Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves

AJC Braves Report Podcast: Baseball is back

Braves baseball parade
110621 PARADE PHOTOS
110621 PARADE PHOTOS
110621 PARADE PHOTOS
110621 PARADE PHOTOS
110621 PARADE PHOTOS
110621 PARADE PHOTOS
110621 PARADE PHOTOS
Braves Parade Photo
Braves Parade Photo
Braves Parade Photo
Braves Parade Photo
Braves Parade Photo
Braves Parade Photo
Liliana Armas takes a photo of Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia and his daughter Leah Heredia. They are holding the spade that Heredia used at the stage to show the 'CHOP' his signature move that the Braves players adopted during the season on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
At the end of the event, the Atlanta Braves team poses for the media in front of the 2021 World Series Champion trophy on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
At the end of the ceremony, the players were bathed in confetti that flew throughout the stadium. on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A fan of the Atlanta Braves shows his joy after listening to rapper Big Boi who started the concert after the official ceremony on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The ceremony began with the players marching down the red carpet, where the entire team celebrated the 2021 World Series Championship with their fans at Truist Park on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta rapper Ludacris close the celebrations at Truist Park in tribute to the 2021 World Series Champions, The Atlanta Braves on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With a selection of all his hits, Ludacris put all the attendees to dance in Truis Park during the ceremonies of the new 2021 World Series Champions on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia's own Big Boy performs at Truist Park during the celebrations of the 2021 World Series Champions The Atlanta Braves Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Another Atlanta native Zac Brown performed a couple of songs after as part of the celebrations at Truist Park. Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Big Boi, Sleepy Brown, and Killer Mike put up an exciting show after the official ceremony of the new 2021 World Series Champions, The Atlanta Braves on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
2021 World Series Champions celebrate with their fans at Truist Park on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Braves fans received the 2021 World Series Champions with the tomahawk chop at Truist Stadium on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Braves fan film himself doing the tomahawk chop at Truist Stadium on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Braves Parade photos
Braves Parade photos
Braves Parade photos
Atlanta Braves players celebrate as confetti fly over after the celebrations with the new World Series Champions at Truist Park on Friday, November 5, 2021. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Braves Parade Photo
Braves Parade Photo
Braves Parade Photo
Braves Parade Photo
1 / 35
11/5/21 - Atlanta - Freddie Freeman and other 2021 World Series champion Braves players walk the red carpet to the stage at Truist Park on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 after the parade into to Truist Park in Cobb County. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com
By AJC Sports
Updated March 11, 2022

The 99-day nightmare for baseball fans is over. In this edition of the Braves Report podcast from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, new Braves beat reporter Justin Toscano makes his podcast debut, with Jay Black to breakdown the new CBA. Our team discusses how it will change the game, if the new playoff structure is a good idea, and if it is a fair deal.

Plus, we also dig into where the Freddie Freeman situations stands and what moves the team could make soon.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify ,Stitcher, and Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode.

You can also tell your smart speaker to “play the Braves Report podcast.”

ExploreMore from the AJC on the Braves

About the Author

From the sports staff of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Follow AJC Sports on facebookFollow AJC Sports on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Honorary VIP guests Roger Cador (from left), Andre Dawson, Ken Griffey Sr. and Dusty Baker chat before the start of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Tuesday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

MLB icons Baker, Griffey discuss importance of HBCU Swingman Classic

The game, which features top athletes from historically Black colleges and universities, is one of the many All-Star Week events taking place at the Braves’ home ballpark.

Murphy’s two home runs help Braves outlast Cardinals 6-5

Atlanta did something in the first inning Friday that it hadn’t done in four previous chances against Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore — score a run.

Braves’ Austin Riley removed from Friday’s game after injury

Atlanta's third baseman left before the top of the fourth inning. Before that, he had gone 1-for-2 with an RBI single, a run scored and also made three assists.

The Latest

Honorary VIP guests Roger Cador (from left), Andre Dawson, Ken Griffey Sr. and Dusty Baker chat before the start of HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park on Tuesday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

MLB icons Baker, Griffey discuss importance of HBCU Swingman Classic

Murphy’s two home runs help Braves outlast Cardinals 6-5

Braves’ Austin Riley removed from Friday’s game after injury

Featured

Rebecca Ramage-Tuttle, assistant director of the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, says the the DOE rule change is “a slippery slope” for civil rights. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law

Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.

From boycott to ballgame: Baseball’s political All-Star Game saga returns to Georgia

MLB pulled the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia over the state's voting law, Senate Bill 202. Now it’s back — and Republicans say the return proves they were right all along.

OPINION

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour pushes fans outside the norm

Preparations for the show pushed people out of their comfort zones — into new stores, new communities, a new style of dress, and in some cases, to visit new cities.