Battery Power: All Posts by Brad RowlandYour one stop shop for everything Atlanta Braveshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52890/favicon-32x32..png2023-10-14T22:30:00-04:00https://www.batterypower.com/authors/brad-rowland/rss2023-10-14T22:30:00-04:002023-10-14T22:30:00-04:00Battery Power Podcast Episode 425: The anatomy of another NLDS exit
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<p id="tsuhnx">The Atlanta Braves <a href="https://www.batterypower.com/2023/10/12/23915183/nlds-game-4-braves-vs-phillies-final-score">lost to the Philadelphia Phillies by a 3-1 margin</a> in the 2023 National League Division Series. It was a frustrating, maddening, and sometimes enraging result for the team with the best record in baseball and, in the immediate aftermath of Game 4, <a href="https://www.batterypower.com/2023/10/13/23915412/atlanta-braves-battery-power-podcast-braves-drop-game-4-ending-the-nlds-and-their-season">Battery Power’s Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert reacted in podcast form</a>. </p>
<p id="s0yTSw">Now, Episode 425 of the Battery Power Podcast is here and Brad Rowland goes solo to discuss the following:</p>
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<li id="Cm5LWY">The NLDS has been a house of horrors for the Braves for a long time</li>
<li id="pZQ5Be">The best regular season teams in Braves history simply have not gotten the jump done in October</li>
<li id="1LJQY5">Another brief look at Game 4 and missed opportunities</li>
<li id="GmQ32R">Atlanta’s offense suffered an ill-timed and catastrophic failure over the course of four games</li>
<li id="fqnH0W">That damage was not limited to one or two players, as the vast majority of the lineup underperformed in a big way</li>
<li id="dgYS31">The pitching should’ve been good enough, even if it wasn’t perfect</li>
<li id="4oz9um">No matter how frustrating it may be, it is useful to be reminded of the math and randomness of baseball in short samples</li>
<li id="XeVu6c">Much, much more</li>
</ul>
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<p id="e7K3k4">The Atlanta Braves <a href="https://www.batterypower.com/2023/7/1/23780950/atlanta-braves-monthly-recap-june-2023-best-month-ever">enjoyed the best month in franchise history in June</a>, lighting up the National League with obscene offensive production. In fact, that performance even inspired <a href="https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/track/524GE/traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP4336110298.mp3?updated=1688180862">a bonus episode of this particular podcast</a>, and it left fans in awe.</p>
<p id="13lqK1">On this Sunday evening, the Battery Power Podcast is back for Episode 406, breaking down Atlanta’s recent play and the latest news around the team. From there, the second half of the show will feature Carlos Collazo of Baseball America (and former co-host of the podcast!) to discuss and preview the 2023 MLB Draft.</p>
<p id="sZSYPk">Here are some topics to follow:</p>
<ul>
<li id="3u1V3x">The Braves just keep winning and winning and winning</li>
<li id="u6Pj7l">Though offense has carried things for Atlanta over this winning barrage, run prevention was strong against the Twins this week</li>
<li id="J7bzk8">Welcome back, Michael Soroka</li>
<li id="zOu3ZB">The Braves are legitimately unbelievable in the first inning</li>
<li id="lmnZLd">Sweeping the Marlins pushes Atlanta’s division lead to nine games</li>
<li id="QYAvcb">A peek at the upcoming week, including a series against Cleveland and a huge showdown against Tampa Bay to end the first half of the season</li>
<li id="XTyXZD">Carlos outlines the overall strength of the 2023 draft class, including some big names at the top </li>
<li id="GLYSss">Atlanta had some front office change when it comes to the draft, and Carlos lays out what to expect while highlighting a few names to potentially monitor when things get underway on Sunday, July 9</li>
<li id="XeVu6c">Much, much more</li>
</ul>
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https://www.batterypower.com/battery-power-podcast/2023/7/2/23779439/battery-power-podcast-atlanta-braves-offense-2023-mlb-draft-carlos-collazo-baseball-americaBrad Rowland2023-05-21T18:00:00-04:002023-05-21T18:00:00-04:00Battery Power Podcast Episode 400: A pair of series wins and a minor league update
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<p>Eric Cole returns.</p> <p id="e7K3k4">It was a positive week for the Atlanta Braves, including a pair of series victories over the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. With Scott Coleman unavailable due to international travel, the Battery Power Podcast welcomes old friend Eric Cole back to the program for a guest appearance alongside Brad Rowland. </p>
<p id="SRW7XS">The pairing discusses the following topics on Episode 400:</p>
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<li id="3u1V3x">The Braves stopped a losing skid and won a road series in Texas</li>
<li id="DgFtxp">Everyone seems to be done with bullpen games at this point</li>
<li id="quKiyR">It was a good weekend for the Braves on the whole, including a nice win on Sunday afternoon</li>
<li id="CitfK5">A minor league check-in with Eric on which players should be getting attention, AJ Smith-Shawver, and “his guys” in the current system</li>
<li id="O5p5QB">Chuck Culberson back? And what in the world is happening here?</li>
<li id="RoFrAx">Ronald Acuña’s 40-40 run is very much in play and Eric has a personal investment</li>
<li id="bdjDyK">A glance at the week ahead, with seven home games against highly competitive opponents in the Dodgers and Phillies</li>
<li id="XeVu6c">Much, much more</li>
</ul>
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<p id="e7K3k4">The Atlanta Braves are heading to North Port in the near future, with pitchers and catchers reporting for duty in only a few days. Before the action picks up in earnest, the Battery Power Podcast is back with a look ahead to Spring Training. </p>
<p id="G3W7JR">Episode 387 features a visit from a special guest, as Zach Dillard joins the program. He is the Director of Digital and Social Media Content for Bally Sports South and Southeast and a long-time Braves observer and expert.</p>
<p id="bJZEEJ">Topics for the show include the following:</p>
<ul>
<li id="5n2fA0">What will Zach be looking for in North Port from a player observation standpoint</li>
<li id="bQ7gPg">Ronald Acuña Jr. and Eddie Rosario are playing in the WBC</li>
<li id="la8CGu">So, what does Zach actually do at Spring Training?</li>
<li id="nBpQlN">The DH spot is worth closely monitoring</li>
<li id="cq4mG3">Looking for “your guy” for the 2023 Braves</li>
<li id="j7nRY2">Expectations for Kyle Wright, Spencer Strider, and Michael Harris after breakout seasons</li>
<li id="QjDkuW">The obligatory discussion of left field and shortstop</li>
<li id="gcx2xs">Comparing the Braves to the Mets and Phillies in the NL East as of mid-February</li>
<li id="XeVu6c">Much, much more</li>
</ul>
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https://www.batterypower.com/battery-power-podcast/2023/2/10/23594085/battery-power-podcast-episode-387-atlanta-braves-spring-training-preview-zach-dillardBrad Rowland2023-01-08T20:45:00-05:002023-01-08T20:45:00-05:00Battery Power Podcast Episode 384: New year, new mailbag
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<p id="e7K3k4">The calendar has flipped to 2023, and that means the upcoming MLB season is rapidly approaching. The Atlanta Braves project to be quite good again next season, and there is plenty to discuss, even in the midst of a relatively quiet time for local baseball.</p>
<p id="aj1mo2">Episode 384 of the Battery Power Podcast is a solo endeavor for Brad Rowland on a Sunday evening and topics include the following:</p>
<ul>
<li id="5n2fA0">The Braves added a right-hander with stuff to the Spring Training invite list</li>
<li id="9myMjc">Thoughts on the Sean Murphy extension and the value it presents for the Braves</li>
<li id="WgnjQs">Ranking Atlanta’s recent contract extension from most team friendly to least, acknowledging that all of them are more than fine for the team side</li>
<li id="ubDZP1">What should the plan be for Marcell Ozuna in 2023 if he’s on the roster?</li>
<li id="3Dt5xn">Austin Riley vs. Rafael Devers in a showdown of highly paid third baseman with big bats</li>
<li id="UEHUI5">What’s the best road trip for a Braves fan to take in 2023?</li>
<li id="XeVu6c">Much, much more</li>
</ul>
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<p id="e7K3k4">The hot stove isn’t <em>really</em> firing just yet in the world of Major League Baseball, but it’s getting close. The Atlanta Braves were involved in a few moves this week, and there is plenty to discuss on Episode 378 of the Battery Power Podcast.</p>
<p id="jXt1mV">Topics include the following:</p>
<ul>
<li id="5n2fA0">A fond farewell to Jake Odorizzi and whether it was “worth it” to move on at this price</li>
<li id="2QlUGq">What should be made of Kolby Allard’s return?</li>
<li id="UDwyL4">Atlanta is up against the Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) and there are interesting potential implications to the team’s payroll spending</li>
<li id="5ww63x">Nick Anderson gives the Braves a low-cost flyer with tangible upside out of the bullpen</li>
<li id="igcP3y">Welcoming back an old friend in Jesse Chavez</li>
<li id="Ty4NyC">What are the contract projections saying about Dansby Swanson?</li>
<li id="saPXby">The Braves have three competent catchers on the roster... but will it stay that way?</li>
<li id="3uHfKU">For some reason, there is (weird) discussion about trading Ronald Acuña Jr.</li>
<li id="htLg87">Is Vaughn Grissom a real candidate for the 2023 starting shortstop position?</li>
<li id="XeVu6c">Much, much more</li>
</ul>
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<p id="Tqv2D7">In the aftermath of <a href="https://www.batterypower.com/2022/8/19/23312837/marcell-ozuna-arrested-dui-in-gwinnett-county-atlanta-braves">Marcell Ozuna’s DUI arrest on Friday morning</a>, speculation emerged on how (and potentially, when) the Atlanta Braves might react in an official capacity. Ozuna was in the dugout in uniform for <a href="https://www.batterypower.com/2022/8/19/23313741/braves-vs-astros-final-score-austin-riley-kyle-wright">the team’s win over the Houston Astros on Friday</a>, and the 31-year-old <a href="https://www.batterypower.com/2022/8/19/23313474/marcell-ozuna-statement-dui-arrest-atlanta-braves">delivered a short statement to reporters</a> while taking no questions. From the team side came a placeholder statement indicating that the Braves were aware of the arrest and “are still gathering all the facts pertaining to the incident.” The Braves did say that the team is “obviously disappointed by the situation,” but also indicated there will be “no further comment until the process is complete,” citing the legal matter at hand.</p>
<p id="cEtdWN">On Saturday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports added a bit of clarity to the proceedings in a television interview ahead of the evening’s nationally televised game between the Braves and Astros. </p>
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<p id="R1Xge7">“The Braves aren’t going to do anything until they get official word on the matter, until the legal process is resolved,” Rosenthal said. “They won’t comment until then. They won’t act until then.”</p>
<p id="CM8OF0">This isn’t a shocking revelation in that the Braves expressly said they would not have further comment until the legal matter resolved itself. Still, this is pointed reporting from Rosenthal and, in the absence of legal clarity, the Braves may choose to simply operate in a “business as usual” format. </p>
<p id="1Dfb5I">However, Rosenthal went on to speculate about Ozuna’s future with the club in an interesting way. Including the rest of 2022, Ozuna has approximately $41 million remaining on his contract through the end of the 2024 season, and that is certainly a factor, regardless of opinion on whether it should be in the aftermath of <a href="https://www.batterypower.com/2021/11/29/22808537/mlb-suspension-marcell-ozuna-domestic-violence-eligible-immediately">his second arrest in less than 18 months</a>. Still, Rosenthal’s view is that he projects the Braves to move on from Ozuna at the conclusion of the legal process.</p>
<p id="Up5qJk">“Once this all resolves, once the legal issue is clear, or not clear, I would expect the Braves to act and to release him,” Rosenthal said.</p>
<p id="2BX06c">Later in the interview, Rosenthal noted that Ozuna was not contributing for the Braves on the field, sitting the four previous games before this week’s arrest. In addition, Rosenthal mentions that he was not a part of the 2021 World Series run. He does acknowledge that there is a “a lot of money to eat” in a world in which the Braves release Ozuna, but when Rosenthal speaks in this fashion, there is authority behind it, even if this is not a firm report of Atlanta’s plans.</p>
<p id="ulWbah">It remains to be seen as to how the Braves might act, and how long the legal process takes. In the meantime, Ozuna is on the active roster — at least at the time of this post — and projects to be uniform unless something changes.</p>
https://www.batterypower.com/2022/8/20/23314312/atlanta-braves-marcell-ozuna-next-step-legal-matter-release-roster-dui-arrest-ken-rosenthalBrad Rowland2022-07-18T11:00:00-04:002022-07-18T11:00:00-04:00Battery Power Podcast Episode 358: Braves end first half as hottest team in baseball
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<p id="e7K3k4">The Atlanta Braves have played 94 games and the first “half” of the 2022 MLB season is over. The All-Star break arrives in earnest beginning on Monday, and the Battery Power Podcast has plenty to discuss with the hottest team in baseball.</p>
<p id="wFii8B">BP’s Brad Rowland goes solo for Episode 358 and addresses the following:</p>
<ul>
<li id="NAolpS"><a href="https://www.batterypower.com/battery-power-podcast">Wall-to-wall MLB Draft coverage on the podcast feed</a></li>
<li id="pBjdRL">The Braves won another series against the Nationals, continuing dominance in the nation’s capital</li>
<li id="ATs6Hs">Ian Anderson’s third time through the order struggles persist</li>
<li id="Yok1Wz">Looking at Atlanta’s numbers since everything changed on June 1</li>
<li id="iXhUeV">Austin Riley earned an All-Star bid, but Max Fried won’t be pitching on Tuesday in Los Angeles</li>
<li id="yPGcWe">Ronald Acuña Jr. is on center stage on Monday night</li>
<li id="2aD9w3">Glancing at the standings, with the Braves closing most of the gap against the Mets</li>
<li id="PwMGwU">What do the projection systems say about Atlanta’s chances to win the National League East and more this season?</li>
<li id="XeVu6c">Much, much more</li>
</ul>
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<p id="26Q1tq">The <a href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Atlanta Braves</a> lead the National League Division Series by a 2-1 margin following a home victory in Game 3 against the <a href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/">Milwaukee Brewers</a> on Monday afternoon. With Atlanta now in the driver’s seat with two chances to win a single game to advance to the NLCS, the Talking Chop Podcast returns for Episode 312 to survey the landscape. </p>
<p id="kBbwqg">TC’s Brad Rowland breaks down the following topics:</p>
<ul>
<li id="oMsWMn">Ian Anderson avoided disaster in the first inning — which isn’t always a given — and was fantastic for the Braves</li>
<li id="qTcgox">Atlanta’s starting pitching has been unbelievable in the series</li>
<li id="btm3La">The Adam Duvall base-running blunder didn’t bite Atlanta, but it was hideous</li>
<li id="od6ane">The fifth inning of Game 3 swung the game in favor of the Braves, with the Brewers wasting an opportunity and Joc Pederson continuing his series-long brilliance</li>
<li id="yILBvG">Atlanta’s bullpen took up the mantle from Anderson and took things over the finish line</li>
<li id="i9XENn">Looking ahead to Game 4, including pitching options, projections and the situation overall</li>
<li id="XeVu6c">Much, much more</li>
</ul>
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<p id="26Q1tq">The Atlanta Braves suffered a Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday evening, falling by a final score of 2-1. After the final out, the Talking Chop Podcast convened for Episode 310 to examine what transpired. </p>
<p id="kBbwqg">Brad Rowland is joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/b_outliers">TC’s own Stephen Tolbert</a> to discuss the following:</p>
<ul>
<li id="oMsWMn">The Braves squandered a golden opportunity in the first inning and it loomed over the rest of the contest</li>
<li id="2t74Uk">Charlie Morton was excellent for the first five innings, keeping Atlanta in the game despite a shaky offense</li>
<li id="nbWV8o">Brian Snitker’s decision to roll with Morton into the seventh inning and opinions on all sides </li>
<li id="uTIjn9">Joc Pederson gave the Braves a jolt in his pinch-hit appearance</li>
<li id="MtvjZq">Atlanta threatened in the ninth against Josh Hader but couldn’t convert</li>
<li id="b7ODx2">What in the world happened with the final plate appearance of the night?</li>
<li id="cGjvgO">Looking ahead to the Game 2 matchup between Max Fried and Brandon Woodruff</li>
<li id="QRWU8a">What do the odds and projections say about Atlanta’s chance to win three of the next four games?</li>
<li id="XeVu6c">Much, much more</li>
</ul>
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