December 5, 2025
Atlanta Braves Future SHAKES As MLB Draft Lottery Could Change Everything
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Atlanta Braves fans could witness a franchise-altering Winter Meetings as the team eyes a coveted top-six MLB Draft pick in the high-stakes lottery. With the Braves boasting the sixth-best odds, could this be the boost Atlanta’s minor league system desperately needs? Jake Mastroianni explores the impact of draft order, extra bonus pool cash, and how Rule 5 decisions might thin out the Braves’ pitching depth, spotlighting names like Blake Burkhalter. Key highlights include updates on Hall of Fame hopes for Dale Murphy and Skip Carey during the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee voting, analysis of free agent and trade targets such as Byron Buxton and Chris Bassitt, and speculation on potential big-name signings—will Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, or other stars shift the market? Plus, hear the latest on Ronald Acuña Jr.’s winter league heroics and why Braves fans should keep their eyes on upcoming moves at this crucial juncture. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.