Brad Rowland hosts an emergency episode of the Battery Power Podcast, breaking down Charlie Morton's unexpected contract extension with the Atlanta Braves. Topics include Morton's performance this season, the starting pitcher market, Atlanta's payroll, the potential downside, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 01, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman looks at the current standings and playoff odds for the Braves and Mets, plus why Dansby Swanson may be the x-factor in this series. Plus, numbers suggest if the Braves can keep this game close through five innings, they have to like their chances late in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kris Willis and Stephen Tolbert are back this week to discuss the Braves disappointing loss Wednesday in Washington and preview the big three-game series against the New York Mets coming up this weekend at Truist Park. They discuss how both teams got here and the upcoming pitching matchups for the series. They also take a look at the recent performance of Bryce Elder and take a cursory look at the final series in Miami should those games matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman breaks down the Braves struggles on Wednesday night as Atlanta falls one game behind the Mets once again. Plus, several storylines could make the difference for the Braves over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman highlights a great performance from the Braves outfield and bullpen. Plus, MLB is looking at contingency plans for this weekend due to Hurricane Ian, Ronald Acuna Jr. is amazing, and Jake Odorizzi needs to avoid the long ball Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast We did have some minor league news to talk about on this week's podcast with the promotions of Bryce Elder and Kyle Muller to the big leagues and Justyn-Henry Malloy and Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett. Garrett and Eric talk about the moves as the 2022 minor league season winds down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps an excellent performance from Bryce Elder. Plus, Matt Olson goes deep and the Braves betting on their offense pays off once again, a trend Atlanta hopes will continue on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 27, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 369 of the Battery Power Podcast, discussing a 4-3 week for the Atlanta Braves, Spencer Strider's injury, the ongoing NL East race, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman looks at another disappointing performance from Atlanta. Max Fried was fine and Austin Riley had an encouraging night, but the Braves offense was nonexistent. Overall, Atlanta's offense has clearly decline over the past two weeks, especially when it comes to hitting for power. They will not be easy to correct with Aaron Nola on the mound Friday. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kris Willis and Stephen Tolbert are back with another episode of the Podcast to be Named Later. In this episode they discuss the Braves' 5-1 homestand. They also discuss the Spencer Strider situation, playoff picture in the National League and how Atlanta might choose to line up its rotation for the postseason. They wrap things up with a Rookie of the Year chase update and a Twitter mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman highlights a few positives despite a lackluster performances from the Braves in a 3-2 loss on the Nationals. Plus, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Michael Harris II are performing at high levels as Atlanta heads to Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman looks at the Braves getting their fifth straight victory, and as a result, earning their fifth straight playoff appearance. Plus, the excellent play of Travis d'Arnaud, Charlie Morton returning to form, and Bryce Elder taking the mound for Atlanta on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Only the Gwinnett Stripers remain active in the minors as Rome and Mississippi wrapped last week. Garrett and Eric discuss who the Braves are sending to the Arizona Fall League before winding down the 2022 Braves minor league season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps an impressive outing from Kyle Wright and the Bullpen. Plus, Eddie Rosario is heating up while Austin Riley and Matt Olson each had their best game in a while on Monday. Also, Atlanta hopes Charlie Morton will find some consistency on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brad is traveling this week, so you are stuck with Eric Cole and Scott Coleman breaking down an eventful week for the Braves including a home sweep of the Phillies. Scott and Eric talk about the return and loss (again) of Ozzie Albies, the dominance of Spencer Strider, and what to expect from Matt Olson among many, many topics. Make sure you tell your friends and family to subscribe and leave a five star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman celebrates the return of Ozzie Albies and Braves earning a 7-2 comeback victory. Plus, Kirby Yates goes to the IL, Rasiel Iglesias usage moving forward, and Atlanta must figure out Aaron Nola on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman looks at the Braves current status in the NL playoff picture and how they must prosper against the NL East to get where they want to go. Plus, some of the NL's best pitchers will toe the rubber in Atlanta while the Braves offense must get going as the Phillies once again have Bryce Harper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kris Willis and Stephen Tolbert are back with another episode this week of the Podcast to be Named Later. This week the guys discuss the disappointing end to the Braves' road trip and take a look ahead at the upcoming homestand. They also discuss Kenley Jansen's recent struggles and what that might mean going forward. It isn't all bad news as rookie outfielder Michael Harris continues to surge and now looks like he has pulled ahead of teammate Spencer Strider in the Rookie of the Year race. Lear...
Sep 15, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps the Braves struggles on Wednesday, as Charlie Morton once again ran into trouble early. Plus updates on Ian Anderson and Ozzie Albies and the top of the Braves order must return to form soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 15, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman looks at a good performance from Kyle Wright and more clutch hitting from Michael Harris II and Dansby Swanson. Plus, Swanson truly is establishing himself as one of the best shortstops in franchise history and the game today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a solo show last week, we are back with the normal duo and the normal show to take a look at the system as the season winds down. The Augusta GreenJackets have already concluded their season and the Rome Braves are looking ahead now to their postseason matchup with the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Mississippi and Gwinnett still have a little of regular season left to play with the Stripers featuring the deepest cast of prospects still playing in the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Sep 13, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps a tough night for Spencer Strider and the Braves Offense. Plus, it has been different a September of Success for Michael Harris II and a September of Struggles for Matt Olson as the Braves hope Kyle Wright can return to form against the Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 13, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brad Rowland and Eric Cole co-host Episode 367 of the Battery Power Podcast, discussing a weird weekend for the Atlanta Braves, an eight-game winning streak, issues with Jake Odorizzi and Kenley Jansen, what's coming up, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kris Willis and Stephen Tolbert are back this week with a new episode of the Podcast to be Named Later. That is right, after nearly three months, we have finally settled on a name for our show. In this week's episode, the guys discuss a number of topics including Ronald Acuña seeing more time at DH down the stretch, who has the edge in the NL East race over the final few weeks of the season and some proposed rule changes for the 2023 season. They also hold their first Twitter mailbag segment whe...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman discusses how the Braves pursuit of the division crown could also lead to other advantages in the 2022 postseason. Plus, many of the best rookies in the majors this year will be on the same field together as the Braves meet the Mariners in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 09, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps another impressive performance from Spencer Strider. Plus, an injury update on Huascar Ynoa and the Braves are now in the midst of one of their best stretches of winning in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 08, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman discusses an exciting win for the Braves over the Athletics. Thanks to a complete offensive effort and dominant bullpen performance, the Braves have now tied the Mets at the top of the NL East. Plus, Vaughn Grissom is showing his development as a hitter while Spencer Strider returns to the mound tonight for the Braves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 07, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman previews the Braves trip out west coming off an excellent homestand. Plus, as Matt Olson returns to Oakland, he, plus a few others, have shown just how beneficial the trade between the Braves in A's last March was for Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 06, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast We are in the final weeks of the Braves' minor league season and this week's episode of Road to Atlanta features updates on how Mike Soroka and Ozzie Albies look as they try to work their way back from injury as well as the usual level by level breakdown including notes on Jared Shuster, Dylan Dodd, Javier Valdes, Luis De Avila, and a healthy amount of appreciate for Nacho Alvarez. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 06, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 366 of the Battery Power Podcast, discussing the latest Atlanta Braves news, series wins over the Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins, Kenley Jansen's scuffles, the state of the NL East race, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast