The OFR Farm Report

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We discuss the impending activation of Ronald Acuña Jr., mechanical changes for Hurston Waldrep, Clingstone hitters, Emperor pitchers, and Greenjacket children. Intro by Dylan [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #162: El Regreso de la Bestia appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. It's “Movin' On Up” week as we see a slew of promotions, highlighted by JR Ritchie‘s move from high-A Rome to double-A Columbus following [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #161: The Rich Get Ritchie appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We take some time to laud AJ Smith-Shawver‘s breakthrough performance on Monday before touring the minor league affiliates, touching on Nathan Wiles, Dylan Dodd, [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #160: Smith-Shawver Levels Up appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We take a tour through each of the four full-season affiliates to see who's been doing well and who's not. Andy recounts recent trips [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #159: Touring the Minors appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about Spencer Strider‘s imminent return to the Atlanta Braves as well as the trade for Rafael Montero. Then we survey the first [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #158: Striding Back To Atlanta appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. All of full-season minor league ball is about to start and we are here to go over the Braves' minor league rosters in exhaustive [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #157: Rostermania! appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about how the Atlanta roster is shaking out, including the new additions of veterans James McCann and Craig Kimbrel on minor league [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #156: Spring Breakout appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about who's looking good early in Grapefruit League action and who has already been cut. We sadly don't talk about Cade Bunnell‘s [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #155: First Cuts appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about the acquisition of Jurickson Profar, spring roster battles, consensus top prospect Drake Baldwin, and Atlanta's new international amateur signees. Intro by [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #154: I Ran (Profar Away) appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. While we wait for Atlanta to make a big acquisition we talk about the smaller deals and signings they have made to boost system [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #153: Making a List, Checking it Twice appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We get you caught up with how Braves prospects did in the Arizona Fall League before running through the team transaction page. We then [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #152: We d'Arnaud Who Will Catch appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. While we wait for the offseason to begin in earnest, we take a look at how the Braves minor leaguers in the Arizona Fall [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #151: Baldwin Busting Out All Over appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We recap Rome's playoff bounce to Bowling Green before speculating on which players may go to the Arizona Fall League. Then we say a [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #150: Rome Falls, Mississippi Bids Adieu, Arizona Awaits appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We discuss the upcoming playoff series for the Rome Emperors and the playoff chances for Mississippi and Gwinnett as well as the Yuli Gurriel [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #149: Debuts appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about the slew of recent promotions for pitchers Drue Hackenberg, JR Ritchie, Garrett Baumann, Cam Caminiti, and others as well as the [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #148: Big Promotions & Pleasant Surprises appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. In a quick, freewheeling conversation, we check in on the full-season teams, discuss Rome starters Jhancarlos Lara and Blake Burkhalter and the state of [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #147: The Dog Days appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about the promotion of Nacho Alvarez Jr. to the majors and a trio of young position players moving up to Augusta before [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #146: The 2024 Draft Review appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The Braves win a series against Philly, have a big come-from-behind win in Arizona, get AJ Smith-Shawver back, and can watch Spencer Schwellenbach get [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #145: A Good Week For Braves Fans appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. A quiet week in the Braves minors means a short episode as we discuss rehab assignments for Ian Anderson, AJ Smith-Shawver, and JR Ritchie. [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #144: Rehab Week appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The Rome Emperors secure a playoff berth and we go over a whole bunch of happenings including several high-profile promotions, Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #143: Emperors Reign appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Lots of players moved around the organization and we cover it all, including Hurston Waldrep‘s major league debut. Andy reports from steamy North Augusta, [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #142: You Get a Promotion! And YOU Get a Promotion! appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about Spencer Schwellenbach‘s major league debut, Hurston Waldrep‘s promotion to triple-A, David Fletcher‘s conversion to starting pitcher, Rome's 7-game winning streak, and [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #141: Hurston For Certain appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Spencer Schwellenbach is about to get his first taste of The Show and we talk about what led the Braves to this point and [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #140: It's Schwell in Atlanta appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We have a freewheeling conversation taking stock of the Braves farm from the good (Schwellenbach! Waldrep! Murphy!) to the bad (triple-A starters) to the [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #139: Taking Stock appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The first major prospect promotion sees right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach promoted to double-A Mississippi. Intro by Dylan Short. Intro music Can't Get There From Here, by [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #138: It's Schwell in Pearl appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk Tyler Matzek, the FCL Braves, Nacho Alvarez, the first-place Rome Emperors, and all things farm. Intro by Dylan Short. Intro music Can't Get [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #137: Surprise Rookie League appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about the power outage among the Braves affiliates and ponder the use of time travel to hasten injured players return to action. [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #136: San Dimas High School Football Rules! appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The Braves pick up a former batting champion and two-time World Series champion while all four full-season levels enjoy their first full week of [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #135: Buckle Up appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Minor league play has started and Matt and Andy break down the full-season rosters of all four of Atlanta's farm teams. Tornado-strength winds couldn't [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #134: …And There's the Waddle appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about what we saw in the Spring Breakout game and discuss the two last-minute roster additions for Atlanta in the pick-ups of [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #133: Breaking Camp appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Spring has sprung and we discuss the prospect possibilities in the 5th-starter/Gwinnett rotation mix and discuss the prospects that were included (and not included) [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #132: Spring Breakout appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The Mississippi Braves announce they will be leaving the Magnolia State to go discover Columbus. We rehash the Chris Sale/Vaughn Grissom trade, catch up [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #131: Goodbye Pearl appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The Braves flip players to the Pirates, the Angels, and the White Sox like a crazy Secret Santa. Intro by Dylan Short. Intro music [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #130: Flipping For Fun and Profit appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We catch up on the Braves roster moves and speculate on what may come next. We have a new top prospects list and we [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #129: Turkey and all the (Roster) Trimmings appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We take a look at Atlanta's NLDS roster questions before going in-depth looking back at the 2023 minor league season for the Braves with [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #128: Evaluating the System appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The Braves minor league season concludes with the end of the Gwinnett Stripers' schedule, but Vaughn Grissom makes a little history in the process. [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #127: Closing Out the Season appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The big league club has clinched and we go through the options for post-season roster spots. Mississippi finished up their season with Gwinnett on [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #126: Playing Out the String appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk 5th starter in the wake of a strong Darius Vines debut, a disappointing Michael Soroka return, and another Kyle Wright rehab start. [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #125: 5th Starter Carousel appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We have a minor league championship! The FCL Braves take home the prize while on the other end of the organizational ladder Darius Vines [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #124: Complex Kids appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. After a long unplanned hiatus we are back to discuss Hurston Waldrep, Owen Murphy, Drew Lugbauer, the playoff-bound FCL Braves, and much much more. [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #123: We Now Return To Our Regularly Scheduled Program appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. After going over some high performers and recent minor league promotions, Andy and Matt review the 2023 amateur draft. Intro by Dylan Short. Intro [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #122: The 2023 Draft Review appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The first half of the minor league season concludes, Jared Shuster graduates from the prospect lists, Ethan Workinger gets a well-earned promotion, Gwinnett welcomes [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #121: Workinger Working His Way Up appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Mississippi surges against first-place Pensacola while Gwinnett has the blues in Nashville then has their closer traded. Intro by Dylan Short. Intro music Can't Get [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #120: Mississippi Panhandles Pensacola appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk AJ Smith-Shawver‘s major league debut as well as Michael Soroka‘s demotion and Roddery Munoz‘s promotion. Then we each pick some of the [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #119: Once Again With the Pleasant Surprises appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. I guess we should have seen it coming, but we didn't… A.J. Smith-Shawver has made it to the majors after only 110 minor league [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #118: Smith-Shawver Shuffle, Part Trois appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. AJ Smith-Shawver continues his Strideresque ascent of the organizational ladder, now landing in Gwinnett… is there an Atlanta landing in his near future? None [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #117: Smith-Shawver Shuffle, Part Deux appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The beginning of May typically sees some player shuffling and last week AJ Smith-Shawver and Tanner Gordon were shuffled up a level. Augusta and [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #116: Smith-Shawver Shuffle appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. It was a tough week down on the farm, highlighted by all four teams getting punched in the mouth on Sunday. We discuss Michael [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #115: A Nice Sunday Shellacking appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Gwinnett visits Omaha for the first time and gets rolling while the young pitching in Rome and Augusta continue to put in good work. [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #114: Stripers Storm Omaha appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We take a look at a remarkable first complete turn of the Augusta Greenjackets rotation, review the week that was at each affiliate, and [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #113: Augusta Pitchers Master Wood Ducks appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.

Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Baseball is back for real. Jared Shuster makes his major league debut and the minor leagues ramble to life with the Triple-A playing over [READ MORE] The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #112: And… We're Off! appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.