Episodes

  • Deep dive on Braves 2024 season

    Deep dive on Braves 2024 season
    Oct 11 2024
    The Braves won 89 games in 2024 despite an onslaught of injuries, but were swept in the Wild Card round by the Padres. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer, AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano and AJC features writer Gabe Burns evaluate the year and answer your questions regarding the recent coaching changes, Max Fried’s future, the shortstop position and more. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.” For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Braves season ends after Wild Card loss to Padres

    Braves season ends after Wild Card loss to Padres
    Oct 3 2024
    An injury-plagued Braves season comes to a close after two losses to the Padres in the Wild Card round. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the tough exit, Max Fried's performance, how to evaluate this season given all the adversity and how the future looks for Atlanta. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.” For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Braves are postseason-bound, will face Padres

    Braves are postseason-bound, will face Padres
    Oct 1 2024
    It came down to the wire, but the Braves won the final game of Monday’s doubleheader vs. the Mets to nab a Wild Card spot and advance to the postseason. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano discuss how Atlanta and San Diego match up, how the Braves got here despite being so injury-plagued and what the Braves rotation could look like, with pitcher Chris Sale dealing with back spasms. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.” For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Braves beat NY Tuesday, but two games vs. Mets postponed due to weather

    Braves beat NY Tuesday, but two games vs. Mets postponed due to weather
    Sep 26 2024
    In a crucial series, the Braves started off strong with a 5-1 win vs. the Mets Tuesday, but due to inclement weather, Wednesday and Thursday’s games were postponed to a doubleheader Monday, Sept. 30. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the implications of this schedule shift and what Atlanta needs to do against both Kansas City and New York in its final regular season games. They also discuss injury updates for Austin Riley and Reynaldo López. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.” For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Does the season come down to series vs. Mets?

    Does the season come down to series vs. Mets?
    Sep 22 2024
    The Braves didn’t manage a sweep, but took two of three games in their series vs. the Marlins. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the series with Miami and what Atlanta needs to do against the Mets, with the Wild Card race tight and just six regular season games remaining. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.” For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Braves offense explodes to take 2 of 3 from Reds

    Braves offense explodes to take 2 of 3 from Reds
    Sep 20 2024
    The Braves had back-to-back wins and impressive offensive performances vs. the Reds, hitting a record four three-run home runs in Thursday’s 15-3 victory. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the onslaught of runs, starter Chris Sale’s outing Thursday and his Cy Young odds, what the Braves need to do in their upcoming series with the Marlins and where Atlanta sits in the Wild Card standings. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.” For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Dodgers offense explodes to beat Braves, 9-2, Sunday

    Dodgers offense explodes to beat Braves, 9-2, Sunday
    Sep 16 2024
    The Braves started off their series vs. the Dodgers with two straight wins but gave up seven runs in the ninth inning to lose Sunday’s matchup, with the finale Monday. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on Sunday’s rough loss, the encouraging moments from the first two games of the series and where Atlanta sits in the Wild Card standings. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.” For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Injury bug persists for Braves, who split with Nationals

    Injury bug persists for Braves, who split with Nationals
    Sep 12 2024
    The Braves split their series with the Nationals and face a challenging four-game series with the Dodgers next. In this edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Braves Report podcast, AJC sports reporter Sarah Spencer and AJC Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano share their thoughts on the starter Reynaldo Lopez heading to the injured list, Max Fried giving up 11 hits and four runs in Wednesday’s loss to Washington and where Atlanta stands in the Wild Card standings. Follow the Braves Report podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.” For more podcasts from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, please visit our podcast page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins