Hammer Territory: an Atlanta Braves podcast

Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 152 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, and they are joined by Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Topics include the latest from Spring Training, the overall vibe of Braves camp, the pending return of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr., positive buzz on Drake Baldwin, the state of Atlanta's bullpen, and much more.

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Episode 151 of the Hammer Territory Podcast focuses on Atlanta Braves star and 2023 NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., with Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman discussing his recovery from injury, offensive profile upon return, defensive potential in 2025, whether Acuña Jr. will run at the same clip, and much more.

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Episode 150 of the Hammer Territory Podcast focuses on the recent comments of Alex Anthopoulos on the Atlanta Braves payroll, and much more. Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert co-host the program with Spring Training now underway from North Port, and take a look at what the payroll comments could indicate about the state of the 2025 roster.

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Scott Coleman, Shawn Coleman, and Stephen Tolbert co-host Episode 149 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. The show focuses on whether the Atlanta Braves have enough pitching as Spring Training begins and what the priorities should be for the front office before Opening Day.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 148 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. Topics include some early 2025 statistical projections for the Atlanta Braves, Ozzie Albies' 2024 performance and what it means for his 2025 projection, Albies' team-friendly contract, what would happen at second base if Albies suffered an injury, and much more.

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Scott Coleman and Shawn Coleman highlight the spectacular rookie season of Spencer Schwellenbach and how he is a big key to Atlanta's success in 2025. 

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Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman break down how Michael Harris II could be the most intriguing Braves entering 2025. What are the concerns, what makes his potential so high, and why he is vitally important to the Braves success. Plus, Jarred Kelenic and the Atlanta outfield situation must remain healthy to start 2025. 

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 145 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, and they are joined by Kyle Glaser of Friar Territory. Topics include Kyle's experience covering Jurickson Profar as a member of the San Diego Padres, whether Profar can replicate his 2024 breakout in 2025 with the Atlanta Braves, murmurs about Dylan Cease and Michael King as trade candidates, and much more.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 144 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. The show continues an offseason series of position capsules surrounding the Atlanta Braves with a look at designated hitter. The show focuses on Marcell Ozuna, his renaissance over the last two seasons, comparisons to the best hitters in Major League Baseball, what to expect for the 2025 season, his contractual status, and much more.

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Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert welcome Ben Badler of Baseball America to discuss the 2025 Braves international signing class, some of the better position prospects in the Braves system, Drake Baldwin and much more. 

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 142 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, looking ahead to what's next for the Atlanta Braves after landing an impactful free agent in Jurickson Profar. Topics include the comments of Alex Anthopoulos after signing Profar, how Profar projects in 2025, the quality of Atlanta's full-strength outfield, potential bullpen additions, the Braves attending a workout of Max Scherzer, and much more.

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In an emergency episode of the Hammer Territory Podcast, the trio of Scott Coleman, Shawn Coleman, and Stephen Tolbert react to the Atlanta Braves signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract to bolster the team's outfield.

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In Episode 140 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert discuss the latest with the Atlanta Braves, from the concept of "resetting" the luxury tax to Nacho Alvarez, the team's minor league depth, and much more.

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Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert discuss the Tanner Scott and AJ Minter signings with the Mets and Dodgers. Plus, the lack of depth on the Braves roster and where Andruw Jones stands in Hall of Fame Voting. 

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 138 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. The show continues an offseason series of position capsules surrounding the Atlanta Braves with a look at third base. The show focuses on Austin Riley, his "down season" in 2024, Riley's star-level profile, how he stacks up against other MLB third base options, and much more.

