podcast for all things Atlanta Braves.  This week we sit down with Chris Dimino of 680 the Fan.  We check in on the trade of Jeff Francoeur, the returns of Matt Wisler and Aaron Blair, and Rob Whalen heading to the DL.

A weekly podcast dedicated to all things Atlanta Braves.  This week we discuss the arrival of Dansby Swanson, the departure of Tyrell Jenkins, Coppy's view on Kemp's weight, the need for catching and starting pitching.  We also drop our shots in the dark and look ahead to the upcoming week.

We check in on the recent Braves "success". What do we make of it now and what implications does it have for the future.We play Fair of Foul with Brian McCann, Jeff Francoeur, and Jim Johnson.We take a look at Mississippi and Rome to check in on offensive prospects.All that plus Shots in the Dark and the Week Ahead

Steve, Curt, and Ham give final grades on the Braves' Trade Deadline. We discuss Inciarte's and Aybar's hit streak. Why can't Folty make it through a 3rd time through the batting order. 7:30 starts - finally traffic is solved! And Feasting and Famining with Freddie Freeman.We also go Down on the Farm to look at some of our many pitching prospects.All of that and #ABTSITD and the Week Ahead.

We dicuss the Kemp for Olivera trade as well as the Harrell/Alvarez Reclamation Sweepstakes.We also play Who Had the Best July, with Wisler, Garcia and Freeman. We also check out some Farm Julys with Albies, Swanson, Dustin Peterson and Rio Ruiz.Plus Shots in the Dark and the Week Ahead!

We discuss the trade prospects for Markakis, Francoeur, d'Arnaud, Jace and Teheran.We take a look at some headlines coming out of last week: Freeman continues to struggle. Wisler giving up HRs. Jenkins looking great . . . and not. And what to make of Chris Sale?We revive our spirits by going Down on the Farm and celebrating the breakout success of this year's draft class.Plus Shots in the Dark and the Week Ahead.