Mississippi Braves Radio Network
Chris Harris & Jack Sadighian
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The Mississippi Braves Podcast is all things M-Braves, Braves, and minor league baseball. Hear from key players, coaches, front office execs, and more as you get behind the scenes information regarding the team.
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Sep 11, 2022
Kyle Wilcox, the guy with a 100 mph sinker
28-year-old Kyle Wilcox is in his first season with the Atlanta Braves and boasts a 97-100 mph sinker, and 90 mph slider. He's healthy and pitching well post Tommy John surgery. Originally drafted by Seattle, Wilcox shares his story, and about how he's battled back from injury to have success.
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Aug 31, 2022
Justyn-Henry Malloy talks 2022 season and growth as a player
You know about Michael Harris II and Vaughn Grissom, but Justyn-Henry Malloy has become one of the most interesting prospects for the Atlanta Braves.
Chris talks with JHM about his jump to Double-A, position change from 3B to LF, and how he would describe himself to a Braves fan.
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Aug 11, 2022
Javier Valdes making M-Braves history after promotion
Javier Valdes has homered in each of his first two M-Braves games, the first to do so, and first to homer in his Double-A debut since Ronald Acuña Jr. on May 10, 2017.
The Miami native is also best friends with Vaughn Grissom, who made his MLB debut the day before this interview.
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Jul 30, 2022
The Pride of Binger, Oklahoma, Cody Milligan
A player that doesn't get talked about enough in the organization, Cody Milligan, joins Chris to talk about his development defensively, being from a small town, and the story behind becoming an outfielder in 2022. Plus, they finally get into the grizzly hair look Milligan has embraced.
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Jul 26, 2022
Jared Shuster Talks Promotion to Triple-A / Futures Game
Atlanta Braves' first-round pick Jared Shuster has been promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett. Before leaving, Jared caught up with Chris Harris to talk about his development over the past two years and his experience at the Futures Game.
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Jun 24, 2022
Andrew Moritz - M-Braves Outfielder
M-Braves outfielder Andrew Moritz talks with Chris Harris about his current hot streak. They also get into his career at UNC Greensboro, and what he gained from the experience there, and at Providence High School
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Jun 23, 2022
Greg Walker - Braves Roving Hitting Instructor
Jack Sadighian talks it over with former Atlanta Braves hitting coach and current minor league hitting instructor Greg Walker.
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Jun 22, 2022
Drew Lugbauer on being the new M-Braves all-time home run leader
Mississippi first baseman Drew Lugbauer talks about becoming the club's all-time home run leader with 33 over two seasons. His 15th homer of 2022 on June 21 at Montgomery pushed him past Travis Demerritte and Connor Lien.
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May 28, 2022
Bruce Crabbe on Giving Michael Harris II The News
M-Braves manager Bruce Crabbe talks with Chris about giving Michael Harris II the news he was going to the big leagues the next day in front of the entire team. He talks about the moment and how it all went down, plus recaps the 19-run outburst on Friday night.
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May 13, 2022
Justin Dean, M-Braves outfielder
M-Braves outfielder Justin Dean talks it over with Chris Harris about his No. 1 play on Sports Center last month, his move back to Mississippi, and his recent flurry of outfield assists. They also get into a cool moment that happened on Wednesday when four black players were in the lineup together, and all on base at the same time - a milestone in the growth of the game in that community
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May 11, 2022
CJ Alexander after blasting his second homer of 2022
CJ Alexander talks it over with Chris Harris about being back healthy again and hitting his second homer in the last eight days on Tuesday night in Chattanooga. They get into his ups and downs, and his thoughts on the new pace of play rules.
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May 5, 2022
Ben Sestanovich...... Assistant General Manager, Player Development
Chris talks it over with Ben Sestanovich, Assistant General Manager, Player Development for the Atlanta Braves.
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Apr 30, 2022
Riley Delgado talks about his first Double-A home run
Riley Delgado, Atlanta's 9th round pick in 2017 out of Middle Tennessee talks about his first Double-A home run in Montgomery, and his grind through minor league baseball.
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Apr 29, 2022
Coleman Huntley III on his comeback to baseball after four years off
Coleman Huntley III may have one of the best stories in minor league baseball. He quit playing after college at Point Loma Nazarene in California, not being anywhere near a draftable pitcher. But after four years off, he decided to play again, and now he's in Double-A for the Atlanta Braves at age 20.
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Apr 22, 2022
Hitting Coach Mike Bard
M-Braves hitting coach Mike Bard talks about his career in coaching, and how he helps the hitters on a daily basis.
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Apr 17, 2022
Bruce Crabbe Sunday Conversation
M-Braves manager Bruce Crabbe talks with Chris Harris about the first week of M-Braves baseball.
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Apr 12, 2022
Jared Shuster talks his first win of 2022
Chris Harris visits with Atlanta Braves 10th-ranked prospect Jared Shuster prior to the season opener in Biloxi.
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Apr 9, 2022
Pregame Interview with Drew Lugbauer
Jack Sadighian visits with M-Braves first baseman Drew Lugbauer coming off game one of the year, and his first long ball of the new season.
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Apr 8, 2022
Bruce Crabbe Pregame Interview Opening Night
New Mississippi Braves manager Bruce Crabbe talks about the start of the 2022 season.
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Mar 7, 2022
Spring Training - Episode 1 - Drew Lugbauer
In this first installment of spring training check-ins, we catch up with 2021 M-Braves slugger Drew Lugbauer. The New York native and Michigan product hit 18 home runs and became a breakout player in the organization.
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Sep 25, 2021
Drew Lugbauer Game 3 Post-Game
Drew Lugbauer talks about the wild 11-9 win in Game 3 of the Double-A South Championship Series, and his 477-foot home run to tie the game in the sixth.
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Sep 24, 2021
Wendell Rijo before Game 3 of the Double-A South Championship Series
M-Braves infielder Wendell Rijo joins the show to preview Game 3 of the Double-A South Championship Series and his big three-run homer in Game 2 on Wednesday.
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Sep 22, 2021
Trey Harris pregame before Game 2 of Championship Series
M-Braves outfielder Trey Harris talks about how the M-Braves can bounce back from the Game 1 loss on Tuesday night.
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Sep 21, 2021
Manager Dan Meyer Previews Championship Series
M-Braves manager and pitching coach Dan Meyer previews the Double-A South Championship Series.
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Sep 15, 2021
Justin Dean 9-15
Justin Dean talks about his 2021 season, and being named the best defensive outfielder in the Double-A South by Baseball America.
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Sep 2, 2021
Trey Harris on getting back to baseball
M-Braves outfielder and top prospect Trey Harris talks about the nine-day lay off and what it's like to get back to playing baseball during the final stretch.
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Aug 11, 2021
Shea Langeliers talks 4-for-4 night and fourth 2-homer game
M-Braves catcher Shea Langeliers talks about his 4-for-4 night on Tuesday, plus his fourth multi-homer game of 2021. He discusses the approach at the plate, home run tear the team is on, catching Freddy Tarnok, and handling this pitching staff.
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Aug 5, 2021
Bryce Elder on Pitcher of the Month Award
Budding start in the Atlanta Braves organization, Bryce Elder talks about being named Double-A South Pitcher of the Month in July...his ability to go deep into games and put bad innings behind him.
Plus he gets into how he started playing baseball in high school and being offered by the University of Texas.
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Jul 30, 2021
Freddy Tarnok on 12-strikeout game in second Double-A start
Freddy Tarnok talks about his career-high 12-strikeout night on July 29 at Pensacola, his first two games in Double-A, and how his stuff works at this level.
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Jul 30, 2021
Manager/Pitching Coach Dan Meyer
The skipper of the 2021 M-Braves, Dan Meyer, speaks on the recent power surge, Bryce Elder, and the pitching staff, Shea Langeliers, and much more.
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Jul 22, 2021
M-Braves Reliever Troy Bacon
M-Braves reliever Troy Bacon, the Atlanta Braves' 4th round pick in 2018 out of Tampa, FL, joins The Big Show Podcast to talk about his season to this point. Bacon is 2-0 with a 1.98 ERA in 21 appearances this season for Mississippi.
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Jul 17, 2021
Greyson Jenista 7/17
Greyson Jenista has two homers in the current series against the Smokies and is starting to heat up for the M-Braves. We talk about his versatility, the upcoming trading deadline, and much more.
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Jul 13, 2021
M-Braves infielder Jalen Miller
Jalen Miller grew up going to Turner Field as an Atlanta kid, now he plays for the organization after being selected in the Rule 5 draft in 2020. We talk about his journey and this 2021 M-Braves team.
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Jul 3, 2021
Shea Langeliers Pregame - 7/3/21
Shea Langeliers talks about his first few months at the Double-A level and success, plus things he's focused on behind the plate, and as a hitter.
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May 20, 2021
Barry Lyons and Mississippi Baseball
In this episode of The Big Show, we visit with former Mets catcher and Biloxi, MS native Barry Lyons, about his time with the Jackson Mets, facing off against the Braves and the immense talent that comes through the Magnolia State.
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May 10, 2021
First Series Breakdown and M-Braves Coach Devon Travis
The M-Braves' first series is in the books, finishing with a 2-4 record, but back-to-back wins on Saturday and Sunday. Hear from Opening Day starter Hayden Deal, Shea Langeliers, and CJ Alexander.
Also, a feature interview with new M-Braves coach Devon Travis. The former Toronto Blue Jay was traded for by Alex Anthopoulos. He talks about his time at Florida State, Deion Sanders, and his brother, who is currently a QB for the Noles.
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May 5, 2021
Manager Wyatt Toregas on Opening Night
Manager Wyatt Toregas breaks down his club, lineup, and facing Max Meyer on Opening Day.
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May 4, 2021
Opening Night Sadness with Chris and Chris
The M-Braves and Blue Wahoos were postponed for Tuesday's 2021 opener so the Voice of the M-Braves and Wahoos chatted about the sadness of 611 days without baseball. Plus, we chat about doing our jobs with COVID-19 protocols, new MLB PDL structure and the Wahoos and M-Braves on the field.
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May 4, 2021
Mississippi Braves Media Day
Open: Manager Wyatt Toregas
15:43: Hayden Deal
24:56: Shea Langeliers
33:50: Braden Shewmake
41:49: Matt Withrow
52:39: Trey Harris
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Apr 29, 2021
Pitching Coach Dan Meyer and GM Pete Laven
Just five days from Opening Day in minor league baseball, M-Braves VP and GM Pete Laven joins the podcast to talk about preparations and opening at 100% capacity for the season.
We also discuss the state of the DH in minor league baseball and camps breaking.
New Mississippi Pitching Coach Dan Meyer discusses his thoughts on the return of baseball in the minors, reminisces about the early 2000s and playing for Brian Snitker, the coaching staff, and expectations from the pitching staff.
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Apr 24, 2021
Greyson Jenista, Atlanta Braves No. 19 prospect joins The Big Show
2019 M-Brave Greyson Jenista talks it over with Chris about how things are wrapping up in minor league camp and talks about teammates Shea Langeliers, Bryce Ball, Trey Harris, Braden Shewmake, Nolan Kingham, and more.
How the new Double-A rule of infielders staying on the dirt in 2021 has impacted games so far, his thoughts on M-Braves manager Wyatt Toregas and overall thoughts on the staff.
Plus, much more!
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Apr 22, 2021
Ryan Casteel on Life at the Alternate Site and Zach Evans on Opening for the first time in 600 days.
This episode features a look inside the operations of preparing a facility for a minor league opening day during a Pandemic. Also, later in the show, catch the M-Braves' home run and RBI's leader in 2021 Ryan Casteel on life at the alternate site and updates on who looks good, Cristian Pache and Orlando Arcia. Also, his future in baseball and a hypothetical player-option.
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Apr 16, 2021
Justin Dean and M-Braves manager Wyatt Toregas
In this episode hear from Atlanta Braves minor league outfielder Justin Dean, who paced the organization with 45 stolen bases in 2019. Hear about how he almost gave up baseball in high school.
Manager Wyatt Toregas speaks on his familiarity with the Braves, how he got the job with the Braves, and his Chickasaw heritage.
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Apr 14, 2021
"Harris & Harris Show" - Trey Harris Joins From Minor League Camp in Florida
Atlanta Braves Minor League Player of the Year in 2019, Trey Harris joins Chris from Florida to talk about minor league spring training. The two talk about the depth in the outfield and the first minor league games against the Rays and Orioles. Updates on Braden Shewmake, Bryce Ball. Shea Langliers, Michael Harris, Justin Dean, Logan Brown, Spencer Strider, Bryce Elder, and more.
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Mar 30, 2021
Atlanta Braves Assistant GM/Player Development joins "The Big Show"
Atlanta Braves Assistant GM/Player Development joins "The Big Show" to talk about the past year and preparing for minor league camp to begin. Ben and Chris also discuss what M-Braves fans can expect to see on the field this season.
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