AJ Smith-Shawver DOMINATES Reds; Is it enough to keep him in the bigs? | Atlanta Braves Podcast

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby breaks down AJ Smith-Shawver's impressive performance against the Cincinnati Reds, where he came just six outs away from a no-hitter. Crosby analyzes Shawver's pitch mix and mechanical improvements, and discusses the crowd's reaction to his near no-hitter. The episode also covers the upcoming challenges for the Braves' rotation with the return of Spencer Strider and the potential move to a six-man rotation. Additionally, there's a focus on Tyler Callihan's unfortunate injury, Matt Olson's inside-the-park home run, and the implications of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return. Tune in for all the latest Braves news and updates. Get 10% off your sunflower seed order at Chinook Seedery with promo code "Braves" Snag Braves merchandise from our friends at FOCO Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.