Shawn Coleman recaps a lackluster offensive night for the Braves in a 4-1 loss to the Angels. Plus, Shawn breaks down how the Braves pitching staff will look as key reinforcements return from injury, and what that could mean for potential trades on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 01, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert recap the Braves sweep of the Brewers over the weekend. Then, Shawn and Stephen discuss the addition of Nicky Lopez and what other potential moves the Braves could look to make over the next few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 31, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman highlights the big factors in the Braves 10-7 win over the Brewers. A nice performance all-around, including some of the most important arms in the bullpen. Plus, injury updates, why bottom of the order offensive production is so important for Atlanta, and Bryce Elder can get a series win for Braves on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2023•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps the Braves 5-3 loss despite a great effort from Spencer Strider. Shawn focuses on how the Braves offense has regressed in the month of July, and how that has led to inconsistencies from the Braves pitching and defense to have a bigger impact. While the pitching should be better over time due to better health and potential trades, the defense should be a big focus for the team to improve in the coming months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
Jul 27, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps an odd night for the Braves. After a questionable ball call ended the Braves scoring chances in the first inning, the Red Sox took over in a 7-1 victory. While Charlie Morton struggled, the Braves made history with their first triple play in 19 years. Plus, Ronald Acuna Jr. is looking to end is current small rough patch of play and Spencer Strider takes the mound on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman breaks down the trades for Taylor Hearn and Pierce Johnson, and what their additions mean in the present and future. Plus, Austin Riley wins NL Player of the Week and Charlie Morton and Spencer Strider take the mound in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 25, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast It is late July and Episode 409 of the Battery Power Podcast features Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman discussing a four-game losing streak followed by a positive weekend for the Atlanta Braves in Milwaukee. The show also focuses on a bevy of pitching news and a five-game week to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 49 of The Podcast to be Named Later, Kris and Stephen are back to talk about the first rough stretch of baseball in a while for these Atlanta Braves. The guys also discussed Austin Riley getting hot, the pitching injuries piling up, and what that all means for the trade deadline that's less than 2 weeks away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps the Braves fourth straight loss on a night where the offense struggled. Shawn discusses how the Braves have weathered similar storms before and better times are head. Plus, positive news on the injury front and a preview of one of the best NL pitching matchups this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman dives into a crazy night of baseball for the Braves that ultimately ended in a 16-13 loss to Arizona. Bad Pitching and horrific defense all contributed to the result, and Shawn offers perspective on the recent struggles of the Braves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman looks at several second half storylines and focuses on Austin Riley getting back to MVP level form. Plus, Diamondbacks series preview as Atlanta will feature best starters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 18, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast The MLB All-Star break is over and Episode 408 of the Battery Power Podcast features Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman recapping the first series of the second half for the Atlanta Braves and discussing the latest news, including sudden bullpen questions due to injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert review several topics from a busy Thursday before the second half of the 2023 season begins. Shawn and Stephen react to the Nick Anderson injury news, and how it could impact the Braves trade deadline plans. Plus, the 2023 draft class quickly signing, the 2024 schedule, and thoughts on the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the final edition of this year’s special edition MLB draft recap shows, Shawn Coleman, Matt Powers, and Garrett Spain are on to talk about day three of the MLB Draft. The Atlanta Braves made 10 selections on day three and are now poised to sign all 21 of their draftees. On day three the Braves went all college players, selecting six position players and four pitchers. The main topic covered today are the best names from the day three of the draft, especially the on-base proficient offensive ...
Jul 12, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman, Garrett Spain, and Matt Powers detail the highlights of the Braves Day 2 selections among rounds 3 through 10 of the 2023 MLB Draft. While Atlanta once again added more pitching than hitting, a few position prospects stood out as a few of the most intriguing Day 2 selections. Plus, what to look for in Day 3, and how the draft picks are coming together to add needed depth to Atlanta's system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman is joined by Garrett Spain and Matt Powers to cover the Braves selections during Day 1 of the 2023 MLB Draft. The Braves once again invested early in pitching, with the selections of college arms Hurston Waldrep, Drue Hackenberg, and Cade Kuehler. Garrett and Matt dive in with breakdowns of each of the selections, plus why the Braves decided to go with pitching as their focus in a draft where many thought the Braves could look to add hitting on day one. Plus, how do these selection...
Jul 10, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 2023 All-Star break is upon us and Episode 407 of the Battery Power Podcast features Scott Coleman and Stephen Tolbert breaking down the recent play of the Atlanta Braves and peeks ahead to the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 09, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman looks at the Braves 8-1 victory over the Guardians. Michael Soroka struggled a bit in his start, but the Braves offense put the game out of reach early. Plus, the Braves power production truly is on a historic pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this special edition of the Battery Power podcast we turn it over to look at the MLB draft, which is coming up on July 9th. Minor league editor Garrett Spain is hosting and is joined by Battery Power’s longtime draft expert Matt Powers as well as our old pal Eric Cole. With the draft a few days away we wanted to make sure our podcast listeners were taken care of and up to date on all of our draft thoughts. For more information on the draft you can also check out our draft primer. The Braves h...
Jul 06, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman details the Braves 6-5 loss to the Guardians, despite two home runs from Ozzie Ablies and a good performances from Kolby Allard. Plus, the latest on Max Fried and Michael Soroka returns to the mound on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 05, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast July is here and Episode 405 of the Battery Power Podcast features Brad Rowland touching on the latest news and results surrounding the Atlanta Braves, including an absurdly hot month of June and an active eight-game winning streak. Then, Brad talks to Carlos Collazo of Baseball America about the 2023 MLB Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 02, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Atlanta Braves just finished an unbelievable month of June and Brad Rowland chimes in with a bonus podcast to put the team's performance into perspective with off-the-charts statistics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 01, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman highlights Sean Murphy and Orlando Arcia as All-Star starters, joining Ronald Acuna Jr. to represent the National League. Plus, Michael Soroka likely takes the most in his first home start in three years against the Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 46 of The Podcast to be Named Later, Kris and Stephen are back to talk about the strong 3-game sweep of Minnesota, some big performances, and Michael Harris II looking like the reigning NL Rookie of the Year again. The guys also discussed injury updates for Sean Murphy, Max Fried, Dylan Lee, the surprise excellence of Kolby Allard, as well as a preview for the highly anticipated Marlins series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 29, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps the Braves 6-2 victory over the Twins, including 5 home runs in the first two innings. Shawn then looks at the historic offensive production of Braves early in games and the return of Kolby Allard to a major league mound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps another awesome victory by the Braves, including a dominant performance from Spencer Strider. Furthermore, the Braves offense is head and shoulders above the rest of the majors in June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast June is nearing its end and Episode 405 of the Battery Power Podcast features Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman discussing another good week for the Atlanta Braves, an absurd offensive stretch, an awesome series against the Cincinnati Reds, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 45 of The Podcast to be Named Later, Kris and Stephen are back to talk about a red hot Braves team, a strong 2-game sweep of Philadelphia, and AJ Minter back to looking like AJ Minter. The guys also discussed injury updates for Sean Murphy, Max Fried, Dylan Lee and Kolby Allard, as well as a preview for the highly anticipated upcoming Reds’ series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman looks at the pitching matchup of Bryce Elder and Aaron Nola as the Braves look to sweep the Phillies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shawn Coleman recaps a major victory for the Braves over the Phillies, including much needed bounce back performances for Spencer Strider and Austin Riley. Plus, injury updates and AJ Smith Shawver makes his first career away start on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast