More than 100 years ago, William James gave us the outline of the playbook on how to improve self-esteem. Looking to boost yours? Here’s where to start. justintoscano.substack.com/p/the-first-an…
More than 100 years ago, William James gave us the outline of the playbook on how to improve self-esteem. Looking to boost yours? Here’s where to start. justintoscano.substack.com/p/the-first-an…
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An update: I’m no longer the Braves beat writer for the AJC. I won’t discuss the details of what occurred, but I did feel like I owed it to you all to thank you for your support in my time on the beat. Braves Country is really special. I’m already excited about whatever is next.
Spencer Strider sat on a training table last April. He knew he blew out. “This is great,” he said. This is how he thinks. Instead of a lost season, he saw an opportunity to grow during rehab. Inside his rehab, month by month, from mind to mechanics: www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
On Chris Sale’s presence, how it impacts his teammates and the boost it brings the Braves www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
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AA talked www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
This winter, Austin Riley worked with Logan Brumley, the son of Austin’s late mentor, Mike Brumley. Together, Riley and Logan made an adjustment the third baseman hopes leads to a big 2025. www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Jake Marisnick has joined Braves camp as a non-roster invitee.
Ian Anderson said he's fueled by the goal of getting back to who he was in the World Series and prior to that. Anderson, if healthy, should be a lock for the roster because he's out of options and the Braves won't have Spencer Strider in the rotation on opening day.
The Dodgers spent a ton, but the Braves say they still love their roster’s chances. “Just because we didn’t go out and spend a bunch of money doesn’t mean anything inside here,” Matt Olson said. Full story: www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Brian Snitker said everyone who had to report Monday did report. He said there are no injury surprises after physicals (none besides the guys the Braves knew were injured).
Please send your complaints about every lineup, too, just like it’d be on Twitter
A.J. Minter began last spring by saying it was "World Series or bust" for Atlanta. The same confidence still there? Matt Olson chuckled before answering. "The confidence is still there," he said. "We are not going to be making any statements."
Chad Kuhl, Jake Diekman and Dylan Covey are in camp as non-roster invitees — now official and happened after Braves announced NRIs.
I could run by the water every single day and not get tired of it
Knew you’d let me fill the void. Great friend
Some folks have asked, so addressing now: The AJC is re-evaluating its podcast slate this year. They are not sure where the Braves Report, launched three years ago, will land. No episodes currently planned. Sorry guys.
The Braves' lone notable addition, to this point, is Jurickson Profar. And yet, projections still love them. So, perhaps both can be true: 1. It would've been nice to see them do more (they still can) 2. They still have a great roster Spring is here! www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
That’s actually the pitchers and catchers’ first workout
Welcome to baseball season. Braves pitchers and catchers report tomorrow. I report — in both senses — Wednesday, which is the first day of access.
Next year is in Santa Clara 👀
Green Day halftime show 2026 and it’s only Jesus of Suburbia and it just takes up all of halftime
In 2017, I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. I’ve been gluten-free ever since. It was a ROUGH transition. I’m hoping to make it easier on others. I’ve made my work IG a GF one. If you know someone who might want to follow, send it their way: IG handle: @glutenfreebyjt
If you missed it, the Braves released the NRIs for spring. Drake Baldwin back in camp. Chasen Shreve is an interesting bullpen option imo. Also excited to see Royber Salinas, who’s back with the org. Not a ton of interesting stuff on that list this time around.
The key question in the Jurickson Profar deal is this: How close will be he to that 2024 version of himself? He's confident he's that guy going forward. Analyzing the risk the Braves are taking and the big benefits it could have: www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
The Braves believe 2024 Jurickson Profar is who he will be going forward. They did their research to answer the question: Was his season sustainable? Their answer is reflected in the $42 million they've committed over the next three seasons. www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Alex Anthopoulos is speaking to the media in about an hour and 20 minutes.
Braves give Profar three years, $42 million, which solidifies their outfield www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
A more positive note: Braves pitchers and catchers work out for the first time three weeks from today.
As a Catholic, something keeps bugging me about our current landscape in this country: So many so-called Christians are the ones acting in ways opposite of what Jesus taught. They’ve chosen hate. They’re against inclusivity. And they’ve used their religion as a shield for their wrongdoing.
Andruw Jones ranks 11th in fWAR among CFs in baseball history. Of the 10 ahead of him, eight are in the Hall of Fame, one could soon make it (Beltrán) and one is a future Hall of Famer (Trout). Andruw gained again, but needs a final push www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Thoroughly enjoyed the first 12-team CFP
International signing takeaways: How the Braves stuck with Diego Tornes, the eye-popping potential of Raudy Reyes and two infielders to know www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Braves signed a top international talent at the start of the signing period www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Braves’ report and workout dates announced www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Great news for Braves fans looking to watch spring games on TV / Streaming www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Would love to know what Kenny Dillingham could’ve done with Jayden Daniels, who played for … Herm Edwards
Braves won’t have any arbitration hearings www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Braves avoided an arbitration hearing with Jarred Kelenic. The sides settled at $2.3 million for 2025.
Awesome time with these guys! Here’s to hoping there’s some Braves offseason action soon!
We have a fun treat for Braves fans on the Hammer Territory podcast today. @justinctoscano.bsky.social joined me and @scottcoleman55.bsky.social for a wide-ranging conversation amid a quiet offseason so far.