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Former MLB All-Star and co-host of Foul Territory A.J. Pierzynski joins the Hammer Territory Podcast for Episode 137 alongside Hammer Territory's Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert. Topics include the offseason for the Atlanta Braves, Sean Murphy and Atlanta's catching situation for 2025 and beyond, AJ's relationship to the Braves, and much more.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 136 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, touching on the latest news with the Atlanta Braves. Topics include Jeff Hoffman's medical concerns and the contract that almost was for the Braves, a minor league deal for Garrett Cooper, and an uptick in Spring Training television coverage.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 135 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, digging into the mailbag and the latest news around the Atlanta Braves. Topics include Jeff Hoffman coming off the free agent board, settled contracts for Jarred Kelenic and Dylan Lee, the potential of a six-man rotation, and preferences for one big splash.

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In Episode 134 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman welcome Grant McCauley to discuss all things from Atlanta's offseason. Why the Atlanta Braves have been silent, how big are the departures that have occurred, and how confident should we be in internal improvements from the Braves, plus much more. 

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 133 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, and they are joined by Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Topics include the quiet winter for the Atlanta Braves, the exits of Max Fried and Charlie Morton, priorities for Atlanta's front office, what it is like to cover an Alex Anthopoulos-led team, and much more.

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Episode 132 of the Hammer Territory Podcast reacts to Charlie Morton signing with the Baltimore Orioles. Topics include Morton's four-year tenure in Atlanta, his memorable contributions to the 2021 World Series title, where the Atlanta Braves go from here when it comes to the rotation, and much more.

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Brad Rowland and Stephen Tolbert co-host Episode 131 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. Topics include reported interest between the Atlanta Braves and free agent reliever Carlos Estevez, Atlanta's 40-man roster clutter, the potential for consolidation, and much more.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 130 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. The show focuses on the state of the MLB free agent market, including players like Tanner Scott and Jurickson Profar that could interest in the Atlanta Braves after a quiet winter to this point.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 129 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. The show continues an offseason series of position capsules surrounding the Atlanta Braves with a look at first base. Topics include Matt Olson and his rock-solid production, his active streak of consecutive games played, realistic expectations for the 2025 season, where he stacks up against other MLB first basemen, and much more.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 128 of the Hammer Territory Podcast to answer Atlanta Braves mailbag questions during a holiday week. Topics include the acquisition of Davis Daniel, intrigue with Bo Bichette and Jesus Sanchez, the over/under season win total for 2025, and much more.

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Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert try to make sense of the slow offseason continuing for the Braves. Plus recent minor league signings, a new tv partnership, and a positive update on Spencer Strider. 

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In a bonus episode, Atlanta Braves legend Chipper Jones joined our friends at Foul Territory for an extensive interview on Monday, December 16.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 126 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. Topics include the Atlanta Braves signing Bryan De La Cruz, how that addition impacts the outfield, where the Braves stack up against other teams at the position, and much more.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 125 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. Topics include the end of the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings, free agents still on the market that could interest the Atlanta Braves, which contract(s) the Braves should've considered signing, the Rule 5 draft, and much more.

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Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert discuss the end of the Max Fried era in Atlanta as he signs with the New York Yankees. Plus, top target in free agency Nathan Eovaldi heads back to Texas as options are dwindling for the Braves to make a big splash. 

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Brad Rowland and Stephen Tolbert co-host Episode 123 of the Hammer Territory Podcast . The show discusses a quiet day at the MLB Winter Meetings, Brian Snitker's public comments, the latest on Max Fried and AJ Minter, a thinning outfield market, and much more.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 122 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. The show checks in before the MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas, with the business of baseball picking up. Topics include Juan Soto and Willy Adames coming off the board, the state of the pitching market, and much more.

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Brad Rowland and Stephen Tolbert co-host Episode 121 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. The show focuses on Atlanta Braves payroll for 2025 and beyond, including key distinctions around cash spending and the Competitive Balance Tax (CBT) thresholds. The discussion also touches on skyrocketing pitching salaries in free agency, and much more.

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In Episode 120 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, Scott Coleman and Shawn Coleman breakdown why the "Golden At-Bat" makes little to no sense for baseball to explore. Plus, potential names the Braves could use in trades this winter and a few thoughts as the Winter Meetings approach. 

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 119 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. The show begins an offseason series of position capsules surrounding the Atlanta Braves with a look at shortstop. Topics include Orlando Arcia's offensive implosion in 2023, the quality of Arcia's defense, how Atlanta stacks up at the shortstop position, a weird trade idea, and much more.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 118 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. Topics include lingering reacting to the non-tender deadline for the Atlanta Braves, MLB Free Agency heating up after Blake Snell signed with the Dodgers, and Thanksgiving mailbag questions featuring Chris Sale, Atlanta's luxury tax dance, Nacho Alvarez, Garrett Crochet, and more.

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Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman break down which free agent hitters could make the most sense for Atlanta. Plus, Ken Rosenthal's thoughts on Atlanta's offseason and why the outfield market could have a big impact on the Braves offseason. 

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Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert look at the Braves decisions on non-tender deadline day. Plus, what aspects of the team are most impacted by these decisions and recapping a fun awards week for the Braves. 

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In a bonus episode, Atlanta Braves left-hander and 2024 NL Cy Young award winner Chris Sale joined our friends at Foul Territory for an extensive interview on Thursday, November 21.

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 115 of the Hammer Territory Podcast, digging into the Atlanta Braves mailbag before MLB Free Agency heats up. Topics include ideal free agent targets, AJ Minter's market value if healthy, the quality of the 2025 Braves roster before any more moves, ??????????????

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 114 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. The show examines a free agent rumor around Walker Buehler and the Atlanta Braves before taking a look at AJ Minter and the available relief pitchers that could interest the team this winter.

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Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman discuss Chris Sale winning NL Comeback Player of Year and 1st Team All-MLB Honors. Plus, a major breakthrough in the ability for Braves fans everywhere to watch their favorite team. 

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Shawn Coleman and Stephen Toblert look at the latest news and notes for the Braves, including the official departure of Travis d'Arnaud and Charlie Morton looking to pitch another season. Plus, a new name connected to the Braves and looking further at the shortstop position. 

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 111 of the Hammer Territory Podcast. The show takes a look at the available free agent starting pitchers that could interest the Atlanta Braves, including names like Blake Snell, Corbin Burnes, Roki Sasaki, Walker Buehler, Nick Martinez, Shane Bieber, Nathan Eovaldi, and many more.

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The three man podcast is back! Scott Coleman, Stephen Tolbert, and Shawn Coleman look into the Braves many needs this offseason and the names that could make sense. From Sonny Gray to Corey Seager, and many names in between, a great conversation about many different players that could make sense for the Braves. 

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Stephen Tolbert and Shawn Coleman discuss a busy day for the Braves, including Travis d'Arnaud entering free agency and the significant injury to Joe Jimenez. Plus, what the Braves will do to replace both players this offseason. 

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 108 of the Hammer Territory podcast. The discussion breaks down new contracts for Reynaldo Lopez and Aaron Bummer, the Jorge Soler trade, the start of MLB Free Agency on Monday, potential targets for the Atlanta Braves, and much more.

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Brad Rowland and Stephen Tolbert co-host Episode 107 of the Hammer Territory podcast. The show reacts in emergency fashion to the Atlanta Braves trading Jorge Soler to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Griffin Canning. Topics include the clearing of the DH conundrum, whether the Braves will keep Canning, the value of the trade, and much more.

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Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert look at the Braves current catching depth and how it can be an interesting dynamic to follow this offseason. The bounceback potential of Sean Murphy, the reliability of Travis d'Arnaud, and how Drake Baldwin brings the most future value are all discussed in this episode. 

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Brad Rowland and Scott Coleman co-host Episode 105 of the Hammer Territory podcast. The show focuses on Atlanta Braves free agency in 2025 and which players may leave the franchise, including Max Fried, Charlie Morton, AJ Minter, and many more.

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