The OFR Farm Report: Recent Episodes
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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 final goodbye to the Mississippi Braves and a hello to the Columbus Clingstones.
Intro by Dylan Short
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 trade. We then give our impressions of the pro debuts for high-round pitchers Cam Caminiti, Carter Holton, and Herick Hernandez.
Intro by Dylan Short
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Got News For You performed by Andrew Brown
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 surge for Gwinnett and Mississippi in the standings. Then we discuss the players this season who have been pleasant surprises.
Intro by Dylan Short
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 the Atlanta 5th/6th starters.
Intro by Dylan Short
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 digging in to the new players drafted (and all signed!) by the Braves.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music New Blood performed by Zayde Wølf
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 better with every start. We also talk about Orlando Arcia/Nacho Alvarez, Bryce Elder, and take a peak at second half records and who may be offered on the trade block.
Intro by Dylan Short (80-grade voice, 40-grade arm)
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 Waldrep in the majors, the rehabbing AJ Minter and Ian Anderson, and we wade into the Orlando Arcia/Nacho Alvarez conversation.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music The Rookies
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, SC on what he saw with the Greenjackets.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 lots of other stuff.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 perhaps what to expect. We also discuss the Atlanta outfield situation, Owen Murphy, Grant Holmes, and the state of starting pitching on the farm.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 ugly (position player depth).
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Everything’s Coming Up Roses performed by Ethel Merman
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 R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 play.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 stop this podcast… but it definitely delayed it for a little while.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 Adam Duvall and Jesse Chavez. Afterwards we do our fifth Braves minor league fantasy draft.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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) on the team’s non-roster invite list. We then turn our attention to the league’s new prospect-only exhibition games scheduled in mid-March called the Spring Breakout and try to figure out who would be on a Braves roster.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 on all the free agent signings, discuss the new Top 100 Prospect lists from Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus, and finish off with some international free agency talk.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Back Door Santa, by Clarence Carter
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 discuss the Rome Braves becoming the Rome Emperors.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 strengths, weaknesses, and surprises. Then we wrap it all up by announcing the winner of our minor league fantasy baseball draft.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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. We talk about Braves postseason pitching options and a slew of last-week promotions.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 their heals. The phrases “that’s so Landon” and “it’s Luetge time” are uttered and Spencer Strider’s last name was evoked as a verb.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 of the affiliates had a losing week and Mississippi’s pitching crushed Chattanooga.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 Rome have big series while Braden Shewmake gets the call to The Show. But the big topic is what to make of the Atlanta rotation with Max Fried going on the shelf; we discuss the options.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 Soroka and the chance he could be called up on Friday to Atlanta.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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. Braden Shewmake and Michael Soroka are discussed as we are distracted by a Spencer Strider no-hit bid.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 then conduct our Fourth Annual Braves Minor League Fantasy Draft.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
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 the weekend.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #112: And… We’re Off! appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The Braves mix some intrigue into what has been a pretty dry spring training with early options for Ian Anderson and Bryce Elder, leaving prospects Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd the top candidates for the fifth starter position. At shortstop, Braden Shewmake gets a long look.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #111: Shuster and Dodd Arrow Up appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We review the roster and who has a leg-up in the roster battles. We take a look at how the minor leaguers have been showing in camp and discuss the injury to prospect Blake Burkhalter.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #110: Grapefruit Spritz appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. After discussing the recently announced Braves minor league coaching staffs, we discuss the the latest OFR Top Prospects list and our reasoning while putting it together.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #109: List-O-Mania appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We take a look at the outfielders the Braves have added to the organization and talk about which ones may get an Atlanta roster spot. We then survey the new international signings including bonus baby Luis Guanipa. Then we review the draft legacy of Vice President of Scouting Dana Brown, who has left the Braves to become the General Manager of the Houston Astros.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Non, je ne regrette rien performed by Edith Piaf
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #108: Brown Out appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We survey the tattered remains of the Braves farm system in the wake of the Joe Jimenez and Sean Murphy trades and speculate on next steps for the Braves front office, and have fun doing it. Happy holidays everyone.
Intro by Dylan Short.
Intro music Can’t Get There From Here, by R.E.M.
Outro music Little Drummer Boy, by William Shatner
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #107: Surveying the Tattered Remains appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We take some time to celebrate Michael Harris and Spencer Strider finishing 1-2 in this year’s Rookie of the Year voting and speculate on [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #106: Rookies Of The Year appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The NLDS happened and we talk about it for a blessedly brief amount of time. We discuss who is newly eligible to be taken [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #105: Dental Work, and Other Things More Fun Than the NLDS appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. It’s the eve of the NLDS, and as the Braves get ready to take on the Philadelphia Phillies, the front office gets in on [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #104: Strider Gets Extended appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. While talking about promotions for Justyn-Henry Malloy and Dylan Dodd, off-season pitching plans, and the Arizona Fall League we get completely distracted by Bryce [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #103: Dodging Hurricanes appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We discuss Rome’s chances in their first round playoff match-up with Bowling Green. Then we gush for a little while about Michael Harris II. [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #102: Rome Advances appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about the aggressiveness with which Atlanta is pushing their 2022 draft class up through the organization. Then we talk about Mike Soroka [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #101: Draft Class of 2022 On The Move appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. It’s our 100th Episode Extravaganza!* Join us as Andy relates his observations after watching Mike Soroka pitch for first Rome last Tuesday then for [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #100: Muh-Muh-Muh-Mike Soroka appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Another week, another rookie called up from double-A to start important games and having an impact on the Atlanta Braves. This time it’s Vaughn [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #99: A Big Week For the 30th-Ranked Farm System appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Darius Vines leads a veritable parade of minor leaguers who got advanced a level this week, including OFR favorite Hendrik Clementina, and the Augusta [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #98: Meeting at the Corner of Anderson and Vines appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about the four deadline trades made by the Braves and bid a fond farewell to Tucker Davidson, Trey Harris, and Kris Anglin [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #97: Your Latest Trade Acquisition appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg along with special guest Adam “Doc” Herbert from the Platinum Sombrero Podcast dive into the Atlanta Braves 2022 draft. We break down the draft as a whole, go pick-by-pick, then [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #96: A Very Special Draft Episode with Doc Herbert appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Most of the affiliates roll this week, including a series sweep for Mississippi in the wake of the promotions of Vaughn Grissom, Justyn-Henry Malloy, [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #95: Win, Win, Win appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. A slew of promotions remake the Mississippi, Rome, and Augusta rosters while a trade of Drew Waters, Andrew Hoffmann, and C.J. Alexander re-set the [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #94: Promotions and Trades in Baseball’s 30th-Ranked Farm System appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. As two World Series heroes return to Atlanta, the organization bids a fond farewell to Touki Toussaint. Luis De Avila has a special day [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #93: America’s Sweetheart appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. It’s the halfway mark of the season and we take a look at potential minor league promotions at all levels. Intro by Dylan Short. [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #92: Conan Jon Hamm appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The Rookie of the Year campaign heats up for both Spencer Strider and Michael Harris II — we take a look to see if either [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #91: Roman Holiday appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We name our most pleasant surprises of the season so far, brag on Michael Harris II, and discuss an eventful week down on the [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #90: Pleasant Surprises appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The complex leagues are starting this week, and for the Braves it means teams in the Florida Complex League and the Dominican Summer League. [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #89: Summer League Showtime appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Hendrik Clementina and the Mississippi offense destroys Pensacola and Rome finishes off a strong nothern swing. Spencer Strider finally gets his shot in the [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #88: Michael Harris Showtime appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Spencer Strider hears Pomp & Circumstances which leads to a review of Atlanta’s fifth starter options, outfield options, and bullpen options. Michael Harris has [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #87: Fifth Starter Blues appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about the Braves future plans for Spencer Strider and the return of Drew Waters from injury. Tanner Gordon and Royber Salinas move [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #86: Waters Back on Tap appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. It was a great week in the minor leagues for the Atlanta affiliates, but few were better than top prospect Michael Harris. We talk [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #85: A New Gear for Michael Harris appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Matt regales us with his Sunday Mississippi Braves outing, witnessing the rare 18-11 score, before we talk Kyle Wright, Bryce Elder, and Spencer Strider. [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #84: Good Woods appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Bryce Elder makes his major league debut, then combines with Spencer Strider on Sunday to form STRELDER. All the affiliates played a full week [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #83: STRELDER Online appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The 2022 minor league season is underway, and we go through each affiliate to see how the first series went. We also discuss Spencer [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #82: Fourth Annual Braves Minor League Fantasy Draft appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The 2022 minor league season is upon us, and Matt and Andy break down the recently released Braves full-season affiliate rosters. Where are the [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #81: Opening Day RosterMania appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We take a look at the prospects sent to Oakland in the blockbuster Matt Olson trade, the holes it puts in the organization and [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #80: Blockbuster appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The lockout is over and major leaguers are reporting to camp. We take a look at how the new CBA will effect minor leaguers, [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #79: Hendrik Clementina and Other Baseball News appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. With the lockout in full swing but minor league spring training on tap, we take a look at the Braves prospects that will be [READ MORE]
The post OFR Farm Report Podcast #78: Coming in From the Cold appeared first on Outfield Fly Rule.
Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. In our final show of 2021, we nerd out on the minor league Rule 5 draft and discuss Endeavor Group Holdings, the new owners [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We reflect on the Atlanta Braves championship season before talking Alan Rangel and Travis Demeritte‘s addition to the 40-man roster, minor league free agents, [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We briefly touch on Ian Anderson‘s performance in Game 3 of the NLDS before looking at the first week of the Arizona Fall League [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. In this busy episode we talk about Spencer Strider and Dylan Lee‘s bids to break into the Atlanta post-season bullpen, the possibility of replacing [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We celebrate the Mississippi Braves championship, discuss Shea Langeliers and Spencer Strider moving up to Gwinnett, and then review the 2021 Rome Braves season. [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. In a change-of-pace episode, we spend the first half of the podcast previewing the upcoming Double-A South championship season between the Mississippi Braves and [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Mississippi clinches both a playoff berth and home-field advantage and the rest of the affiliates play well too. Rome’s offensive surge continues, Augusta has [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We talk about what the Charlie Morton extension means for the young pitchers, and look at the slew of recent promotions including for Jared [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Travis d’Arnaud signs a 2-year extension with Atlanta — what does that mean for William Contreras and Shea Langerliers? Bryce Elder and others move [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. As the big league club was taking hold of first place in the NL East, all of the Braves affiliates were having winning weeks. [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Atlanta takes the shrink wrap off of most of the 2021 draft picks, but one of them has to go back on the shelf. [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The trade deadline has come and gone and we say goodbye to a handful of players from they system, including one of Andy’s favorites. [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Freddy Tarnok impresses in his AA debut, as does Rainiery Rodriguez in Augusta. Touki Toussaint and Kyle Muller shores up the Atlanta rotation, and [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. The Braves actually traded a top-20 prospect this week in first basemen Bryce Ball and we are shook. Gwinnett and Mississippi are surging. Rome [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Relievers Indigo Diaz and Justin Yeager move on up, we discuss the outfield situation in the wake of a big league tragedy and the [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Andy goes over his recent visit to Augusta, Georgia and SRP Park, home of the Augusta GreenJackets. Orlando Arcia, Nolan Kingham, and Bryce Elder [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. In this double-stuffed episode we are joined by Kevin Karel, the radio voice of the Rome Braves, in a wide-ranging discussion about broadcasting in [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. William Contreras graduates, Kyle Muller becomes a newly-minted major league rookie, the complex league season is right around the corner (not so fast, DSL [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We take a look at William Contreras‘s defense, Tucker Davidson‘s last start, and then give highlights of the affiliates. Shea Langeliers has a huge [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. Abraham Almonte moves up, Alex Jackson goes off, and the Stripers have a big week. In Mississippi, Shea Langeliers provides some power but one [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We give kudos to National League Player of the Week Austin Riley and talk Dansby Swanson, Huascar Ynoa, Tucker Davidson, and Ian Anderson. We [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. It’s the start of the William Contreras catching era in Atlanta, and we are here for it. Also discussed: Cristian Pache, Jasseel De La [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues in this jam-packed episode. First we graduate Ian Anderson off the prospect list and look at rookies Alex Jackson and Cristian Pache on the [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We discuss the delay in the start of the AAA season, then move on to the first round of roster cuts. Spring sensation Michael [READ MORE]
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Andy Harris and Matt Chrietzberg dive into the Braves minor leagues. We take a look at the minor league free agents signed by Atlanta this off-season that could play a role on the Opening Day [READ MORE]
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