Need to see Lane Kiffin’s tweet about Tennessee’s performance
I really need to be posting more on here. Your Arizona State Sun Devils are in the CFP. I’ve gotta take advantage of this moment
“Alabama would’ve given Notre Dame a better game!” Just like they gave Vandy and Oklahoma a great effort 😂
Arizona State plays for a Big 12 championship today
This is a great story. Woj’s openness and honesty really helps drive home a lesson a lot of us need: No job is worth significantly sacrificing your mental or physical health. Your health and happiness will always be paramount.
Could be the Skattebo replacement next season
Also, unreal run for the Devs to clutch up and play for a conference title in the same place as the Winter Meetings
🔱⬆️ Can’t wait for Saturday!
Thanks so much, Brian! Much appreciated
Rico Carty, the former Braves star, died. He was 85. www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Happy Sunday. Make Kenny Dillingham a Sun Devil for life.
The Sun Devils are locked in. What a first half
That’s a brutal swing for Indiana. Unforced error and all of the sudden, they trail at the half.
On the Braves’ non-tenders, including a couple who weren’t arbitration-eligible. 40-man roster is at 35 after today’s moves. www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
The Braves non-tendered Ramón Laureano, Huascar Ynoa, Griffin Canning, Ray Kerr and Royber Salinas. No real surprises there. Kerr had TJ over the summer and Salinas had shoulder surgery in July. Braves opened two more 40-man spots that way.
And I can appreciate that the Braves promote from within when possible
Braves hired two assistant hitting coaches and made a minor signing: www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Forgot one: Griffin Canning. Could be wrong, but seems like a prime non-tender candidate if the MLB TR projection of $5.1 million is close to what the Braves think he could get.
The deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players is 8 p.m. ET. Braves: Dylan Lee Jarred Kelenic Ramón Laureano Eli White Huascar Ynoa MLB Trade Rumors projects Laureano will make $6.1 million in arbitration. Kelenics projection is $2.3 million.
And it’s hilarious to frame people leaving X as weak or say they’re against free speech. Why would anyone subject themselves to something they feel doesn’t serve them? Social media isn’t a requirement
Loooove a snow game
Marcell Ozuna finished fourth in NL MVP voting. Chris Sale was seventh.
Chris Sale appreciates his first Cy Young Award more because of the journey to this moment. Sale, humble as can be, thinks he must do much more to have a Hall of Fame case. But this award is one more accomplishment in an illustrious career. www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Chris Sale said he can have a normal offseason after the back spasms that ended his season. He was slated to throw Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, had the Braves advanced.
Reynaldo López received one fourth-place vote and one fifth-place vote in NL Cy Young voting. He effectively finished 11th out of 13 guys who received votes.
The initial story on Chris Sale’s Cy Young Award includes quotes from the man who brought him to Atlanta. At long last, Sale’s illustrious career includes the most prestigious pitching award. www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Breaking: Chris Sale has won the National League Cy Young Award. It’s the first Cy Young Award of his career.
Thanks so much for continuing to follow! I appreciate your kind words
Cool stat courtesy of Braves PR: Reynaldo López and Chris Sale ranked first and second in baseball in ERA against teams .500 or better (minimum 10 starts against these clubs) López: 1.55 ERA Sale: 1.85 ERA The 2024 Braves rotation was elite
Chris Sale’s best performances in a Cy Young season www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
It is Nov. 20. The Cy Young Award will be given today. I’d be shocked if Chris Sale does not win it.
I keep coming back to this: I’m tired of the hate toward minorities, women, the LGBTQ community and others who are vulnerable in our society. And I’m especially done with people using religion — I’m a Catholic — as a veil for their hate. Love everyone. Help everyone. Not that difficult.
Gonna make this my cover photo on here
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The feeling is mutual
When will I get the first “Fire Anthopoulos” on Bluesky?
“Go Woke, Go Broke”-Guy who pays $8 a month to make $2 for terrible tweets
Yeah I thought he had a case to get votes, but tough to crack the three finalists given all of them led teams that over-performed
My “follow me on Bluesky” X post is going about how you’d expect 😂 That app is so exhausting 😂
Full voting revealed: Brian Snitker got four third-place votes for NL Manager of the Year.
Max Fried rejects qualifying offer. If he signs elsewhere — seems likely — the Braves will get a compensatory draft pick. www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Source: Max Fried declined the qualifying offer.
The Braves are merely protecting him from the Rule 5 Draft, which is next month (Wow, the last couple months have flown)
The Braves selected righty Rolddy Muñoz to the major-league roster.
Good game to you guys! This win is even better because y’all are such a great program. Hope we’re both at the top of the conference for years!
Kenny Dillingham is a rising star, and he’s ours. Great feeling to have THE guy in place.
Massive win for Bobby Hurley’s guys
Gold Glove. Comeback Player of the Year. Next up: Cy Young Award. www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
Chris Sale is the NL Comeback Player of the Year for 2024. Predicting he’ll earn a much more prestigious award in six days.
It was time for a new pair of running shoes
Diamond’s plan approved, and Braves fans will have more streaming options www.ajc.com/sports/atlan...
The Athletic reported a Diamond Sports lawyer said in court that it has streaming rights for the Braves now. This means that Braves games would be available in market through Prime Video or any other streaming option, like the FanDuel Sports Network app. This wasn’t in yesterday’s announcement.
Braves Twitter slowly migrating over here 🫡
This place is very peaceful