Atlanta Braves Podcast

Major League Baseball suspended Braves outfielder Hector Olivera for 82 games without pay after violating MLB's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to learn more about Olivera's suspension, why he isn't expected to wear a Braves uniform again, and explain why Atlanta designated newly acquired Brian Matusz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Braves relieved Fredi Gonzalez of his managing duties as they search for more success during their rebuilding phase. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to explain what led the Braves to this decision, what Brian Snitker can bring to the table as interim manager and why the club should be launching more home runs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Williams Perez brought a bright light to the Braves. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to explain how Perez's performance helped lift Atlanta and why Matt Wisler is starting to put together solid outings on the mound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much time left does Fredi Gonzalez have as the Braves skipper? MLB.com's Matthew Leach and Braves reporter Mark Bowman sort through possible timelines and who could succeed Gonzalez as well as focus on Ender Inciarte's return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Braves have a tough road ahead. MLB.com's Matthew Leach caught up with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to explain how Atlanta's dealing with their frustrations, take a closer look at Freddie Freeman's slow progress, and spotlight Aaron Blair's new attack plan on the mound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Braves' turnaround in Miami helped them get out of an 0-9 start to the season. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Braves reporter Mark Bowman reflect on the Marlins sweep, which parts of Mallex Smith's game can be improved and how important Matt Wisler's bullpen outing was for Atlanta's success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After leaving his Major League debut with an injury, Mallex Smith is back in the Braves lineup. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to spotlight Smith's return in place of Ender Inciarte, how Hector Olivera's suspension will affect the Braves on the field, and why fans should be optimistic about Jhoulys Chacin and his start on Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Gant's Georgia dreams came true. MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to spotlight Gant's move to his hometown team, why Freddie Freeman's health is imperative to the Braves stability and why Julio Teheran and Matt Wisler need to stay on track to help lead Atlanta in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Nick Markakis smash 10 home runs this season? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to find out what bold predictions he's making for 2016 and why Jhoulys Chacin is making a case for the fourth spot in the rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Jeff Francoeur have a shot at making the Braves roster? MLB.com's Tim McMaster caught up with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to see where Frenchy could fit in, how Mallex Smith is impressing in Spring and why Chipper Jones' visited camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fredi Gonzalez is working with what he's been given when it comes to putting a team on the field. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to find out how Gonzalez is using his strengths to manage a rebuilding team and how he's paying more attention to analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braves pre and post-game radio broadcaster Mark Lemke joins Braves reporter Mark Bowman to reflect on Andruw Jones' history and why Lemke believes he was the best centerfielder in MLB history who's soon to be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Braves starting rotation will be the talk of the town during Spring Training. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Braves reporter Mark Bowman break down who's got a shot at making the starting five and which players should get a good look during camp and a chance to make the rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a rebuilding team, the Braves' offseason ended up being more surprising than expected. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Braves reporter Mark Bowman take a look at how losing Shelby Miller and Andrelton Simmons will impact 2016 and who the top three starters will be for Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which Hall of Famer is giving pitching lessons to Matt Wisler? MLB.com's Alyson Footer checks in with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to share how Tom Glavine is helping Wisler and predict which player is most likely to hit for the cycle, throw a no-hitter, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could Dansby Swanson make his debut before 2018? MLB.com's Alyson Footer checks in with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to spotlight how realistic a 2017 debut could be and when pitching prospect Sean Newcomb could make his MLB debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bullpen coach Eddie Perez is making the Braves' presence known in Venezuela. MLB.com's Alyson Footer checks in with Braves reporter Mark Bowman to spotlight Perez's time managing the Tigres de Aragua to the Championship game and how newcomer Ender Inciarte can be a difference maker for the rebuilding Braves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Freddie Freeman still be in a Braves uniform on Opening Day? MLB.com's Matt Waymire challenges Braves reporter Mark Bowman to make a few bold predictions for 2016 and you won't want to miss his answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Johnson's packing up and heading back to Atlanta. MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Braves reporter Mark Bowman spotlight Johnson's intangibles and the Braves' improved farm system, including standout Dansby Swanson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will the Braves rotation look like in 2016? MLB.com's Alyson Footer and Braves reporter Mark Bowman discuss who could be their starting five with Shelby Miller gone and who will make the Opening Day roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices