
The Braves finally face the 2026 Mets after 68 games, and New York enters 30–38, last in the NL East, with the hardest remaining schedule and poor results in one-run games. The episode recaps a turbulent Mets offseason (Alonso and Díaz leaving, Nimmo and McNeil traded, additions like Luis Robert, Freddy Peralta, Bo Bichette, Devin Williams, and Luke Weaver) and a long injury list including Lindor, Robert, Senga, and others. Many veterans are underperforming, while call-ups like Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, and Jared Young have provided sparks. The rotation is thin, with Peralta and McLean highlighted and one starter TBD, and the bullpen has been shaky despite talent. Lindsay makes his series pick, favoring Atlanta due to roster advantages and better clubhouse chemistry. Buy Braves Today merch: bravestoday.store Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/wksQqVNEpX Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Get 20% off at NCase Cards with promo code "BravesToday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Podzilla Summary coming soon
Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 62: Drake Baldwin is BACK for series opener versus San Francisco Giants

Drake Baldwin Returns From IL, While Spencer Strider Avoids Surgery | Atlanta Braves Podcast

Is This the END of Spencer Strider? How the Braves Replace Him This Season | Atlanta Braves Podcast

THE SCOUTING REPORT, GM 69: Atlanta Braves &Spencer Strider take on Nolan McLean & NY Mets in opener
Free AI-powered recaps of Braves Today and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.