The Batter Up guys are back this week frustrated about the recent streaming schedule brought to the Braves. Caleb and Joe debate if Apple Tv+, Peacock, ESPN+ should be able to have exclusive rights to a game when fans pay for cable subscriptions.
Caleb and Joe are back this week on Batter Up immediately following the Braves tough loss in extra innings to the Brewers. Joe sees the game as a microcosm of the Braves season where everything seems upbeat until it doesn't. The guys look at Ronald Acuna's impact and how the Braves should handle him given injuries. They also debate whether Spencer Strider is in the role best suited for him. Finally, things get off the rails and the guys vent about streaming. 0-9:00 - Overall Braves thoughts on a...
In today's episode Grant and Cory look at the Braves comeback wins during the week, talk about the Acuna injury, and the pitchers starting to heat up. Next its a look at six of the biggest/funniest stories across the MLB(Woodward vs Boone, Bryce Harper Injury, Reid Detmers' No-Hitter, and more). Then we take a look at each division in the AL and NL, before wrapping up the show looking ahead to the Braves' upcoming road trip.
The Batter Up guys discuss the Braves lackluster play to this point this season and how the team has yet to have a major moment that springs them into winning
The Batter Up guys discuss Kyle Wright's latest start and whether there should be concerns moving forward. Caleb and Joe debate whether Wright's growth matters when the Braves need wins.
Joe allows Caleb to gloat on his preseason prediction that Spencer Strider would be successful this season. The guys look how Strider could be used in the near future and long term.
The Batter up guys discuss Ronald Acuna Jr.'s latest injury and how it stems from his love of the game and want to play no matter what. Caleb and Joe also take a look at how the loss of catcher Manny Pina could help William Contreras
Joe and Caleb are back this week to talk about how the Braves are playing very lackluster to this point of the season. The guys discuss how there's been no season defining moment so far while also taking a look at how injuries and pitching struggles have effected things so far. 0-7:34 Overview of season thus far 7:34-16:37 Kyle Wright: any worries? 16:37-23:06 Kudos to Ian Anderson and Charlie Morton 23:06-34:57 Spencer Strider stays good 34:57-49:58 Pina, Acuna Injuries...
Caleb and Joe break down how inconsistent the Braves have been as of late on this week's episode. The guys take a look at both the lineup and the rotation to parse through the good and bad. Cautious optimism seems to be the takeaway for the foreseeable future as Caleb and Joe discuss how almost every fan's opinion about this team through 27 games is likely correct all at the same time.
Joe and Caleb talk about the impact Ronald Acuña will have when he returns to the lineup. The guys discuss how Acuña can change more than just the Braves lineup.
The guys on Batter Up discuss how through a bad situation, the Braves might come out better with Eddie Rosario on the IL. The Braves have multiple options to fill the open OF position with likely candidate being Travis Demeritte, although Michael Harris II is still an option.
The Batter Up guys take a look at MLB delaying rosters only allowing 13 pitchers until the end of May. Joe and Caleb also look at the recent critique of baseballs being used and how it's affecting the game. They also discuss Austin Riley's early MVP candidacy.
Joe and Caleb discuss on Batter Up the struggles the Braves are having and how near impossible it will be for GM Alex Anthopolous to replicate his success at the trade deadline from last year to this year. The guys also bat around the idea that the NL East won't be as bad as it was in 2021.
Caleb and Joe are back this week on Batter Up discussing the latest struggles for the Braves, which are pretty much everywhere. The guys put in perspective the difference from last season to this season and how GM Alex Anthopolous will have a tougher time pulling off a trade deadline miracle. Caleb and Joe do a health check on the rotation as well as look at how some MLB rule changes will effect the Braves. 0-12:21 - Braves struggle to get going 12:21 - 18:38 - Ronald Acuna doing well and return...
Joe and Caleb look at Ronald Acuna Jr.'s first game action since tearing his ACL last season. The guys discuss reasons not to rush the star outfielder and what is realistic to expect when he returns.
The guys on Batter Up look at the recent struggles of Eddie Rosario and Alex Dickerson. Both have struggled at the plate with Rosario also committing awful errors in the field. Caleb wonders if maybe there is an option within the Braves franchise not named Ronald Acuna.
Caleb and Joe take a look at the idea of how to critique Braves Manager Brian Snitker. Many look at Snitker as untouchable because he won a World Series, but this is a new year and every game matters...right?
Joe and Caleb are back this week to talk about Max Fried's most recent dominant start and whether it's an outlier. The guys also look at the end of the road for Sean Newcomb and Huascar Ynoa getting some time to figure himself out. With the struggles in the outfield the guys debate what can be done sooner than later. Lastly, the guys talk how to manage expectations early in the season but still critique when necessary.
Caleb and Joe are back with a Batter Up shorty to talk about MLB's new PitchCom. Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is against the new technology based on where he believes it takes the game. The guys debate if PitchCom is here to stay or just a fad.
Joe and Caleb are back with a Batter Up shorty to discuss Bryce Elder's first major league start. The young righty looked great until his final inning. The guys debate the decision making behind bringing Elder up and whether he gets a start the next time through the order.
The Batter Up guys look at the hot start Matt Olson has had with the Braves. Olson is tied for the MLB hits lead with 8 so far.
Caleb and Joe discuss the hype around new Braves Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder.
Joe and Caleb are back this week looking at the Braves Opening Weekend. Our first look at the Braves pitching rotation has some nice highs but also frustrating lows. The guys look back at Ronald Acuna's interesting comments about Freddie Freeman along with all the hype of celebrating the World Series.
Joe and Caleb discuss what looks to be the final roster ahead of Opening Day. With the news of Luke Jackson's loss for the season, Joe has a hunch that the Braves front office knew the injury was headed this direction. The guys also discuss whether early predictions for the roster came true.
The guys on Batter up discuss some bold predictions for the Braves 2022 season. One of those is the belief Austin Riley might regress based on coming off an MVP-caliber season. Caleb and Joe also throw out who from the Braves has the potential to be an MVP in 2022.
The guys on Batter up discuss how this Braves pitching staff will perform in 2022 and whether there is a current Cy Young candidate in the rotation. Caleb predicts one new face in the Braves pitching staff will rise through the ranks quickly.
In this week’s Batter Up pod, Joe Patrick and Caleb Johnson answer an ever-popular question over the last few months: ‘Why can’t the Atlanta Braves win another World Series?’
Caleb and Joe are back as Brian Snitker has set the roster for Opening Day. The guys discuss the impact Luke Jackson's loss will have on the bullpen as well as where William Contreras fits on this team. The guys wrap up the show throwing out some bold predictions for the Braves in 2022. 0- 4:20 : Opening Day intro chatter and scheduling 4:20 - 14:51 : Roster news, Spencer Strider and rotation talk 16:06 - 23:37 : William Contreras moving positions and what it means for him and Braves 23:37 - 36:...
Joe and Caleb remind people that the Braves lineup in 2022 is actually better than the one that won a World Series. Scary exciting thought if everyone stays healthy.
