Tomahawk Take Podcast on the Atlanta Braves

The 2022 MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, but here's our take on what happened... and one non-trade thing that happened is great for the Atlanta Braves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What would you do for a Klondike Bar?" is the jingle... but what if the Klondike Bat is named "Juan Soto"?  Let's do a 2022 draft recap plus a discussion on the merits of trying to trade for a superstar like Soto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mets week is over -- for now -- so this week we're taking a look at the Draft pick trade the Braves pulled off this week and now it might help them inject new talent into a depleted farm system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are now two strong candidates for the National League Rookie of the Year... and the Atlanta Braves have both on their roster.  Let's discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dynamic front porch duo put in a lot of discussion this week about the state of Braves' starting pitching... and where the team might look if they decide that Ian Anderson needs some downtime... as in "down to the minors" downtime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The straw stirring our drinks today -- and the Atlanta Braves' offense -- is Dansby Swanson's bat right now.  That, his future contract, and the potential Braves All-Stars are among today's topics from the porch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are you willing to lose?  Who do you want to go get?  As the Atlanta Braves' epic win streak is now done, we look toward an intriguing interview with Alex Anthopoulos and its implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Braves are on a roll, taking care of business as they slice through a soft part of their schedule.  But how many of this roster are performing like All-Stars? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's title blames Albies and Duvall for failing to hit well, but it clearly hasn't only been them.  But among many topics, Fred and Alan get into some of the root reasons for the inconsistent hitting that we've seen from the Atlanta Braves so far this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hitting is starting to come around -- ace pitching opposition withstanding -- but there's lots of things for Fred and Alan to discuss this week from our rocking chairs, including an estimation of the outfield situation and a guess on the potential issues for this year's trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a couple of curmudgeons talk about the state of the hitting for our Atlanta Braves and what it might take -- collectively -- to make things right... while there's still time for that to happen.  Plus, our podcast now has a new name! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first slog of 14 games in a row is done, and it's time to assess what we're seeing out of these 2022 Atlanta Braves... some good, some bad, but we're still waiting on this club to gel... particularly on the offensive side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Initial impressions from the Opening pair of games between our Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds... both the good and the bad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's almost here!  Next Thursday marks the start of the 2022 regular season, so with that, here is our Atlanta Braves preview of the roster and the manner in which we see the season progressing.  Hint:  we like our chances! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Anthopoulos wasn't done when the last episode was put into the can... the Atlanta Braves now have a seriously stout bullpen that all others will be measured against.  That, plus arbitration cases, the future of the shortstop position, and notes from Spring Training. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reactions from our team to the loss of Freddie Freeman, the acquisition of Matt Olson, and the next things to come?  Then again, Alex Anthopoulos wasn't done, was he? [This is an updated/corrected version of the March 19th episode.  Next episode March 25th] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball is back with a new collective bargaining agreement.  In this episode, we discuss some of the major aspects of the new agreement, but of course the topic causing the most consternation for Braves' fans involves... Freddie Freeman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're now past Day 70 of the MLB Lockout and while the reporters are hoping for a breakthrough today, we discuss what has been agreed to, what major hurdles still remain, and touch on the mountain of work still required.  Attitudes need to change... quickly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a story you've almost certainly never heard before... yet it's part of the origins of professional baseball in this country, and or the origins of the Atlanta Braves in particular.  Among the giants of this franchise should include people like Hank Aaron, Bobby Cox, Warren Spahn, Kid Nichols, and many more. But we would be highly lacking to overlook the story of Harry Wright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want an argument, we've got some things to argue about this week... the Hall of Fame, labor disputes... even Freddie Freeman.  So bring your best points and we'll see if you agree with the guys this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the start of our 3rd season of the TomahawkTake podcast!  Our title this week may be 'Labor Pains', but this is much more about who gets hurt by the labor strife between baseball's owners and players.  Here's a quick hint:  it's not the owners and players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there was ever a time to yank the fun out of a World Series win, it's a Winter when there's now no baseball, Freddie Freeman isn't on the Braves roster, but Marcell Ozuna is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isn't it nice when baseball extends the time before the off-season begins?  The World Champion Atlanta Braves now have a lot of work to do and it begins with Freddie Freeman.  Here are our takes on Freeman, on the off-season so far, on labor disputes, and a whole lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It really happened! 3 wins over the Brewers, 4 wins over the Dodgers, and 4 wins over the Astros while not taking any team to the final game.  So let's do a quick World Series review before doing a Very Early look at the off-season push that is quickly coming upon the Atlanta Braves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Braves have arrived at the last stop on the road before the Promised Land... so let's see what lies in store for them once they get to Houston and start their best-of-seven series against the Astros. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'd have to admit:  most things that the Braves needed to do in this NLCS series have been accomplished.  Now it's time to finish off the Dodgers.  Here's our review of progress so far along with our takes on what the Atlanta Braves must do to win this... starting tonight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another round of baseball -- specifically the round that awards the National League pennant and a trip to the World Series.  The Atlanta Braves find themselves in the same position as last year:  up against the favored LA Dodgers... though this time not playing in Texas and instead hosting the series in Atlanta.  TomahawkTake breaks down this challenging series... which should be VERY close. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a quick chat about the other playoff matchups, the TomahawkTake senior writers break down the series between the Braves and Brewers in serious detail... and while the first game has already been played... it's still a series that is quite up in the air thanks to two well-matched clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Braves were in the process of clinching the NL East as this podcast was recorded and in the process, Fred and Alan looked back at the week that made it happen, plus our first glimpse into what we expect over the next couple of weeks as MLB playoffs get underway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our writer Kyle Walter snagged an interview with the Miami Marlins head of Authentication - Esteban Bejarano.  It's a fascinating glimpse into a world that most baseball fans didn't even know existed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Braves are clinging to their lead in the NL East, but just that word "clinging" raises all kinds of concerns for the bullpen, the starting pitching, and the offense.  So of course we're going to talk about all of that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a date to remember and along with news about Freddie Freeman, Marcell Ozuna, and our collective concerns about how the Atlanta Braves pitch and score... we take some time to remember a date in which all things stopped in the United States -- and how baseball helped bring us back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this September preview edition, we take a look at the Atlanta Braves 'series just completed against the Dodgers, the upcoming schedules for the Braves and Phillies, our "trust issues" with the Braves bullpen, and our take on the National League MVP race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has happened:  the Atlanta Braves have finally put everything together -- pitching, offense, defense, bench, and even (most of the time) the bullpen!  The result is that this team is not only in first place, but are pulling away from the Phillies and Mets at an astonishing pace.  Let's talk about how this happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The heavy lifting is done... the roster is set... now this Braves team needs to get about the task of winning.  But even beyond that, let's take a look to the future and see if there are things we can guess about the 2022 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a wild and crazy trade deadline for major league baseball on Thursday and Friday with so many players changing addresses.  So this week's podcast addresses those changes with a great discussion about the new additions for the Atlanta Braves as well as in the NL East and around the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of topics for today... and they come with some optimism for the future of the Atlanta Braves:  both for the near and far future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next couple of weeks are going to be critical for how the Atlanta Braves approach both the rest of this season and the next several as the Rule 4 amateur draft takes place.  Here's our preview of what to expect on all possible fronts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does this Braves team have the wherewithal to win in the playoffs?  Do they have the moxie to even make the playoffs?  You'd think that the front office would be doing all they can to bolster a lineup that has 3 All-Stars, but instead, there are curious moves afoot... so let's talk about that. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's still June... and the Atlanta Braves are still mired under the break-even point as they finish up with the Cardinals this weekend and prepare for the Mets.  So what's it going to take to get this club moving in a positive direction... and what "positives" have that available to build upon right now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a team that simply can't get on a consistent roll, so are these Atlanta Braves simply destined to finish as a .500 club?  That might be possible if some things don't change... and by that, we mean team personnel needs to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've had a week to digest the news of this ugly mess that Marcell Ozuna has created for himself, his wife, and the Atlanta Braves.  We're devoting almost all of this episode to discussing our expected ramifications to the Braves and how we expect this will play out -- for now and in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.