Atlanta trades Hunter Stratton to Pittsburgh for catcher Joey Bart, then DFA’s Sandy León to add Bart to the MLB roster. Lindsay Crosby breaks down Bart’s Georgia roots, Georgia Tech pedigree, mixed MLB track record, defensive limitations, and offensive upside as a low-risk backup behind Drake Baldwin. The episode also features a crossover with Locked On Brewers host Chuck Friemund previewing the Braves-Brewers series, including Jacob Misiorowski’s dominance, bullpen strengths, injuries, and key under-the-radar players to watch.

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The Braves endured a disastrous Wednesday, losing the resumed rain-suspended game 7–2 and the nightcap 7–5 to the Giants for a third straight series loss. Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s offensive struggles, defends Walt Weiss’s decision to leave Carlos Carrasco in for the ninth, and highlights how late scoring masked a largely uncompetitive effort. He argues roster construction must change, including making Jorge Mateo the everyday shortstop over struggling Ha-Seong Kim and addressing the lack of outfield depth that forced Matt Olson into right field. Crosby discusses Michael Harris’s back issue, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s hamstring timeline, and why carrying two DH-only bats isn’t sustainable. He also analyzes J.R. Ritchie’s five-run start, noting low whiff rates, poor location, and fatigue, while acknowledging Atlanta has few internal rotation alternatives right now.

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Drake Baldwin returned with a 473-foot leadoff homer—the longest MLB home run this season—as Braves-Giants game one was suspended after 1.5 innings due to worsening rain and an unplayable field. Lindsay Crosby explains the decision-making process between the Braves and umpires, outlines today’s 2:00 PM resumption and 7:15 PM nightcap, and questions Atlanta’s plan to bullpen game one while J.R. Ritchie starts game two under the 27th-man roster rules. The episode also breaks down Grant Holmes’ rough, weather-impacted two innings, Michael Harris’ exit with lower back tightness, and potential roster moves for fresh arms.

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